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Half of all disability benefit decisions overturned in court
15 November 2019 | News
Half of all people who appeal in court against disability benefit decisions win their cases, analysis of five years of data by the BBC has shown. The BBC's Shared Data Unit found that over 550,000 ... (formerly called Atos) and Maximus. The success rates showed that "hideous" benefits assessments were beset by ...
New To Nature work placements for young disabled people
15 October 2022 | News
... from diverse backgrounds to undertake a range of environmental roles Earlier this year. the National Lottery ... by Groundwork UK in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, Disability Rights UK, Mission Diverse and Youth Environmental Service. It will target those who may not have ...
Challenge it, Report it, Stop it
30 April 2014 | News
... of achievements and case study examples, which demonstrate how work is being carried out locally. It also highlights ... and we are making good progress on the others.” “However, there is more we need to do to stop hate crime ... highlights next steps including areas of concern, such as disability hate crime. “The Equality and Human Rights ...
DR UK ambassador at Hate Crime event
05 July 2016 | News
... Stephen Brookes MBE, DR UK ambassador and Co-ordinator, Disability Hate Crime Network, will be speaking at this event Delegates will: Determine how to increase rates of reporting by raising confidence in ... justice system to ensure effective sentencing. Evaluate how to combat harmful narratives, attitudes and behaviours ...
Developing connected and interconnected communities
03 February 2014 | News
... development in connected and inter-connected communities. Disability Rights UK vision is one of disabled people ... seek disabled people’s participation and inclusion. However since we at DR UK also believe that disabled people ... change themselves Philip Connolly offers his thoughts on how disabled people can develop their own connected and ...
Scotland to pilot Care Opinion website
10 August 2014 | News
... The initial pilot will cover adult care providers in two health board areas, with a view to rolling out the service ... across Scotland at the end of the one-year trial. Scottish Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “I’ve been very clear ... families can comment on the care they have received from health and social care services. These comments are sent ...
New rights for carers in Wales
08 June 2014 | News
... must regularly review. A new duty on local authorities and Health Boards to secure the provision of an Information, ... it. For more information go to http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/healthandsocialcare/2014/140609carers-rights/?lang=en New ...
New Scottish sensory impairment strategy
24 April 2014 | News
... the new strategy Michael Matheson Minister for Public Health, said: “Nearly one in five people in Scotland ... a sensory impairment should have access to the best quality health services, with early diagnosis and appropriate ...
European Blue Badge Confusion
26 July 2022 | News
... recognised across the continent allowing ease of parking, however after the 2020 transition period finished the ... Portugal, Italy and many others on their continued use. However, until these discussions are ended potential ...
Excess winter deaths hit record high at over fifty thousand
03 December 2018 | News
... and hospitals by tackling the avoidable illnesses and health problems linked to living in a cold home.” Disability Rights UK is a member of the Coalition. Excess ...