Candice Nolan

A new political rift is brewing in Australia over disability funding — with senior bureaucrats warning Labor ministers not to “listen too closely” to disability advocacy groups who say cuts and slowed growth are hurting vulnerable Australians. The leaked advice, reported by The Australian, shows a stark disconnect between government cost-cutting pressures and the reality

Union members in Cumbria have launched a fresh wave of protests against proposed funding cuts that could strip away vital workplace support for disabled employees. The demonstration, organised by Unison and local disability advocates, highlights the potential impact of scaling back Access to Work provisions — the government scheme that helps people with disabilities get

Australia’s life insurance market is forecast to grow by just 1.7% this year — raising fresh questions about whether disability cover is keeping pace with rising living costs and the real needs of policyholders. According to new data released by GlobalData, the country’s total life insurance premium income is expected to reach AUD 59.5 billion

A new report warns that the real cost of workplace disability isn’t just who’s off sick — but how long they’re gone. According to recent research highlighted in Canadian HR Reporter, the biggest challenge facing employers today is the growing impact of chronic conditions that lead to longer, more complex disability claims. By Stacy Thomas

Stigma and bias remain some of the biggest barriers faced by people with learning disabilities — and too often, it’s felt most acutely in healthcare settings. By Joanne Blair and Shannon Porter – Nursing Times A new spotlight from the UK’s Nursing Times highlights why supporting nurses to better understand and challenge stigma is so