A report has given new weight to concerns that the rapid spread of “academy” schools is undermining the inclusion of disabled children in mainstream education. Inclusive education campaigners say the concerns raised in the report by the Academies Commission confirm evidence […]
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Disabled peers defend watchdog from latest assault on equality
A disabled peer has warned that government plans to scrap a vital piece of legislation would leave the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) less able to uncover scandalous violations of rights and equality. The coalition wants to use its enterprise […]
Campaigners win more time in Roque Hall court fight
Campaigners have secured a high court injunction that has – temporarily – prevented a seriously-ill disabled man from being returned to prison. Family and friends of Daniel Roque Hall have warned the government that returning him to Wormwood Scrubs prison was […]
Government silent on ‘draconian’ PIP mobility plans
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to admit that it plans to tighten eligibility for support for people with the highest mobility needs, despite proof in its own documents. Last month, DWP published the final assessment criteria that […]
Disabled claimants more likely to be hit by one per cent benefit cap, DWP admits
The government has admitted that households which include disabled people are more likely to be affected by its decision to restrict most benefits to below-inflation increases. Although the government insists that disability benefits – including disability living allowance and disability-related premiums […]
DWP blocks vital detail on ILF consultation
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to say how many disabled people who took part in a major public consultation were opposed to its decision to close the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Esther McVey the Conservative minister for […]
Concern over EHRC appointment delays
The government has refused to explain why it has still not appointed six new commissioners to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The EHRC board is operating with only a skeleton number of commissioners, more than a month after it […]
DWP lies to cover its tracks on mobility cuts
The government is facing mounting outrage after planning to restrict eligibility for support for people with the highest mobility needs, without any warning or consultation – and then lying about what it had done. Anger has been growing following last week’s […]
MP provides prime minister with proof of the fatal impact of welfare cuts
An MP who confronted the prime minister with a suicide note written by a disabled man who killed himself after being found “fit for work” has warned that other such tragedies are likely. Ian Lavery, the Labour MP for Wansbeck in […]
Martinez brings star quality to fresh assault on coalition’s ‘war on welfare’
Activists are hoping that a new petition – backed by a campaigning disabled comedian – could finally force the government to assess the overall impact of its programme of cuts and reforms to disability benefits and services. The WOW (war on […]