DWP Confirms PIP Assessment Audio Recording Option
The DWP confirms claimants can record PIP assessments. Learn how this impacts disability benefit evaluations and get crucial advice for your assessment.
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The Perfect Show: Comedy by Learning-Disabled Artists
Discover The Perfect Show, a revolutionary theatre comedy created by learning-disabled performers. Opening November 2025 at Sheffield Theatres. Don't miss this landmark production!
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.
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.
Strictly's Ellie Goldstein hailed as Vito Coppola's 'perfect angel'
Down's syndrome model Ellie Goldstein receives overwhelming praise from Mencap and Strictly Come Dancing professionals after her inspirational performance with Vito Coppola.
DWP Plans Major PIP Changes for Millions of Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions receive disability benefits.
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 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.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
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 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'.
5-Minute Test Could Spot Hidden Dyslexia in Children
Groundbreaking new research reveals a simple five-minute assessment that could identify dyslexia in children years earlier than current methods, offering hope for millions of families across the UK.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
DWP Motability changes spark disabled transport fears
Major changes to the Motability scheme could leave disabled people without vital transport as the DWP introduces stricter PIP assessment rules. Find out how this affects you.
Tax Deadline: Avoid £1650 ATO Fine - Oct 31
Millions of Brits risk substantial penalties as the October 31st self-assessment deadline approaches. Learn how to avoid the Australian Tax Office's automatic fines and secure your financial future.
TikTok's Bio Age Test: Experts Reveal The Truth
Discover why the viral 'Bio Age' test is taking TikTok by storm and what longevity experts really think about this quick knee-jump assessment claiming to measure your biological age.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Universal Credit health rules changing for 180,000
Major DWP reforms will require over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants with health issues to meet with work coaches or risk benefit reductions in government back-to-work drive.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
£50k+ earners: crucial tax deadline warning
HMRC issues urgent warning to higher earners as 31 January self-assessment deadline approaches. Discover what you need to do to avoid penalties.
Irish President Michael D. Higgins hospitalised for assessment
Irish President Michael D. Higgins has been admitted to hospital for medical assessment after feeling unwell, with his schedule temporarily suspended as he receives care.
15-Second Animal Personality Test Reveals Your Traits
Discover how a simple visual test involving four animals can uncover your deepest personality traits and provide surprising insights into your character in just seconds.
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 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.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
TikTok star's ADHD diagnosis journey goes viral
Scottish TikTok creator Lucy Pride shares her emotional NHS ADHD diagnosis story, sparking important mental health conversations and helping thousands feel less alone.
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.
HMRC Tax Deadline: Avoid £100 Penalty - File Now!
Millions of Brits face crucial self-assessment tax deadline with HMRC warning of immediate £100 fines for late filers. Essential guide to avoiding penalties and payment options.
Syrian 'teen' with receding hairline ruled adult
A Syrian migrant who claimed to be 17 but displayed obvious signs of middle age has lost his battle to be treated as a child after a judge ruled his appearance told a different story.
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