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Some people on PIP may have award fast-tracked to new devolved disability payment

More than 300,000 existing PIP claimants in Scotland will be moved to Adult Disability Payment by 2025.

Daily Record

Suicide rates much higher among disabled people, new estimates show

The ONS said that even when other factors were taken into account, the risk of suicide for disabled people remained higher.

The Independent UK

Boost your income before financial year ends by checking for unclaimed benefits, discounts or tax breaks

The new financial year begins on April 6 but there is still time to claim discounts and rebates for 2022-23.

Daily Record

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People can apply for new disability payment before getting a confirmed medical diagnosis

Someone with a physical or mental health condition waiting for a diagnosis can apply for a benefit worth up to £627 a month.

Daily Record

Cold weather payments to run out in a few weeks - this is how to claim

Temperatures are forecasted to plummet across the UK this week which could result in extra cash for some people

Manchester Evening News

Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend

The Independent UK

Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter of cyclist fears she will be bullied in prison, friend claims

Auriol Grey fears she will be taunted for her disability, friend claims

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Full list of winter energy payments that you could still get

There's still help available to help families pay for their heating as the North East gets ready for another cold snap

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DWP payment rates for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits from April

HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates and thresholds for Tax Credits

Nottingham Post

Judy Heumann, disability rights activist, dies at age 75

Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75

The Independent UK

DWP PIP health conditions most likely to receive weekly payments up to £156

Whether a benefit is given or now depends on how much a condition or health issue impacts someone's daily living and mobility needs.

Nottingham Post

Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled

Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.

WEKU

Artists unmask disabilities in push to break barriers, challenge attitudes around music in Australia

Australian artists are unmasking their disabilities and pushing to smash barriers and change attitudes in music.

ABC News

Britain's biggest special education school to feature in heartwarming BBC documentary

Ysgol Y Deri in Penarth, Wales, has 540 pupils and is on a mission to use the outings to challenge misconceptions about disability and has now been turned into a three-part documentary

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Daily Record

New DWP payment rates from next month for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates and thresholds for Tax Credits.

ABC News

Helping migrants living with a disability now a large part of the Migrant Resource Centre's work

The Migrant Resource Centre has been helping Tasmania's newest arrivals for 40 years, but its work is rapidly evolving. Helping migrants living with a disability through the NDIS is becoming a large part of what the organisation does.

ABC News

Draven and Amy didn't always see sport as an option. Now they're helping others realise their dreams

Growing up, the concept of running never felt "humanly possible" to Amy Tobin. That all changed with one device.

Daily Record

Consultation into new disability payment invites views on changes to '20-metre’ mobility rule

The consultation aims to make Adult Disability Payment fairer for people in Scotland.

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Daily Record

People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £369 each month from DWP

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance may also qualify for a one-off £150 cost of living payment this summer.

Daily Mirror

'Foodbank trolleys in shops are getting emptier and emptier - things need to change'

Anna Morell, who works for Disability Rights UK, explains how changes to benefits and benefit systems since 2008 have meant that Disabled people have lost payments of around £1,200 on average each year

Daily Record

New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people due decision

Backdated payments for Adult or Child Disability Payment are calculated from the date that the person first applied.

Daily Record

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £156 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Mirror

'Burning shame as Brits from all sections of society were left in Covid's crosshairs'

All Covid support has gone, but there are still shielders – disabled people who know their underlying conditions put them at too great a risk from Covid to venture out and reclaim a fully lived life now

Daily Record

Older people may be due all three new cost of living payments worth up to £1,350

Cost of living payments for £900, £150 and £300 are set to be made over the 2023/24 financial year.

Daily Record

£150, £300 and £601 cost of living payments are due this year - check if you qualify

The final means-tested cost of living payment of £299 will be made next year.

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