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Disabled people lose legal aid in 99% of benefits disputes
15 April 2018 | News
Official figures show that cuts have caused a massive drop in claimants ... Kamran Mallick, chief executive officer of the charity Disability Rights UK, said: “The government was warned ... they’re entitled to. “Access to justice is a fundamental human right as well as a sign of a civilised society. ...
Department for Transport Publish Report on Disabled People's Rail Experiences
10 July 2019 | News
... barriers faced by disabled people when travelling by train. Disability Rights UK Ambassador, and Sector Champion for ... important and overdue news reinforces my view that pan disability groups must be involved with train operators and ...
In memory of Josie Brown: CEO of Salford Disability Forum
31 August 2015 | News
Disability Rights UK are saddened by the death of Josie Brown CEO of Salford Disability Forum I had personally got to know Josie whilst ... as possible can. Josie – thank you. Philip Connolly – Disability Rights UK Policy and Communications Manager In ...
Disabled Facilities Grant application forms not freely available in England
04 July 2018 | News
Survey finds that about half of local authorities in England do not make Disabled Facilities Grant application forms freely available.
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Disabled People Not Supported in Electoral Reforms, New Report Finds
21 March 2024 | News
... inefficient and ineffective, and that the requirement to show voter photo ID at the ballot box makes matters worse. ... are seen as credible and legitimate. It is a major and fundamental defect in our democratic system that many millions of ... and the Constitution , highlighted a surge in racial and disability discrimination at local elections in England. ...
Resources wanted to further job opportunities for young disabled people
16 May 2017 | News
Disability Rights UK promotes a campaign called “I Can ... or alternate or additional suggestions to Philip.connolly@disabilityrightsuk.org Resources wanted to further job ...
Ways banking services can be can improved for disabled customers
17 December 2018 | News
The Banking Sector Champion, appointed by the Office for Disability Issues, is working with banks, building ...
Smartphone assistance app will transform journeys for disabled rail passengers
27 September 2018 | News
... out in April. It has been developed in collaboration with disability charities including Disability Rights UK, Blind Veterans UK and Anxiety UK and ...
Early bird discount for Managing Disability in the Workplace event
29 October 2019 | News
DRUK is partnering with Dods for its Managing Disability in the Workplace event in London on 10 March ... until 22 November. Early bird discount for Managing Disability in the Workplace event ...
Disability Rights UK nominated for the Charity Governance Awards 2021
24 May 2021 | News
... Diversity and Inclusion category. Read our entry here: Disability Rights UK - The Charity Governance Awards . We ... page after the awards ceremony to let you know the winners. Disability Rights UK nominated for the Charity Governance ...