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Report on the Independent Living Survey 2016
17 November 2016 | News
This report, published by In Control on behalf of the Independent Living Strategy ... on the day-to-day lives of disabled people living in England today. View report Key Findings Choice and control Just under half (48%) of all respondents ...
We need a new vision for independent living
07 July 2014 | News
New blog by Sue Bott, Director of Policy and Development at Disability Rights UK #467638109 / gettyimages.com In this provocative blog, Sue Bott argues that current ... for reversals in cuts or increased resources for the NHS and social care or against the closure of the Independent ...
Just 1 in 6 bosses have carer support policies
06 October 2014 | News
The annual Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Simplyhealth ... to help staff achieve a better balance between their home and working lives. Of those that have policies in place the ...
Disability Rights UK's Internship Programme for DPOs
22 August 2023 | News
Welcome to Disability Rights UK's Internship Program, an incredible platform designed to ... valuable experiences but also infusing fresh perspectives and energy into your organisation. This program is your opportunity to nurture innovation, expand your reach, and collaboratively shape the future of the ...
Disability hate crime prosecutions in last 7 years
05 January 2015 | News
... many people have been charged with disability hate crimes in each of the last 10 years Answered by: Mr Robert Buckland on 5 January 2015 “The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) ... a central record of the number of defendants charged and prosecuted in cases where the offences involved ...
Advice for Decision Makers in one place
22 May 2013 | News
The Benefits in the Future blog has produced a consolidated version of ... for decision makers about deciding on Universal Credit, PIP and about the changes to ESA and JSA in the new benefits system. The blog pulls these ...
Govt gives in over young carers rights
13 June 2013 | News
Young carers to be given a legal entitlement to assessment and support from local authorities During the debate on the Children and Families Bill last Tuesday the Government agreed to ...
Free events for DPOs on social investment
29 March 2017 | News
Disability Rights UK has teamed up with Social Investment Business to offer some free events for Disabled ... programmes such as 'Big Potential' which can offer funding and bespoke support to help DPOs become ready to take on ... which want to improve their sustainability, capacity and scale. The final event is being held at Birmingham, Wed ...
Social care green paper expected in 2018
16 November 2017 | News
... Green Paper will be published by summer recess 2018 presenting proposals to reform care and support for older people. Government will also take ... programme of work, led jointly by the Department of Health and the Department for Communities and Local Government, ...
Jodey Whiting failed by DWP says inquiry
26 February 2019 | News
Mother of disabled daughter, Jodey Whiting, calls for DWP officials to be prosecuted over their ... Jodey Whiting killed herself after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspended her benefit because she missed ... a claimant has died . The DWP has been ordered to apologise and pay £10,000 compensation. The DWP said it accepted the ...