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Civic Disability Services chief apologises to family after 'entirely preventable' death of 11yo autistic boy

Civic Disability Services CEO Annie Doyle apologises to the family of an 11-year-old autistic boy after the story of his death was covered by the ABC.

ABC News

PIP providing up to £627 each month for over 3.1m people living with these 21 health conditions

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Record

Deaf Nottinghamshire artist creates colourful exhibition to raise awareness on 'hidden disability'

'It's hard to explain what I want the future for deaf people to look like. I just want everything to be open and offered to us, for there to be equal opportunities for deaf people to achieve their dreams'

Nottingham Post

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US military accused of obstruction over cancer linked to ‘forever chemicals’

Families fight for benefits after victims allegedly developed cancer from drinking water tainted by toxic PFAS at New Hampshire base

The Guardian - US

Parents urged to claim new child payment worth up to £627 each month to help cover extra costs

The devolved benefit is now supporting more than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland.

Daily Record

Assistance dog allowed at Murray Bridge High, after long battle with school

A South Australian high school will allow a student to have his disability assistance dog onsite, after his mother was told the dog was not welcome on school property.

ABC News

What employers can learn about disability inclusion from Fetterman's Senate accommodations

Employers must look at return-to-office plans through a disability inclusion lens, much as Congress has done in accommodating Sen. John Fetterman.

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Carers struggling to meet cost of living demands with little increase in government payments

The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty.

ABC News

DWP £301 cost of living payment will not be paid to all benefit claimants

The DWP has explained why people on Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) will not be eligible for any of the means-tested payments

Chronicle Live

More than £130 million paid out to families through Child Disability Payment

THE Scottish Government’s Child Disability Payment (CDP) has paid out more than £130 million, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland)

New payment set to replace Attendance Allowance next year involves no face-to-face assessments

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for over 123,700 older people living in Scotland.

Daily Record

People claiming PIP will never need to report any of these six changes to DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP which is worth up to £627 each month.

Daily Record

Transformative WIDI program delivers workers to the social services sector

Older Victorians and those living with disability are getting the support they need thanks to a RMIT initiative to attract and train new care workers.

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New focus required

In Thailand's film industry, there are few movies where the main character has a disability as the protagonist is usually in perfect health. In the real world, Thai actors who are disabled are extremely rare, so when actors have to play a disabled role, they cannot portray it realistically.

Bangkok Post

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Parents of 11yo autistic boy grieve his 'entirely preventable' death in care of Civic Disability Services

Five years ago, Alex Raichman's parents entrusted a disability services provider to look after him while they were away. He never came home.

ABC News

From easybeats to finalists: The rise of Tasmania's intellectual disability cricket team

Not that long ago, Tasmania's intellectual disability cricket side was open to whoever wanted to join. However, after surging up the ladder, selection is tough.

Manchester Evening News

Minister explains why not all benefit claimants will get £900 DWP cost of living payment in 2023

Labour’s Dame Angela Eagle asked for an explanation behind the DWP's rationale

Belfast Live

Fermanagh and Omagh named as best in class across UK for public toilet disabled access

But a local disability campaigner says the statistics do not tell the full story

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Daily Record

People of State Pension age could be due every new cost of living payment worth up to £1,350

Cost of living payments for £900, £150 and £300 will be made over the 2023/24 financial year.

Daily Record

People with stress, anxiety or depression could be due up to £627 each month in financial help

Mental health conditions including stress, anxiety or depression can be supported through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.

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A Few Pieces Of Advice For Able-Bodied People About Dating Someone With A Disability

Writer and model James Parr shares his sage advice.

AAP

Employing clients can fix disability care, hearing told

A hearing of the Disability Royal Commission has been told of the unseen and often insidious ways workforce pressures can affect care delivery.

The Conversation

Australia is lagging when it comes to employing people with disability – quotas for disability services could be a start

Australia is lagging behind other countries when it comes to employing people with disability.

Newcastle Herald

Poor care at Taree Anglican aged care centre a shocking story, but not surprise

When care falls short of expectations

Daily Record

New DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

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