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We welcome Law Commission Hate Crime consultation
30 September 2013 | News
... the Law Commission consultation on the case for extending existing offences, particularly in terms of disability ... that the aggravated offences which currently cover race and religion or belief should be extended to cover ... will additionally rectify the lack of clarity as to what is and is not 'public hostility' against disabled people, as ...
DLA claimants who lose Motability eligibility on transfer to PIP will receive £1,000
02 July 2019 | News
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin ... receive £1,000. The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson has announced that those who lose ...
Disability benefit spending reduced by £5 billion over the last decade
23 September 2018 | News
Figures obtained by Frank Field MP show that the amount spent on ... has shrunk by £5 billion following a decade of austerity and cuts. Spending on welfare benefits for the UK’s poorest families will have shrunk by nearly a quarter after a decade of austerity, according to ...
Room for improvement, according to new findings on mental healthcare
23 November 2017 | News
What good support for and in everyday life have you experienced? Findings have been ... They show that, two years into a five-year investment and improvement plan, there is scope for significant ...
Young Disabled people’s research project
11 May 2021 | News
Scope and University of Sheffield’s iHuman research team have co-produced a research model to explore and identify connections and priorities in Disabled young people’s lives. ‘Making connections: ...
The Paulley case explained
19 January 2017 | News
In this blog, Daniel Holt considers the importance of ... despite the importance of the decision, clear, universal and enforceable rules are needed to protect equal opportunity to use buses. Daniel is a law graduate and has technical knowledge and experience in discrimination ...
Update on the Kickstart Scheme
24 January 2021 | News
... young people with the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs for 16-24 year olds who are currently on Universal Credit, and at risk of long-term unemployment. Roles provided ... just jobs, and employers must also provide practical training and skills that will help the young person’s future. ...
Employers give evidence to MPs on Access to Work
14 October 2014 | News
The Work and Pensions Select Committee is holding the third of four oral evidence sessions for its inquiry ... Executive Officer, Business Disability Forum Julie Fernandez (freelance actor/broadcaster and small business owner) ...
Feedback wanted for a consultation on changes to London door-to-door transport services
21 December 2016 | News
The investigation focuses on the idea of introducing personal ... These services are: Dial a Ride, Taxicard, Capital Call, and Community Transport. The Transport Committee has ... poor quality of service, particularly around reliability and availability. It has been proposed that TfL introduces ...
Letter to Esther Mcvey re PIP mobility test
28 February 2013 | News
... Esther McVey MP for clarification on the PIP 50 metres walking test following statements made by the Minister in a recent question and answer session. Ms Esther McVey MP House of Commons ... DWP’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Delivery Update and Claimant Journey Teach-in. During the Q&A session you ...