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New DWP guidance on regulations excluding disabled students from Universal Credit
10 August 2020 | News
... - on recent regulations issued to “restore the policy intent” that “the limited capability for work ... is satisfied if the person is entitled to AA, DLA or PIP and it has been determined - that the person has a limited ... to determine if they have a LCW. Even though they may clearly meet the Universal Credit means test if found to have ...
Fight the DSA cut briefing
10 November 2014 | News
Countdown to reversing the Disabled Students Allowance cut Regulations have ... an allowance following an assessment confirming eligibility and need to an expectation that the higher education ... attached briefing illustrates why we want disabled people and those who share their aspirations to contact their MPs ...
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 ...
Coroners call for lessons to be learned over avoidable pandemic deaths
08 December 2021 | News
Coroners in England have taken the unusual step of calling for lessons to be learned from failings made by overstretched services during the pandemic. Details from inquests about avoidable deaths during ...
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 ...
Work with us: Digital Content Officer
24 January 2023 | News
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative ... work collectively, as well as work on initiative, to solve problems and create an impact for the benefit of disabled ...
DR UKs GOGA project winner at the Torch Trophy Trust awards
07 March 2018 | News
... has won a prestigious Torch Trophy Trust award for Outstanding Contribution to Inclusivity. The GOGA Peer Support ... Stephen has a history of depression and mental health problems and before working with Morris he struggled to even ...