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Carers facing unprecedented pressure on their finances
14 November 2022 | News
... in the cost of living was having a negative impact on their mental and/or physical health. Other findings include that: Two thirds of those ... As a result, Carers UK sets out several recommendations on how carers should be better supported, including: A funded ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
30 April 2024 | Opportunity
... people who identify as being LGBTQIA2S+; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class ... with a covering letter to tell us why you want the job and how you meet the requirements outlined in the person ...
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 ...