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Report exposes shocking rise in levels of food-poverty related illness
20 July 2023 | News
... in England. This was exposed alongside figures that showed that people were treated for diseases such as scurvy ... Royal College of GPs said: “If this is indicative of the health of our most vulnerable, then it is shocking. The ... and campaigns officer at DR UK and one of the leads at the Disability Poverty Campaign Group said: “The reality is ...
Accessible toilet access varies wildly across UK
07 September 2021 | News
... when it comes to finding an accessible toilet, research by health and wellness testing company Check My Body Health has found. The company analysed the availability of ...
Norfolk Council’s ‘disregard’ for Care Act triggers CQC complaint
10 February 2016 | News
... need. It also claims the decision to remove ‘wellbeing’ payments for personal budget holders last year has had a ...
Gearing up for ‘I Can Make It Exchange’
02 March 2017 | News
... like to attend, please contact Anna Denham ( anna.denham@disabilityrightsuk.org ) Meanwhile our current champions ... Charlotte White, our Champion for Bristol, attended the Health & Social Science Fair at the University of West ... and in Leeds. So, if you are 18-29, have a disability or health condition and live in any one of those areas or any ...
Our PIP Guide has been updated to include PIP psychological distress judgement
30 January 2018 | News
Our PIP Guide has now been updated to include changes to regulations following the High Court decision RF v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
From 16 March 2017, new PIP rules (regulations) prevented an award of the enhanced PIP mobility rate, for claimants who suffered psychological distress and needed someone with them when when trvelling on familiar journey.
Rights on Flights: DR UK and Sophie Morgan launch new campaign
22 February 2023 | News
... TV work, conceived the campaign with Marion Fellows MP and Disability Rights UK after recently having her bespoke ... for our experiences to match those of non-disabled people. How many more people need to get hurt, lose vital mobility ... is being invited to write to their MP in support via the Disability Rights UK Rights On Flights campaign page: ...
People’s experience using adult social care services
28 February 2019 | News
... The quality standard is endorsed by The Department of Health and Social Care as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012). Supporting organisations Disability rights UK is one of several organisations that ...
NAO report: disabiliity inclusion in Civil Service
24 June 2015 | News
... the culture exclusive. For example staff with long term health conditions feel less engaged and, moreover, are more ... most junior grades. 1 in 4 civil servants with a long-term health condition feel discriminated against. The report ... in March 2015. One of the reports, Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil ...
MPs say Government response on PIP assessments is a terrible missed opportunity
17 December 2017 | News
... the Second Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment Assessment, conducted by Paul Gray CB. Commenting on ...
Responses to Local Support Services Framework
01 August 2013 | News
... particularly while they are being introduced in incremental stages; Assistance with making claims online and ... Advice to help them manage their money under UC’s monthly payment arrangements and ensure that rent and cash flow is ...