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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 ...
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 ...
New research highlights concern at DWP’s increasing lapsing of PIP appeals
05 June 2023 | News
... examining the increased lapsing of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeals by the Department of Work and Pensions ... favourable to them (their full justified entitlement). However, it also stresses that if the process fails it: only ... system and how this operates; especially for those with a disability. This is urgently needed as a priority to ensure ...
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 ...
Disability Poverty Campaign Group launched
07 April 2022 | News
This week sees the launch of the Disability Poverty Campaign Group (DPCG), a new coalition ... endure a constant worry about money which has a devastating mental and physical impact. Poverty in 2022 in a first world ... and are interested in getting involved, email dan.white@disabilityrightsuk.org . Disability Poverty Campaign Group ...
The Paulley case explained
19 January 2017 | News
... technical knowledge and experience in discrimination and disability law, mental health law, privacy and information law, administrative law ...
Govt statistics missing 1 million disabled people
14 July 2014 | News
... of poverty to parliament at the meeting of the All Party Disability Group from 5 pm to 7pm on Tuesday July 15th in ... is underestimated in the UK, international comparison shows that disability poverty in the UK is relatively high ... (rather than making the system less accessible, which does not improve employment), if we provided better ...
Government Scraps Higher-Level Apprenticeship Funding
27 May 2025 | News
... analysis for the most recent full academic year, 2023-24, showed that out of 23,860 level 7 starts, only 2% were for ... report, maximum funding on offer for training related to health and social care is capped at £3,000. This follows ... education and training on a different timeline. This does not end at the age of 21, or 24, nor do our ...
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 ...