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Cost of living situation for UC households ‘almost universally dire’ says Joseph Rowntree Federation
23 June 2023 | News
Exceptionally high food inflation combined with inadequate support from universal ... making impossible choices about how often they eat and which foods they buy, according to new research by the ... shower. We are seeing these levels of hardship persist and it has become a horrendous new normal – with over half ...
Disability Rights UK Stands Against Far-Right, Racist Violence: Full Statement
06 August 2024 | News
Disability Rights UK condemns, in the strongest terms, the fascist violence we have seen over the past week, and sends our unconditional solidarity to Black and brown communities across the country. The fight for ...
DR UK’s Template Submission To The PIP Green Paper Consultation
09 July 2024 | News
... a Green Paper consultation on proposals for extensive and personal independence payment (PIP) reform. However, it was clear ... proposals include both changing PIP eligibility rules and PIP assessment criteria. For further detailed ...
DWP Reduces Support For Universal Credit Claimants Due To Work Coach Shortage
02 April 2025 | News
... at jobcentres, amid government plans to get more people into work and progressing in their careers, highlights a new National ... working directly with claimants to identify their needs and provide support. But partly due to funding constraints, ...
Ahead of Government’s ‘Disability Action Plan’, DPO Forum Calls For Systemic Overhaul
30 January 2024 | News
This week, between January 30th and February 7th, the Government plans to publish its Disability Action Plan (DAP), claiming to take action across widespread policy areas to improve ... National Disability Strategy (NDS), acting as a stand-in for the years of 2023 and 2024. This comes after the ...
DR UK comment on mini Budget
23 September 2022 | News
Speaking about the Chancellor’s fiscal event, DR UK CEO Kamran ... But with all of the big announcements focussed on tax cuts and boosts for business, we were disappointed not to see an ... to work harder to boost their income. Those who cannot work and are dependent on benefits are in for a harsh, punitive ...
Calling DPOs to Provide their Experience of Accreditation
21 March 2024 | News
... Rights UK wants to break down barriers to DPOs getting the important accreditation they need to apply for funding schemes. In order to do that, we need to understand DPOs experience of accreditation and what accreditations you already have. Support our ...
New Census Analysis on Unemployment Rates
12 January 2024 | News
... by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) this week, focusing on how unemployment rates vary at the intersection of ethnicity and disability. 2021 Census data already highlighted the existence of ethnicity and disability pay and employment gaps. For example, since ...
Meet Manuela, DR UK's Star Marathon Runner!
25 March 2025 | News
We are delighted to introduce Manuela, one of our 2025 London Marathon runners ... Manuela's training, how running gives her mental clarity and her passion for disability justice. We're honoured to ... bit about yourself! My name is Manuela, but my friends and family call me Manu. I’m originally from Italy and now ...
Landmark Funding Announced for Second Stage of Moving Social Work Programme
04 December 2023 | News
Disability Rights UK and Durham University are excited to announce their collaboration as part of the Moving Social Work programme will be expanding thanks to a £1 million investment from Sport ...