Search results
961-970 of 1746 results
Standard of ESA and PIP assessments unacceptable says Public Accounts Committee
30 March 2016 | News
... level of service for claimants with fluctuating and mental health conditions. It also questions the value for money of ... and keep it.” The Committee’s report ‘Contracted out health and disability assessments’ is available @ ...
Council to pay £7000 compensation for inadequate assessment
20 January 2016 | News
... decisions Factsheet F41 - personalisation – personal health budgets Factsheet F48 - assessment, eligibility and ...
New research calls for better opportunities for young disabled people
08 December 2015 | News
... also outlines some specific recommendations for educators, healthcare professionals and sport providers. These note ... levels of young disabled people after they leave education: Healthcare professionals (e.g. physiotherapists) should be ...
Leading organisations write to the Prime Minister outlining the growing evidence that social care is in crisis
17 November 2015 | News
... and risks of serious failure: The CQC report The State of health and adult social care in England 2014/15. This showed ... pressures on local authorities are adversely affecting health care services in their local area. Delayed Transfer ...
We're Recruiting!
09 October 2023 | News
... fostering lasting societal change and addressing health inequalities head on. You will work to identify root causes of health inequalities that Disabled people face, working ...
Social Security System "sanctions and demonises Disabled People" - DR UK responds to Employment Inquiry
08 April 2024 | News
... Crisis . Barriers to adequate housing, social care and healthcare also exclude us from employment and society. The ...
Independent Living Strategy: A review of progress
16 July 2014 | News
... are at increasing risk of institutionalisation. Mental health needs are increasing, but access to mental health services is becoming more difficult. One in four ...
Free prescriptions for long term conditions wanted
25 February 2014 | News
... with three quarters of this group reporting that their health got worse as a result. 10% said that they ended up in ... certificates from our Factsheet F14 - prescription charges/health benefits . Free prescriptions for long term ...
Home ownership option for disabled people
19 November 2013 | News
... HOLD programme provides a cost-effective solution to the health, housing and support needs of disabled people. We ...
Concerns for Disabled pensioners as Winter Fuel Payments cut
31 July 2024 | News
... with the extra costs of heating, required to stay safe and healthy. Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK ...