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Wheelie Good Perth founder's mission for accessible, 'safe and comfortable space for everybody'

Old storage boxes, damp smelly mops, and mirrors too high to see in are just a few of the challenges Amber Dennis faces in her daily life navigating the world in a wheelchair.

ABC News

DWP £900 cost of living payment due from the spring

The first instalment is expected soon

Nottingham Post

DWP disability benefits change expected to mean thousands paid sooner

New legislation comes into effect in April

Nottingham Post

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DWP £900 cost of living payment expected by end of spring

It's going to be paid in three installments

Manchester Evening News

IN FULL: SNP leadership candidates answer questions on disability issues

THE SNP leadership candidates have addressed a range of important questions on disability issues.

The National (Scotland)

NDIS provider under scrutiny after client physically confronts 80-year-old neighbour

Disability advocates say private NDIS operators are struggling to provide care for clients with severe behavioural issues.

ABC News

DWP rule change for disability benefits will see thousands paid earlier in April

Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance will join other benefits in being fast-tracked

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Dis Life: Health and Disability White Paper special

The Government intends to use Personal Independence Payments, a benefit designed to help us cover extra living costs as Disabled people, as the passport for additional Universal Credit money

Daily Mirror

TV’s Sophie Morgan ‘in a rage’ after blue disability badge stolen from car

TV presenter Sophie Morgan was left “in a rage” after her Blue Badge was stolen from her car in London.

Evening Standard

Full list of benefits going up from April 2023 – from Universal Credit to state pension

Inflation-linked rises detailed, all applying from April 10

Nottingham Post

Christina Applegate denounces Candace Owens for mocking disability-inclusive Skims ad

Christina Applegate, who has been vocal about living with multiple sclerosis, criticized Candace Owens this week for mocking an underwear ad featuring a model in a wheelchair.

Los Angeles Times

All the Council Tax discounts that could slash your bill ahead of April rise

Many local authorities will soon raise their council tax severely

Manchester Evening News

Glasgow social care cuts leave disabled people without help to 'go to the toilet'

The Glasgow Disability Alliance has called for reform of the 'broken' social care system as cuts of almost £22m have been agreed.

Glasgow Live

DWP shares where and when cost of living payment dates for ‘vast majority’ of people will be announced

Over eight million people are due to receive the first payment of £301 this Spring.

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'None of those were mercy killings': A vigil for disabled people killed by family

LOS ANGELES — In the Burbank chapel, as attendees braced to hear the names of the dead, Pastor Ryan Chaddick welcomed the sparse crowd with familiarity.

Daily Record

Devolved benefits and payments only available to people in Scotland set to increase next month

Scottish Child Payment has already increased to £25 per week for every eligible child.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

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

The Independent UK

Second staircases needed in buildings of 18 metres and over, groups tell Gove

Architects, fire safety and disability rights organisations said the Government’s current proposal ‘fails to address our shared concerns’ on safety.

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Non-verbal young boy in state care can't access $27,000 of his NDIS funding, grandmother says

Four-year-old Noah was born with profound deafness and has no verbal language. Since entering state care two years ago, he has no longer been able to access his NDIS funding, his grandmother says.

Daily Record

Disabled passenger branded a 'monster' for refusing to switch plane seats to help entitled mum

The woman took to Reddit to explain that she had booked an aisle seat to help the flight more comfortable for herself but was made to feel guilty for not swapping seats.

Manchester Evening News

DWP change will see thousands fast-tracked for disability benefits including PIP and DLA

The Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill will allow people to quickly claim benefits up to 12 months in advance if they are diagnosed terminally ill

Daily Record

DWP to fast-track disability payments for thousands of people in final year of life from next month

Vital financial support can soon be accessed earlier, helping provide peace of mind and financial security.

Nottingham Post

Charity fears DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

“Sanctions don’t work and are deeply harmful"

Nottingham Post

Eligibility for DWP Cost of Living payment from April 2023

Millions of households across the country will be eligible for extra support

Wales Online

When to expect more cost of living payments and what bills are going up in April

April is set to be a tough month across the UK as bills rocket again. Gas and electricity bills will see one round of Government help end - meaning everyone will pay £70 more each month. Council Tax is going up, water bills are going up, broadband a

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