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Have you struggled to find safe and affordable accommodation in the private rental sector?
19 June 2017 | News
... team of researchers based at the University of Southampton, and are exploring how single people (without resident children) have been ... hear from you if any of the following apply: You are single and under 35 If at any point you have struggled to afford a ...
Our response to two consultations on the voluntary sector role in health and care
30 November 2015 | News
NHS England published two consultations aimed at helping to determine the future of voluntary sector involvement in health and care. The first consultation called for respondents from ...
DR UK launches UNCRPD evidence report in House of Lords
08 March 2017 | News
... Disabled People’s Human Rights Reports: our experiences in Britain today Event hosted by DR UK ambassador Baroness ... reports to the UN Committee, to help them select the key issues to focus on when they examine the UK later in 2017. Speakers include parliamentarians and organisations who have compiled shadow reports: Liz ...
DR UK invites Kate Green to visit FabLab
23 October 2014 | News
On Friday October 24th Philip Connolly was joined by Kate Green MP and shadow minister for disabled people on a tour of the ... was held with Kate Green that covered a wide range of issues of great concern to disabled people including the ...
Independent Living Strategy: A review of progress
16 July 2014 | News
This short report seeks to measure progress of the Independent Living Strategy against some of the most ... Publication of this paper has been supported by In Control and Disability Rights UK. Download the report . Key findings ... involved in research and policy development on disability issues for 30 years and helped to write the 2005 White ...
Meet Charlotte, DR UK's Latest Marathon Runner!
04 September 2024 | News
We are delighted to introduce Charlotte, who will be running the 2025 London Marathon and using the opportunity to fundraise for our work at ... story, including the arrival of a baby less than a year ago and having to defer her 2023 Marathon plans because of ...
Extra costs hit disabled people in all areas of life
19 February 2018 | News
... by the charity Scope reveals that disabled people pay a financial penalty in life on everyday living costs – on ... For further information on welfare rights, education issues and social care you will find our factsheets/guides here or ...
DR UK advocates for inclusive climate change
07 November 2022 | News
In the lead up to this week’s UN climate conference ... change. A round table meeting including disability and climate campaigners was chaired by DR UK in October. It ... have always been left out of the conversations around issues that affect us the most and climate change appears to ...
Young Disabled people tell Minister what’s wrong with employment support
17 June 2021 | News
... this week, a group of young Disabled people spoke to Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People, about how ... soon to be published Green Paper on disability, benefits and work. The Minister wanted to hear views on support into ... people spoke about the need for careers advice to start early, for Job Centres to have better links with employers, ...
PM care home comments 'attempt to shift blame'
06 July 2020 | News
The Prime Minister has caused a storm of protest by claiming that care ... Head of Policy said: "These comments are at best ill-judged and at worst an attempt to shift blame. For those vital early weeks in late March and early April, care homes were ...