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DR UK reflects on David Blunkett’s speech
11 March 2015 | News
... night’s Jack Ashley memorial lecture Liz Sayce, CEO of Disability Rights UK said: ‘David Blunkett has passed us a ... just any job, but decent careers. Another reminder of just how tough it is for many disabled people, experiencing ... workplaces are stronger – they reduce isolation, improve health, improve performance by tapping into everyone’s ...
Government’s New Guidance: Make Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles More Accessible
21 November 2023 | News
... welcomes this new best practice guidance, particularly the much greater emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more ... rapid reduction in the 38% of authorities that do not make disability awareness training mandatory for drivers. “We ... a door to door service is required. 28 years after the Disability Discrimination Act, accessible taxis and mini ...
Committee to inquire into ESA and WCA
05 February 2014 | News
... are fit for work, especially for those claimants who have mental, progressive or fluctuating illnesses, including ...
I Can Make It meets key local government officials in Bristol
03 August 2016 | News
... 1 st of August for a very productive meeting, to discuss how young disabled people could better access longer term ... for young people with disabilities and long term health conditions. However the campaign needs to be led by those we represent. So if you’re 18-29, have a disability or long term health condition and wish to help ...
Deaths prompt call for learning disabled adults to get named care coordinators
27 October 2015 | News
... to be given a named care coordinator and have their health and social care needs jointly reviewed at least once ... surrounding two patient deaths Sue Bott Deputy CEO of Disability Rights UK says: “It will take more than the ... to seeing all disabled people and people with long-term health conditions as people with a right to reach our ...
Disability Rights UK attends Climate Change event in London
26 April 2023 | News
... there to campaign on the issue around Climate Change and Disability. Also in attendance were representatives from ... in the context of longer-term climatic and environmental change, and even the UN have acknowledged that people ... impacts of climate change – including threats to their health, food security, water, sanitation, and livelihood. ...
MP tells PMQs about unsanctioned DNR death
17 June 2021 | News
... were placed on patients with learning disabilities and mental illness last year, many were unlawful and caused ...
Online benefits appeals hearings in the pipeline
25 October 2017 | News
... able to ask questions through rapid messaging, allowing much faster decision-making in a system where delays can ...
More Universal Credit delays
27 October 2013 | News
... of the expected six Jobcentre areas, selected for the much vaunted roll out of Universal Credit, the lot falls to ...
Unity Law PolledOut campaign
06 May 2015 | News
... highlights the challenges of voting if you have physical or mental disabilities, and aims to demonstrate that there are ...