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Social Security Administration planning to lay off thousands more staff in DOGE cuts despite long wait times and web crashes

Cuts could be made across variety of departments, including communications, personnel, legislative affairs, and retirement and disability policy.

The Independent UK

If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find. This new approach can help make it easier and quicker

If your child is struggling with certain everyday activities – such as playing with other kids, getting dressed or paying attention – you might want to get them assessed to see if they need additional support.

The Conversation

Glasgow Labour leader defies Anas Sarwar in attack on disability benefit cuts

Scottish Labour's leader in Glasgow has called for the UK Government to scrap plans to cut disability benefits, defying the stance of party chief…

The National (Scotland)

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New research lays bare the harsh realities facing artists and arts workers

Australia’s visual arts and craft workers are facing increasingly deteriorating conditions, according to research published today.

The Conversation

The “good” disabled trope on reality TV

Showcasing only affluent, independent disabled people fuels misconceptions that disability benefits are unnecessary

Salon

Georgia set to ease strict rules for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases

A Georgia bill that would ease the state's tough death penalty law is on track to become law

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit replacing DLA

Here is everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit set to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults

The National (Scotland)

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Governments must ensure caregivers have support to keep doing their vital work

April 1 marks National Caregivers Day in Canada. The day is meant to recognize the carers who provide vital care and support to those in need.

The Conversation

Health Secretary clashes with BBC presenter over 'Labour austerity'

HEALTH Secretary Neil Gray clashed with a BBC presenter over the definition of “Labour austerity” in a tense exchange.

The National (Scotland)

MPs to vote on disability benefit cuts without knowing ‘full impact’

Britain’s economic watchdog may not publish forecast of employment prospects until the end of October

The Guardian - UK

'It's a gamble': Economist gives verdict on UK Government benefit cuts

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

New drug for lower back pain could be ‘a gamechanger’

Exclusive: early stage trials of drug that uses antibiotics finds benefits for people whose pain is caused by infection

The Guardian - UK

This simple 1-minute test could tell if you will die early

Want to assess your risk of early death? Doing a quick 1-minute test can uncover many hidden secrets about your health. The grip test has long been considered an easy and convenient way to find out muscle strength, brain health, disability and overall longevity, especially in elderly.

The Times of India

Dining across the divide: ‘I see the welfare state as bloated, corrupt’

One is a long-term Labour voter, the other has had his head turned by Reform. Will they agree on dogs, disability benefits and the climate crisis?

The Guardian - UK

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The US right is coming for disabled people. Here’s why that threatens everyone

Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil liberties

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs line up to rebel against UK Government's disability cuts

A GROWING number of Labour MPs are making clear their intentions to rebel against the UK Government’s decision to cut disability benefits by…

The Independent UK

Experts split on whether mental illnesses are ‘overdiagnosed’ in UK

ANALYSIS: Were Wes Streeting’s claims true? Susan McPherson and Joanna Moncrieff go head-to-head

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How to Plan for Retirement When Your Child Has Special Needs

When your child has special needs, your retirement plan should include a plan for when you'll no longer be able to care for them yourself. A five-step guide.

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Social Security Administration Reverses Some Identity Verification Plans After Backlash

Under the revised policy, which will take effect on April 14 (instead of the original March 31 date), individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will now be able to complete their applications over the phone, eliminating the need for an in-person visit.

The Independent UK

Labour minister apologises for comparing disability benefit cuts to children’s pocket money

A Labour minister has apologised for comparing disability benefit cuts to children’s pocket money.

The Independent UK

Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office

The Guardian - UK

‘I could end up homeless’: weighing the damage after Rachel Reeves’s welfare cuts

A disabled man considers the potential impact that losing disability benefits could have on his life

The Independent UK

What is Motability and why is there controversy around the disability benefit?

The car lease scheme for disabled people has around 815,000 customers

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn raises his own disability to challenge Labour on sweeping cuts

Stephen Flynn has spoken about his own experience with disability as he challenged the Prime Minister on Labour’s sweeping cuts to welfare…

The Conversation

Spring statement: defence spending boosted as further disability benefit cuts announced – experts react

Not even six months on from Labour’s first budget, and the world is a much-changed place. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, already high last year, have risen further, and with them the cost of the UK’s debt, while economic growth has stalled. As such, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confronted an array…

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