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Scottish mum with Multiple Sclerosis slams 'barbaric and discriminatory' benefits rules

The Scottish Government are proposing a new rule which disqualifies anyone who can walk further than 20m from the higher rate of mobility benefits but people living with MS have slammed the rule.

Edinburgh Live

Woman 'humiliated' when station staff approached her

The passenger said "it's unlikely that I will ever travel with Merseyrail again"

Liverpool Echo

Scots mum with Multiple Sclerosis blasts 'barbaric and discriminatory' ScotGov benefits rules

Amy Newton is backing the MS Society Scotland’s call for the scrapping of the 20-metre rule.

Daily Record

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Wheelchair basketball immediately hooked Paul Gooda, and the team sport would save his life

Ghungalu man Paul Gooda says adjusting to life with a disability has been difficult. When he joined a team sport, he was hooked.

ABC News

Disability and dignity – 4 things to think about if you want to 'help'

The prevailing public perception is that everything people with disability do is a challenge. Sometimes, that is true. In those times, we may ask or say “yes” to a kind and respectful offer of assistance. Other times, and more often than not, we are simply navigating daily life when a…

The Conversation

DWP cash boost for millions on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA worth up to £8,983

Weekly disability payment rates explained as DWP changes come into play from April 2023.

Chronicle Live

'Muscular dystrophy robbed me of my passions but finding a new one saved me'

Jack Moyse said art was 'cathartic' for him

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Surf therapy improves lives of children with disability, neurodiversity on NSW South Coast

Occupational therapist Gabbie Johnson ditched the clinic for the coast, turning to surfing to help children with a disability or neurodiversity find their feet. Parents say the results have been transformative.

ABC News

Paralympic champion has passionate new mission as "people used to stare at me"

Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life

Daily Mirror

DWP warns over £900 Cost of Living Payment eligibility as it will not be paid to all

The first £301 instalment of the money is expected to arrive in the spring

Nottingham Post

My intellectually disabled child is growing up to be an intellectually disabled adult. I won't let it be a tragedy

'Why can’t I fix this?' I wonder. Such thoughts, however, beg the question: What is there to fix?

Fortune

Disability royal commission questions lack of accountability from leaders of service providers after abuse uncovered

A disability royal commissioner says he has been struck by the fact that "nobody seems to have been held accountable" at a disability service provider in the two years since abuse was uncovered.

ABC News

People on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA to receive up to £8,983 tax-free during new financial year

New weekly disability payment rates and how much you could receive each pay period from April.

Daily Record

Pensioners could get £1,350 in additional cost of living support this year

Elderly people are among those worst hit by the cost of living crisis

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Daily Record

PIP claimants most-likely to receive an ongoing award with a 'light touch' review after 10 years

An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years.

ABC News

Bundaberg launches its first accessible beach for people living with disability

She was among dozens of eager beachgoers who tried out a regional Queensland city's first accessible beach, and there are hopes more coastal cities will follow.

Belfast Live

Co Down student championing support for debilitating condition after life-changing diagnosis

Andrew Hamilton was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) last month after experiencing limb issues

Wales Online

DWP warning over cost of living payment as some benefit claimants won't get £301

People on Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) will not be eligible for the means-tested payments

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Daily Record

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £369 each month

More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving either £327.40 or £369.60 each month from DWP.

Chronicle Live

DWP £150 cost of living boost to be paid to millions of disabled people this summer

The £150 disability payment aims to give those with extra needs some more financial support

Chronicle Live

Key money changes and one-off payments coming before the end of the year

There are some key dates you might want to stick in your diary, as payments land to help ease the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

DWP providing over 36,200 people with diabetes up to £156 each week in financial help

A successful claim for PIP is worth between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Mirror

Full list of benefits that miss out on £301 cost of living payment this spring

The £900 Cost of Living payment will be paid to around eight million households who are claiming benefits with the first instalment wroth £301 will be paid at some point this Spring

Daily Record

Full list of money changes and one-off payments due before end of this year

Key dates to add to your diary which could help plan your household budget over the coming months.

Daily Record

New disability benefit can be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every month

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

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