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New film by Sia sparks ‘cripping up’ backlash
26 November 2020 | News
... to the community the film is about. Any portrayal is as much about casting as it is story. “As a disabled person ... includes race, but it’s still got a long way to go to show that it understands that diversity and inclusivity also ...
The Impact Of National Insurance Contribution Rise On Social Care
12 November 2024 | News
... search for new work opportunities due to reduction in net pay. The increased tax and NI will lead to PA’s wages ... support or even no support which can be significantly detrimental to their overall wellbeing. The care and support ... Disabled people will have to pay from their own income or disability benefits to top up the social care funds. This is ...
Statement on X and Social Media's Role in Far-Right Violence
29 October 2024 | News
Read our full statement on how social media played a role in emboldening far-right ... to fight such dehumanising, violent ideologies. At Disability Rights UK, we have taken time to reflect on ... of Disabled people who find community and advice online. However, we could not continue without acknowledging the ...
Reform NHS prescription charges campaign
05 February 2015 | News
... leaving patients in England alone in the UK in having to pay for their prescriptions. Although there are many ... Bulletin (DTB) found that two thirds of primary care health professionals think that the current exemption ...
Disability related barriers in the Civil Service
26 March 2015 | News
Disability Rights UK writes independent report on barriers ... in the civil service, experienced by people living with disability or health conditions, people from black, Asian or minority ...
Amber Rudd is the new Work and Pensions Secretary
15 November 2018 | News
How Amber Rudd voted on Welfare and Benefits. Almost always ... at least in line with prices Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Consistently voted for making local councils ...
No maximum budget levels for care costs says Ombudsman
26 April 2018 | News
... Council had a policy of placing people into bands, and paying in line with those banding levels, regardless of ... for more detailed information you can order a copy of the Disability Rights Handbook from our shop No maximum budget ...
The EHRC Outlines Nine Principles for Social Care Equality
12 May 2023 | News
... Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), the non-departmental public body responsible for promoting and enforcing ... get control and selection over what care they get and how it is provided. Community and connection - people should ... workforce - caring should be a valued profession with fair pay and treatment. Mikey Erhardt, Policy and Campaigns ...
Disabled households worse off on Universal Credit breakthrough test case win
12 May 2020 | News
... on UC than her entitlement on her previous benefits because payments for some disabled children are lower in UC than in ... stood to lose out on crucial help with the extra costs of disability. The Secretary of State must act swiftly to ... Rights and Policy Adviser said: “This important judgment shows that human rights legislation can be a vital last line ...
Housing benefit
23 April 2025 | Resource
... landlord) The ‘bedroom tax’ Local housing allowance How much is housing benefit? Your applicable amount Personal ... Disabled students and housing benefit Discretionary housing payments Moving into work The habitual residence test Where ...