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New APPG on Access to Disability Equipment calls for evidence
A newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group on Access to Disability Equipment calls on the public to shed light on barriers ...
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Bereaved families demand answers on LeDeR report delay
A group of disability campaigner and bereaved families have sent a joint letter to Wes Streeting asking when the delayed ...
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Carers: Why are so many forced down a path of poverty and prosecution?
In recent years, there have been growing reports of carers being prosecuted for exceeding the earnings threshold for Carer's ...
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Updated guidance on dementia and learning disabilities
The British Psychological Society and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have published new joint guidance on dementia and ...
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More internet safety support needed for people with learning disabilities
A new report from Digital Care Hub found that people with learning disabilities are not supported to use the internet safely ...
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SEND: Disabled Children’s Partnership sets out its vision for reform
The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a new report that shows how the SEND system can be transformed without taking away people’s existing legal rights and protections.
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Social care overspend is at highest level for over a decade at £774 million
The ADASS annual survey shows local authorities have overspent on their social care budgets by £744 million this year in ...
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The master butcher who created a barrier-free experience for customers
After a stroke in 2018, Miles Nicholas, a master butcher, wanted to create an inclusive environment for his customers, leading him to be nominated for Disability Smart Award.