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Grenfell Tower fire is ‘a landmark act of discrimination against disabled and vulnerable people’
21 April 2021 | News
... the fire. He told the Inquiry he was “shocked that there does not appear to have been any consideration of my ... fire safety with me after they became aware of my disability. They also did not discuss an escape route in the ...
BBC 3s Defying the Label season
19 July 2015 | News
... affairs features, a factual drama and a comedy panel game show, BBC Three’s ‘ Defying the Label ’ season will ... acclaimed seasons including Crime and Punishment and Mental Health season, ‘Defying the Label’ will challenge the ...
1 in 3 disabled people refused DHPs
14 August 2013 | News
Making Discretionary Housing Payments work for disabled people Papworth Trust has ... to issue stronger guidance to Local Authorities that Disability Living Allowance (DLA) should not be counted as ... says: “……you may decide to disregard income from disability related benefits as they are intended to be used ...
Employ people with disabilities: it makes sound business sense
03 August 2017 | News
Rabia Lemahieu, Disability and Skills Manager at Disability Rights UK has ... over 13 million disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in the UK, it makes good business sense ... not only the worker, but also the workplace. It seems, however, that many employers still fail to recognise the ...
MPs consider impact of Brexit withdrawal agreement on health and social care
26 November 2018 | News
The Health and Social Care Committee questioned the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the CEO of NHS England and academics ... the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on the health and social care sector. Find out more Link to ...
Opening up public appointments to disabled people
02 December 2018 | News
... announced a review that will make recommendations on how to encourage more disabled people to apply for public ... of applicants for public appointments who declare a disability, is low compared to the UK population as a whole ... additional financial costs associated with a disability or health condition, that would otherwise prevent someone from ...
Join DPAC's Vigil Outside High Court for Case Against Consultation on WCA Changes
05 December 2024 | News
... case held in November heard that no evaluation of equality/disability impacts or employment outcomes was carried out on ... A forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility showed that only 3% of the 453,000 disabled people predicted ... risk group will not have mandatory work search activity. However, there are increasing expectations in terms of ...
Disabled passengers champion unveiled
12 March 2018 | News
... That is the message from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton who has appointment Stephen ... passengers. Stephen also one of our ambassdors and runs the Disability Hate Crime Network and is a key contributor to ...
Care Act
15 April 2025 | Resource
... to be used by disabled people and people with long-term health conditions who have support needs. The guide explains ... Information Getting further advice Glossary The guide does not cover everything that is in the Act but ... partnerships with a number of national charities, of which Disability Rights UK is one. This involves Disability Rights ...
New report explores lives of people with energy impairments
28 May 2019 | News
... five case studies from project participants, discussing how they live their lives while managing limited energy. The ... an energy-limiting impairment. The case studies discuss how the benefits system does not recognise the fatigue and pain of having a chronic ...