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Disabled people five times more likely to experience food poverty, says Food Foundation
16 February 2022 | News
... to non-disabled people. Kamran Mallick, Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK said “The rapid escalation in ... independence and inclusion that are in the worst situation, how can this possibly be acceptable? “With rising energy ... there are 2 million children who do not have access to a healthy and affordable diet. Anna Taylor from the Food ...
Grenfell: Nearly 7 Years On, We Are No Nearer Justice
31 January 2024 | News
... on Friday morning and was deeply moved by what I heard. However, I was also deeply angered by the lack of action to ... owed our silence and respect but they are entitled to so much more. They are entitled to: the Government implementing ... and private landlords listening to their residents; and health and care services providing ongoing support to ...
Blueprint for post-pandemic NHS and social care reform launched
10 February 2021 | News
The Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has set out ... for Health and Social Care says that the pandemic has shown the impact of inequalities on public health outcomes ... to act to help level up health across the country. However, Disability groups are concerned the Paper will not go far ...
High Court dismisses legal challenge to Disabled student's exclusion from Universal Credit
09 February 2022 | News
... and he was not invited to a work capability assessment. However, the High Court has now dismissed Flinn’s legal ... are not able to supplement their income with UC. “UC does not duplicate student finance as the DWP seeks to ... “For example, Disabled students' Allowances cover extra disability-related costs or expenses someone has while ...
Dramatic fall in numbers placed in ESA support group
25 September 2016 | News
... descriptor scheme. In addition, there has been no healthcare professional or decision-maker guidance ... of ESA regulation 35 (substantial risk to physical or mental health if found not to have a have a limited ... work assessment outcomes just 4% resulted in a revision. However, 60% of ESA fit for work appeals are successful . ...
Improving NHS and social care complaint handling
20 November 2014 | News
... in partnership with the Local Government Ombudsman and Healthwatch England , and in consultation with over 100 ... feeling their complaint made a difference so the same thing does not happen to anyone else, and feeling confident to ... and service users experiences and help them improve how they handle complaints. It applies across the board, ...
Public Transport Failing Disabled People
06 March 2024 | News
Stephen Brookes MBE, Disability Rights UK's Transport policy adviser, makes a ... I have found by both experience and example of others how bad and disengaged the situation really is. Particularly ... will exacerbate this situation. However, the relationship does works at times through timely cooperation by vocal ...
COVID Inquiry Hears About Government Disregard of Disabled People
10 October 2023 | News
... Inquiry heard hard hitting evidence from Professors of Disability Studies, Tom Shakespeare and Nick Watson, and ... greater susceptibility of Disabled people with long term health conditions to respiratory disease; the greater ... the Coronavirus Bill relating to social care, education and mental health protections, be withdrawn. Throughout the ...
A quarter of UK adults became carers during pandemic - EHRC report
20 October 2020 | News
... on those who provide it, both paid and unpaid. The report: How coronavirus has affected equality and human rights , ... from family and friends, with a significant impact on their mental and physical health. It also finds that reduced access to care, combined ...
Government’s National Disability Strategy ‘disappointingly thin’
27 July 2021 | News
... the Government’s National Strategy for Disabled People , Disability Rights UK CEO Kamran Mallick said: “Disabled ... life chances. “There are scant plans and timescales on how to bring about vastly needed improvements to benefits, ... the Government’s recognition that Disabled people are much less likely than non-Disabled people to have a job, ...