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DR UK condemns austerity cult as disabled man kills himself after £20 benefit cut
03 September 2018 | News
... to the effects of austerity. One note even describes how he spent £12 on a phone call to the Department of Work ... payments. Philip Connolly, policy manager at the charity Disability Rights UK, said: “The Equality and Human Rights ... calling on the government to urgently review PIP and make much needed improvements including simplified application ...
New Census Analysis on Unemployment Rates
12 January 2024 | News
... Office of National Statistics (ONS) this week, focusing on how unemployment rates vary at the intersection of ethnicity and disability. 2021 Census data already highlighted the ... inequalities. For example, experiencing medical racism in a health setting, whilst also being Disabled, will place ...
New Passenger Assistance app
15 August 2021 | News
... of many people having successful journeys using the app. However, if you’re still unsure about it or still have ... here’s a quick rundown on all there is to know! How does it make things easier? The app aims to make the ... is click download! 2. Set up your profile and provide as much information as you’d like – you’re in control of ...
Disability Rights UK seeks industrial strategy that includes disabled people
02 March 2017 | News
... basis of the Government’s economic policy and addresses how the Government wishes to grow the economy and generate ... worked for everyone. At present the industrial strategy doesn’t offer this vision; there is no mention of race, ... what is happening in back to work support (the forthcoming Health and Work Programme will have around a quarter of the ...
DWP admits 'Access to Work' support is failing Disabled people
14 February 2025 | News
... transport is inaccessible. Attending the hearing, the Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms acknowledged there is ... the Access to Work scheme that provides free, confidential mental health support assistance with or without their employer’s ...
Careers Advice and Post 16 Learning Options
15 January 2025 | Resource
... some form of education or training until they turn 18. This doesn’t mean staying in school—it can include different ... They can also provide information on local opportunities, how to apply, and the support you can expect. While careers ... the employer may have to help pay some of these costs. How much they pay depends on the size of the company. To get ...
Concerns for Disabled pensioners as Winter Fuel Payments cut
31 July 2024 | News
... means-tested benefits will no longer receive Winter Fuel Payments. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for ... with the extra costs of heating, required to stay safe and healthy. Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK ... and campaigns officer at DR UK and one of the leads at the Disability poverty Campaign Group said: “This announcement ...
DR UK says all ESA claimants should be exempt from the benefit cap
10 August 2016 | News
... claimant’s housing benefit. New DWP quarterly statistics show, that over the three years since the benefit cap was ... getting in to work? In his 24 August 2015 speech on work, health and disability, then Secretary of State for Work and ... work (and many would like to) it’s clear what is needed: much more flexible practices from employers (for instance, ...
Discrimination going unchallenged in legal aid system says the EHRC
18 June 2019 | News
Victims of discrimination are being denied their fundamental right to justice because of the current legal aid ... to the review setting out a number of recommendations. … However, we remain concerned that victims of discrimination ... a deaf service user with a cognitive impairment, mental health condition and a physical impairment explaining that: ...
Using Medical Evidence In Benefit Appeals Training
23 June 2023 | News
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals. It ...