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Minister fails to back measures to protect claimants from dishonest assessors

By John Pring on 21st December 2017 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Minister fails to back measures to protect claimants from dishonest assessors
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The minister for disabled people has refused to approve two key recommendations made by the independent reviewer of its new disability benefit, which would have made it easier for claimants to protect themselves against dishonest assessment reports. Among the recommendations made […]

Disability minister fails to mark international disabled people’s day

By John Pring on 7th December 2017 Category: Human Rights

Disability minister fails to mark international disabled people’s day
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The new minister for disabled people has refused to explain why she apparently failed to attend or organise any events – or even post a message of support on social media – on the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities […]

New minister for disabled people criticised by her local DPO over voting record

By John Pring on 16th November 2017 Category: Politics

New minister for disabled people criticised by her local DPO over voting record
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The new minister for disabled people is facing criticism over her voting record on disability issues from a user-led organisation that provides support in her own constituency. The Cornish MP Sarah Newton was appointed as the new minister late last week […]

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