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One-in-seven workers in Britain have a disability
19 October 2022 | News
... period. The biggest growth was seen amongst those reporting mental health impairments, with over three times as many Disabled ... and what adjustments they may need with their employer. However, it's important to remember that despite what these ...
Jodey Whiting failed by DWP says inquiry
26 February 2019 | News
... rules in the case of Jodey, who had had a long history of mental distress. To make matters worse, the DWP continued to ... has died . The DWP has been ordered to apologise and pay £10,000 compensation. The DWP said it accepted the ... the ‘appalling damage’ caused by the government’s much criticised “fitness for work” assessment and other ...
Government abandons plans to extend SSP to all low paid workers
03 August 2021 | News
... in 2021-22 is £96.35 a week for up to 28 weeks. In its Health is everyone’s business consultation , published in ... “The system of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is inflexible and does not reflect modern working practices, such as flexible ... said: “The Government’s own consultation clearly shows there is widespread support for the extension of SSP to ...
Disabled Facilities Grants
23 April 2025 | Resource
... get DFGs? What can you get a DFG for? Applying for a DFG How much is a DFG? What if the grant isn't enough? Can I be ... hearing or speech is substantially impaired; you have a mental disorder or impairment of any kind; or you are ...
Cost of living crisis: Carolynne’s story
27 September 2022 | News
... £530 each month. I can’t afford that. The bottom line is health and social care needs to start contributing to the ... staff who support Freya also need heating, so I have to pay for them to be warm. It’s causing animosity between me ... no impact on a £6,000 energy bill. The Scottish government doesn’t give local authorities the funds to support us. ...
Celebrating All-party Parliamentary Group on Disability
03 June 2013 | News
... celebrate achievements of All-party Parliamentary Group on Disability, and Marije Davidson’s contribution As Marije ... It has led the way in bringing together disability and health All-party groups to debate issues of common strategic ... challenges ahead! A very hard act to follow! Thank you so much and thank you DRUK for providing such an important ...
Work programme still fails disabled people
08 January 2014 | News
... people a week were being supported into work or training. However this claim needs to be viewed in context with the ... considered to be disabled. Liz Sayce, Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK says: ‘Of course it’s good news ... for money. Work Choice - a more specialist programme - does some good work in spite of a payment incentive system ...
New shielding guidance lacks basic protections
13 October 2020 | News
... the virus have been those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, that the government is not providing ... with their clinical professionals. But this guidance doesn’t leave much room for that. It’s keep calm and carry on, unless ...
UC roll out: what went wrong
10 September 2013 | News
ZD net have published an article which considers how the Universal Credit programme, described as the world's ... Digital Service. The NAO reported that "The Cabinet Office does not consider that the Department [DWP] has at any point ... number of people, with the simple benefit, feels like it's much more aligned to an agile approach," he said. "They can ...
Disability Rights UK calls for immediate reform of disgraceful PIP mobility rules
11 April 2017 | News
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is appalled at figures showing ... they are effectively housebound. However, the situation is much worse than today’s figures from Motability imply. ...