6 h. ago Assisted dying law is 'a licence to kill' and could lead to doctors euthanising people who are NOT terminally ill, warn opponents as peers including Theresa May begin battle to block it

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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9 h. ago 'Assisted dying law is a licence to kill': Theresa May warns vulnerable and disabled may be 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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9 h. ago It’s not too late: the House of Lords can still protect disabled people from this dangerous assisted dying bill | Lucy Webster

MPs passed it without sufficient safeguarding. If there is any point to the upper chamber, it is to give the legislation the open debate we needSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreThe House of Lords has a rare opportunity to prove its worth to the country today, as it begins to debate the assisted dying bill. Personally, I would be in favour of peers throwing out the whole idea, which is what this dangerous and badly written bill surely deserves. But it is unlikely that they will want to go so directly against the Commons, especially on such a controversial issue. So instead I must hope that they listen to disabled people’s groups, as well as legal and medical experts, and at least undo some of the lower house’s most egregious errors.Whether you are for or against the principle of assisted dying (I am pro), we should be able to agree that the passage of ...

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10 h. ago Theresa May warns legalising assisted suicide could mean disabled are 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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34 h. ago Motability Scheme payment warning to people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits

An estimated 815,000 disabled people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

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53 h. ago Ban new floating bus stops to protect disabled people – Tories

Shadow transport minister Jerome Mayhew accused the Government of being ‘deaf to the blind and not prepared to take effective action’.

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61 h. ago New calls to give early State Pension payments to disabled people over 60

An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change State Pension eligibility rules.

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3 d. ago 'Little known' DWP benefit means people with disabilities can get free car tax

Millions of disabled motorists could be paying more in road tax than they need to

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3 d. ago Drivers of cars registered between 2001 and 2017 warned over 'higher bills'

Motorists with older cars registered more than 20 years ago are facing car tax bills of up to £600 annually, according to industry experts

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4 d. ago DWP benefit could pay you up to £225 a week if you've had an accident at work

The IIDB is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit aimed at supporting workers

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4 d. ago DWP clarifies rules on contacting neighbours during benefit fraud probes

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response

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5 d. ago Palestine Action protest sees nearly 900 people arrested by Met Police

890 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine Action protest at Parliament Square - officers were seen clashing with demonstrators as they picked up people to arrest them, including elderly & disabled people

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5 d. ago From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face

He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disabilityPop mogul Sir Robin Millar is not a man who you would expect to struggle with access in the music industry.In a glittering career that spans decades, he has worked alongside some of the most celebrated names in British music, from Sade to Boy George, and counts legends such as the Rolling Stones among his list of A-list friends. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'I wanted to walk after my accident, strangers said they'd rather be dead'

Amelia Peckham was recovering from a life-altering accident at 19 when she heard the first of many “earth-shattering” comments disabled people with mobility aids are confronted with

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6 d. ago DWP's new plans to help people with arthritis in the workplace

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined proposals to help disabled people and those with health conditions such as arthritis who are claiming Universal Credit to get and keep a job

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7 d. ago DWP's new scheme to get disabled people working branded 'band aid on broken system'

The Department for Work and Pensions recently launched the rollout of its Connect to Work scheme, delivering £338million to 15 areas in England

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7 d. ago DWP's most 'underclaimed' benefit as 700,000 pensioners 'missing out' on £4,200 a year

Pension Credit is a "historically underclaimed" benefit that 700,000 pensioners could be missing out on, experts say

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7 d. ago Young people on disability benefits 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.

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8 d. ago DWP minister issues update over controversial benefit reforms during Greater Manchester visit

The Manchester Evening News has covered at least two suicides in recent years linked to dire DWP benefits system failings, including one woman who had received disability payments

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8 d. ago DWP on whether next door neighbours could be contacted during benefit fraud investigation

The DWP has responded to a Freedom of Information request which asked whether or not neighbours could be contacted during a benefit fraud investigation

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