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Parents of children with health issues urged to claim payment worth up to £172 each week

More than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland are already receiving Child Disability Payment.

Daily Record

DWP: Full list of all new pay rates for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits starting today

The changes were announced by the Chancellor

Nottingham Post

People in Scotland urged to check eligibility for devolved disability benefits as new awareness campaign launches

Adult and Child Disability Payment have replaced PIP and DLA for new claims in Scotland.

Daily Record

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New pay rates for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefits start this week - full list

Most DWP benefits rise by 10.1% from April 10 as part of the annual uprating.

Daily Record

Edinburgh mum praises disability benefit for helping daughter defy the odds

Caroline Milburn has encouraged others to explore whether they are eligible for a Child Disability Payment after the benefit afforded her nine-year-old opportunities she would not have had otherwise.

Edinburgh Live

Disabled people encouraged to check entitlement to benefits

The Scottish Government is launching a new advertisement campaign to increase take-up of recently devolved disability benefits

Wales Online

New campaign aims to raise awareness of financial support for disabled people

DISABLED people are being urged to find out if they are eligible for Scottish Government benefits as part of a new campaign to increase take-up.

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Scots mum reliant on disability benefits urges others to check if eligible for new devolved payment

Caroline Milburn, from Edinburgh, said disability benefits have helped cover essential costs for her daughter and give her opportunities she would never have had without them.

Daily Record

Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

Equine therapy is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is increasingly being used by parents in WA's Goldfields to help children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.

ABC News

Bus Stop Films program allowing young adults with intellectual disabilities to tell their stories

Louisa Jones has a passion for filmmaking and is among the first induction of students in Tasmania taking part in a film-making program for young adults with an intellectual disability.

ABC News

Social welfare Ireland: Parents could get €330 payment after recent rule change

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys recently signed new regulations which will make sure that Domiciliary Care Allowance is paid out to families of children who remain in hospital after their birth

Dublin Live

Cost of living: Parents may qualify for €330 social welfare payment after new rule change

The Minister for Social Protection has signed off on a rule change for those claiming Domiciliary Care Allowance which entitles more parents to the social welfare payment

Irish Mirror

Golf program driving inclusion, delivering health benefits for people living with disability

Attending Queensland's largest inclusive golfing program is the highlight of Bailey's week. It's also where he gets to see his best friend Cam, and build new skills and confidence.

ABC News

DWP's new PIP guidance on benefit payments including who is eligible

PIP is a payment that aims to support people living with particular illnesses, disabilities or mental health conditions.

Nottingham Post

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Calls for apology over ‘nasty, vile’ Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology.

The Guardian - AU

State treasurers propose targeting men to work in care sector to boost productivity

Board of treasurers’ submission to employment white paper taskforce suggests making training flexible and promoting regional jobs

AAP

Disability advocates condemn 'nasty, vile' Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology from leader Pauline Hanson.

Daily Record

New online PIP guides from DWP could help you claim up to £691 each month

PIP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week for people with a disability or health condition.

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Daily Record

Young people caring for someone with a health condition could be due annual payment worth nearly £360

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco’s King Inaugurates Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center in Casablanca

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI oversaw on Wednesday the inauguration of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center at Casablanca’s Ibn Rochd University Hospital. The project, carried out by Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, illustrates the special interest King Mohammed grants to the promotion of the health sector in Morocco. The King took the…

Los Angeles Times

Man pleads guilty in rapper Pop Smoke’s death, is sentenced to four years

LOS ANGELES — A 20-year-old charged in the killing of Pop Smoke pleaded guilty in juvenile court Thursday, admitting he entered a Hollywood Hills mansion as a teenager in February 2020 intending to rob the rapper, who was shot to death in a struggle with his assailants.

Liverpool Echo

Labour councillor said she'll 'fight' for area as she takes on her own party

Cllr Yvonne Nolan said she had been dropped by the Labour Party after speaking up about disability discrimination

Daily Mirror

Dis Life: 'We are seen as troublemakers for wanting appropriate support for disabled children'

Latest figures from the NHS show that children are three times more likely than adults to be facing waiting times of over a year for community treatments for things like speech therapy

Manchester Evening News

The DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP rising after the Easter weekend

Every year, benefits are subjected to an increase that is in line with the recorded inflation for the previous September

Daily Record

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring.

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