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New Children and Families Bill briefing
26 June 2013 | News
This Children and Families Bill briefing has been written for the second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords
The Children and Families Bill will change support for disabled young people leaving school and in colleges, universities, apprenticeships and training. The proposals could undermine existing rights and protections.
The second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords will take place on 2nd July. Our Briefings are here:
Briefing summary (word format)
Join our website development user group
03 August 2021 | News
... to take part in one to one and group interviews with Disability Rights UK staff and staff from our chosen company ... to you in advance in order to ensure availability. To show your interest in taking part, please complete this form ...
Access All Areas Guide Dogs: Write to your MP
18 March 2019 | News
... said they want all taxi and minicab drivers to have disability equality training but haven’t committed to when ...
You can now apply for or renew your Blue Badge online
13 January 2019 | News
You can now apply for a Blue Badge, or renew your old one, within half an hour thanks to a new online service launched by the Department for Transport.
Apply for or renew your Blue Badge online
The Blue Badge scheme allows disabled people to park closer to their destination than other drivers, as they are less able to take public transport or walk long distances.
DR UK welcomes the new World Independent Living Network
01 October 2017 | News
... the world, and to promoting Independent Living globally. Disability Rights UK welcomes the formation of WIN. It ...
Why horses are my therapy
09 May 2017 | News
This week’s Get Yourself Active Personal Experience Blog comes from Britta Francis.
Employment protection for the terminally ill
04 June 2014 | News
... that terminal conditions are currently covered by current disability legislation, therefore terminally ill employees ...
Big Benefits Row: last nights show
03 February 2014 | News
... are not sick or disabled but pensioners. To view the show go to ... Big Benefits Row: last nights show ...
No support for blind within 10 years
09 September 2013 | News
... to remain independent. The research, commissioned by RNIB, shows that although care and support has declined for all adults with a physical disability (30%), people with sight loss have been the worse ...
Benefits cap hurts children and lone parents
06 August 2013 | News
The DWP has produced statistics showing the number of households capped to June 2013 By the ... are no figures for affected households where someone has a disability. To view the full breakdown go to ...