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PM acknowledges vast amounts of discrimination Disabled people face across all aspects of society
27 July 2021 | News
... Disabled people face. In a foreward to the National Disability Strategy released today, he said: Imagine if ... was a vast British city where the 14 million residents were much less likely than those elsewhere to have a job or even ... and agencies in every corner of Government setting out how they will do their bit to bring about the practical and ...
Strict DWP Work Conditionality Ineffective And Often Harmful
08 August 2024 | News
... - is driving perverse outcomes and is not aligned with how the public think people should be treated, argues New ... is required. Additional barriers such as disabilities, health conditions, and caring responsibilities should exempt ... shift the system away from a starting question of “How much conditionality is it reasonable to place on this ...
Disability Rights UK opposes the UK Supreme Court ruling on ‘biological sex’
17 April 2025 | News
... already place disproportionate barriers on accessing vital healthcare, and now this ruling also erodes their ... person’s anatomy, hormone levels, or ability to conceive does not define whether they are a ‘real’ woman. As Disabled people, we know all too well how media obsessions with legislating the lives of those ...
Social Security Advisory Committee consults on how DWP engages with disabled people
26 February 2020 | News
... Advisory Committee (SSAC) is conducting research into how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) engage with ... @ gov.uk Social Security Advisory Committee consults on how DWP engages with disabled people ...
Deep Concern and Dismay at WCA Reforms: Open Letter From DPOs And Charities to Work And Pensions Secretary
24 November 2023 | News
... or are comprised of Disabled people and people with serious health conditions, anti-poverty organisations, and allies, ... write to express their dismay that while the DWP does not intend to implement all of the most extreme ... particularly given the inclusion in the Health and Disability White Paper earlier this year of the intention to ...
Disabled energy user forced onto meter
28 November 2022 | News
... supplier trying to “force” her to use an energy prepayment meter. Ebere (name has been changed) has multiple ... Daily Express she said: “I told them, I cannot have a prepayment meter, I’m disabled and I can’t move around well ... DR UK's Anna Morell said: "Pre-payment meters are often much more expensive than paying for energy on a contract. ...
Support for shielders from supermarkets
16 November 2020 | News
... through to March at the earliest, as we are aware of how important they are to them. We have expanded the amount ... our priority passes are for home delivery. However, we have much more click and collect availability than during the ... guidance in relation to face coverings. If a customer does not wear a face covering, colleagues are advised to not ...
ONS Releases Data on Disabled People
01 December 2019 | News
... surveys and datasets. The data covers 7 different areas: Disability and well-being : Average well-being ratings of ... of it when we get the opportunity. Disabled people are much more likely to be victims of domestic violence: ... people are less likely to own their own home, and are much more likely to live in socially rented housing: ...
DVLA criticised for delays in vehicle licence applications
29 March 2023 | News
... Some DVLA customers experienced isolation and worsening mental health when unable to go about their usual daily lives ... they’re more ready for the next crisis. “When that does arise, it will again be the most vulnerable customers ...
DWP launches case trawl review exercise to identify PIP claimants owed benefit arrears following landmark legal judgment on the need for support when ‘Engaging with other people face to face’
24 September 2020 | News
... to help them manage face-to-face encounters from either: a mental health professional; or particular friends or relatives who ... a claimant’s needs arising from their health condition or disability have changed since their award was decided by a ...