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Government’s National Disability Strategy ‘disappointingly thin’
27 July 2021 | News
Reacting to the publication of the Government’s National ... thin on immediate actions, medium-term plans and the details of longer term investment. “The Strategy ... been given the bold plans that will fix these huge issues. “A vision is not enough. Admitting change won’t ...
Most councils will not ring fence ILF resources
07 April 2015 | News
DR UK Freedom of Information requests were sent to all local authorities in England with social care responsibilities over the second week ... are planning to review whether outcomes are being met at an early stage post transfer – between 6 weeks and 6 ...
Addiction, obesity and benefits - new blog
17 August 2015 | News
In this blog Liz Sayce discusses the government review on drug addiction, alcohol addiction and obesity and the suggestions that receipt of benefits should be ...
New style employment and support allowance
23 April 2025 | Resource
This overview explains the basic rules, rates of payment and how to claim 'new style' employment and support allowance (ESA) and links to related information ...
Report Finds Worsening Violations of Disabled People’s Rights
28 August 2023 | News
UK Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations have today launched a scathing report evaluating the government’s performance seven ... continue to be denied.” Added to further regression under issues originally investigated by the inquiry, Disabled ...
The Equality Act and Disabled people
22 December 2022 | Resource
... is Physical or mental impairment? What is a substantial and long-term adverse effect? Substantial adverse effect ... What are normal day-to-day activities? Types of discrimination How you can use the Equality Act What the Act can do ... a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out ...
Getting active and the care act
21 December 2022 | Resource
... of the relevant parts of the Care Act for physical activity and sport. It is produced by Get Yourself Active . Contents What is the care act? The wellbeing principle Being flexible and innovative What is the care act? The Care Act is a ...
MPs ask whether Motability monopoly should face more competition
20 May 2018 | News
The Motability Scheme – Treasury and Work & Pensions Committees. View report This report recognises the importance of the Motability scheme in enabling disabled people to become more independent ... Anniversary Trust. The committee highlighted the following issues: Questions as to whether Motability Operations, and ...
Complaining about local authority decisions
07 October 2022 | Resource
... local authority/council. It is useful if you have a complaint about: the behaviour of local authority staff ... assessments housing grants assessments personalisation and individual budgets assessments residential care ... complaint though it is probably better to contact them as early as possible. If you don't know the name of your ...
DR UK welcomes the opportunity to administer the EnAble Fund
04 December 2018 | News
Commenting on the announcement of the £250,000 fund to support ... we need to hear more voices from disabled people on local issues. Around 10% of local councillors are disabled, but ... are disabled. ‘This fund will provide practical help and support to try and close that gap. Help with issues like ...