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9 out of 10 of Work and Health Programme participants do not have a job outcome
30 May 2019 | News
9 out of 10 of Work and Health Programme (WHP) participants (88%) have not obtained ... access groups) to enter into and stay in work. The ‘Disability group’ is voluntary for disabled people as ... 2018 did not achieve a job outcome. The DWP figures also show that: 78% of WHP starters are disabled people; 13 per ...
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 ...
Liz Sayce on You and Yours
10 July 2014 | News
Liz Sayce, Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK, was on BBC radio 4's You and Yours ... been told that it may be withdrawn because her business does not make enough money. Liz Sayce is in part 2 of the ... the programme into a successful passport to employment. However, an excessive emphasis on cost containment is tying ...
Disability confidence training
23 June 2013 | News
Most people acquire their disability or health condition during adult life so it is ... delivered by people with lived experience of disability or health conditions. For more information see our Disability ...
Our response to WCA 5th review
14 August 2014 | News
... Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG) or Support Group; and Mental Health conditions and Learning Difficulties. You can view ...
Complaints matter says CQC
07 December 2014 | News
Complaints about health and social care should be taken more seriously, says ... care homes and hospitals. The CQC says: "We consider that much more could be done to encourage an open culture where ...
Around 1 in 2 Universal Credit claimants have benefit deducted to repay an Advance Payment
12 June 2019 | News
... 2 (44%) of Universal Credit claimants have a deduction to repay an Advance Payment, Employment Minister Alok Sharma has ... from StepChange Debt Charity and the Trussell Trust shows that Advance Payments – the loans people can apply ... credit reforms will not end food bank use available @ www.disabilityrightsuk.org Five weeks too long available @ ...
Help Shape the Future of Medical Devices - Share Your Experience for a chance to win £250!
20 December 2024 | News
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wants to hear about your ... By completing this short survey , you'll help inform how medical professionals choose and prescribe devices, ... Plus, you can opt to join paid focus groups (£80 thank you payment if invited) to share more detailed feedback. Your ...
UN Committee expresses concerns in UK Rights report
27 June 2016 | News
... on food banks. The lack of adequate resources provided to mental health services. Persistent serious shortcomings in the care ...
Consultation: 5th WCA review
09 June 2014 | News
... Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG) or Support Group; and Mental Health conditions and Learning Difficulties. This consultation has now closed. Disability Rights UK Response You can view our response to ...