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Errol Graham: Family of man who starved to death after benefits cut off lose High Court challenge against the DWP
08 March 2021 | News
The family of Errol Graham, who starved to death in his flat in 2018 after his benefit payments were stopped, ... not break the law when they cut off Mr. Graham’s payments and also dismissed claims against the government’s ... knowing Graham had long struggled with mental health problems. “He’d stopped going out or answering calls ...
Our response to the Ministry of Justice Consultation on panel composition in tribunals
28 November 2016 | News
... UK member Mind has also done a response , highlighting problems with mental health tribunals Disability Rights UK ( ... by disabled people with diverse experiences of disability and health conditions, from different communities. We are ... to disabled people, particularly in respect of benefit issues. DR UK runs a second tier advice line where we assist ...
New Inter Dept Ministerial Group on Disability
27 February 2014 | News
A new Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Disability has been ... about fairness, this is also about tapping into the social and economic contribution that disabled people can and do ... Society Nicky Morgan Economic Secretary to the Treasury Issues to be discussed The aim of the group is to identify ...
Mencap wins carer sleep-in back pay appeal
12 July 2018 | News
Court of Appeal rules that Mencap and other care providers do not have to pay minimum wage, ... are so consumed by Brexit that they’re ignoring huge problems around them. Social care is in crisis, and this ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...
We say Atos quits but problems remain
26 March 2014 | News
Atos quitting will not solve the problems with the Work Capability ... with the DWP will be loudly cheered by disabled people up and down the land. It has been a national scandal that this ...
Fall in Number of Bus Drivers Given Disability Training
07 June 2023 | News
... UK has published results of its Accessibility Audit, saying operators have made improvements in some respects but ... more operators were offering audio-visual announcements and printed materials. The charity concluded this was due to ... audio-visual announcement, topping the list of features and technology introduced to make journeys better for ...
Understanding when remote tribunal hearings can be used and where they risk undermining access to justice: new TLEF research
03 June 2021 | News
... of tribunal judges as they adapted to the use of remote hearings in the early months of the pandemic. TLEF is an independent grant making foundation that ...
The Grenfell Inquiry comes to an end
15 November 2022 | News
After 400 days, the Grenfell Inquiry has ended - but there is still no justice for ... The full inquiry report is expected to be published in 2023 and, if criminal proceedings by the Met Police follow, this ... of the legal counsel's final statements declared: “Each and every one of the deaths that occurred in Grenfell Tower, ...
Being in Control: Getting Personal Assistants (PAs)
15 April 2025 | Resource
... 2015), there is a legal duty upon local authorities in England to provide or arrange services that promote independence ... an employer with all the legal, financial and practical issues that entails. Direct payment is a cash payment that ... out in your domestic setting. Lack of clarity may lead to problems. Your PA can assist you with a wide range of tasks ...
Remembering Rosalie Wilkins: A Quiet Force for Change
05 December 2024 | News
On Sunday, 1st December 2024, we lost an extraordinary advocate, mentor, and friend in Baroness Rosalie Wilkins. Her passing marks ... wisdom when challenges arose. She had a way of reframing problems that made them seem less daunting, encouraging me ...