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Campaigners call on Government to provide more financial support to Disabled people
25 May 2023 | News
A parliamentary debate on Cost-of-Living payments for Disabled People recently took place, after over ... Rachel Curtis and Abigail Broomfield. The next government disability cost of living payment is again £150 and will be ... food, and medicine. To keep our homes warm, power essential health and mobility equipment, and meet the spiralling cost ...
DWP announces first £301 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment date
03 April 2023 | News
... Pensions (DWP) has announced that a £301 cost of living payment will be paid for people claiming 25 April 2023 and ... the Household Support Fund . Disabled people on qualifying disability benefits will receive a Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 during Summer ...
Disabled people fear budget announcements threaten independent living
15 March 2016 | News
In today’s Guardian disabled people say how today’s Budget announcements could be the ‘last ... Read article In the article Liz Sayce, chief executive of Disability Rights UK, said: “It’s a false economy to ... We profoundly believe that disabled people have got so much to contribute to British society. But with the cuts to ...
Unions and campaigners call for government to improve flexible working rights
25 July 2023 | News
... a day one right to request flexible working for employees. However, the law does not go far enough in protecting flexible working, as it ... available to everyone – those of us who need it for our health, caring responsibilities or travelling commitments, ...
Ombudsman finds against Essex Council’s decision not to allow Disability Related Expenses
23 June 2021 | News
... Care Ombudsman has found Essex County Council at fault in how it considered two separate women’s Disability Related Expenses (DREs). Court-Appointed Deputies ... incurs directly related to a disability when assessing how much they should contribute towards their care. The ...
Disabled people need human rights
11 August 2013 | News
Disability Rights UK is now part of the Equally Ours ... in different categories of need; or having support before a mental health crisis, to avoid any need to be compulsorily detained ...
Strategic partner updates for June 2014
05 June 2014 | News
Health and Social Care update from our work as Strategic ... UK’s events and workplan (lead on commissioning ), and on how this will support local user-led organisations and ... is 24 July. Guidance published on patients’ choice in mental health care NHS England has published guidance for ...
Taking Charge: Practical help with disability all in one book
06 March 2017 | News
A practical guide to living with a disability or health condition If you have a physical or mental health condition, have just been given a ...
Ofgem issued ‘urgent’ warning by Ed Miliband
19 February 2025 | News
The Disability Poverty Campaign Group (DPCG), co-led by ... high, leading to Disabled people and carers experiencing health damaging effects, during the current low ... severe illness due to weakened immune systems, and we must pay for electricity to run essential medical and mobility ...
New Radicals 2018: Making a difference for disabled people
16 September 2018 | News
... Centre - Equal opportunities for minorities with mental illness We Can Make - Accessible housing Sophie ... - Understanding autism Jane Douthwaite - Improving healthcare Ivor Williams - Improvements to end-of-life care ... and banks. Mytime – Providing breaks for carers Disrupt Disability - Designing wheelchairs with a difference New ...