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DfT launches new research grant
04 November 2020 | News
In a new move to entice disabled people to use public ... the first-of-its-kind Accessible Technology Research and Innovation Grant (A-TRIG), which will invest up to ... or inspire more confidence to travel. DR UK Ambassador and Disability transport advisor Stephen Brookes said: “In ...
DR UK PIP reform briefing
17 March 2016 | News
PIP has always been about cutting disability benefit expenditure. It has been estimated ... another unwelcome blow to disabled people’s independence, and will impact on people’s ability to work, enjoy family ... between April 2014 and March 2015 had mental health problems . And the WCA is costing disabled people’s lives. ...
PIP delays hit hundreds of terminally ill people
03 November 2013 | News
Hundreds of terminally ill cancer patients are waiting weeks and months for ... to 10 days are now taking eight to 10 weeks. Macmillan says early indications from its advisers working in hospitals and ...
Covid 19 and the rights of disabled people
06 April 2020 | News
Covid 19 and the rights of disabled people – statement supported by ... organisations and allies The NHS is built on the principle that we are each equal in dignity and worth. It ... Dolan Teresa Catto, Autism in Scotland Natalie Mc Laughlin, Early Childhood Care and Education Professional Gaynor ...
Removal of ESA ‘waiting days’ for ESA extended for a further six months where someone is affected by Coronavirus
13 October 2020 | News
The Government has extended the removal of waiting days in ESA, where someone is claiming due to the impact of ... otherwise apply to a person who has made a claim for ESA; and decide that a person who makes a claim for, or is ...
Changing Places accessible toilets to be brought to the majority of motorway service areas
05 December 2018 | News
... DR UK member charity Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) will bring Changing Places accessible toilets to the majority of ... — making journeys easier for disabled people across England. Read press release The charity will work with the ... for Changing Places toilets, which will be built in the early 2020s. The funding was announced as part of the ...
Further review of 250,000 ESA arrears cases
09 October 2018 | News
Sarah Newton responds to question on the timescale for resolving cases of underpayment of employment support allowance. ... likely to be affected. “We expect to finish reviewing and correcting the original 300,000 cases early next year. “We are currently assessing the ...
Tell us what support disabled apprentices need
23 May 2018 | News
Removing barriers to starting or finishing apprenticeships. ... Disability Rights UK have been seeking to define and achieve an inclusive apprenticeship. An inclusive ... will be having with the Minister for Skills Anne Milton MP early in July. Please send your responses to ...
EHRC publishes disability hate crime report
05 September 2016 | News
Equality and Human Rights Commission Research report on Crime and disabled people: Measures of disability-related ... the latest data for England, Wales and Scotland against the following Manifesto for Change measures, with ...
APPG draft report goes to MPs
19 October 2016 | News
... all party parliamentary group on disability has gone to MPs and peers for their consideration and support. The report is the product of over 80 individuals and organisations including numerous disabled ... by the report include self-employment, upskilling and early intervention to take advantage of growth sectors of ...