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Disabled women ask court to force council to think again over cuts

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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Two older disabled women have this week taken their fight against council cuts to care and support to the high court. Lawyers for the two women have argued that Lancashire County Council breached the Disability Discrimination Act by failing to take […]

Protest demonstrates anger over council’s McDonald court win

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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Activists were set to stage a protest this evening over the treatment of a disabled woman denied the night-time care she needs by her local authority. The Supreme Court caused outrage earlier this month when it ruled that Kensington and Chelsea […]

Government omits hate crime murder measures from sentencing bill

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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The government has failed to fulfil its pledge to end the glaring disparity between sentences for disability and other hate crime murders. Someone found guilty of a race hate murder, or one based on hostility to religion or sexuality, faces a […]

Delay to welfare reform bill gives campaigners more time

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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Campaigners have welcomed the government’s decision to postpone the next parliamentary stage of its controversial welfare reform bill. The bill has already passed through the Commons and a second reading debate was due to take place on 19 July in the […]

Government response to Sayce review: Unions declare war over Remploy

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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Furious trade unions have “declared war” on the coalition, after it backed proposals that could see most of Remploy’s remaining sheltered factories closed down, and an end to the company’s government funding. In its response to last month’s review of employment […]

Government response to Sayce review: New concerns over Access to Work funding

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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A half-hearted response to its own review of employment support has raised concerns that the government is set to reject proposals to boost a vital programme that supports disabled people in the workplace. When Liz Sayce, chief executive of RADAR, published […]

Government’s equality plans ‘are pathetic’

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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The government is set to resist fierce opposition and force through proposals that will weaken the steps public bodies must take to help them promote equality. Campaigners, opposition MPs and the equality watchdog have all warned that the decision will lead […]

Abuse allegations company suspends four staff at second institution

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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The company at the centre of allegations of abuse of disabled people at a private hospital has suspended four members of staff at another of its care facilities. Allegations of abuse at Winterbourne View, a “hospital” for adults with learning difficulties […]

MPs launch new inquiry into DLA reforms

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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A new inquiry into plans to reform disability living allowance (DLA) is set to increase pressure on the government to describe the true impact on disabled people of its controversial proposals. The inquiry will be carried out by the Commons work […]

Careers education ‘is failing many disabled students’

By guest on 11th July 2011 Category: News Archive

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Careers education is failing many young disabled people and other disadvantaged groups, according to a new report from the equality watchdog. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report says careers education and guidance often fails to meet students’ needs or […]

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