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Full list of benefits and payments only available to people living in Scotland this year

Check you are claiming all the financial support you are entitled to in 2023.

Daily Record

DWP could owe money to 50,000 disabled people who were moved to Universal Credit

It comes after a court ruled in favour of two severely disabled men, who argued they were left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after their benefits were changed

Daily Mirror

Delay to benefits powers handover as DWP retain control of disability payments

PLANS to transfer control of some types of benefits to the Scottish Government will be delayed for another three years, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

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Specific group of people who will not receive new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.

Daily Record

Map shows households across UK that will get £900 cost of living payment

Extra government support is coming to low-income households

Wales Online

Glasgow woman with MS calls Scottish Government disability assessment 'cruel'

Catriona Halket, 65, suffers from MS and believes the Government's intoduction of the 20 metre rule could really hamper her sense of independence and leave many feeling vulnerable.

Glasgow Live

Claim PIP for any of these gastrointestinal issues and you could be due up to £156 each week

More than 27,800 people are claiming PIP for 25 conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and IBS.

Daily Record

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Meet the 2023 Trailblazers who are showing that a better regional Australia is possible

A TikTok teacher, a drag king and a pilot are just some of the inspiring young Australians who have won this year’s Heywire Trailblazer competition.

ABC News

Council Tax discounts explained - including how some households could end up paying none at all

Depending on your unique circumstances, you may be able to avoid the looming council tax increase soon to be enforced

Manchester Evening News

People with long-term health issues could be due up to £627 each month through new payment

Successful claimants will receive between £24.45 and £156.90 each week in financial support.

Daily Record

State Pension claimants could be missing out on £369 monthly payment

Many people don't even realise they are eligible

Manchester Evening News

DWP: State Pension claimants could be due up to £369 extra per month and not even realise it

Many do not even realise they could be eligible

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit claimants may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 a month

People may qualify for extra financial support if they suffer from illness, disability or mental health issues

Chronicle Live

Activist Alice Wong reflects on 'The Year of the Tiger' and her hopes for 2023

In the Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life, Alice Wong shares pieces of her story and experience as a disabled Asian American through a collection of essays, interviews, photos and illustrations.

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Daily Mirror

'I have a rare illness and faint almost every time I leave the house - it's debilitating'

One woman has taken TikTok by storm with videos of herself fainting due to her rare and invisible disability which haters accuse her of faking for views - she wants to raise awareness

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with health issues could be due up to £369 each month

Older people claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £61.85 or £92.40 every week from DWP.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 each month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Some people on ESA will not qualify for new £900 cost of living payment

The means-tested cost of living payment will be made in three instalments over the next financial year.

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DWP to hand out £1,350 in cost-of-living payments – check what you are due and when this year

Many people in Nottinghamshire are in line for the payments – with some given in instalments

Daily Record

New disability payment video calls can last more than three hours

The first payment including any arrears is issued following a successful decision within five working days.

Wales Online

All the cost of living payments in February and when rest of DWP cash is coming

DWP cost of living payment dates will be throughout 2023 and 2024

AAP

Bipartisan support for NDIS despite increasing costs

The prime minister says the National Disability Insurance Scheme is supported across the parliament although costs are growing at an "extraordinary" rate.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s airlines and airports urged to improve treatment of travellers with disabilities

Disability royal commissioner writes to company bosses after hearing of people dropped on the floor and discrimination against assistance dogs

Daily Record

Check how much of the £1,350 cost of living payments you are due this year

Eligible benefit claimants could receive a combination of the £150, £300 and £900 payments being issued in 2023/24.

Nottingham Post

DWP could stop Carer's Allowance and take you to court if you fail to report these changes

The data shows that a total of 936,766 people were recieving the payment, with the amount set to rise to £76.75 per week in April.

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