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Governance: An online resource to support Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)
22 January 2024 | Resource
These guidance notes are aimed at Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs) and are divided into different sections for ease of use. They provide an explanation of the key principles with additional hyperlinks for those people wanting in-depth information and real-life examples.
Justin Tomlinson is new Minister of State for Disabled People
04 April 2019 | News
Justin Tomlinson was appointed as a Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions on 4 April 2019.
He previously served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People from May 2015 until July 2016.
Disabled boy becomes youngest ever recipient in New Year Honours
16 January 2022 | News
A Disabled boy who has cerebral palsy and autism is to become the youngest person to receive the British Empire Medal (BEM).
Tobias Weller has been given the award in recognition of his fundraising efforts during lockdown. He has raised more than £157,000 for Paces School, where he is a student, and The Children's Hospital Charity, in Sheffield.
Tobias said: "My mum told me about the honour on Christmas day and I thought 'wow, I'm actually going to get an honour from Her Majesty the Queen'.
MPs consider changes to funding of support for disabled people
26 January 2016 | News
Neil Coyle MP moves a motion that the House considers changes to funding of support for disabled people.
Law Commission recommends adding disability to list of hate crimes
08 December 2021 | News
... of the report here . Law Commission recommends adding disability to list of hate crimes ...
DR UK statement on the Enable fund
02 April 2020 | News
... to cover the additional financial costs associated with a disability, that would otherwise prevent someone from ... by the Government Equalities Office and is administered by Disability Rights UK on behalf of the Local Government ... put something in place for next year's local elections. However, they have only been able to advise us that the ...
Action for M.E. respond to independent WCA review
26 August 2013 | News
... still not able to accurately assess fluctuating conditions; healthcare professionals who carry out face-to-face ... assessments and appealing against decisions, extremely detrimental to their health. The Action for M.E. response to the 4th independent ...
DWP Access to Work factsheet for customers updated
22 December 2015 | News
... who can get help from Access to Work what you’ll get how to claim how to ask for your award to be looked at again and how to complain Go to DWP factsheet Disability Rights UK has produced it's own factsheet on ...
DRUK AGM and Conference set for 20 November, London
28 October 2019 | News
... Executive Kamran Mallick invites all members to attend the Disability Rights UK AGM and Conference on Wednesday 20 ... increasing role in all of our lives, we’ll be exploring how it can both include and exclude us. Through a series of presentations and group discussions we will explore how technology can address the barriers we experience. The ...
The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey
14 March 2019 | News
The Business Disability Forum advises people managers and departmental leaders every day on adjustments, policies and ... Workplace Adjustments Survey aims to grasp a picture of how both employees and managers across the UK feel about ...