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DR UK contributes to EDF human rights report
15 September 2020 | News
... European Disability Forum’s human rights report: Poverty and Social Exclusion of Persons with Disabilities. This pan-European report paints a very bleak picture of the state of support for ... have particularly affected people with mental health issues or chronic illnesses. 74% of applicants who appealed ...
Change Health Inclusion Days
24 January 2019 | News
CHANGE is working with NHS Business Services Authority to help make their services ... more accessible. As part of this work Change are running two Health Inclusion Day events: Leeds 30 January 2019 ...
UNCRPD debated in Parliament
15 October 2017 | News
Upholding the UN Convention on the Rights of People with ... to the UNCRPD View transcript of debate Watch debate (begins 16:47) An adjournment debate was secured by Deirdre Brock MP for Thursday 12 October in the main chamber on Upholding Disabled people’s rights ...
Newcastle Welfare Rights publish two new UC resources
20 March 2018 | News
... like to let you know about two new UC resources you may be interested in. Their new ‘Introduction to Universal Credit’ e-learning module , and Their recently updated table listing the circumstances ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...
BBC 3s Defying the Label season
19 July 2015 | News
A season of compelling, untold stories revealing a glimpse of life as a young, ... documentaries, current affairs features, a factual drama and a comedy panel game show, BBC Three’s ‘ Defying the Label ’ season will explore issues ranging from invisible injuries to acquiring a ...
DWP has sent 150,000 fit for work letters that risk patients' health
29 April 2019 | News
... that doctors warn could endanger patients' health, according to the Mirror. When someone is found’ fit for work’ ... a work capability assessment, the DWP sends their GP a standard letter (ESA65B) informing them of the decision. The ... the current ESA65B letter has had unforeseen consequences - and as this analysis shows, could potentially have affected ...
Aspires InstructAbility scheme wins award
30 June 2016 | News
Aspire’s InstructAbility scheme, funded by Sport England, won a ... 2016 Matrix Flame awards. InstructAbility received an Outstanding Achievement award for ‘Healthy Partnerships’ to ...
Further education funding in crisis
15 December 2015 | News
Overseeing financial sustainability in the further education sector ... voiced serious concerns about the financial sustainability and future of further education (FE) in England. The Committee calls for a more proactive approach in ...
Government announces plans for a National Disability Strategy
19 December 2019 | News
Included in yesterday’s Queens Speech were several ... disabled people, ensuring they have access to opportunities and are able to achieve their potential. We will publish a ... life. The strategy will set out practical proposals on the issues that matter most to disabled people and we will use ...
Law firm wants examples of people losing disability premiums following move to UC
14 March 2018 | News
... has been given permission to take the first judicial review in the High Court over the controversial decision by the ... seen their client TP lose £178 each month. Tessa Gregory and Lucy Cadd from the law firm Leigh Day are bringing a ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides ...