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First independent review of PIP
09 April 2014 | News
Paul Gray CB has today been appointed to carry out the first Independent Review of the ... will examine how the assessment process is operating in its early stages. Paul Gray will present his report to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions before the end of 2014. View written ...
The new Government's approach to disability
15 July 2024 | News
After the news that Vicky Foxcroft, Labour’s shadow Minister for Disabled people, wouldn’t be given the job of ... Starmer’s government. Since Labour took up power, DPOs and charities have been clamouring to know who the next ... allocating responsibility for disability and other equality issues is problematic on so many levels. At its core, adding ...
03 Strategic partner updates April 2015
31 March 2015 | News
Health and Social Care update from our work as Strategic Partner to ... that are helping people in England with drug or alcohol problems to recover from their addiction. Over 50 projects ... encourages conversations about the key health and wellbeing issues that affect teens and young people. ‘Rise Above’ ...
Our blue badge scheme information has been updated
23 July 2018 | News
If you have problems with walking or other mobility problems you may be able to get a Blue Badge to enable you to park your car near shops and other places you wish to visit. Read blue badge ...
Access to work cap announced
11 March 2015 | News
Minister of State for Disabled People Mark Harper has ... to Work will only provide awards up to a limit set at one and half times average salary (a limit of £40,800 per ... explore long term improvements in the market.” Starting early in 2015/16, the Government will look to pilot ...
Smartphone assistance app will transform journeys for disabled rail passengers
27 September 2018 | News
... making it easier for customers to book help at stations and get a more consistent and reliable service Read Rail ... place at the wrong time. The new system will resolve these issues. The new Passenger Assist app, developed by Transreport for the rail industry, will tackle these problems and see the rail companies delivering on their ...
Pay sleep-in carers but not at the cost of reduced support
06 November 2017 | News
... Social Care Compliance Scheme to help employers pay sleep-in carers. Read Department of Health, HM Revenue & Customs ... they owe to workers, supported by advice from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Employers who identify arrears at the ... fails to get to the heart of the problem. Of course, PAs and other social care staff should be paid the proper rate ...
WOW petition motion passed
26 February 2014 | News
... a cumulative impact assessment of the impact of changes in the welfare system on sick and disabled people has been passed. A debate was scheduled ... in my constituency, who does such sterling work raising issues for the blind and partially sighted, to Simon Duffy ...
Disabled People’s Fear Of Repercussions For Being Active – Take Part in the Activity Trap Research Project
10 September 2024 | News
The benefits system and other forms of government and NHS financial help are designed to enable Disabled ...
New figures out today on disabled access reinforce case for rail staff
28 November 2018 | News
Rail union RMT said that shocking new figures issued today on disabled access to Britain’s railways reinforce the case for station and train staff and are a shameful wake-up call for the ... charity Leonard Cheshire . Passengers have also reported problems arranging ramps to get them between a platform and ...