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Destitution in the UK
28 April 2016 | News
... Rowntree Foundation report defines destitution in the UK, looking at how many people are affected, who they are, and the main pathways in and out of destitution. It looks at the impact and experience of those people directly ...
New DWP and RNIB training partnership to better support Universal Credit claimants with sight loss
30 September 2019 | News
... People (RNIB) to establish the scheme. The new training looks at the causes of sight loss, barriers faced by those ... Work and Health and Access to Work programmes Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson said: “Sight loss affects ... more quickly so that people can access their benefits. We look forward to building on this by providing more in-depth ...
I Can Make It activity and Ministerial support for the Social Value Act
20 July 2017 | News
... welcomes comments made by Penny Mordaunt the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work on 13 th July, in a speech ... real focus on boosting employment, training and skills for disabled people as part of their bids. Public money can and ... possible range of benefits wherever it is spent. We are looking across central and local government to share ...
Barclays Apprenticeships
10 December 2014 | News
... apprenticeship? It can be really frustrating when you’re looking for work but don’t have the right experience. ... They are keen to engage with talented young people who are looking to make their first step onto the career ladder, but ... However, please note that applications from non-disabled candidates will NOT be considered through our ...
Cost of living crisis: Carolynne’s story
27 September 2022 | News
This week, DR UK is highlighting the stories of Disabled people who are being chronically impacted by the ... care crisis for our families. People won’t be able to look after their own children. “I have high blood pressure and I fear I am heading for a stroke. “I was ...
Agenda for ʻI Can Make It ʼ Training Day 2
09 November 2015 | News
... to check if you’re the kind of person that we’re looking for and this is the campaign opportunity that you’re looking for. Please be aware that some times in the agenda ... hiring people with disabilities? Why should we recruit more disabled people? 1640-1700 Summary, and Feedback 17.00 The ...
Nearly half of people referred to Trussell Trust food banks are in debt to the DWP
01 March 2022 | News
With a looming cost-of-living crisis, people who cannot afford the ... Food Foundation published new research highlighting that Disabled people are five times more likely to be at risk ... (lack of access to adequate food) compared to non-disabled people. “The level of benefits paid to Disabled ...
IDS calls for further ESA assessment reform
23 August 2015 | News
... further reform, the Secretary of State said: “We need to look at the system and in particular the assessment we use ... commitment to halve the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people: “On current figures, that means getting 1 ...
Government responds to committee report on sanctions
10 February 2019 | News
... to search for work. As part of this it will specifically look at the effect on lone parents. It will publish its ... care leavers. It refuses to use markers for care leavers or disabled people to monitor their experiences within the ... it might want to take a look at the concept of not pushing disabled people and single parents - not to mention their ...
Why is inspiration porn entrenched in our attitudes towards disability? By Ned Kelly
17 November 2023 | News
... that would be unusual. However, across the world many disabled people are portrayed as inspirational for simply being able to live with their disability. Images of disabled people performing activities are often circulated ... “is to inspire you, to motivate you, so that we can look at them and think ‘however bad my life is, it could ...