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Peer modelling as a tool for disabled people
05 June 2017 | News
... because their experience means that they can see what and how things could improve. Read more in his blog About the Win-Win Alliance Disability Rights UK (DR UK) manages the user-led consortium ...
Govt says Welfare Reform and Work Bill compatible with European Convention on Human Rights
08 September 2015 | News
... been in receipt of previous awards in respect of their ill-health but have not yet had those awards converted to ESA. ... for as long as they continue to have LCW. 60. In addition, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) provide a contribution to the extra costs ...
Disability Rights UK responds to DEFRA consultation on food supply during Covid-19 pandemic
30 April 2020 | News
Disability Rights UK has today responded to the Department ... carers, to ensure that disabled people can safely access healthy food during the crisis. However, more needs to be done to ensure that supermarkets ...
DWP guilty of discrimination in unfairly sacking disabled woman
21 January 2019 | News
... a point where they could apply for jobs in the usual way. However, disciplinary measures were taken by the DWP after ... worse. Not only were no reasonable adjustments made for my disability as legally required but I was subject to the same ... place to start helping those with a disability or long-term health condition into work. It recommends that proper ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...