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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
New report suggests Govt should refocus work priorities for disabled people
02 May 2016 | News
... through when making their claim. The report in relation to disability The report challenges the need for the Government ... road to full employment: what the journey looks like and how to make progress - recommended that the government ... minimising employment exit connected to disability and ill-health. In 2014-15 1.8 million 18-69 year olds were ...
Mark Harper new Minister for Disabled People
15 July 2014 | News
... Parliament to scrap archaic laws debarring people with mental health problems from being MPs (if sectioned), company ...
DR UK says Staffordshire County Council action on DoLS disgusting
02 April 2019 | News
... by the deputy leader of the Council, Alan White, that it doesn’t matter because ‘no one has suffered an injustice, no one’s health or life has been put at risk’ demonstrates how little the Council cares if citizens in its area are ...