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New rail Govia Thameslink timetable an insult to disabled passengers
17 May 2018 | News
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the latest instruction from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) tells staff ... there is a possibility of delaying the service. RMT website and Press release RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "I ...
Transpennine Express is celebrating its first ever Week of Inclusion
26 January 2024 | News
At a time when we are trying to improve access to rail travel for Disabled people it ... celebrating its first ever ‘TPE Week of Inclusion’ and is keen to recognise the importance of neurodiversity ... means that a person’s brain may function, process and learn information in a different way from someone who is ...
Thanks to all those who participated in Parallel London 2017
03 September 2017 | News
Parallel London 2017 was a huge success! In its second year, this event exceeded expectations again and provided a fantastic day, Disability Rights UK would like to say the biggest thank you to all our runners and supporters. If you still want to support our team, then ...
Lying-in-State not accessible to Disabled people – DR UK
13 September 2022 | News
Speaking about the access arrangements for Disabled people for ... “We welcome the potential of shorter waiting time slots and a shorter distance to queue for Disabled people, but ... are encouraged to check the guidance, plan accordingly and be prepared for significant wait times, including ...
Disabled users have their input on new Greater Anglia trains
02 August 2018 | News
A group of disabled rail passengers and professionals has visited Stadler’s Bussnang factory to examine the new fleets being built for Greater Anglia. View article The manufacturer and operator wanted to showcase accessibility features on ...
Report shows millions of Disabled people living in cold homes
09 December 2022 | News
... that across the country, millions of Disabled people and those living with a serious health condition are spending this winter living in cold and damp homes, many for the first time. YouGov’s findings ...
No Social Security Tribunal venues in London have recording equipment
28 January 2019 | News
International Disability Law Clinic press release Many ... – copy attached): That there are no Social Security and Child Support Tribunal venues in London with recording equipment. That of the 161 hearing centres in England, Wales and Scotland only 91 (56 per cent) have recording ...
Local welfare provision in England is at risk of collapsing
12 September 2017 | News
The Decline of Local Welfare Schemes in England: why a new approach ... is needed. Download Decline of Local Welfare Schemes in England In 2013/14, the Government made a decision to abolish ...
Disabled people lose legal aid in 99% of benefits disputes
15 April 2018 | News
Official figures show that cuts have caused a massive drop in claimants granted help for welfare battles Read Observer ... 2016-17. This is because of the 2012 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, which removed more than £350m from the legal aid budget and ended the right to legal representation in many benefits ...
EHRC steps in as thousands denied rightful A-level grades
13 August 2020 | News
Britain’s equality watchdog, the Equalities and Human Rights ... has indicated it will intervene after the government’s handling of this year’s A-level results. Young people have ...