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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 ...
New Independent Living Fund Guidance
24 February 2015 | News
Independent Living Fund, ADASS, and LGA code of practice As ... ILF, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and the Local Government Association have updated their ...
Independent Living Fund replacement schemes
07 October 2022 | Resource
The Independent Living Fund (ILF) was a Government funded ... who previously received help from the ILF. Contents England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England Your local authority ...
National Independent Living Awards 2014
03 December 2014 | News
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th National Independent Living Awards The awards highlight the achievements of individuals and organisation’s commitment to the independence of disabled people. Click to see a list of winners and quotes from our distinguished judges . Watch and share ...
Social Value Act: introductory guide
08 April 2018 | News
An introductory guide to the Public Services (Social Value Act) 2012 for commissioners and policymakers. Link to guide The Office for Civil ... guide to the Social Value Act (SVA) for commissioners and policy makers. In this guide, you will find a plain ...
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 ...
Proposals for a universal disability insurance
10 July 2013 | News
Country Firing on All Cylinders – New Social Security for Disabled ... the right to work – over half are economically inactive and twice as likely to be out of work than non-disabled ... which combines back to work support, social care, and disability benefits in a single personal budget. He sets ...
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 ...
Disabled peoples power to influence
28 May 2013 | News
Influence - What’s the Point? Finding the Energy In this ... new blog post Danny West, freelance trainer, coach, mentor and leadership consultant, talks about the nature of influence and the unique skills of people living with disabilities, ...