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DWP announces regional workshop events to ask disabled people how the social security system could better support their needs
09 October 2019 | News
The DWP is holding a series of nine regional workshop events “to hear ... from disabled people, disabled people’s organisations and charities” on social security reform. On 25 June, ... Government policy should be formulated in relation to all issues that impact on disabled people. We would also hope ...
Disabled people five times more likely to experience food poverty, says Food Foundation
16 February 2022 | News
The Food Foundation has published new research highlighting a sharp increase in the number of people experiencing ... the UK. Food insecurity means being unable to afford food and as a result having smaller meals than usual, or skipping ... Disabled people facing the biggest barriers to independence and inclusion that are in the worst situation, how can this ...
Why people commit hate crime
22 July 2015 | News
... why people commit hate crime Read a summary of the findings of the report The report pinpoints among other ... get away with them Disability Rights UK calls on the police and courts to treat disability hate crime as a serious ... needs to be an increase in the reporting of hate crimes, and incidents. Until, the majority of these crimes are ...
DR UK CEO included in BAME 100 Business Leaders index
19 September 2019 | News
Kamran Mallick is listed on Green Park's 2019 BAME 100 Business Leaders Index Kamran has been listed on Green Park’s ... Leaders index, celebrating Britain’s black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) board-ready talent. Published by ... BAME individuals. But as this year’s BAME 100 list clearly demonstrates, the talent is out there – and in ...
Organisations Petition For More Inclusive Parliamentary Environment
13 March 2024 | News
A coalition of organisations and individuals has launched a parliamentary petition calling ... Public Affairs and Board Secretariat, Coop, added: “For nearly 30 years I have worked with parliaments and ...
Call for evidence: Inquiry into social care funding in England
13 September 2018 | News
The Economic Affairs Committee, is launching an inquiry into the social care system in England and invites written contributions to its investigation. Find ...
Opportunity to be paid participant in research projects
13 November 2024 | News
d+m is a market research agency based in London who work on behalf of a range of clients who want to conduct research into their brands. They use several different methods, for example, online focus groups held on Zoom and in person groups held in a hotel or viewing studio. The ...
Inadequate social security level main driver of food bank use – Essentials Guarantee needed
01 March 2023 | News
New research by the Trussell Trust and Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds that inadequate social security levels is the main ... given out from Trussell Trust food banks between April and September 2022. Other findings include: 90% of ...
Council adopts novel approach to protect Blue Badge holders
08 August 2022 | News
A campaigning group on driving issues for Disabled people has welcomed ... to attend the equivalent of a speed awareness course and to pay £100 administrative costs, using their powers to ...
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 ...