One million young people will soon not be in education or employment for first time in a decade The number of so-called ‘Neets’ has risen by nearly 200,000 over the past two years The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Universal Credit, PIP and Motability: Could Labour cut more benefits in the autumn Budget? There are several proposals for further changes to the benefit system The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Teacher wins £140K payout after co-worker said she 'let students down' by taking sick leave for back operation Annika Robinson, a disabled design and technology tutor, branded the comments ‘extremely disrespectful’ Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025
Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s finances The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Rachel Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme which lets disability claimants access cars The scheme provides cars and tax breaks to more than 800,000 users The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Is a Good Idea, But is Based on a Lie Though it sounds like the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act has good intentions, the way it's drafted, and who drafted it, will only serve developers, extractive industries, and those who'd do away with public lands. RideApart · Oct 17, 2025
Beloved ‘Hamilton’ wardrobe stylist fired from show after beating stage 3 cancer, lawsuit says Exclusive: Kimberly Mark, a theatrical dresser brought to ‘Hamilton’ a decade ago by actor Leslie Odom Jr., says she was unlawfully terminated by producers of the Tony-, Grammy-, and Pulitzer Prize-winning production The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
April Lockhart Used Fashion to Hide Her Limb Difference. Now It’s Her Superpower. The fashion content creator and disability advocate chats with editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike on "Nice Talk". Marie Claire · Oct 16, 2025
The Social Security Disability Mistake That Leads to an Automatic Denial Applying for Social Security Disability can be overwhelming. You’re already dealing with health challenges, and now you’re facing a mountain of paperwork and strict requirements. The process is well known for being tough, with many applicants turned down on their first try. But did you know that a single mistake… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 16, 2025
Here’s How Many People Receive Social Security in Every State A study breaks down how many people receive Social Security retirement, disability or survivor benefits. GOBankingRates · Oct 14, 2025
Government needs to show plan for mental health community care, says Labour MP Jen Craft says she fears people with learning disabilities or autism could be in limbo as they wait for community support to be provided. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
How Social Security Disability Benefits Might Help Adult Children With Disabilities Many parents of adult children with disabilities don’t realize they may qualify for lifetime financial support under Social Security. These benefits, known as Disabled Adult... Saving Advice · Oct 13, 2025
In Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, what makes us monstrous is refusing to care In Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the true horror lies in scientist Victor Frankenstein’s hubris and refusal to care for The Creature he creates. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025
Helping families of disabled kids 'find their village' An Australian-first program could link families of young children facing profound disability with appropriate respite care and help them "find their village". AAP · Oct 11, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025 Kieron relies on NDIS after surviving a catastrophic diving accident – but new rules could put his life at risk Brisbane man is one of hundreds reporting devastating cuts to NDIS plans after rule changes last year
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025 Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.
The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025 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 Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 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 · Oct 6, 2025 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
Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025 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.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025 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.
inkl · Oct 6, 2025 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.
Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025 ‘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
AAP · Oct 3, 2025 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.