The government is hoping to introduce new laws to reform the funding of adult social care and support within two years, the Department of Health (DH) has confirmed. The government had already said it would set up an independent commission to […]
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Movement unites for new Resistance to assisted suicide threat
Leading disabled activists have issued a “call to arms” to disabled people to fight off new attempts to weaken the law on assisted suicide. They warned that MPs and peers were already planning a fresh bid to legalise assisted suicide through […]
Civil servants ‘criticised DWP’ for failing to fund Pathways to Work
Senior civil servants criticised the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for failing to invest enough money in its employment programme for disabled people, it has been claimed. Disability Alliance (DA), the disability poverty charity, said Cabinet Office civil servants believed […]
Civil Service recruits record number of disabled high-flyers
New government figures show a record number of disabled graduates have been successful in a recruitment scheme that aims to find the future leaders of the Civil Service. The Fast Stream annual report for the year to November 2009 shows that […]
European Commission ‘must do more on disability rights’
Europe’s leading disabled people’s organisation has raised concerns over the European Commission’s failure to make disability rights a central part of its strategy for the next decade. The European Disability Forum (EDF) which fights for the rights of the European Union’s […]
Robots ‘will help with independent living within five years’
A new report for the communications watchdog OFCOM has predicted that assistive technology could help disabled and older people live “longer and richer lives” at home over the next 20 years. Within five years, disabled and older people could be using […]
Report hints at new attack on DLA
A new report has raised concerns that the coalition government could be planning moves to cut the amount it spends on disability living allowance (DLA). Although a Department for Work and Pensions spokeswoman said there had been “no signs” from ministers […]
Triple alarm bells ringing over welfare reform
Campaigners have warned of a “triple-jeopardy” facing disabled people, after the government launched its plans for welfare reform. Iain Duncan Smith, the Conservative work and pensions secretary, pledged to fight poverty, simplify the benefits system and improve incentives to work. Announcing […]
Queen’s speech: Commission will probe social care funding
Disability organisations have given a cool welcome to government plans to set up an independent commission to find a “sustainable” way to reform social care funding. The plans were laid out in this week’s Queen’s speech with the government pledging that […]
Government cuts raise fears
Disabled activists have warned that the £6.2 billion spending cuts announced by the government this week could have a severe impact on disabled people’s lives. David Laws, the Liberal Democrat chief secretary to the Treasury, announced heavy cuts to the budgets […]