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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Disability inclusion success stories wanted
03 February 2014 | News
... decision-making processes. We want to find out more about how communities are made ‘inclusive’ for everyone living with disability or long-term health conditions – so together we can influence change in ... service providers or local councils on something much bigger, Disability Rights UK want to hear from you. We ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lack of clinical training may contribute to 1,200 avoidable annual deaths of people with a learning disability
15 August 2018 | News
Almost a quarter of healthcare professionals have never attended training on how to meet the needs of patients with a learning ... year of people with a learning disability; that this issue does not receive enough attention from within the NHS (59%); ...
Universal credit reforms will not end food bank use
12 February 2019 | News
... people had difficulty accessing their money early enough. However, she then added: “We have made changes to ... surveys. The five-week waiting period for the first payment universal credit has not in the long term been eased ... repaid leaving claimants to live on reduced income - debt doesn’t ease food poverty. That’s why DR UK support’s ...