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ESA claimants owed up to £500 million due to DWP error
19 November 2017 | News
Some Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants were underpaid up to a ... million between 2011/12 and 2014/15 due to DWP error, according to the BBC. The BBC understands that assessors wrongly ... it says it is still trying to understand the scale of the problems with ESA, which is paid to about 2.5 million people ...
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 ...
DR UK now stock Phone and Tablet Grip Rings
31 January 2017 | News
Have problems holding or gripping a mobile phone? We now stock grip rings ... to any sleeve or cover. It has full 360 degree rotation and can be used to stand up the smart device on a level surface. You can use the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Human Rights Act 1998
07 October 2022 | Resource
... does the European Court of Human Rights do? Key Articles and Protocols When to use the Human Rights Act What can the Human Rights Act do once you complain? Examples of Human Rights related cases Article 6 Article ... Human Rights related cases Article 6 Examples of Article 6 issues raised in case law include: H (A Child) [2015] - A ...