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Government announces limited local employment support funding
24 August 2022 | News
... to help develop more careers. Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith said: “Disabled people deserve ... any investment in supporting Disabled people into work. However, £7.6 million over three years in 24 local authorities does not reflect the ambition and funding needed to close ...
Have your say: DR UK zoom sessions on national women’s health strategy
30 March 2021 | News
The government is consulting on a strategy for women’s health, and Disability Rights UK will be hosting three zoom sessions ... in April to capture Disabled women’s thoughts on how women are treated in the healthcare system, and how ...
Social Housing Rents to jump by up to 7%
18 November 2022 | News
... tenants and residents are considering a mass non-payment of increased rents and service charges unless the ... the cost of living and energy crises. Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK said: "No other group of people is as ... Disabled people into rent arrears as their costs become too much to handle. Clearly, our system is broken, and Disabled ...
Brexit threatens key funding for disabled people
26 February 2018 | News
... Independent news item Sue Bott, deputy chief executive of Disability Rights UK, said: “Disabled people make up a key ... development to improve employment prospects, and combatting mental health stigma.” Brexit threatens key funding for disabled ...
Government Housing Promise for People with Learning Disabilities or Autism
21 October 2020 | News
... it promises to place a legal duty on local authorities and health commissioners, to ensure that there is sufficient ... so they can ask for further information. A White Paper on Mental Health is also proposed, which will include people with ...
Government response to the call for evidence on access to elections
29 August 2018 | News
... launched a Call for Evidence, asking for views on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote ... electors with learning disabilities; those affected by mental illness; wheelchair users; and those affected by ... more accessible to disabled people and those with serious health issues. Government response to the call for evidence ...
Disability won't stop me becoming a barrister
14 June 2018 | News
Daniel Holt is a trustee for Disability Rights UK. View video Daniel Holt has a law ... and experience in discrimination and disability law, mental health law, privacy and information law, administrative law ...
DR UK joins call for a 'social infrastructure' Budget
10 March 2020 | News
... an open letter to Government, calling for a rethink in how the term infrastructure is used in the Budget. The ... including spending on social infrastructure such as health, education or care as a form of infrastructure ... in care services would create millions of jobs and that much of the initial investment is recovered by increases in ...
Reforming Benefits Decision-Making: creating a fair and accessible system that works well for everyone
11 July 2021 | News
... the system works well for everyone, regardless of their health, their disabilities or their digital capability. The ... reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, and on how and when additional evidence should be obtained; To help ... Policy Adviser said: “This is an excellent report and a much needed and welcome one. It recognises that the DWP’s ...
New Co-Production Resource Launched!
04 June 2025 | News
... those working in physical activity or sport, co-produced by Disability Rights UK alongside a team of individuals, ... you think would find it useful. What is co-production and how can it help you? Co-production and working in ... England, commented: “The Co-Production Narrative offers much-needed clarity on what it truly means to co-produce — ...