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PIP delays leave Disabled people hundreds of millions of pounds out of pocket
05 July 2022 | News
Hundreds of thousands of disabled people are having to wait for £300 million of vital support because of ... of people. "But the waiting list for an assessment now stands at 327,000 Disabled people, with an average waiting ...
Services back up and running
24 June 2013 | News
Our phone lines are back up and running today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused if you were not able to reach us yesterday. Services back up and running ...
Dis Life: Christmas and poverty
30 December 2022 | News
DR UK's Anna Morell writes about Christmas and poverty in her Daily Mirror Dis Life column . Dis Life: Christmas and poverty ...
Assessment, Eligibility and Support Planning
15 April 2025 | Resource
... responsibility under the Care Act The assessment process in the Care Act Self-Assessment Preparing for your ... First Criteria Second Criteria Third Criteria Care and Support Planning Where can I get more help or ... are now legally obliged to fulfil their duties of care and support for adults. Local authorities are required to ...
Legacy benefits and universal credit
07 October 2022 | Resource
In most cases, new claims will come under the universal ... child tax credit housing benefit income-related employment and support allowance income-based jobseeker's allowance ... in specified or temporary accommodation or you ( and your partner*) have reached pension age *Before 15 ...
Prescription Charges and Health Benefits
23 April 2025 | Resource
... prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses, wigs and fabric supports. You may be entitled to help with these ... be able to get vouchers that can be used to buy fresh milk, infant formula, fresh/frozen fruit and vegetables, and fresh, dried or canned pulses. You can ...
Youth Committee mental health service enquiry
25 June 2015 | News
... to raise awareness? The 2015 Youth Select Committee are coming to Parliament on 26 June and 3 July to take evidence for their inquiry into mental ... and discrimination towards young people with mental health issues? Do you feel informed about the mental health ...
Students unable to access online exams
24 March 2021 | News
The Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) is urging universities to review their exam practices, amidst fears that blind and partially sighted students will be unable to complete ... online. Many new exam platforms block assistive technology and screen adjustments which blind and partially sighted ...
Reform NHS prescription charges campaign
05 February 2015 | News
... been a contentious issue This charge has been abolished in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, leaving patients in England alone in ...
Substance Abuse & Obesity – Carrot or Stick?
25 August 2015 | News
Government's reivew raises important issues Dame Carol Black is to examine the support given to addicts - and obese people - on sickness benefits to "better support ...