Government ‘blocked’ involvement of user-led groups in mental health summit
The government has been asked by campaigners from across the world why it blocked the…
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Sale of 17 Leonard Cheshire homes ‘makes mockery of user-involvement pledge’
The disability charity Leonard Cheshire has been accused of making “a complete mockery” of its…
Office for Disability Issues ‘taking no action’ to halt closure of DPOs
The government’s Office for Disability Issues is apparently failing to take any action to address…
Government’s social care funding failure ‘is terrible news for disabled people’
Disabled campaigners have reacted with alarm to the government’s decision that it will not address…
Call for national research as fears grow over loss of DPOs
There is an “urgent” need for research into the hidden issue of disabled people’s organisations…
Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts
A consultation event set up by MPs to produce recommendations from members of the public…
Spring statement ‘shows disabled people will continue to bear brunt of austerity’
The chancellor’s spring statement shows that disabled people will continue to bear the brunt of…
Shock and dismay over death of disabled woman abandoned without care
User-led organisations have reacted with shock and dismay to the “scandalous” failings of a council…
Ministerial reshuffle: Concern over further social care role for Hunt
The government’s decision to rebrand the Department of Health as the Department of Health and…
Equality watchdog seeks legal advice on possible right to independent living
The equality watchdog has asked a barrister to examine whether there needs to be a…