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"Sharp rise" in DWP benefit death reviews "deeply concerning"
13 July 2021 | News
... the impact assessment process has on people's mental health and what must be done to prevent future deaths," he ... over the same time period as the internal reviews. Mental health vulnerabilities were a contributing factor in 35 of ...
Reintroduction of work conditionality and sanctions is an appalling decision that must be reversed, says DR UK
29 June 2020 | News
... DR UK and sixteen other leading charities and mental health organisations, backed the Stop Benefit Deaths ... finding coercive ways to get people off benefits when their health or other critical factors clearly make this ...
The welfare safety net is not fit for purpose says Work and Pensions Committee
30 July 2019 | News
... survey of the additional costs of disability and long-term health conditions. In addition, it stresses that this should ... society including disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. Yet, since 2008, changes to welfare ...
Minister admits confusion caused by integrated PIP and ESA assessment announcement
25 April 2019 | News
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson has said “there is a bit ... or specialists who had experience of their disability or health condition. Inaccurate assessments and recommendations ...
DR UK signs open letter to Home Builders Federation who object to LAs building accessible new homes
28 November 2018 | News
... and society. “Disabled people, those with long-term health conditions and older people deserve to have the ... we will see increased and unsustainable pressure on our health and social care services and much reduced quality of ...
DWP “hounded disabled woman for years” before her “starvation” death, papers show
22 September 2022 | News
... non-payment of rent. Although her family alerted her mental health team to the financial problems caused by the DWP ... history of suicide attempts and detentions under the Mental Health Act. The Department has confirmed to DNS that it has ...
Student Days - A Memoir Piece on Personal Assistants
16 January 2024 | News
... work in a carpet factory when I was doing my occupational health, as well as VD outpatients’ clinic and a secure ...
Disability Groups Call for More Accessible Housing for Private Renters
29 January 2024 | News
... to experience a deterioration in their physical and mental health, are more likely to be admitted to hospital as a ...
Meet Charlotte, DR UK's Latest Marathon Runner!
04 September 2024 | News
... I find it really hard but I started running for my mental health. It’s really beneficial to me, mentally and ...
New Age UK report on the care crisis
05 March 2014 | News
... or friends providing care are not expected to sacrifice health, career or financial security. – The Care Bill will ...