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Disabled households pushed into debt by rising cost of living, charity warns

Government cost-of-living support will only offer temporary relief for disabled people and their family carers, according to the charity Sense.

The Independent UK

Covid wristbands could track deterioration in health before symptoms develop

A study shows that by monitoring factors such as skin temperature and heart rate, the wristbands could be combined with artificial intelligence to offer a diagnosis. The AVA bracelet, originally designed as a fertility tracker, is already on sale

Daily Mirror

New Adult Disability Payment applicants can use their mobile phone to submit evidence

New claimants can take pictures of crucial documents and submit them online.

Daily Record

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Full list of DWP Cost of Living Payments for people on low incomes and certain benefits

All the benefits that qualify for between £150 and £650 in extra cash support.

Daily Record

DWP outlines how disability benefit claimants could be eligible for £150

If eligible, you do not need to apply

Nottingham Post

Learning Disability Week 2022: Dates, theme and how to get involved

There are 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.

Evening Standard

DWP outlines why Employment and Support Allowance claimants won't get £650 payment next month

A response was received to the question

Nottingham Post

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Long Covid IS a disability, tribunal rules in landmark discrimination case

Terence Burke initially experienced mild coronavirus symptoms but soon suffered from fatigue and headaches that left him unable to attend his job as a caretaker at Turning Point Scotland

Daily Mirror

Petition demanding that people on disability benefits be given £650 cost-of-living payment hits milestone

The campaign has seen more than 10,000 people sign up in support - now the Government must respond

Wales Online

Wishaw MP appeals to disabled people to share their airport experiences

Marion Fellows had already been investigating the state of special assistance in air travel when the news broke that a passenger on a flight to Gatwick died.

Daily Record

Applicants for new disability benefit programme can expect 'compassionate process'

APPLICANTS for a flagship new benefit from the Scottish Government can expect a “compassionate” process, says the social security minister.

The National (Scotland)

Comedians hope to use their platform to change the way people talk about disability

Comics Tom Skelton and Tom GK will perform their stand-up shows at the Bristol Improv Theatre to use comedy as a tool of empowerment

Bristol Post

The cost of living payment worth £1000 for anyone not on DWP or HMRC benefits

Those on benefits can claim a £650 support payment, and or another £150 if they are on disability payments - but what if you're on neither of these and need extra help?

Edinburgh Live

Official response due after petition for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment hits milestone

The petition has hit its first milestone

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PIP and ESA claimants urged to share views on DWP health assessments at Glasgow event next week

The Scottish Government’s plans for replacing PIP with the Adult Disability Payment will also be discussed at the Strathclyde University event.

Nottingham Post

All the DWP PIP conditions providing 3m people with up to £627 a month

Financial support of up to £156.90 each week

Daily Record

Petition calling for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment due official response

The petition also wants to see unpaid carers receive the cost of living payment being given to those on means-tested benefits.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP in three council areas from today involves no private sector assessments

People can now apply for Adult Disability Payment in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

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Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire residents invite to apply for new benefit being rolled out by Scottish Government

The benefit will provide support to people between the age of 16 and pension age who are disabled, have a long-term health condition, or have a terminal illness.

ABC News

Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club to get $2.3 million upgrade to improve accessibility

Whyalla's Surf Life Saving Club building has weathered 40 years of salt and sand but now there's plans for an upgrade.

Newcastle Herald

Power drain: the fight for Valentine's rehab pools to stay afloat

The centre - which caters to social swimmers, disability groups and rehabilitation patients - received a $15,000 gas bill for the last month, almost triple the cost of previous months.

The New Daily

How our homes are treated in Centrelink’s pension assets test

Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey discusses how Centrelink treats our homes in the pension assets test and answers a question about home loans.

ABC News

Activ's disability industrial worksites to stay open for another 18 months, but families want more certainty

The Activ Foundation, which employs people with disabilities, has secured funding to keep its industrial worksites open for another 18 months, but families of the employees say it's only a temporary fix.

ABC News

From nuns to mums, weekend warriors to world champions, fitness fanatics to fanatical fans — women in sport want wider coverage

Women want to see themselves reflected in sports media and advertising, and that means celebrating differences.

Liverpool Echo

Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' face at teacher

Emily Bridges said she's mocked and mimicked by people who don't see it as a "a real disability"

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