Two major inquiries into the brutal murder of a disabled man have again highlighted the failure of public bodies to share information and take action over disability hate crime. Michael Gilbert was held captive by members of the Watt family in […]
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Supreme Court care ruling greeted with ‘disgust’ and concern
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a disabled woman’s appeal over the withdrawal of council-funded support has “disgusted” campaigners, who have warned of the “extremely worrying implications” for other service-users across the country. The court ruled this week – by a […]
Dilnot commission: Government sparks fears of new delays over funding reform
The Department of Health (DH) is set to cause outrage among disabled campaigners after it appears to have abandoned plans to include reforms to care and support funding in a white paper next spring. Following this week’s launch of a well-received […]
Dilnot commission: Campaigners back report’s proposals
Activists have called on disabled people and other campaigners to “get behind the findings” of a commission set up to recommend changes to the funding of care and support in England. Although there was disappointment with some of the details of […]
Dilnot commission: Report calls for free care for younger disabled people
Care should be free for all people with “eligible” needs who become disabled before the age of 40, according to a commission set up to recommend changes to the funding of long-term care and support in England. The Commission on Funding […]
Schools ‘using law to promote equality for disabled pupils’
New research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission shows that most schools in England and Wales have been using their duties under equality laws to improve outcomes for their disabled pupils. The commission said that 93 per cent of schools […]
Government faces legal action over DLA spending cuts
A campaigning disability charity has taken the first step in a legal action against the government over its planned cuts to disability benefits. Disability Alliance (DA) has issued a “letter of claim” to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), asking […]
Another Pride access shocker leaves disabled people feeling ‘invisible’
Disabled activists are considering legal action after access at last weekend’s annual gay rights parade in London was condemned as potentially dangerous. Regard, the national organisation for disabled lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, said it was appalled that Pride […]
Duo win ‘fantastic opportunity’ to take helm at 2012 opening ceremony
The appointment of two disabled artists to direct next year’s opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics creates a “fantastic opportunity” to showcase disability arts on a world stage, say fellow artists. Disabled artists said the choice of Jenny Sealey – […]
Minister fuels social care funding concerns
A health minister has fuelled concerns that next spring’s social care white paper will not include long-awaited reforms to the funding of care and support. The comments by the Conservative peer Earl Howe to Disability News Service (DNS) have increased fears […]