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Public consultation on DSA changes says Govt
14 June 2015 | News
... made to Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Joseph Johnson Minister for Universities and Science stated in parliament: “The Government are ... This can provide support to students with mental health issues. In the academic year 2012-13, just over £127 ...
PIP assessments: 150 to 200 lose Motability car each week
11 October 2015 | News
Disability Rights UK CEO Liz Sayce was interviewed about PIP and mobility on the Adrian Goldberg radio show this morning, for BBC West Midlands Listen to radio show - news item begins approximately ...
Government rejects compulsory Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
07 April 2022 | News
... Government has decided not to implement the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendation that PEEPs must be supplied to all ... this week that “practicality”, “proportionality” and “safety” were all reasons why PEEPs could not be ... costs” to the taxpayer, “hinder others in evacuating” and prevent the fire service from fighting the fire. The ...
What is desperately needed for Disabled people in this Wednesdays Autumn Statement
20 November 2023 | News
Comment by Dan White, Policy and Campaigns Officer This week will see the Chancellor’s ... affect the household budgets of millions of people, setting out how much money will be spent on state benefits and public services, all of which have a crucial impact on ...
Fazilet Hadi awarded MBE, for services to Promoting the Interests of Disabled People
02 January 2025 | News
... of Policy at Disability Rights UK, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List. Her combination of warmth and incisive grasp of disability rights is impressive and has helped to build DR UK’s strong policy reputation." ...
New guide to Adult Disability Payment in Scotland launched
14 August 2023 | News
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for people in Scotland between the age of 16 and pension age who need help taking part in everyday life ...
DWP Ordered To Release Information About Decision to Scrap WCA
14 November 2023 | News
The Information Commissioner has ordered the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to release vital information about its ... then be rolled out, for new claims only from 2026/2027 and 2029 for existing claimants. However, on 8 September, ...
ILF transfers: Check your area
23 April 2015 | News
Disability Rights UK has carried out two freedom of information requests (FOI) asking English local authorities ... opposes closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) unless and until an effective alternative approach is in place that ... local authorities would be doing about ILF transfers in England. Scotland, Wales and Northerm Ireland are introducing ...
Green Paper: Accessible Formats Published And Public Consultation Meeting Dates
08 April 2025 | News
The Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper ... of the Pathways to Work Green Paper are now available and can be accessed online here . In addition, if you need ...
New legal judgment denies PIP to those facing “overwhelming psychological distress”
13 January 2016 | News
... been issued that will likely deny an award of the Personal Independence Payment mobility component to disabled people, ... 10 points under the PIP assessment point’s scheme and so leads on its own to an award of the standard mobility ... who are accompanied out of doors due to mental health issues such as anxiety or panic attacks will be denied any ...