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DWP failing to send UC claimants limited capability for work questionnaires – new research report
09 August 2021 | News
... the country. It has been difficult to find out exactly how the system is supposed to work but they have found a ... that: “People who are unable to work due to ill-health or disability but who do not receive a UC50 are ... steps to make sure it was put right. This would make for a much fairer system. CELC has produced a summary briefing ...
Understanding the Intersection: Unemployment Disparities Among Disabled Individuals at the Crossroads of Ethnicity
25 January 2024 | News
... (ONS) delves into the intersectionality of ethnicity and disability in relation to unemployment rates in England and ... Intersectionality and Implications: The study highlights how ethnicity and disability, when combined, impact ... in shaping unemployment rates, and that there is still much research on intersectional disablement that is yet to ...
GOGA at Canterbury Christchurch University on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
02 December 2018 | News
... Johnson, Get Out Get Active Peer (GOGA) Support Lead at Disability Rights UK was asked to provide information about ... and equality”. To celebrate the day, the Student Disability Service hosted an information event in Augustine ... The event included stands from various charities, including Disability Rights UK, and local organisations who can ...
DWP to review how the benefits system supports those with a terminal illness
10 July 2019 | News
... the DWP will set up an "honest and in-depth evaluation" of how the benefits system supports people nearing the end of ... support. I hope that this comprehensive evaluation of how we treat those with severe conditions and terminal ... reviewing current DWP performance to better understand how our Special Rules for Terminal Illness and Severe ...
Landmark PIP legal challenge success shows effective use of collaborative public law approach
24 April 2019 | News
... distress”. This meant that those with serious mental health conditions, who are unable to plan or undertake a ... were only entitled to a lower level of support, if any. However, in its December 2017 judgment in RF v the Secretary ...
DPO Forum write to DWP Minister voicing opposition to possible disability benefit cuts in the upcoming Green Paper
13 February 2025 | News
... Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Green Paper, the DPO Forum says that it is ... “We have serious concerns about the potential cuts to the disability benefit system, which many of our members rely on ... may cover plans for wide-ranging changes of the entire health and disability benefits system, in addition to the ...
Bedroom tax costs more than it saves
05 February 2014 | News
... in separated families. Many people are ‘trapped’ into paying the 'bedroom tax' in that there are not enough one ... assessment of the tax. The level of Discretionary Housing Payments originally allocated by the Department of Work and Pensions to deal with the transitional problems does not match the scale of the problem. It welcomes the ...
The Disability Action Alliance: Changes in 2016
14 February 2016 | News
The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is providing a 1 year grant to fund ... is reviewing the DAA’s impact so far and considering how best to build on achievements. This is with the aim of ... said: “The unique thing the Disability Action Alliance does is act as a catalyst. It brings organisations that ...
75 organisations again call on Government to make carer’s allowance Fairer for Carers
02 November 2020 | News
... letter. Research by Carers UK, released a fortnight ago, shows well over a third (36%) of carers receiving carer’s ... placed on carers during the crisis, by putting in place much needed financial support ahead of this coming ... are available from carersuk.org. See also available from disabilityrightsuk.org: Write to your MP to ensure ESA is ...
DR UK on Radio 5 Live: Attitudes to disabled people
23 February 2016 | News
... programme was about public attitudes to disabled people and how we can improve them. Link to the programme Stephen ... into the broadcast. Stephen said that people now see disability but nobody has the faintest idea of understanding ... walking aids. Although the use of walking aids obviously does not affect his ability to understand a question, ...