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DWP ignored ‘hugely alarming’ research that linked WCA with 600 suicides, MPs are told
27 June 2022 | News
... reports. The failure is just the latest evidence to show how the DWP ignored and covered-up warnings about the ... process to cause some very major adverse effects on mental health”. He added that while it was impossible to prove ...
Are telephone and video appeal hearings working for Disabled people?: two new surveys launched
30 June 2021 | News
... focus of the project is those with disabilities, notably mental health related. As part of the project, IPR Justice has launched two surveys aimed at gathering evidence of how the new ways the remote replacements to face to face ...
New Care and Support Alliance survey reveals shocking picture of neglect in care system
09 May 2018 | News
... nearly 4,000 people who need care or look after someone who does reveals the damning reality of a care system that is ... to an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, highlighting the urgent need for him ... care; the unnecessary pressure being placed on the NHS and how family and friends who step in to try to fill the gap ...
Work Programme, WCA neither effective nor accurate
20 August 2014 | News
... programme are “far from satisfactory” for people with mental health and behavioural problems. It is estimated that 1.9 million people are receiving ESA. However, the IPPR explain that people with mental health ...
Sajid Javid asked to meet with Disabled people on social care reform
15 July 2021 | News
... Rights UK has written to the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, attaching the Statement, and asking ... rights are strengthened and that a system is designed which doesn't result in a lottery of care, financial burden ... us have signed the Social Care Statement. Please carry on showing support by signing the Statement at - Social Care ...
Ahead of Government’s ‘Disability Action Plan’, DPO Forum Calls For Systemic Overhaul
30 January 2024 | News
... for different Disabled and Deaf communities – however, no additional funding has been provided to support ... must commit to a radical overhaul of policy in every area; health and social care, housing, education, benefits, voting ... Access to Elected Office Fund Ensure reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 complies with the UN Committee’s ...
More than free phone calls needed to solve disabled peoples universal credit problems
22 October 2017 | News
... the Universal Credit helpline is welcome if long overdue However, the Universal Credit system itself needs a radical ... (including income based Employment Support Allowance, disability elements of child and working tax credit, and ... that it is often disabled people and those with a long-term health condition who will be most affected by the ...
APPG for Disability reflects over the past year of progress on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
10 December 2018 | News
... Day of Persons with Disabilities, the APPG for Disability held a drop-in event for Parliamentarians to ... feeding into the Inclusive Transport Strategy shows through its strong reception and funding allocation in ... family that all children deserve. But there is still so much to do. Disabled people still regularly face problems ...
1 in 4 fear future care provision inadequate
31 August 2014 | News
... Support Alliance publishes public opinion survey results showing that: 6 in 10 are not confident they will receive ... – or know someone who relies on – the care system and health and social care are the top priorities for more ... isolated - when with support you could offer so much, from being the grandparent or parent you want to be, ...
The Future of Remote and Hybrid Working: Listening to the Voices of Disabled Workers by Dr Calum Carson
03 December 2023 | News
... the world of work with a disability and/or long-term health condition a stronger voice in the ongoing debate ... work remotely, it would negatively impact their physical or mental health. Survey respondents and interviewees ... including having more autonomy and control over when and how they work, which in turn allowed them to better manage ...