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Blueprint for fundamental welfare reform for ‘getting people back into work’
24 July 2024 | News
... and focuses on those seeking work rather than the much larger group who are “economically inactive” for health reasons. However, the report maintains that: ”For those who are ... health benefits to cover costs if paid employment does not ‘work out’. Many people will need ongoing ...
NAO Supporting disabled people to work report
27 March 2019 | News
... and disabled people is likely to persist. “The report does find some glimmers of hope, for example the increasing ... personalised approach to supporting disabled people, but much more needs to be done to overcome the suspicion and ... recent growth in the number of disabled people in work. However, neither we nor the Department can tell how much of ...
Child Disability Payment (Scotland)
23 April 2025 | Resource
... their needs. Revised and updated: 22nd April 2025 Contents Does your child qualify for CDP? When your child reaches the ... periods condition CDP residence and presence tests How much is CDP? How to claim CDP Keeping a diary Making use of ...
Queens Speech 2017
20 June 2017 | News
... Autumn Statement make the NICs system fairer and simpler does not relate to the discussion of Class 4 contributions ... Spring Budget 2017 Draft Patient Protection Bill improves how the NHS investigates and learns from mistakes by ... race, faith, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Mental Health Reform mental health legislation and ensure ...
Recording Shows Atos Nurse Lied Repeatedly in PIP Assessment
17 August 2023 | News
... his pain and suicidal thoughts, and repeatedly under-stated how his health conditions affect his day-to-day life. The nurse even claimed that Ian Littler, who lives with significant mental distress and long-term health conditions, said that ...
Government response to the CQC Mental Health Act Report
26 February 2018 | News
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Jackie Doyle-Price, says Government would respond to ... challenges raised by the CQC report and pending review into mental health care. Read Hansard The Care Quality Commission ... Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2016/17 , looks at how providers are caring for patients, and whether ...
Our Response To Government's Proposals To Weaken Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
04 July 2024 | News
... universities to create more inclusive environments. However, without providing the necessary resources or ... key concerns with the proposals: This call for evidence does not prioritise the lived experience of Disabled ... qualify, most international students aren’t eligible, and much of the support that needs covering is no longer ...
Jodey Whiting Family Given Permission to Apply for Second Inquest
12 November 2020 | News
... failed to attend a work capability assessment (WCA). However, Jodey had requested a home visit for the WCA as she ... severely poor health. She suffered multiple physical and mental health difficulties, took 23 tablets a day and was ... This is a big step forward. “I love my daughter so much and this should never have happened. How could they say ...
WCA linked to more suicides, mental ill health, and antidepressant use
16 November 2015 | News
... may have taken a “serious” toll on the nation’s mental health, concludes research published online in the Journal ... concludes that: “The programme of reassessing people on disability benefits using the Work Capability Assessment was ...
Strategic partner updates for September 2013
02 October 2013 | News
... reflections on Disability Rights UK’s workplan and on how this will support local user-led membership ... Rights UK with its workplan as a strategic partner and how does this help our members and networks? If a thing or two ... the issues but do not know where to start. If one looks at mental health for example, important questions are ‘how ...