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Campaigners urge watchdog publish new ME guidance as delay putting thousands at risk

By Aine Fox, Reporter11th October 2021News England

Campaigners are urging a health watchdog to publish a new guideline on diagnosing and managing ME, warning that each day of delay “puts more people at risk”. The National Institute

Quarriers recognised for inclusive recruitment practices supporting applicants with disabilities

By Laura McKellar, Reporter29th September 2021News Scotland

One of Scotland’s leading charities has achieved ‘Disability Confident Committed’ status in the UK government initiative which champions inclusive recruitment and working practices. Quarriers, who support thousands of vulnerable adults

Woman loses High Court challenge over ‘instance of inequality’ in Down’s syndrome abortion law

By Sian Harrison, Reporter23rd September 2021News England

A woman with Down’s syndrome has lost a High Court challenge against the Government over legislation which allows the abortion of babies with the condition up until birth. Heidi Crowter

Health watchdog pauses publication of updated ME guidelines after disagreement on its contents

By Aine Fox, Reporter18th August 2021News England

A health watchdog has paused publication of its updated guideline on diagnosing and managing ME because of disagreement on its contents. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice)

Disability charities call for more time to consider implications of Government reforms

By Elmira Tanatarova, Reporter9th August 2021News England

Disabled people need an extra six weeks to give crucial feedback on proposed Government reforms, more than 100 organisations have said. They have told minister for disabled people Justin Tomlinson

Charities call for Government to prioritise ‘woefully flawed’ disability assessments process

By Isobel Frodsham, Reporter21st July 2021News England

Charities have urged the Government to overhaul its “woefully flawed” welfare assessment process for people with disabilities. Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson published a Green Paper in the House

Charities warn extremely vulnerable being ‘left behind’ and fearful about lockdown restrictions ending

By Alan Jones, Reporter16th July 2021News England

One in two disabled people feel unsafe about Covid-related restrictions easing from next Monday, research suggests. Only 2% of 565 people surveyed by disability equality charity Scope said they felt

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns

By The Press Association13th July 2021News England

New guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will leave many feeling they are “on their own” without support when remaining coronavirus restrictions are eased in England next week,

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Campaigners urge watchdog publish new ME guidance as delay putting thousands at risk

Woman loses High Court challenge over ‘instance of inequality’ in Down’s syndrome abortion law

Health watchdog pauses publication of updated ME guidelines after disagreement on its contents

Disability charities call for more time to consider implications of Government reforms

Charities call for Government to prioritise ‘woefully flawed’ disability assessments process

Charities warn extremely vulnerable being ‘left behind’ and fearful about lockdown restrictions ending

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Disabilities

Campaigners urge watchdog publish new ME guidance as delay putting thousands at risk

Quarriers recognised for inclusive recruitment practices supporting applicants with disabilities

Woman loses High Court challenge over ‘instance of inequality’ in Down’s syndrome abortion law

Disabled working-age adults tell Government ‘we are people too’ after social care failures

Health watchdog pauses publication of updated ME guidelines after disagreement on its contents

Disability charities call for more time to consider implications of Government reforms

Social care reform ‘could boost economy by £20bn by helping disabled into work’ – Leonard Cheshire

Charities call for Government to prioritise ‘woefully flawed’ disability assessments process

Charities warn extremely vulnerable being ‘left behind’ and fearful about lockdown restrictions ending

Clinically extremely vulnerable must not be forgotten when restrictions ease, charity warns