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DR UK policy position on supporting disabled students in HE
09 July 2017 | News
This Inside Government Forum provided attendees with an opportunity to understand recent government reforms to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and their impact on universities going forward. Time and ...
Taking Charge: Practical help with disability all in one book
06 March 2017 | News
A practical guide to living with a disability or health condition If you have a ... in one place your 'rights' to a decent life, with choice and control - giving information on 'what you have a right to expect' from services, education and employment. The guide is intended to complement our ever ...
CQC announces new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care (ASC)
24 January 2019 | News
... press release The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has appointed Kate Terroni as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care ... Debbie Westhead who has been interim Chief Inspector since Andrea Sutcliffe’s departure in December last year. Kate, ... co production in adult social care throughout the county and provided clear leadership across the health and care ...
NUJ condemns DWP adverts as an insult to disabled people
21 May 2019 | News
... Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the DWP for running a misleading PR campaign about Universal Credit. The DWP campaign includes unbranded wraparound advertorials and features that promote Universal Credit, but they are not clearly labelled as paid adverts and advertorial information. ...
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 ...