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Increased fines for no face masks will ramp up pressure on disabled people
13 August 2020 | News
... who are exempt from wearing a face covering. “Not every disability is visible. We have welcomed the government’s ...
10 new research projects led by disabled people: reflections on DRILL so far
29 November 2016 | News
In her new blog, DR UK CEO says we’re now beginning to see the fruits of our labour in getting the DRILL project up and running.
“We’re pleased to be funding projects for groups of disabled people such as those with dementia, and those with learning disabilities; these groups often get left behind and struggle to get their voices heard by service providers or service commissioners.”
DR UK CEO, ambassadors and DRILL in the top 100 disability power list
04 December 2016 | News
Disability Rights UK wants to congratulate everyone on the ... many people being recognised who have supported the work of Disability Rights UK. We particularly want to mention those ... working with us in various capacities Liz Sayce OBE, CEO Disability Rights UK Dr Phil Friend CEO, DR UK ambassador ...
Independent advocacy service launched to help disabled people access Social Security Scotland benefits
30 June 2020 | News
... advocate will be available to anyone who, because of their disability, needs support applying for benefits. An advocate ...
The Paralympics: a celebration of disabled people’s achievements or an impossible goal for most?
16 September 2016 | News
In this new blog, our CEO Liz Sayce discusses the mixed responses of disabled people to the Paralympics and says why we should celebrate the games.
Event - APPDG Seminar on Transport and disabled people: realising independence and full participation
10 February 2013 | News
Monday 11 February 14:00-16:45 (speeches and debate 14:30 – 16:00)
Attlee Suite, Portcullis House SW1A 0AA Kindly sponsored by First Group UK Bus
Co-chairs: Baroness Campbell of Surbiton DBE and Rt Hon Anne McGuire MP
Speakers: Norman Baker MP, Transport Minister; Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Shadow Transport Secretary; Liz Chandler, Corporate Development Director from MerseyTravel; Will Bee, independent consultant (perspective from disabled people) - followed by debate
Independent Living Fund: post-closure review
19 January 2017 | News
... potentially been improved by better communications about how and when the new arrangements would be decided. Future ... Having high quality staff that were experienced and showed sensitivity about an individual’s circumstances ... was considered a successful aspect of the transition. However, LA staff suggested that a concrete measure of ...
DR UK Trustee Lucy Aliband appears in film on lack of disability access
21 December 2016 | News
... DR UK Trustee Lucy Aliband appears in film on lack of disability access ...
New project uncovers 800 years in the lives of deaf and disabled people
07 June 2017 | News
Screen South, is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £878,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Accentuate History of Place project.
Data reveals extent of the prepayment meter scandal
29 March 2023 | News
... last month that the ban on the forced installation of Prepayment meters under warrant was to be continued past the ... initially put in place after The Times broke the story of how financially vulnerable households were having Prepayment ... and campaigns officer at DR UK and one of the leads at the Disability Poverty Campaign Group said: “After we were ...