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Grenfell: Minister’s former council proves evacuation plans are possible

By John Pring on 7th July 2022 Category: Housing

Grenfell: Minister’s former council proves evacuation plans are possible
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The Home Office is continuing to insist that creating plans for disabled people to evacuate high-rise blocks of flats is unsafe and too expensive, even though a London council has put scores of such plans into effect. Fire minister Lord [Stephen] […]

Hostel ordeal continues, despite ombudsman’s ‘significant injustice’ ruling

By John Pring on 17th February 2022 Category: Housing

Hostel ordeal continues, despite ombudsman’s ‘significant injustice’ ruling
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A woman who has been forced to live with her disabled daughter in an inaccessible hostel for more than three years says she can see no end to their ordeal, despite an ombudsman ruling that her local council had caused them […]

Council backs chief executive who lied to tribunal over discrimination evidence

By John Pring on 18th November 2021 Category: Employment

Council backs chief executive who lied to tribunal over discrimination evidence
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A council whose chief executive told a senior colleague with ADHD* that her brain “doesn’t work like other people’s” has been found guilty by a tribunal of disability discrimination and harassment. An employment tribunal heard how council boss Kim Smith also […]

MPs told of financial and psychological costs of ‘demeaning’ care charging system

By John Pring on 16th July 2020 Category: Independent Living

MPs told of financial and psychological costs of ‘demeaning’ care charging system
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A disabled campaigner has painted a stark picture of the psychological and financial impact of the system of charging for care and support services, as he gave evidence to a committee of MPs. Kevin Caulfield told the Commons health and social […]

Flood’s ‘bittersweet’ departure from ‘rock solid’ ALLFIE

By John Pring on 14th March 2019 Category: Education

Flood’s ‘bittersweet’ departure from ‘rock solid’ ALLFIE
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A prominent disabled activist has spoken of her “bittersweet” feelings at leaving the organisation that leads the fight for inclusive education after nearly 13 years. Tara Flood (pictured) is to leave The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE), where she has been […]

Disabled residents play ground-breaking co-production role in major development

By John Pring on 21st February 2019 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Disabled residents play ground-breaking co-production role in major development
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Disabled people have played a “ground-breaking” role in co-producing a major new redevelopment scheme. The role played by disabled people in the planning application to redevelop Hammersmith town hall and the surrounding area in London is the first major product of […]

Care charges are driving disabled people into debt, says report

By John Pring on 15th November 2018 Category: Independent Living

Care charges are driving disabled people into debt, says report
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Charging disabled people for their care and support is driving many of them into debt and forcing them to cut their spending on food or heating, according to new research by a network of disabled people’s organisations and their allies. The […]

Mother pleads for help in ending autistic son’s seven-year incarceration

By John Pring on 24th November 2016 Category: Human Rights

Mother pleads for help in ending autistic son’s seven-year incarceration
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Disabled activists and academics have called for the release of an autistic man with learning difficulties who has been held in locked mental health institutions for seven years, against his and his family’s wishes. The case of Eden Norris (pictured, with […]

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