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LA Bungalow sell off will affect 1 in 4 older disabled people
02 March 2016 | News
... But new analysis, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that high demand for bungalows will mean that homes ... by older people, in particular those who have a sickness or disability, are almost three times more likely to be sold ...
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 ...
We want your views on our personal budgets helpline
02 May 2018 | News
... would like to invite you to take an online survey about the Disability Rights UK personal budget helpline. Go to survey The questions will help us to understand how effective the helpline has been in providing enquirers ...
I Can Make It is thrilled by news from Andy Street, and on the road to ‘I Can Make a Pledge’
16 November 2017 | News
... in taking this, in our view essential, step to reducing the disability employment gap. We are also excited to announce ... job opportunities for young people with disabilities and health conditions, make it a requirement for any contractors ... November), as well as on both Mary Anne Hobbs’ weekend shows . Congratulations Hannah on making such a brilliant ...
Our work in National Apprenticeship Week
16 March 2015 | News
... for creating inclusive apprenticeships. Tony presented Disability Rights UK's Into Apprenticeships guide which deals with common questions such as how to find an apprenticeship, whether the training will be ... Into Apprenticeships deals with common questions such as how to find an apprenticeship, whether the training will be ...
Accessibility and planned refurbishment of parliament
07 September 2016 | News
... 1st members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Disability gave evidence to a group of MPs chaired by the Leader of the House, Chris Grayling MP, on how the planned refurbishment of parliament should take cognisance of the needs of disabled people but also how any temporary building that houses the work of the ...