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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 ...
Centre for Ageing Better calls on the Government to make homes more accessible
10 November 2022 | News
... of building more accessible homes. These include: Direct health benefits to the occupants and savings to the NHS from ... enabled to live independently for longer Wellbeing and mental health benefits for residents finally receiving ... equipment and adaptations within the home You can show your support and be a part of the call for more ...
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 ...
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 ...
Care and support eligibility criteria proposals
30 June 2013 | News
... criteria for adult care and support. The Department of Health is inviting discussion on the proposals as well as ... criteria if those needs are due to a physical or mental impairment or illness and the effect of such needs is ... a consequence of providing care, the carer’s physical or mental health is, or is at risk of, significantly ...
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 ...
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 ...
Survey shows discrimination experienced by Disabled fans at Football matches
05 July 2022 | News
... a survey, hundreds of Disabled football fans have described how they have been subjected to offensive songs or chants, ... a survey, hundreds of Disabled football fans have described how they have been subjected to offensive songs or chants, ... been subjected to verbal abuse 16 per cent had experienced disability-related offensive songs, chants or gestures. 13 ...
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 ...