Government Announces £50m For The Disabled Facilities Grant
Department for Health has announced an £50m boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant, which will be distributed to local authorities next month. The government says…
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Disability
Campaigners From The Care And Support Alliance Deliver Red Box Filled With Stories From Disabled People To 11 Downing Street
On the eve of the Budget, a hand-delivered letter was presented to the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street, drawing urgent attention to the crisis…
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‘More Than A Parent’: New Short Film Highlights Suicide Risk for Parents Caring For Disabled Children
A new short film, based on University of Birmingham research, is sharing the voices of, and crisis facing, parent carers in the UK. More than…
Read more...The Double Prejudice Facing Disabled Older Workers
The Supporting Disabled Older Workers Project has been published in time for National Inclusion Week, an annual event dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action…
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New Research Reveals Stark Regional Disparities for Wheelchair User Homeseekers
Wheelchair users in England still fare worst in the search for a home, with one new wheelchair user home being planned for every 2,006 people…
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Day Centre Customers’ Delight At Seeing Their Artwork On Display In City Centre
Local day services for older people and people with learning disabilities and/or autism have their artistic creations on display in Chelmsford’s first ever sculpture art…
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Up To 885,000 People Deprived Of Accessible Home Opportunity Due To Government Delay
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable properties if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes…
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Sport England – Carers Active Three-Year Boost
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project following a new funding contract from Sport England of £362,184 for three years. There are 4.7…
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The Postcode Lottery Of Finding An Accessible Home
The Centre for Ageing Better is warning in a new briefing on accessible homes that progress on some accessibility features has been “frozen in time”…
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Ombudsman Issues Guidance on Housing Adaptations for Disabled People
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is issuing practical guidance to housing officers to ensure Disabled people’s homes meet their needs. Following on from…
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My Choice Healthcare Strengthens Its Presence In Wales With Latest Care Home Acquisition In Powys
Care provider, My Choice Healthcare, has expanded its presence in Powys with the acquisition of The Mountains Care Home, a specialist 50-bed nursing care facility…
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United Response Welcomes Kate Terroni As CEO
Kate Terroni, CQC’s outgoing deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed CEO of the national disability charity, United Response. Kate has dedicated her 23-year career to…
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New SCIE Guidance To Help Tackle Inequalities For People With Learning Disabilities And Autistic People
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched a new best practice resource for the adult social care workforce: ‘Tackling inequalities in care for…
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Government Launches Independent Commission to Reform Social Care
The UK Government has unveiled plans to establish a new independent commission dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges within adult social care and formulating long-term…
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Royal Appointment Shines Light On Disability Advocacy
A disability charity has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh as its new Royal patron, continuing a longstanding connection with the Royal Family….
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