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Roy Curtis: Autistic man killed himself six days after latest ‘fitness for work’ demand
07 December 2020 | News
... – who was autistic and had significant experience of mental distress – was only discovered when a bailiff ... 2018. The inquest heard repeated evidence over two days of how several agencies had failed Mr. Curtis in the weeks and ... is to adopt safeguarding measures on the basis that it does have such a legal duty.” For more information on the ...
Assessment process for carers under the Care Act
15 April 2025 | Resource
... relevant support when they require it. This process affects how carers are assessed and how carers interact with local ... has eligible needs. This replaces the existing law that does not grant carers a legal right to receive support and ... basis’. With the new law, it doesn’t matter now how much care the carer provides. Any carer who feels they could ...
Increase in Disabled people’s use of food banks
02 November 2023 | News
... new report entitled: ‘ Disability and financial hardship: How disability benefits contribute to the need for food ... bank in their network are out of work, saying that their health condition or caring responsibilities mean that they ... drives poor Disabled people into financial hardship and mental distress, removing people’s capacity to thrive and ...
PIP delays leave Disabled people hundreds of millions of pounds out of pocket
05 July 2022 | News
... “PIP, which can see people with an illness, disability or mental health condition receive up to £157 a week, is a lifeline ... every hour for one-to-one help, and its webpage on “How the DWP makes a decision on PIP claims” had 27,700 ...
Government must end “crippling uncertainty” over £20 per week uplift to UC and legacy benefits, say coalition of 60 organisations
30 November 2020 | News
... leaders. New analysis by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that 6.2 million families will feel a £1,040 a year ... on the £20 uplift this week suggests that the Government does not intend to extend this lifeline to legacy benefits ... pandemic. Sick and disabled people and carers already faced much higher risks of poverty, a situation which has only ...
We want to know how Brexit will affect your organisation
05 November 2016 | News
... and other sources of EU law. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR) would not apply, and the EU Court of ... recognised that withdrawing from the EU and the Charter does not have to mean withdrawing from the European ... We would like to explore this aspect. We want to know how Brexit will affect your organisation ...
Jenna's Benefits Cuts story - 'Cuts will hurt, but we can fight'
02 April 2025 | News
... University Student and founder of Universities Against Disability Cuts UK, discusses how the proposed Benefits Cuts will have a devastating ... do affectionately call ’Rusty’), I could suddenly do so much more! No more skipped lectures because public transport ...
Tell us how your experience in the workplace is affected by workplace design
17 April 2018 | News
... try to understand people's experiences in the workplace and how this is impacted by workplace design. Drawing on their personal and professional experience of disability and ageing, they want to understand what more ... is your workplace? They would therefore very much appreciate if you could please take a moment to ...
Return of 14 year old exams despite rise in school refusal and mental health issues for teens
05 October 2021 | News
... of stress in many schools. These children often experience mental health conditions including high anxiety. “Children are ... of 14 year old exams despite rise in school refusal and mental health issues for teens ...
Student FAQs
23 September 2024 | Resource
... full-time students are not eligible for Universal Credit. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. You can ... my Universal Credit? Your student income can affect how much Universal Credit you get. Universal Credit is paid ... them from benefiting from the education provided. The LA does not have to provide free transport and can ask you to ...