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DR UK says sign the petition to Stop private contracting out of health-related assessments for PIP and ESA
06 October 2019 | News
... assessments to private contractors, reports the Disability News Service. James Oliver, from Hastings spent ... disease caused by alcohol dependency, as well as other health conditions including scoliosis, hypertension and ... to have applied for PIP for the first time when his health worsened and left him barely able to walk. He had a ...
The APPDG meets with Mike Penning
07 January 2014 | News
... that more deserving people should get the benefit instead. However there was no mention of where the evidence is of ... all DWP contracting, said “….so individuals can have as much scope for purchasing their provisions in the way they ... to remove the barriers to disabled people getting jobs that health and safety procedures and policies often create. ...
We welcome Public Accounts Committee findings on continuing healthcare funding
16 January 2018 | News
NHS continuing healthcare funding (CHC) is a package of care provided ... View report and recommendations Sue Bott, Deputy CEO of Disability Rights UK said: “We welcome this report from ... think the committee are right to raise with NHS England how on earth further efficiency saving in the continuing ...
Urgent Autumn Budget support needed for those who live with a neurological condition
03 November 2022 | News
... over 40 other charities, to write to the Chancellor about how the cost of living crisis is having a greater impact on ... higher heating bills, buying specialised equipment, paying for taxis to get around or covering higher insurance ... benefits in-line with inflation Increase the level of Disability Cost of Living Payments Extend the Warm Homes ...
Apply now to become a trustee of Disability Rights UK
27 July 2022 | News
... help strengthen the voice of disabled people and support Disability Rights UK to continue to build the organisation ... of lived experiences including: learning difficulties, mental health conditions, neuro-diversity, deafness, hearing ...
Tell Us About Your Care partnership
28 October 2020 | News
... people who contact us about their experiences of using health and social care services. DR UK's Head of Advice ... to the CQC, especially where human rights may be at risk in mental health services. The CQC website can be accessed ... NB please remember to select Disability Rights UK in the 'how heard' section. Tell Us About Your Care ...
Disability Rights UK response to the Chancellors Autumn statement
22 November 2023 | News
... or lower benefits, the Government should be ensuring speedy mental health services, cutting NHS waiting lists, ensuring ... NHS, and we need to finally be seen as equal citizens. Disability Rights UK response to the Chancellors Autumn ...
England’s Disabled People’s Organisations Demand Next Government Takes Radical Action to End Injustice Towards Disabled People
22 September 2023 | News
... September to demand that the next government takes fundamental and radical action to address the deep-seated ... mean our lives are not valued equally. We face barriers to health care, we are made to pay for social care, we are left ... organisations across England to come together to discuss how we can ensure our rights and living standards are high ...
Thanks to those who attended the Inclusive Apprenticeships event
27 October 2016 | News
... including people living with a range of impairments and health conditions. This seminar discussed ideas and shared information on how to make apprenticeships more inclusive for disabled ... scheme run by Remploy and DWP supporting apprentices with mental health conditions to retain their employment. He ...
New rules tighten exclusion of Disabled students from Universal Credit
08 November 2021 | News
... a ‘ limited capability for work ’ they can claim UC. However, the new rules that come into force from 15 December ... their student finance with ESA to pay for their extra disability related costs and attend colleges and ... those who acquire a disability or develop a serious health condition only after they begin their studies will ...