#disability-support
#disability-support

Minister to soften disability benefits shake-up

Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."

UK politics

1 week ago

Highest ever carer's support grant of 2,000 to be paid to hundreds of thousands of carers across the State today

The Carer's Support Grant has been increased to €2,000, supporting full-time carers for their vital contributions and recognizing the challenges they face.

NYC parents

fromwww.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

Aboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody

The family of Kumanjayi White are asking for CCTV footage and an independent investigation a week after the 24-year-old died in police custody at a supermarket.

Black Lives Matter

#mental-health

UK politics

Experts criticise Streeting for saying mental health problems overdiagnosed

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

Women in technology

Disability worker loses voice for six years due to filthy conditions

fromTravel + Leisure

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

I Have a Mental Health Disability, and These 12 Items Are Essential for Flying With a Service Dog - From $6

SF parents

Colin Farrell speaks candidly on 'tricky' decision to eventually put son James into long-term care facility

UK politics

Experts criticise Streeting for saying mental health problems overdiagnosed

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

Women in technology

Disability worker loses voice for six years due to filthy conditions

fromTravel + Leisure

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

I Have a Mental Health Disability, and These 12 Items Are Essential for Flying With a Service Dog - From $6

SF parents

Colin Farrell speaks candidly on 'tricky' decision to eventually put son James into long-term care facility

Nonprofit group homes in New York face funding shortfall, leading to staffing crisis

Group home caregivers in New York are dedicated but face low salaries due to nonprofit funding shortfalls.

Renovation

fromHomebuilding

fromwww.independent.co.uk

'I finally sleep through the night': Paralysed man wins back dignity thanks to volunteer builders

A Paralysed man received a free home extension from volunteers, drastically improving his living conditions and quality of life.

#welfare-cuts

UK politics

Starmer warned benefit cuts to hit 800,000 and be as toxic' as winter fuel changes

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

UK politics

Starmer warned benefit cuts to hit 800,000 and be as toxic' as winter fuel changes

UK politics

What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

more#welfare-cuts

#education

Higher education

Young adults with disabilities locked out of work placements as employers have to fight with insurers

fromwww.amny.com

NYC parents

7 new public schools set to open in NYC by September

Higher education

Young adults with disabilities locked out of work placements as employers have to fight with insurers

School leavers with additional needs face numerous obstacles, including inadequate transport and limited work placement opportunities, impacting their transition to adulthood.

NYC parents

fromwww.amny.com

7 new public schools set to open in NYC by September

NYC will open seven new public schools by 2025-2026, enhancing support for students and alleviating overcrowding.

more#education

#government-legislation

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.

UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.

more#government-legislation

UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

#welfare-reform

These cruel benefit cuts will rob security from so many but Labour will lose something crucial too | Frances Ryan

Labour's benefit cuts, including tightened eligibility for PIP, are generating outrage and criticism from various stakeholders. The cuts mostly impact disabled individuals.

Which benefits is Keir Starmer's government planning to cut and why?

Labour plans to adhere to Conservative proposals for significant cuts to incapacity benefits, which could have far-reaching impacts on the disabled and ill.

UK politics

PM faces discontent over benefits system shake-up

fromwww.standard.co.uk

UK politics

Sadiq Khan: Government must not lose 'safety net' amid welfare changes

These cruel benefit cuts will rob security from so many but Labour will lose something crucial too | Frances Ryan

Labour's benefit cuts, including tightened eligibility for PIP, are generating outrage and criticism from various stakeholders. The cuts mostly impact disabled individuals.

Which benefits is Keir Starmer's government planning to cut and why?

Labour plans to adhere to Conservative proposals for significant cuts to incapacity benefits, which could have far-reaching impacts on the disabled and ill.

UK politics

PM faces discontent over benefits system shake-up

fromwww.standard.co.uk

UK politics

Sadiq Khan: Government must not lose 'safety net' amid welfare changes

more#welfare-reform

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