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Ombudsman finds council wrong for automatically reducing disability-related expenses where a cheaper option was available
16 June 2021 | News
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found Essex County Council at fault in how it considered two separate women’s Disability ... available to the women. Michael King, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, said: “The council appears to ...
Half of disabled travellers feel they can’t fly, finds Which? survey
13 January 2020 | News
A lack of adaptations by travel-related businesses has led to half of all disabled people feeling they ... according to a survey of disabled people by Which? Travel and the Research Institute of Disabled Consumers. A quarter ... were dissatisfied with the assistance available, rising to nearly a third for Heathrow services. A lack of staff to ...
People’s experience using adult social care services
28 February 2019 | News
This NICE quality standard covers the experience of adults using social care services. Find out more It applies to all ... services, including people's own homes, residential care and community settings. Its aim is to help people understand ...
IDS promises PIP 16 week turnaround
02 July 2014 | News
Iain Duncan Smith has promised that, before the end of the ... debate on the performance of the Department for Work and Pensions he said: “..the delays faced by some people are unacceptable, and we are committed to putting that right. Already we have ...
50 helped by Elected Office Access Fund
21 October 2014 | News
... question 210908: Kate Green 16-10-2014 “To ask the Ministers for Women and Equalities, how many disabled candidates have been supported by the Access to Elected ...
Our Mobile Fab Lab launch event
04 August 2015 | News
Mobile fab lab for pioneering disabled people launched at the BBC Media City set to ... or Fabrication Laboratories – are spaces where creativity and technology collide. They provide a space where ... meets imagination. The launch event at the BBC on Wednesday and Thursday of last week saw disabled men and women of all ...
DR UK's Statement on Government's Proposed Benefits Cuts
27 March 2025 | News
Disability Rights UK is shocked and appalled at the Government’s intended cuts to the benefits that Disabled people rely ... Narrowing eligibility for Personal Independence Payment and reducing the health component of Universal Credit, will ...
Number of people who think benefits are too high falls to 15%
03 March 2021 | News
A survey by YouGov has found that most people now think benefits are too low or about right – a turnaround ... of people who think the welfare system is open to abuse, and more people believe that not enough help is given to those both in and out of work. 1.7 million people of working age are ...
University accessibility training event
08 September 2013 | News
How accessible is University? A training day for teachers, careers staff and others who work with students who are disabled, have ... of London in the Brunei Suite An event for students and their families will follow in the spring term. Teachers, ...
Do you want to get active but not sure where to go for help?
24 November 2016 | News
... that it is your right as a disabled person to be active in a way that is right for you and using your personal budget if you wish. Check out our: ... General resources page information on physical activity and sports health, social care and disability information ...