Sector Reacts to CQC Annual State of Care Report
Change has to come now, social care campaigners say Leading figures from the adult social care sector have reacted to the quality Care, Commissions Annual…
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Armed Forces Charities Discuss Support For Working-Age Veterans During Royal Star & Garter Visit
Help for Heroes’ Chief Executive talked about younger veterans’ care and met an injured Iraq War soldier, during a visit to Royal Star & Garter….
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Justice Gap Widens: Disability Hate Crime Convictions Continue to Drop
Victims of disability hate crimes are unlikely to receive justice, according to figures obtained by Leonard Cheshire and United Response. Using figures obtained through Freedom…
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Charitable Trust Gives Over £3,500 To Support Adults With Learning Disabilities
A West Midlands-based learning disability charity has enhanced the lives of more than 40 people, providing funding worth more than £3,500. Select Lifestyles Charitable Trust,…
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Winchester Care Homes’ Fete On The Field Raises £1,500 For Disability Charity
Two Winchester care homes joined forces to stage a family-friendly fete and raise £1,500 to help adults with learning disabilities. Residents and staff from Colten…
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Oldham Athletic Chair, 73, to Row Atlantic Ocean for Alzheimer’s Research UK Fundraiser
This December, Chair of Oldham Athletic A.F.C, Frank Rothwell, will race solo and unsupported across the Atlantic as part of the World’s Toughest Row. This…
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“Learning Disabled People Are Being Repeatedly Failed” Say Sector Leaders
Industry bodies have responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) new report on disability rights which found that there has been little to…
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UK Government Failing To Protect Disabled People, Warns Equality Watchdog Report
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today warned of the consequences of continuing inaction from governments in addressing problems faced by disabled people….
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Southport MP Spends A Day In The Life Of A Carer – National Charity Revitalise
Damien joined Revitalise’s team of carers at their Southport location, becoming a volunteer for the day, and gained valuable insight into the vital work they…
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Chartwell House Raises £570 For Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, has raised a massive £570 through their Grand Launch Beach Party, all of which will be dedicated to supporting…
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The Government’s Disability Action Plan Does Not Go Far Enough, says HFT
Yesterday saw the publication of the Government’s Disability Action Plan Consultation, outlining how it aims to improve the lives of disabled people in the UK….
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Duckyls Farm Residents Attend Football Fundraising Fixture
Residents from Duckyls Farm, who play in the Sussex Disability Football League were delighted to meet the organisation’s chair Steve Atkins and share motivational messages…
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‘Anyone with a Learning Disability Should be Able to Live the Best Life Possible’ says Charity CEO
This Learning Disability Week (19-25 June), learning disability charity Hft is hoping to educate others and encourage people to actively challenge misconceptions towards learning disabled…
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ARC England CEO Barometer Survey Shows Provider Confidence in Sector is Declining
The Association For Real Change (ARC England) Learning Disability Research Unit today publishes the findings of the first CEO Barometer, which found that the overall…
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Learning Disability Super League Coaches Prepare for ‘Best Season Yet’
One of the UK’s biggest social care charities, Community Integrated Care, has shared their expertise with Rugby League coaches from across the UK, delivering a…
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