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Disability Rights Luminary Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.

Shocking Study: Half of Britain's Inactive Youth Classified as Disabled with Mental Health Issues

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

DWP Announces Major PIP Shake-Up: What It Means For Millions Of Claimants

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.

Wetherspoon Forced to Pay £25k After Manager's Shocking Disability Discrimination

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

NDIS Funding Crisis: Disabled Australians Trapped in Hospital Beds as Support Cuts Bite

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Lee Anderson's PIP Reform Bombshell: Tories Propose Radical Overhaul of Disability Benefits

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

DWP Forced to Change PIP Assessment Rules After Tribunal Ruling on Bras

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP Reveals Why Thousands Are Being Blocked From PIP Payments - The Real Reason Exposed

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

DWP Forced to Rethink Disability Assessments After PIP Bra Removal Controversy

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.

DWP Shakes Up PIP Assessments: Major Changes to Eligibility Criteria Announced

DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.

NDIS Rule Changes Threaten Lives: Kieron's Story Highlights Disability Support Crisis

NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk

Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.

Scotland's Disability Benefits Crisis: Claims Double Under SNP Governance

Scotland disability claims double under SNP

Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.

DWP PIP Shake-Up: Millions Face Payment Cuts or Loss of Benefits Under New Plans

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

Disability Benefit Numbers Soar by 100,000 Following Labour's Welfare Policy Shift | Daily Mail Analysis

Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.

NDIS Reforms Spark Outrage: Disability Groups Condemn New Autism & Children Access Rules

Disability Groups Revolt Against NDIS Reforms for Children

Major disability advocacy organisations have launched a fierce campaign against the Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS, warning new access rules for autistic children and those with developmental delays will cause widespread harm and force

NDIS Overhaul: Albanese Government Slashes Funding as Costs Skyrocket Past £48.5 Billion

Albanese Government Swings Axe on NDIS in Major Overhaul

The Albanese government announces a major crackdown on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, introducing independent assessments and stricter eligibility to curb the scheme's unsustainable £48.5 billion annual cost.

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