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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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. ...
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 ...
Strategic partners programme February 2013 update
27 March 2013 | News
... from Robert Francis about the failings at Mid Staffordshire does not fall short of describing the most appalling ... staff did their best in difficult circumstances, others showed a disturbing lack of compassion towards their ... 290 recommendations were implemented now, the fundamental shift in culture can only be achieved if patient ...
New Transport Solutions Must Make Accessibility Top Priority, Government Says
15 May 2019 | News
... modes of transport.” In response to this Stephen Brookes, Disability Rights UK Ambassador, reminded the Minister of ... that while certain major stations and new trains are much improved, most rural and often unmanned stations which ... “Until we recognise that a one size fits all solution doesn't work for many, particularly those with hidden ...
Don't withdraw Care Act from Coronavirus Bill, urge disability charities
22 March 2020 | News
... of protections for people being detained under the Mental Health Act. Removing liberty is a drastic action and ... are outlined, we also believe that more information about how the Government will try and avoid them being used ...
Inquiry sought into deaths of 369 mental distress patients in Sussex Trust’s care
26 January 2022 | News
... are calling for an urgent investigation by Ministers and health regulators into “repeated failings” and missed ... errors, and a lack of patient supervision. Former Health Secretary and Chair of the Health and Social Care ... Read more here . Inquiry sought into deaths of 369 mental distress patients in Sussex Trust’s care ...