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Liz Sayce discusses Community Participation and Universal Design
14 May 2017 | News
DR UK CEO Liz Sayce looks both back and forwards at the disability rights ... the growth of DR UK since. Also discussed were the need for disabled people to have both the opportunity for community ...
Exciting research interview opportunity with Scope
05 November 2017 | News
Scope are looking for disabled people to take part in research ... five-year project. They would like to speak to: Parents of disabled children under five People who have recently acquired an impairment or condition Disabled people age 16-18 Disabled people who have recently ...
Taking independent living forward
24 July 2014 | News
At our recent Independent Living Conference delegates were interviewed and asked how we can take independent living forward.
The aim of the conference was to reach a common understanding of what independent living is today. This will form a basis for future campaigning and policy development for us and for like-minded organisations.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence publishes latest impact report
22 July 2019 | News
... care. This is the latest impact report in a series, which looks at the data that is available, alongside information ... examples of their guidance being used in practice. It also looks at areas where more progress in local adult social ...
Apprenticeship stories:Harry Masser
14 March 2018 | News
... my life after all." "I think the key to success for others looking to do an apprenticeship would be to look to create a strong support structure. It worked best ...
Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
07 October 2014 | News
... involved continuous supervision and control and where the disabled person was not free to leave whatever arrangements ... Persons with Disabilities examines the UK in 2015 they will look at whether the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are ... record on implementing the convention on the rights of disabled people . We are concerned that these cases of ...
Our attendance allowance information has been updated
29 August 2018 | News
You can claim attendance allowance if you are disabled, are aged 65 or over and need help to look after yourself. View our updated information You do not ...
MPs launch adult social care inquiry
06 June 2016 | News
... needs of people requiring care and support. This includes looking at the impact of policies such as the National ... precept. The inquiry also explores the role of carers and looks at alternative funding models for financing and ...
We call for more inclusion as banned wheelchair dancer sues Jive Addiction
28 November 2016 | News
... because it was claimed his wheelchair damaged the dance floor. The event was the Britroc Modern Jive competition, ... BBC news item Disability Rights UK CEO Liz Sayce says: “Disabled people rightly expect to take part in dancing, ... no wheelchair users to dance on a particular floor, or no disabled children to go on a fairground ride (and many other ...
NHS England partnerships with voluntary and community organisations
17 December 2018 | News
... and community organisations. This might help local disabled people’s organisations working with, and looking for funding from local NHS organisations. View VCSE ...