A cross party group of MPs are calling for the planned cuts in universal credit health reform to be delayed until the full impact of the changes are better understood. Read More...
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has reminded local authorities that they need to review EHCPs in the run to key stage transfers. Read More...
After a stroke in 2018, Miles Nicholas, a master butcher, wanted to create an inclusive environment for his customers, leading him to be nominated for Disability Smart Award. Read More...
A newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group on Access to Disability Equipment calls on the public to shed light on barriers to accessing lifesaving disability equipment. Read More...
Good postural care is essential for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) to ensure a pain-free good quality life and prevent premature deaths. Read More...
The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a new report that shows how the SEND system can be transformed without taking away people’s existing legal rights and protections. Read More...
A group of disability campaigner and bereaved families have sent a joint letter to Wes Streeting asking when the delayed LeDeR report will be published. Read More...
In recent years, there have been growing reports of carers being prosecuted for exceeding the earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance. Since then, the threshold has been raised, but does it go far enough? Read More...
A new report from Digital Care Hub found that people with learning disabilities are not supported to use the internet safely and calls for more inclusion and safety for everyone. Read More...