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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‘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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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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Care Home Residents Feel Empowered on International Wheelchair Day
Exemplar Health Care has launched a new social media campaign for International Wheelchair Day. International Wheelchair Day is an annual global event dedicated to acknowledging…
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How to Approach Patient Handling In A Disability Care Setting
By Nick Horton, Managing Director, Select Lifestyles (www.selectlifestyles.co.uk) Moving and handling is a complex and sensitive element of care giving, requiring care providers to be…
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Social Care System In Sustained Crisis Despite ‘Record Government Investment’, Report Finds
Unsustainable financial and workforce pressures are forcing adult social care providers to turn down new admissions and close services, as government grants are not reaching…
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Learning Disability Charity HFT Appoints New CEO
Hft, the learning disability charity, has appointed Steve Veevers as its new Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2024. He replaces Kirsty Matthews who has…
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B&Q Southport Joins Forces With Revitalise Sandpipers In Community Gardening Collaboration
B&Q Southport has announced its support for national charity Revitalise and their Sandpipers centre in the North West, recently taking to their outdoor space to…
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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…
Read more...“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…
Read more...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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