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I research Tourette’s – I Swear is an unflinching yet empathetic portrait of life with this condition

I Swear is a biographical drama based on Scottish campaigner John Davidson’s experience of Tourette’s syndrome.

The Conversation

Hair loss, jock itch and toenail fungus: The millions taxpayers spend in VA ‘disability’ benefits each year

Agency has seen explosion in disability claims for the treatment of ailments with seemingly few ties to combat

The Independent UK

Trump budget director pushing Social Security overhaul to cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans: report

Critics fear proposed changes from White House budget chief Russell Vought mark biggest-ever cuts to disability insurance

The Independent UK

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Former Combat Veteran Building F-16s At Lockheed Martin Now Earns $8,466 a Month—But the Price He Paid Is Something No Paycheck Can Fix

A skilled defense worker’s financial snapshot reveals both the lucrative reality of America’s military-industrial complex and the lasting toll of service that no amount of compensation can truly repair.

Benzinga

Labour blasted over disability payment 'cuts by stealth'

LABOUR have been blasted for imposing “cuts by stealth” on a benefit to help disabled people get back into work.

The National (Scotland)

Is it Hard to Get Approved for Short-Term Disability?

Short-term disability benefits exist to support employees during difficult times. It offers financial relief to those whose health challenges prevent them from working.

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Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is 'Plotting' To Reduce Social Security Benefits For Older Americans: 'We Must Call It Out And Stop These Cuts'

On Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X to accuse Donald Trump of planning to reduce Social Security benefits for older Americans.

Benzinga

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‘Stranded’ aged care or disability patients occupy up to one in 10 hospital beds in Australia, report finds

State and territory treasurers who commissioned the report say it shows need for federal government to pay bigger share of public hospital funding

The Guardian - AU

Drivers, tradies and care workers chase Aust Cup glory

Mohamed Aidara is an Uber driver, Bul Juach is a disability support worker. Both will be crucial to Heidelberg United's hopes of what would be a famous win.

AAP

How people are assessed for the NDIS is changing. Here’s what you need to know

The government has announced a new tool to assess the needs of people with disability for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation

'I've Been Struggling With Working The Last 2 Years': How To Ask Your Doctor About SSI/SSDI When Mental Health Is Affecting Work

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, but also whether they need to bring it up with their doctor.

Benzinga

Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery

As airlines toughen rules on lithium batteries due to fire danger, disability advocates want clearer accessibility standards

The Guardian - AU

'What Happens If He Passes?' Wife Of SSDI Recipient With Two Children Worries About Family's Future

When a family depends on Social Security Disability Insurance, uncertainty about the future can be stressful. One recent post in the r/SocialSecurity forum highlights this concern: a wife whose husband has been on SSDI for eight years, along with dependent benefits for their two children, wonders what support would remain…

Benzinga

‘Exciting’ clinical results offer hope for new class of MS therapies

Cambridge trial suggests diabetes drug with antihistamine can partially repair damage in the nervous system

The Guardian - UK

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Britain Is Now The 'Sick Man Of G7' As Anxiety Levels Among Brits Soar – Here Are The Alarming Numbers

Britain faces record disability claims for anxiety and depression, with nearly 650,000 on PIP and rising costs fueling concerns over the economy.

The Conversation

People who use drugs are trying to stay safe in a politicised world, our surveys show

People who use drugs are increasingly trying to reduce harm – by obtaining the life-saving drug naloxone and testing their drugs – according to new data.

The National (Scotland)

Disability benefits uptake rise due to reduced 'stigma and judgment', minister says

AN increase in uptake of disability benefits for mental health conditions is due to “stigma” around doing so being reduced, Social Justice…

The Guardian - AU

New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups cautious about change

Under the new model participants will be interviewed for up to three hours and will no longer need to provide supporting documents

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The Independent UK

Lawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coaster

Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint

Kiplinger

ABLE Accounts: A Special Needs Consultant Breaks Down Common Myths

ABLE accounts help thousands of people with disabilities, but misconceptions still prevent eligible families from applying. Here, a financial professional separates fact from fiction.

The Guardian - AU

‘They’ve engaged a barrister!’ Parents of high-needs children say Labor is waging lawfare over disability support

Exclusive: The federal government paid big law firms more than $60m in 2024-25 to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. Most families represent themselves

Benzinga

FDA Delays Key Sanofi Multiple Sclerosis Drug Decision

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the review date for Sanofi SA’s (NASDAQ:SNY) new drug application (NDA) of tolebrutinib for non-relapsing, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS) and to slow disability accumulation independent of relapse activity in adult patients.

Benzinga

'The Letter Nobody Wants to Get': SSDI Recipient Told Benefits Will End, Unsure How To Appeal

For millions of Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are a lifeline. But sometimes, recipients receive what one benefits recipient described as "the letter nobody wants to get" — a notice that their benefits are scheduled to end. The letter often arrives after a Continuing Disability Review, the Social Security…

The Guardian - AU

Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation

Secret report from CutlerMerz finds yearly cost of inspections – $520,219 – is more than cost of paying compensation – $28,375 a year

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8 Social Security Overpayment Shocks—and How to Respond

Social Security is supposed to provide stability in retirement. Retirees count on monthly deposits as a predictable income to cover living expenses. That’s why receiving...

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