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Strategic partners programme March 2013 update
27 March 2013 | News
... meeting and news and insights on a new programme ‘Health Partnerships’, volunteering, local Healthwatch ... to the absence of people’s voice and peer support. So how can we bring on a hands-on devolution of power to people ... Much of the detail of the law and funding proposals for ...
Stories of Success from DR UK’s Leadership Academy
29 June 2023 | News
... own international coaching and mentoring business and found much benefit to me both personally and professionally. The ... provide coaching, mentoring, knowledge gaining – and it doesn’t matter what level of leadership you are in, what ... We are proud that our Leadership Academy Programme at Disability Rights UK can equip people with the confidence ...
Disabled people ‘forgotten by Government’ as ‘perfect storm’ puts vital services on the brink
01 June 2020 | News
... future. Whilst some money has been made available for mental health, autism and learning disability it is nowhere near ... written evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee showing how this is the case. Disability Charity Consortium ...
Nearly £3 billion to be awarded to private sector contractors to assess ESA, Universal Credit and PIP
21 November 2021 | News
... sufficient understanding of the claimant’s disability or health condition. There is nothing to indicate that this is ... That the assessment system is not fit for purpose is shown by 72% of PIP and 67% of ESA appeals being upheld . Not only does the assessment criteria for PIP and the work capability ...
Disabled People feel they are being treated unfairly by the NHS
29 July 2020 | News
... 191 respondents reported having a disability or long term health condition, 80% (156) of whom reported delays to their ... treatment delays: Worsening of the condition 106 Pain 104 Mental distress 83 Lack of mobility 79 Problems seeing or ... treated fairly was slightly higher: 37.8% of respondents. However that means a large majority of respondents did not ...
Obesity is not just a question of diet: What about getting active?
01 May 2018 | News
... strategy fails to mention the role of physical activity and mental health. Speaking in the Guardian , she says: “Last ... deeply disheartening in a “comprehensive” strategy.” Disability Rights UK also seeks to improve the health and ...
Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
19 April 2020 | News
... both agree, your employer might be able to keep you on the payroll if they’re unable to operate or have no work for ... aims to help employees find out: if they’re eligible; and how much their employer can claim if they are put you on ...
Disabled UC claimants underpaid by over £350 per month due to DWP failure to start WCA process
04 October 2022 | News
... month work capability amount . If a UC claimant reports a health condition that may affect their ability to work via a ... credit capability for work questionnaire (UC50). However, NAWRA has been working with the Strategic Public ... prevent serious illness or even death. “We would very much like to meet with you, and your officials, to discuss ...
RTI system could cause UC delays
18 December 2013 | News
... Time Information (RTI) system. RTI is a major change to the pay as you earn (PAYE) system. It requires employers to ... fewer delays in paying correct benefits when someone on UC does any work. The Public Accounts Committee's concerns are ... and because it will eventually replace tax credits. However, delays in receiving information from RTI, or any ...
Terminally ill people in ‘vicious cycle’ of fuel poverty
26 November 2020 | News
... of fuel poverty on terminally ill people. The report shows that terminally ill people may experience a vicious cycle of fuel poverty. Their deteriorating health means they have to spend a lot more to heat their ... existing symptoms flare up or become worse, affecting their mental wellbeing and, in the worst cases, even hastening ...