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Discretionary Housing Payment High court victory
21 April 2015 | News
... decision to take the care component of disability living allowance (DLA) into account when assessing ... unlawful, the High Court has said The decision, Hardy, R v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, concerned a couple who were both disabled and in receipt of the care and mobility components of DLA. ...
Fit for Work: guidance for employers
07 January 2015 | News
... aims to help employers make the best use of Fit for Work and supports their employees’ return to work as quickly as ... The Fit for Work advice service, aims to support people in work with health conditions and those who are off sick. Employers and GPs can refer ...
Victory for Changing Places Campaign
19 July 2020 | News
All New Public Buildings to have Changing Places Toilet Installed Disabled ... will include Changing Places toilets with changing tables and hoists. Buildings will include shopping centres, supermarkets and sports and arts venues. It was recently announced that ...
This Girl Can: Gemmas story
02 February 2015 | News
... Disability Sport (now known as Activity Alliance) is supporting This Girl Can to ensure more disabled women can get involved in the campaign Last week, Sport England’s latest Active People Survey was published. It showed that 121,700 fewer disabled people and 125,000 fewer women are regularly taking part in sport. ...
John Harris article on residential care - DR UK says it is 'torture'
18 February 2020 | News
Commenting on the John Harris article in The Guardian about ... UK's CEO Kamran Mallick said: "DR UK raised the detention and treatment of learning disabled people and people in the mental health system as part of the civil ...
Employ people with disabilities: it makes sound business sense
03 August 2017 | News
Rabia Lemahieu, Disability and Skills Manager at Disability Rights UK has written this article for the Diversity at work: building a fair and inclusive business hub. Considering there are over 13 ...
Think Different Think Equal Campaign
31 July 2014 | News
The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is launched a series of four ... entitled “Think Different, Think Equal” to empower and raise awareness about the rights of disabled people in ... video campaign explores the concept of intersectionality and helps young disabled people understand and embrace their ...
Responses to Local Support Services Framework
01 August 2013 | News
The Local Support Services Framework sets out the principles for the kind of support that will be funded and made available for claimants who may have difficulty ... that some claimants will require support with: Triage and explaining the new services, particularly while they are ...
Leadership Academy Executive speaks at the Leadership Development Summit
18 September 2018 | News
DR UK Leadership Academy Executive, Katrina Morris, spoke at the Talent Management and Leadership Development Summit 2018 on 13 September 2018 ... about Disability Rights UK's Leadership Academy Programme and how it has impacted employees with disabilities. The ...
Disabled people take over Vogue
04 May 2023 | News
The May edition of Vogue has put Disabled people front and centre, with five distinct covers featuring Selma Blair, Aaron Rose Philip, Ellie Goldstein, Justina Miles, and Sinead Burke who all identify as Disabled. The magazine ...