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The Accessible Information Standard is now in force
01 August 2016 | News
The Accessible Information Standard aims to make sure that people who have ... and find out how to meet their needs. Record those needs clearly and in a set way. Highlight or ‘flag’ the ...
Vital COVID information is inaccessible to BSL users
20 December 2020 | News
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of important health information provided by the UK government has not been in ... interpreter, at key briefings throughout the course of the pandemic. The UK Government claimed that it met its duties, ...
BBC commits to improving inclusion in the workplace
06 November 2018 | News
... Group for Disability is thrilled that, following an internal review , the BBC board of executives has ... of recommendations aimed at making the BBC a more inclusive and supportive workplace. The changes are geared at improving both recruitment and career progression for existing employees. The ...
DWP Announces Major WCA Changes for New ESA and UC Claimants from 2025
24 November 2023 | News
... capability assessment (WCA) descriptor consultation only ending on 30 October, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has now published its full response. ... is not subject to change, new claimants of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and universal credit (UC) will ...
Cabinet office fails to engage with DPOs
28 January 2019 | News
... of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), to the Cabinet Office, about a workshop on the barriers facing ... Disabled Peoples Organisations to express our deep dismay and concern about the total lack of engagement of Disabled ... officials from Cabinet Office, the Office for Disability Issues and ‘a small group of academics and disability ...
Citizens Advice warns of prepayment meter debt crisis
06 October 2022 | News
... prepayment energy meters by the end of 2022. CA are calling on the government to stop companies forcing people onto ... way to pay energy bills. A meter is installed in the home and topped up with credit bought either online or from a ... when someone cannot access their meter due to accessibility issues. Suppliers should carry out special checks to make ...
Funding Further Education for Disabled Students
07 October 2022 | Resource
Contents Introduction Who funds Further Education? Do I have to pay ... support funded? Can I get funding for transport to and from college? Local authorities Social Services Free and ... decision in time for you to start your course in September. Early negotiation with your local authority on the named ...
New report says sanctioning disabled people does not work and makes them ill
21 May 2018 | News
This report summarises the final findings of the Welfare Conditionality project (2013-2018) on the effectiveness, impacts and ethics of welfare conditionality, and the sanctions and mandatory support that underpin this ...
Charities call for delivery charges and minimum spends to be scrapped for shielders
15 December 2020 | News
DR UK is supporting calls for supermarkets to scrap delivery charges for ... which leads a consortium on food access during the pandemic including DR UK, is appealing for action as people ... who cannot shop in supermarkets due to health risks – and at the advice of the Government – are being unfairly ...
Challenging PIP Decisions training course - Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th September
09 September 2024 | News
Challenging PIP Decisions Cost £152 (10% discount for DR UK ... introduced on the same day as universal credit back in 2013 and PIP is now the main disability benefit for working age ... possibly the worst of all social security benefits, with nearly 70% of appealed decisions reversed by tribunal judges ...