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Access to work uprating cap to be twice average earnings
19 March 2018 | News
... Access to work will be uprated annually on this basis. Disability Rights UK says that the increase in the cap is ... to BSL interpreters to carry out their employment duties. However, we remain concerned that the cap does need to be more flexible. Whilst it is sufficient for ...
Public Sector Equality Duty Review: Our response
08 September 2013 | News
... of the ‘The Public Sector Equality Duty review’ , Disability Rights UK (DRUK) CEO Liz Sayce said: “We ... and preventative approach to tackling inequality. “However, we are concerned to see a recommended focus on “minimum compliance”. We believe this in itself does not encourage a strategic approach to what is ...
DR UK says that “dire” Universal Credit system not fit for managed migration: response to SSAC consultation
19 August 2018 | News
... capability for work national insurance credits, PIP or the disability premium within their legacy benefit. 6. The DWP ... the percentage of claimants not being paid on time; how disabled claimants will be identified; and how disabled ... such support is in place. 7. Finally, we ask that the SSAC does not limit itself from reporting on its and others views ...
Closing Disability Gaps at Work Conference
28 November 2016 | News
... the UK Government published Improving Lives – The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper and began a national consultation on ... consultation and wider debate. In particular, it considers how the Government’s strategy to halve the disability ...
Government outlines work to improve aviation accessibility
03 April 2018 | News
... It comes as Britain's biggest airport says it will overhaul how disabled passengers access their wheelchairs once ... on-board facilities for passengers with reduced mobility or disability, such as an on-board wheelchair and priority ... engaged and our voice listened to. Government must get much more serious about ensuring equal access provided for ...
DWP has sent 150,000 fit for work letters that risk patients' health
29 April 2019 | News
... for work' letter that doctors warn could endanger patients' health, according to the Mirror. When someone is found’ ... an appeal. The Mirror highlights DWP statistics that show people were found 'fit for work' 146,500 times from ... are entitled to them, as ultimately, this can have a detrimental impact on their health.” Yesterday, the Royal ...
New Citizens Advice analysis on disability and work
02 August 2016 | News
Employers and government must do more to close health and disability employment gap Read Citizens Advice press release Disabled people or those with a health condition are more than twice as likely to fall out ...
Over four-fifths of benefit claimants with disabilities worried about benefit changes
15 June 2016 | News
... In addition, nearly half (47%) said they might struggle to pay their rent or mortgage, and almost three-fifths (59%) ... available to them. The charity’s research demonstrates how crucial welfare support is for those on lower incomes ...
Report shows less support for disabled students
30 June 2013 | News
... All students have an individual assessment of their extra disability-related needs – so these should be fully ... of their disability and where available statutory funding does not cover them. Costs include vital support such as ... The Trust is also one of our members. Report shows less support for disabled students ...
Lack of BSL Covid briefings – High Court challenge
17 June 2021 | News
... pregnant and particularly anxious to protect the life and health of her unborn son. British Sign Language is Katie’s ... watching the BBC News Channel only. This interpreter was shown on screen but was not at the briefings in person. ... of their access to critical information. 25 years after the Disability Discrimination Act became law, it is ridiculous ...