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DWP urged to ‘come clean’ on how many will lose out under universal credit

By John Pring on 6th August 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

DWP urged to ‘come clean’ on how many will lose out under universal credit
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to release figures showing how many disabled people will lose out when universal credit (UC) is fully implemented, even though ministers have repeatedly stated how many will gain from the new system. […]

Coronavirus: Government set to scrap measures that allow shielding MPs to stay safe

By John Pring on 30th July 2020 Category: Politics

Coronavirus: Government set to scrap measures that allow shielding MPs to stay safe
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MPs who have been shielding from coronavirus are set to lose their right to play a significant part in parliamentary proceedings, unless they attend parliament in person. MPs are not due to return to the House of Commons until 1 September, […]

Coronavirus: EHRC pressed to launch inquiry into 17 breaches of rights during pandemic

By John Pring on 30th July 2020 Category: Human Rights

Coronavirus: EHRC pressed to launch inquiry into 17 breaches of rights during pandemic
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The equality and human rights watchdog is facing pressure to launch an inquiry into how the UK government breached the rights of disabled people in at least 17 different ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) […]

Coronavirus: How the government breached disabled people’s rights 17 times during the pandemic

By John Pring on 23rd July 2020 Category: Human Rights

Coronavirus: How the government breached disabled people’s rights 17 times during the pandemic
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New research by Disability News Service (DNS) shows how the UK government has breached the rights of disabled people in at least 17 different ways during the coronavirus pandemic. From restricting their rights in its emergency Coronavirus Act, to failing to […]

Coronavirus: Call for inquiry and urgent action after ‘shocking’ disability death stats

By John Pring on 25th June 2020 Category: Human Rights

Coronavirus: Call for inquiry and urgent action after ‘shocking’ disability death stats
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Disabled people’s organisations have demanded an inquiry into the reasons behind the disproportionately high number of deaths of disabled people during the pandemic, following the publication of “shocking” and long-overdue official figures. They have also called on the government to take […]

Coronavirus: Anxiety and confusion over ‘dangerous’ move to ease shielding

By John Pring on 25th June 2020 Category: Human Rights

Coronavirus: Anxiety and confusion over ‘dangerous’ move to ease shielding
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The government’s decision to further ease measures that have been protecting hundreds of thousands of disabled people from coronavirus since late March has left many of them “stunned and anxious”, say campaigners. The 2.2 million people currently described as “clinically extremely […]

Watchdog snubs call for probe into DWP deaths, after delay of more than a year

By John Pring on 25th June 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Watchdog snubs call for probe into DWP deaths, after delay of more than a year
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The equality watchdog has rejected calls for it to investigate deaths linked to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), more than a year after an MP asked it to launch an inquiry. Labour’s Debbie Abrahams, a former shadow work and […]

Round-up: Face masks, rights in detention, shielding… and PIP

By John Pring on 18th June 2020 Category: Transport

Round-up: Face masks, rights in detention, shielding… and PIP
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Disabled people and their organisations have raised concerns about the impact of new laws that mean passengers on public transport in England must wear a face mask or risk a fine. Disabled people who are not able to wear a face […]

Coronavirus: Government’s actions on shielding MPs ‘are backwards step for democracy’

By John Pring on 11th June 2020 Category: Politics

Coronavirus: Government’s actions on shielding MPs ‘are backwards step for democracy’
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The government’s continuing failure to allow shielding MPs to take a full part in the business of the House of Commons during the pandemic crisis is a “significant backwards step for democratic process”, the equality and human rights watchdog has warned. […]

Coronavirus: Caution and distrust as ministers issue new guidance for shielders

By John Pring on 4th June 2020 Category: Independent Living

Coronavirus: Caution and distrust as ministers issue new guidance for shielders
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Disabled people have questioned the government’s decision to ease the stringent guidance that was previously advising those shielding from coronavirus to stay inside for weeks on end. In a surprise move at the weekend, ministers suddenly announced that those who have […]

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