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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 ...
Special Educational Needs and Disability (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
30 April 2020 | News
... 2014. This notice will be relevant to: local authorities health commissioning bodies children and young people ... of coronavirus (COVID-19). Fazilet Hadi, policy manager at Disability Rights UK said “Any weakening of ... may have to be adapted due to the crisis, from that shown in EHC plans, young people with additional needs, ...
Disability Hustings event
30 May 2017 | News
... of people with disabilities from across the UK. Watch the disability hustings event recording online The candidates ... 2010 and Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health Kate Green – Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston ... follow the debate that took place by using the hashtag #disabilityhustings. Disability Hustings event ...
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 ...
Help with council tax
23 April 2025 | Resource
... tax support is the help you can get with your council tax payments in England, Scotland and Wales. In Northern ... tax exemptions Council tax support for people with severe mental impairment Council tax discount scheme Council tax discounts and second homes Council tax disability reduction scheme Council tax reduction schemes ...
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 ...