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Round-up: ‘No DSS’ court case, DPO grants, Hancock on social care… and clear face masks

By John Pring on 10th September 2020 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Round-up: ‘No DSS’ court case, DPO grants, Hancock on social care… and clear face masks
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A court has found in favour of a disabled dad who argued that he was being discriminated against by an estate agent who prevented him viewing properties because he was claiming housing benefit. Stephen Tyler has been barred from viewing properties […]

DPOs secure £1.5 million to help with impact of pandemic on disabled people

By John Pring on 20th August 2020 Category: Independent Living

DPOs secure £1.5 million to help with impact of pandemic on disabled people
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Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for a share of a new £1.5 million emergency fund to help them respond to the COVID-19-related needs of disabled people. Funding will be […]

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