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12 Days:Heart-breaking documentary on psychiatric care where 4 judges decide who leaves and who stays
22 February 2018 | News
... followed by discussion with Emina Cerimovic, Researcher, Disability Rights, HRW and Stephen Cragg QC Moderated by ...
I Can Make It at CAN DO in Newcastle
23 November 2017 | News
I Can Make It meets CAN DO in Newcastle and gets featured in a summary of an important conference on social value.
On Friday 17th November, our Champion for I Can Make It in the North-East, Jonathan Mears, attended a meeting of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Branch of CAN-DO, which offers volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities aged 18-35.
Adult social care entering a ‘perfect storm’ says ADASS
06 November 2016 | News
Adult social care is entering a ‘perfect storm’ which is impacting on vulnerable people who are getting less help and whose need for care won’t stop, according to new Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) research.
The crisis in social care is evidenced by an ADASS survey which finds projected overspends of almost £0.5 billion, further closures of residential and nursing homes and increased handing back of contracts, together with increased pressure from the NHS.
National Living Wage will push care services towards breaking point says LGA
29 March 2016 | News
The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) this week will push care services for disabled people towards breaking point, says the Local Government Association (LGA).
While the NLW – that comes into force on 1 April 2016 – but warns it risks destabilising the care provider market by adding a significant cost to the social care system.
It says that Councils have already had to close a £5 billion funding gap in social care since 2010 and are continuing to struggle with major ongoing pressures.
DR UK demands government make new residential buildings safer
23 March 2023 | News
As part of a coalition of organisations, built environment bodies, fire safety organisations and DPOs, DR UK has signed a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
Roll out of audio-visual bus announcements
13 April 2023 | News
The Department for Transport is introducing rules requiring almost every local bus or coach service to provide audible announcements and visual displays identifying the route and direction, each upcoming stop, and the beginning of any diversions.
Prescription Charges Coalition petition smashes target: Help with the final push
29 May 2018 | News
... free for people living with long term conditions. Disability Rights UK is a member of the Coalition. Please ...
Special educational needs assessment system a ‘roll of the dice’
24 March 2021 | News
... will be identified as having Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) according to a new report from the ...
Back Up's Survey - Your Experience of Getting and Owning a Wheelchair
04 January 2017 | News
... experiences of wheelchair users. Back Up are members of Disability Rights UK and inspire people affected by spinal ...
Blue badge can apply to hidden or non-physical conditions
05 September 2018 | News
... can get a badge if they have a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very ...