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Scotland introduces new Child Disability Payment
01 August 2021 | News
... mobility problems because of a disability or long-term health condition. This might be a physical or mental disability or health condition. CDP has two components – the care ... with relevant professional experience in delivering health and social care. Our Case Managers will work with ...
Family of Errol Graham win judicial review challenge of DWP safeguarding policies
16 July 2020 | News
... assessment. He was known to suffer from serious mental health issues but in line with DWP safeguarding policies his ... no attempt was made to ascertain the state of Mr Graham’s health and no attempt was made to contact his GP or his ... vulnerable benefits claimants who suffer similar mental health difficulties. No one else should be put at risk in ...
Government set to double the number of work coaches in jobcentres by March 2021
07 July 2020 | News
... to see how generic work coaches with limited knowledge of health and disability and the huge barriers disabled people ... that is unreasonable and possibly harmful to their health. Or ‘failing to comply’ with a claimant ...
Incapacity and disability benefit claimants feel particularly hard hit during coronavirus outbreak, MPs find
26 April 2020 | News
... we have been left, disgraceful.” Individuals with mental health conditions described how social distancing measures ... to access the support necessary to complete applications or health assessments. “The DWP have stopped my PIP and my ... them why I couldn't go to my face to face medical with ATOS health care. This is not fair as doctors cannot do letters ...
DWP incapable of delivering a pathway from poverty for ill and disabled people
20 January 2019 | News
... from Mind. He has worked on social policy related to mental health for the last ten years, with a particular focus on ... example, greater onus could be placed on the Department for Health and Social Care, to support people with health related barriers to employment. Those who have ...
DR UK reviews the Opportunity for All essay collection
11 September 2017 | News
... transforming employment for disabled people and those with health conditions Download Opportunity for All Read Evan ... perspectives from eleven leading thinkers in disability, health and employment. The event was attended by 20-30 ... and independent adviser to the government on work and health Ben Baumberg Geiger – Senior Lecturer in Sociology ...
Social care cuts to continue despite £2 billion boost
27 June 2017 | News
... care needs of younger adults with disabilities or mental health problems are greater than those due to supporting ... adults with learning or physical disabilities or mental health problems. This year older people’s services account ... are from people with physical disabilities or mental health needs.” The research highlights the proportion of ...
Centre for Ageing Better calls on the Government to make homes more accessible
10 November 2022 | News
... of building more accessible homes. These include: Direct health benefits to the occupants and savings to the NHS from ... to live independently for longer Wellbeing and mental health benefits for residents finally receiving suitable ... huge societal costs, particularly from reduced demand on health services, that come when people are forced to live in ...
1.6 million children live in mouldy and damp homes
23 February 2023 | News
... need accessible, safe and affordable homes to support our health, wellbeing and independence. Appropriate housing is ... in the Private Rented Sector that aggravate our impairments/health conditions or Disable us entirely. " 1.6 million ...
We respond to Govt disability employment strategy
16 December 2013 | News
Disability Rights UK urges Government to invest in the employment support disabled people want and need.
The Government has issued its disability employment strategy - “The Discussions So Far”. With over 3 million disabled people out of work, getting this right is vital to large numbers of disabled people and our families.