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Benefit cap hurts disabled people and carers
04 May 2016 | News
Latest benefit cap figures show effect on disabled people and carers. View DWP statistics At February 2016, of those capped households: 14 % were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance. 51% were claiming Income ... (which includes carers). 16% were claiming Employment and Support Allowance (Assessment Stage and Work -Related ...
Blue Badge Scheme
23 April 2025 | Resource
If you have problems with walking or other mobility problems you may be able to get a Blue Badge to enable you to park your car near shops and other places you wish to visit. Revised and updated: ...
Finding and choosing a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)
29 January 2017 | News
Wheelchair users are faced with many mobility challenges and a specially conditioned vehicle which accommodates their wheelchair in a comfortable and easy manner can make a huge difference to their quality ...
BMA Response to COVID-19 Letter
29 April 2020 | News
... British Medical Association writes response to "Covid 19 and the rights of disabled people" letter The British ... the trade union and professional association for doctors in the UK, has responded to the open letter " Covid 19 and ... is important that we, as a society, begin to discuss these issues now, in case they become necessary and resources ...
Woman challenged by police to produce mask exemption document
20 January 2021 | News
A woman was removed from a supermarket by police in Kent after refusing to show evidence of her medical ... exemption from needing to wear a face covering. National and local press picked up on video recorded by the woman and first published on social media. The Daily Mail branded ...
Careers Advice and Post 16 Learning Options
15 January 2025 | Resource
In England all young people are required to participate in some form of education or training until they turn 18. ... This factsheet explores the available post-16 education and training options for Disabled people and highlights the ...
DR UK raises concerns about PIP changes to the Minister for Disabled People
14 March 2017 | News
Disability Rights UK has signed an open letter urging Penny Mordaunt MP, Minister for Disabled People to ... (PIP) which will leave at least 160,000 disabled people and those with long-term conditions without vital financial ... equipment and insurance. Those with mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism face just as severe ...
New Research Reveals 1 in 5 Charities Could Disappear this Winter
30 October 2023 | News
... (NCVO) – the largest membership body for charities and volunteering organisations in the UK – reveals the alarming extent of the crisis currently facing charities and the voluntary sector. NCVO launches new ‘Cost Of ...
Govt accepts most of SSAC managed migration recommendations
06 November 2018 | News
... to SSAC recommendations on the draft regulations for moving claimants on to Universal Credit - and also publishes revised regulations. Read SSAC report and government statement SSAC recommendations The Social ...
Compensation for loss of severe disability premium through claiming Universal Credit
25 July 2019 | News
... compensatory ‘transitional payments’ for those who were in receipt of the severe disability premium (SDP) as part of ... job-seeker's allowance, income-related employment and support allowance, income support, housing benefit, and tax credits. These benefits are replaced by UC. The ...