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The private sector has implemented the Equality Act far better than central and local government a committee of peers has been told by a prominent disabled campaigner. The peers were told that the focus on disability discrimination had faded since the […]
The government has been told by Labour to “get a grip” on the mess caused by the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Labour and the Liberal Democrats both spoke out today (Thursday) on the ILF closure in statements to […]
The government has admitted that it has given local authorities only a “rough” idea how much money it will hand them to cope with the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF), even though the scheme shut for good this week. […]
Individual stories of disabled people who have been affected by the chaotic closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) are continuing to emerge. The ILF closed on Tuesday this week (30 June), and was marked by a protest outside Downing Street, […]
The government has yet to tell English local authorities how much money they will be given to deal with the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) – just five days before it shuts for good. The fund – which helps […]
Disabled activists came close to forcing their way into the main debating chamber of the House of Commons during prime minister’s questions, in a last-ditch protest against the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF). The direct action came during a […]
Disabled people who receive support through the Independent Living Fund (ILF) have been caused fear, stress and anxiety by the process leading to its closure, according to new research. A seminar organised by the campaigning disabled peer Baroness [Jane] Campbell heard […]
Disabled people should accept the “badge of disability” in order to increase their profile as consumers and help drive down the extra costs they face, according to a new report. The year-long Extra Costs Commission says that disabled people should come […]
Fresh evidence has emerged of delays and cuts to care packages as local authorities prepare for the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF). The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has admitted to Disability News Service (DNS) that […]
The closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) appears to be in chaos this week, with many ILF-users yet to be told how much support they will be entitled to, just weeks before the fund shuts for good. Disability News Service […]