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New £500 Test and Trace Support payment for people claiming qualifying benefits who are required to self-isolate
20 September 2020 | News
The government has announced a £500 Test and Trace Support payment for people in England claiming qualifying benefits or working tax credit who ...
Petition to end prescription charges for people with long-term conditions
09 April 2018 | News
In June it will be the 50 year anniversary of the medical ... grants people with some conditions free prescriptions and excludes others. Sign prescription charges coalition ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...
CQC says care system for patients with mental ill health, autism and learning disabilities not fit for purpose
20 May 2019 | News
An interim review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into the use of restraint, segregation and prolonged seclusion in the health and care sector concludes that the current system as “not ...
Personal budgets trials for Access to Work
01 February 2016 | News
Yesterday, in Parliament, Iain Duncan Smith, announced the trialling of ... Access to Work recipients. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mr Iain Duncan Smith): We are trialling a new ... people who have received grants to decide exactly how and when the money can best be used to support their ...
Universal credit system faces landmark legal challenge over lost disability premiums
04 February 2018 | News
A terminally ill man has won the right to legally challenge the ... Guardian The claimant, TP, became terminally ill in 2016 and received the severe disability premium (SDP) and ... year. For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets here or ...
Offer of testing for PAs displaying Coronavirus type symptoms
22 April 2020 | News
Personal Care Assistants showing coronavirus symptoms or in self-isolation as a member of ... assistant since they are not currently priority Health and Social Care sector staff. Please read the relevant ... register for a test A slide pack that contains information and detail on the process for employers and personal care ...
DR UK statement on the Enable fund
02 April 2020 | News
The EnAble Fund for Elected Office is intended to cover the additional financial costs associated ... The Fund is provided by the Government Equalities Office and is administered by Disability Rights UK on behalf of the ... elections until 2021. Practically, this leaves potential candidates without a funding option for future elections as ...
Telling The Real Story of Benefits
05 July 2015 | News
... The ‘Who Benefits?’ campaign ran from 2013 to 2015, giving a voice to the millions of us who have been supported by ... Rights UK, faith organisations, professional networks and community groups The campaign gathered over 2,000 ... benefits, the reasons behind why people need this support, and how crucial support can be. The stories showed for ...
Bedroom tax rulings concern DWP
12 September 2013 | News
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may issue new guidance councils and tribunals following four successful appeals against the bedroom tax. When ...
Yes, We Talked About Sex!
27 April 2016 | News
The third ENIL study session, jointly organised with the Youth Department of the Council of ... was a success – confirmed by participants, organizers and observers! Read full article The study session entitled ... Living organisations and their non-disabled allies on the issues of Independent Living. ENIL represents the disability ...