60 h. ago Calls for 'hugely beneficial' Greater Manchester bus scheme to be extended as trial comes to an end

Disabled and elderly people have been able to travel on buses at any time of the day

Politics

3 d. ago Bereaved family urges better care for ‘forgotten’ learning disabled people

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR), expected to show data for 2023, was due to be published in about November last year.

Politics

4 d. ago Assisted dying legislation discriminates against disabled people, warns top KC

Tom Cross KC said it breaches the European Convention on Human Rights

Events

5 d. ago Javier Milei embroiled in corruption scandal tying his sister to alleged bribes

Leaked audio links Karina Milei, sister of Argentina’s president, to alleged bribes involving drug contracts for medicines for disabled peopleArgentina’s president Javier Milei is facing his administration’s worst alleged corruption scandal – involving none other than his hugely influential sister, Karina – less than two months before key legislative elections.For more than a week, news in the country has been dominated by audio recordings in which a former government official is heard discussing the alleged payment of bribes linked to the purchase of medicines for people with disabilities. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago DWP payments of £560 for those with a disability or health condition

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit is designed to help disabled people and those with a long-term health condition who are unable to work

Economics

2 w. ago Shoppers told to check Blue Badges in Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Aldi car parks

A new survey from Disabled Motoring UK aims to tackle the ongoing misuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badges that people face when parking at six major supermarket chains

Politics

2 w. ago People on PIP, ADP or DLA in Scotland to get an extra £255 payment this year

The annual heating payment for young disabled people usually starts landing in bank accounts at the end of October.

Economics

2 w. ago Disabled people fear being "pushed out" of support service amidst £1,000 bills

People attending the Disability Resource Centre have just been told how much they will pay each week as part of a means-tested review

Economics

2 w. ago Five common myths about PIP that could be costing people up to £749 a month

Personal Independence Payments can be a much-needed lifeline for disabled people, but thousands may be unnecessarily turning down this help

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics

2 w. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics

3 w. ago 'I’ve got cancer and PIP cuts worry me – but benefits app saved me £700'

EXCLUSIVE: Sue, 61, found herself in emotional and financial distress after receiving a shock cancer diagnosis. She tells her experience of PIP and how a discount platform for disabled people is saving her hundreds

Economics

3 w. ago EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick 'returns' three months after suspension for disabled slur

EastEnders and Strictly star Jamie Borthwick is reportedly returning back to the soap just three months after being suspended for using a derogatory term about disabled people

Politics

3 w. ago EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick's 'soap return after three month suspension' leaves disability campaigners fuming following his shocking slur backstage at Strictly

The actor, 31, who has played Jay Brown for 19 years, was suspended by the broadcaster in June after being caught backstage at Strictly using a slur aimed at disabled people.

Events

3 w. ago Neurodiverse Edinburgh Fringe show reflects on how the system still feels stacked against disabled people

Writer Lewis Ian Bray who penned the show as a tribute to his brother Jack who is autistic, says his family are more concerned than ever after recent changes to the PIP system by the Government

Politics

3 w. ago Full eligibility for DWP scheme giving extra £909 a month to disabled people

Full list of eligibility and payment amounts for DWP disability premiums payments

Economics