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disability

July 6, 2018

Government 'creating hostile environment for disability benefit claimants'

New research reveals the devastating impacts that welfare reforms are having on the lives of people who are disabled or severely unwell.
July 3, 2018

'Postcode lottery' for disabled people since Independent Living Fund abolished

Since the closure of the Independent Living Fund, some disabled people have been moved into residential care.
June 28, 2018

Universal Credit claimants with terminal illness 'will be required to meet a work coach'

Report finds most claimants living with a terminal illness will be required to meet a work coach to discuss future employment plans.
June 25, 2018

Universal Credit training package now available

A training package which gives a basic understanding of Universal Credit will enable people to support claimants.
June 21, 2018

Debt charity research finds 'illness equals debt'

Debt charity says better safety nets are needed to prevent vulnerable people from suffering disproportionate difficulty.
June 18, 2018

Housing crisis ‘severely limiting disabled people’s independence'

Lack of suitable housing is having a negative impact on the mental and physical health of disabled people.
June 14, 2018

First legal challenge against Universal Credit finds Government acted unlawfully

The High Court has ruled that the Government unlawfully discriminated against two severely disabled men who saw their benefits dramatically reduced when they moved on to Universal Credit.
June 2, 2018

Three million hours of home care lost due to council cuts

Age UK says ‘care deserts’ are now apparent in some localities.
May 26, 2018

New report reveals growing disability pay gap

Disabled workers earn £2,730 a year less on average than non-disabled workers.
May 24, 2018

British attitudes towards disabled people revealed

A report reveals the gap between the reality of disabled people’s lives and the public’s understanding.