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Disabled people urged to check on eligibility for social tariffs on broadband
24 August 2022 | News
Broadband bills could be cut for millions of low-income households under Government plans to encourage 'social tariffs'.
The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has launched a new scheme aimed at providing broadband access at a 'social tariff' to people who receive certain benefits.
It is part of the Government's approach encouraging private companies and others to support people most hit by the cost-of-living crisis.
Monitoring and Evaluation: An online resource to support Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)
30 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.
Inclusion and Intersectionality: An online resource to support Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)
27 February 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.
DR UK briefing on Govt initiatives to increase apprenticeships for disabled people
21 May 2018 | News
Comments on government initiatives to increase apprenticeships for disabled people and summary of DR UK Into Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Supported Internships event 2018
Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport
13 July 2017 | News
The One Show is making a film looking at some of the issues disabled ... 335 8902 or laura.pennington@bbc.co.uk . Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport ...
New Disability Rights UK Ambassador Baroness Campbell makes history in the Lords
13 November 2012 | News
... Campbell so that she can participate in the debates. Disability Rights UK heralds this momentous occasion that shows the true meaning of equality. Read the full article ... here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20326111 New Disability Rights UK Ambassador Baroness Campbell makes ...
Sign up for our Disability and my Journey Into Higher Education webinar
14 November 2017 | News
... and date: 2pm Wednesday 29 November 2017 Sign up for our Disability and my Journey Into Higher Education webinar ...
Disabled woman’s cause of death after routine operation was partly from neglect
27 April 2021 | News
A woman with learning disabilities died after a routine eye operation from causes which in part included malnutrition as a result of neglect, a coroner has ruled.
Laura Booth, who was 21, was admitted in September 2016 to the Royal Hallamshire hospital in Sheffield. She died on 19 October.
Laura’s mother, Patricia Booth, told the inquest that her daughter stopped eating shortly after she was admitted to hospital, and that doctors ignored her attempts to communicate.
She said she told the doctors: “This isn’t right, she can’t survive on no food.”
Considering studying? We can help you.
26 September 2013 | News
... related factsheets. For more information go to http://disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/individuals/education Considering studying? ...
Coming soon: A new toolkit on social value made in conjunction with Bristol City Council
11 January 2018 | News
... Manager Philip Connolly will be making a presentation on how disabled people can fill the skills gap to the ... in London. ‘Save the date’ messages have gone out however if you would like an invitation then please e-mail icanmakeapledge@disabilityrightsuk.org or telephone 0330 995 0400. ...