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Our independent living conference: looking forward
21 July 2014 | News
Towards a vision for independent living At DR UK’s conference on 18th July we ... stark truth that progress has stalled – by Jenny Morris, and offered a draft set of ideas for our future rights in ... support for a big push on a few pressing human rights issues – like having the right to live where you choose, ...
Coronavirus: DR UK CEO writes to Disability and Care Ministers
15 March 2020 | News
... CEO of Disability Rights UK has written to the Rt Hon Justin Tomlinson MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, and the Rt Hon Helen Whately MP, Minister for Care, to raise ...
The New Programme Helping To Tackle Exclusion for Disabled Entrepreneurs
07 August 2024 | News
Why are Disabled people more excluded from the world of business and creativity? In this blog piece, we hear from Hatch ... Enterprise about the barriers Disabled entrepreneurs face, and how they are tackling them, with a new programme ...
DWP increases automatic extension of existing PIP awards by up to 12 months
05 September 2022 | News
In the midst of considerable delays in the processing of new ... existing claims awaiting review by up to 12 months and will do this 35 days before their end date. “The ... longer extension provides greater certainty for claimants and in particular help with continuing to access other ...
New report highlights inconsistency of hate crime recording and action across police forces
18 July 2018 | News
Understanding difference: the police’s initial response to hate crime. Read report This report, by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, sets out findings and makes ...
DR UK Conference - Into Apprenticeships and Training: Why Employing Disabled People Benefits Employers
11 March 2020 | News
... February, Disability Rights UK held a conference entitled: Into Apprenticeships and Training: Why Employing Disabled People Benefits ... Employers This event was presented by our Disability and Skills Unit and provided information and best practice ...
Have your say on the future of trees and woods in the UK
16 January 2017 | News
Writer and photographer Tanvir Bush, who has retinitis pigmentosa, reflects on the importance of disabled ... adding their voice to help shape the future for trees and woods in the UK. Find out more and how you can win £100 ...
Help us to stop ableism in messages about physical activity and sedentary behaviour
10 November 2020 | News
We are working with our close partner Durham University to change the ... talk about physical activity. In recent years organisations and public health agencies around the world have started to ... This is often done now through messages like “Stand up, sit less”, “Sit less, move more”, and ...
DR UK finds peer support alive and well at Carneys gym in Wandsworth
08 February 2017 | News
... our GOGA Peer Support Lead hit the ropes at Carney’s Gym and Community Centre in Wandsworth. Read blog In her search for peer support mentors, ...
United Response says disability hate crimes in England and Wales up by a third
15 October 2018 | News
Disability hate crimes in England and Wales have surged by a third over the last year according to disturbing new police figures obtained by the charity ...