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DR UK says public sector should do disability benefits assessments
08 April 2018 | News
Mentally unwell woman has disability benefits stopped because assessor failed to turn ... again we hear of poor assessment practices when it comes to disability benefits. This has a massive impact on people who ...
Steep learning curve for DWP to deliver in-work progression for claimants
10 May 2016 | News
... be encouraged to earn more through increased hours or a pay rise in their current job, taking on additional jobs or ... “There is no comprehensive evidence on which to determine how to deliver an effective in-work service. The DWP will ... individual circumstances relating to skills, confidence, health, caring responsibilities, access to both care and ...
Northern Ireland second independent review of PIP finds assessment causes fear, anxiety, stress and frustration for many disabled people
15 December 2020 | News
... considered and recorded on the assessment report and Departmental records; the Department should produce guidance ... and/or examples for claimants, advocacy services and Healthcare Professionals of appropriate evidence to support ... should ensure enhanced training and support is provided to Disability Assessors on conditions outside their normal ...
National Apprenticeship Week 2018 – what’s on offer in the NHS?
04 March 2018 | News
... of roles and opportunities available – from estates to health and social care, housekeeping and IT to business ... to celebrate the stories of NHS apprentices who have a disability – whether a physical disability, a learning ... difficulty or disability, a long term health condition, mental health condition or any other kind of disability. ...
New Age UK report on the care crisis
05 March 2014 | News
... has been achieved so far and what still needs to change. 1. Paying for care in a fair and transparent way. – Currently ... or friends providing care are not expected to sacrifice health, career or financial security. – The Care Bill will ... and advice because of some of the uncertainties about how aspects of the Bill will operate. You can download the ...
New research shows huge rise in extra costs for Disabled households
03 May 2023 | News
... Scope last published figures for the extra costs of disability in 2019, when the average extra cost was £583 a ... extra costs would rise to £1,122 per month. These figures show how disability benefit payments like Personal Independence Payment (PIP), are ...
Disabled people at increased risk of redundancy
05 August 2020 | News
... getting to work. Many sectors of the economy still have much lower levels of economic activity , including sectors ...
Universal credit and health benefits
28 May 2013 | News
... our Factsheet F55 - universal credit Universal credit and health benefits ...
Are PIP and ESA Assessments working well?
29 October 2017 | News
... the effectiveness of assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). ... to carry out assessments for people with a wide range of health conditions? Is Department of Work and Pensions ... eligibility for benefits are available internationally, and how transferrable are they to ESA and/or PIP? Mandatory ...
Thank you Lloyds of London
24 February 2023 | News
At the end of last year Disability Rights UK was very happy to learn that we had ... knowing the great work that Disability Rights UK does with Disabled people of all ages. Shelley says : "I was ... of the Lloyd's Market Charity Awards. I know first hand how valuable the work of Disability Rights UK is and this ...