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Suspension of PIP and ESA face-to-face assessments continues but kept under review
06 July 2020 | News
... in place following a consideration of the latest public health guidance”. However, some DLA and PIP review and reassessment activity ... Face-to-face assessment suspension continues for health and disability benefits . Suspension of PIP and ESA face-to-face ...
Ofgem webinar on possible winter power cuts
22 December 2022 | News
... As part of the Ofgem stakeholder engagement team, the Disability Poverty Campaign Group (DPCG) of which DR UK is a ... continental Europe and constant below-average temperatures. However, Ofgem stated that the ESO, Government and the ... more energy than anyone else to power equipment to maintain healthy lives, there must be an alternative to just ...
Disability Rights UK webinar videos available
06 March 2014 | News
Disability Rights UK webinar videos for advisers on ... First-tier Tribunal. “Excellent training as always by Disability Rights UK. Very clear and easy to follow. The ... was an incredibly positive experience. I have serious health issues that make getting out problematic, being able ...
DR UK delivers climate statement to COP27
29 November 2022 | News
... for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. However, Disabled people are not yet formally recognized by ... systems and transportation, as well as generally poor health, health care access, and housing, people with ... and campaigners are going to continue to grow their disability climate change coalition and begin to share their ...
Policy changes could bring more inclusive apprenticeships
18 July 2016 | News
Disability Rights UK has long worked for more inclusive ... a guide, Into Apprenticeships so disabled people know how to go about getting an apprenticeship and how others ... Levy for young disabled people with Education, Health and Care Plans These are important steps in the right ...
Scrap six months campaign victory: fast-tracked access to benefits for people with terminal illness expanded
11 July 2021 | News
... illness is devastating and this change will increase much needed support for people who are nearing the end of ... the law at the earliest opportunity, as the DWP's own data shows that as many as ten people a day are dying while ...
DWP carried out more than 200 secret reviews into benefit deaths over the last decade, new figures suggest
10 June 2021 | News
... calendar years, according to new figures obtained by the Disability News Service (DNS). The figures also suggest, ... to the DNS through a freedom of information request also shows that the DWP carried out: 40 internal process reviews ... being assessed for ESA and PIP and had experience of mental distress.” For more information see DWP admits ...
Inspiring Stephen Hawking speech at Jack Ashley memorial event
13 March 2018 | News
... and sponsored by Wey Education. Professor Hawking outlined how his life had changed and developed after being diagnosed ... He reiterated the criticism of the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, he and Professor Winston and ... travel. He also wanted to continue to campaign for the disability community. He acknowledged that his fame ...
Personal Budget: a personal adventure
09 January 2017 | News
... and a list of medical ailments as long as your arm. Read how Graham Tucker used his personal budget to lose weight ... Our Get Yourself Active project aims to work with the health, social care and sports sectors to develop better ...
Disability History Month focuses on Leadership, Resistance and Culture
18 November 2019 | News
Disability History Month runs from 18 November to 20 ... 19 November, and Sue Bott will be speaking at the Sovereign Health Care awards in Bradford on 5 December as part of Disability History Month. For a non-exhaustive list of ...