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Self-Directed Support in Scotland
20 August 2014 | News
... Practitioner’s Guidance published by Scottish Government In force from 1 April 2014, the Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 aims “to make legislative provisions relating to the arranging of care and support in order to provide a range of choices to ...
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 ...
Risk of major disability poverty rise
12 June 2013 | News
... disability poverty rise Today’s poverty figures from DWP and the National Statistics Office (NSO) reveal that absolute poverty is rising for children and some working age adults. An additional 300,000 children ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...