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  • Transport committee report:our response

    17 September 2013 | News

    Disability Rights UK welcomes this report from MPs warning that access to public transport is still unacceptably ... poor.  In their report MPs highlight many of the issues facing disabled people that are reported to us on a daily basis and are the subject of discussion at our events.  We are ...

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  • New factsheet on Preventing Illegal Working

    11 March 2018 | News

    ... factsheet covers your responsibility to prevent illegal working of your personal care workers. Overview There is a legal ... not to employ anyone who does not have right to live and work in the UK. Failure in doing so has civil and ... more For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...

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  • Independent Living

    07 October 2022 | Resource

    Contents Overview Where can I get more help or information?   Overview Disability Rights UK works to ... living, the routes to achieve independent living, and the means by which disabled people can have greater choice and control over their lives. Disability Rights UK believes ...


  • Southampton City Council withdraw care cap threat

    12 January 2016 | News

    ... City Council have announced that they are withdrawing their proposal to cap personal budgets at the level of a ... Bott, Deputy Chief Executive DR UK says: “Spectrum CIL and all others connected with the campaign are to be ... Disability Rights UK. Why not add your voice on disability issues by joining DR UK Southampton City Council withdraw ...

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  • DR UK comments on the Spring Statement

    12 March 2018 | News

    ... the positive outlook portrayed by the chancellor we remain concerned that disabled people are being left behind. “His emphasis on ‘talent and hard work’ is blunted by the reality of disabled ... know For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...

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  • Into HE

    07 March 2019 | News

    Into HE is a guide for anyone with a health condition, ... starting September 2020. Into Higher Education - word and pdf versions Call our disabled students helpline for ... or universities will be accessible, how to choose a course and what support will be available. It also covers the ...

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  • Almost 20,000 people still receiving 15 minute personal care visits

    12 February 2018 | News

    ... 18,875 people received personal care visits of fifteen minutes or less for support with intimate care, based on data ... charity.  Leonard Cheshire says: “Flying visits in England continue despite statutory guidance within the Care Act ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...

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  • Into Apprenticeships

    11 February 2025 | Resource

    Into Apprenticeships is a guide for disabled people, parents ... and key advisers about applying for apprenticeships in England. It deals with common questions such as how to find an ...


  • DR UK launches its new strategic plan

    29 February 2016 | News

    ... Mission Our priorities for 2016-19 The future we want Our intention to debate the ideas underpinning our work How we will make an impact and evaluate it How we will work with members How we will ... members, who have said that influencing public attitudes and behaviours on disability needs to be a major priority ...

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  • New Discretionary Housing Payments guidance

    12 August 2015 | News

    The DWP has issued a new Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) guidance manual View manual Following the High Court decision R v. Sandwell MBC, ex parte Hardy we made submissions that this ... should advise that Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) should always be ...

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