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Inequalities of a generation of disabled children, young people and their families’ needs overlooked!
07 September 2016 | News
Include Me TOO organised a Roundtable event at the House of Lords as a generation of Black, Asian, Ethnic Minority and marginalised communities disabled children, young people ... level around the discussion tables to represent the issues which matter to BAME disabled children and families. ...
What we would like to see from Esther McVey
08 January 2018 | News
... of Esther McVey as the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Sue Bott from Disability Rights UK said: View ... to come up with practical responses to some of the critical issues around disabled people’s ability to live as full ... “The injustices around the bedroom tax and the burgeoning problems with Universal Credit are also things that disabled ...
Damning new MP report calls for end to long-term incarceration of people with autism and learning disabilities
15 July 2021 | News
Fresh calls from MPs to end the incarceration of over 2,000 people with autism and learning disabilities in long-term inpatient units have ... problem for the NHS and care system… The fact that these issues have not been resolved even a decade later is a ...
£299 cost of living payment to be issued between 6 and 22 February 2024
19 January 2024 | News
The DWP has said that the third cost of living payment of £299 for 2023/2024 will be sent automatically and directly to qualifying claimants between 6 February and 22 February 2024, or, for those in receipt of tax ...
APPG for Disability welcomes recent DWP announcements aimed at strengthening workplace inclusion
27 November 2018 | News
... that two recent announcements from the Department of Work and Pensions are positive and important steps towards the widespread adoption of inclusive working practices. The first measure is a ...
Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport
13 July 2017 | News
The One Show is making a film looking at some of the issues disabled people face when using public transport including trains, trams, buses, taxis, the tube and planes. They are looking for people to record short ... . Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport ...
Equality and human rights helpline for advisers
05 December 2017 | News
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is providing a service ... other organisations that support individuals with their problems, trade unions, and ombudsman schemes. Find out more ... offer a telephone-based support service on human rights issues. England: 0161 829 8190 Scotland: 0141 228 5990 ...
DWP information given to Universal Credit claimants is in some cases unlawful
01 May 2019 | News
CPAG has published a new report that says information provided to claimants about their universal credit payment and how to challenge a decision is in some instances ... and analysis from its Early Warning System to highlight problems with the information provided to people claiming ...
Strategic partner updates for December 2014
15 December 2014 | News
Health and Social Care update from our work as Strategic Partner ... campaign encouraging people with non-urgent medical problems to use the full range of NHS services To read more, ... who are experiencing multiple disadvantages (mental health issues, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and violence ...
Are PIP and ESA Assessments working well?
29 October 2017 | News
The Work and Pensions Committee launched an inquiry into the effectiveness of assessments for Personal ... some groups of claimants particularly likely to encounter problems with their assessments – and if so, how can this ...