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People with eyesight issues could be due up to £691 each month

More than 57,000 people are receiving between £26.90 and £172.75 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record

Map shows where £150 DWP cost of living payments will be made in Merseyside

More than 200,000 in our region will receive the payments

Liverpool Echo

Photographs shine a light on how a lack of masking is pushing Chicago residents with disabilities out of the public sphere

CHICAGO -- Artist Terri Hudson jumped at the chance to be a part of photographer Megan Doherty’s latest work, “Compromised” — over a dozen portraits of people who are immunocompromised trying to live their lives amid the ongoing pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

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Bryony was born with rare genetic disorder - was called ‘mutant’ for having two fingers and two toes

Bryony Grealish has two fingers and ‘one toe on each foot’ due to her ‘severe’ form of ectrodactyly – a rare genetic disorder

Wales Online

People reaching State Pension age this year could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

Around half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress. We can support them better

Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the primary focus is often on these diagnoses, worrying research shows people with neurodevelopmental conditions are at a much higher risk of experiencing serious mental health concerns. They may also find it particularly challenging…

The Conversation

'Extraordinary' Consett campaigner heading for Naples to share extraordinary disability story

Campaigner Paul James is of to sunnier climes to highlight the importance of inclusion to those with disabilities

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People making a new claim for PIP need to know five crucial things before starting application

DWP has also released four new PIP videos on YouTube to help new claimants.

Daily Record

Disabled woman forced to sleep in dining room of west London Travelodge after room ‘out of order’

Kat Watkins was left ‘tired and in pain’ after Travelodge ‘completely messed up’ her night

Evening Standard

New cost of living payment warning to 6m people due £150 lump sum next month

DWP will make the £150 disability cost of living payment between June 20 - July 4.

Daily Record

Volunteer told he would not walk earns gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Tom Tanner said he wanted to prove to others that having a disability does not mean you cannot do things.

The Independent UK

DWP confirms when £150 Cost of Living payment will land in bank accounts

The payment can be used to help with common expenses

Nottingham Post

Map shows where £150 DWP cost of living payments will be made in the North East

More than 260,000 people claiming disability benefits in our area will benefit from the cash boost from next month

Chronicle Live

Map shows which areas of Wales benefit most from £150 DWP cost of living payments

You can see how many people in your area will benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions' £150 payment

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'Shopper called cops because "I'm too young to be disabled" - but I had last laugh'

A disabled woman has taken to Reddit to share how a shopper slammed her for 'lying' about her disability so she could bring her service dog inside the store - but she got her own back after the shopper made a scene

Reuters

Ex-British Gurkha hopes Everest climb will change disability perceptions

Hari Budha Magar, the first above the knee double amputee to scale Mount Everest, said on Sunday that his ascent would raise awareness about disability.

Belfast Live

Excitement ahead of Learning Disability Pride carnival parade in Carrickfergus

Oscar winner James Martin will be leading the parade at the event on June 24, 2023

Manchester Evening News

Condition behind strokes, dementia, pain and disability has no symptoms and there's only one way to find out if you have it

The condition can be severe - and often comes with no symptoms

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Nottingham Post

DWP list of 23 health conditions that make you eligible for £300 employment and Support Allowance

The money aims to help with living costs if you’re unable to work.

Newcastle Herald

Government 'exploring' using Stockton Centre, Tomaree Lodge for crisis accommodation

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said while in opposition last year that it was 'scandalous' the former disability centres were lying empty.

Daily Record

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Hundreds of disabilities and health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

ABC News

My birthing experience was the gold standard – but it's not like that for all mothers with disabilities

It was the first time medical professionals had really considered what I needed to feel supported during a procedure. I felt seen, heard and above all respected.

Liverpool Echo

Map shows where £150 DWP cost of living payments will be made

More than 200,000 people in our area will benefit from the cash boost

The Guardian - AU

Clare Nowland: NSW police’s decision to Taser 95-year-old woman leaves community ‘gobsmacked’

Disability advocates outraged at ‘heavy handed’ response, while Greens MP says incident should mark turning point in police misconduct reviews

Daily Record

Older people on PIP claiming State Pension could be due up to £1,506 each month

Nearly half a million people over State Pension age are receiving PIP payments.

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