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DWP ordered to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” plans to reform Work Capability Assessment
05 November 2024 | News
... was revealed that: The DWP had not done any employment or disability assessments of the proposals they wished to ... consult on before the consultation was launched. They did, however, undertake reviews to work out what savings may be ... legal team had sought disclosure of internal departmental documents evaluating the public spending, employment ...
Acas publishes new guide to help prevent disability discrimination in the workplace
03 December 2015 | News
... to help employers and managers identify, tackle and prevent disability discrimination in the workplace. The new free ... ' helps employers get to grips with what disability means, how it can happen and how to prevent and manage complaints ... OBE, said: "It's really important that people living with a health condition or disability know what they have a right ...
New Disability Minister criticised for ‘lack of ambition’
29 November 2022 | News
... affecting Disabled people, and this week the APPG for Disability is hosting a drop-in for MPs at Portcullis House ... and hate crime - amongst other areas. Cordova highlighted how, despite signing up to the UN Convention on the Rights ... and the response of the new Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work. Tom Pursglove MP stated the Government's ...
New report demands Govt act on fuel poverty
27 March 2014 | News
... more affordable energy bills, carbon reduction, reduced health and care costs and economic growth through additional ... if you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are much more likely to receive support for energy efficiency ...
Disabled Students Allowance cuts deferred
11 September 2014 | News
... announced that, from September 2015, DSA will only pay for support for students with specific learning ... where a student needs one solely by virtue of their disability but will not pay for standard specification ... other than in exceptional circumstances. The definition of disability, for the purposes of receiving DSAs, will be the ...
Disability Rights UK’s Position on Assisted Dying
12 November 2024 | News
... is not the case at present. Disabled people and those with health conditions find ourselves battling to get NHS ... some Disabled people) will agree with our position. However, until access to good quality support and services ... change in the law poses a danger to Disabled people. Disability Rights UK’s Position on Assisted Dying ...
Getting more coaches in Bradford disability confident!
06 December 2017 | News
... staff and volunteers, some with direct experience of disability, to run Disability Confidence training. Read blog ... like understanding different kinds of disabilities and health conditions, the type of language that can empower ... buildings, negative attitudes and low confidence) and how some of these barriers can be removed. Read more For ...
New research calls for better opportunities for young disabled people
08 December 2015 | News
... Education? was commissioned by six of the UK’s National Disability Sports Organisations - British Blind Sport, ... also outlines some specific recommendations for educators, healthcare professionals and sport providers. These note ... and guidance for educators should include advice on how to enable young disabled people to better engage in PE ...
Cost of prescriptions prevent people from getting necessary medication
28 June 2017 | News
... for its Still Paying the Price report. The findings show people struggling to bear the costs of prescriptions, with many putting their health at risk by skipping or reducing doses of medication ... charges for people with long-term medical conditions. Disability Rights UK is a member of the coalition. Cost ...
134% increase in deaths of people with learning disabilities during pandemic
02 June 2020 | News
... In a statement, the government said it was looking at how to "protect those most at risk". The CQC analysis looked at deaths of people with a learning disability and/or autism where it was told by care ... to reducing infection and saving lives." The Department of Health said: "We are working to improve our understanding of ...