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Family of man with Down’s syndrome say he ‘was allowed to die in most horrendous way’

By Dave Higgens29th March 2019News England

The family of a man with Down’s syndrome who died in hospital after they say he was left unfed for 19 days have said their brother “was allowed to die

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

By Alan Jones28th March 2019News England

The Government department dealing with disabled people has “limited evidence” of what works to support them into employment, according to an official report. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

By Catherine Wylie27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

Jimmy Nesbitt has said it is “scandalous” so much money has been “wasted” on Brexit while special pensions for those left severely injured in The Troubles are still not guaranteed.

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

By Catherine Wylie27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

A man paralysed in a shooting during The Troubles has said he is “disappointed” in Karen Bradley’s performance as he continues to campaign for a special pension. Peter Heathwood, 65,

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

By Michael McHugh27th March 2019News Northern Ireland

Some victims of the Northern Ireland conflict feel as though the Government is punishing them for surviving, a representative has claimed. Paul Gallagher (pictured) was left in a wheelchair 25

Retired nurse’s ability to smell Parkinson’s disease raises hope for early diagnosis tool

By Ryan Wilkinson20th March 2019Education & Training, News Scotland

A Scottish woman’s ability to smell Parkinson’s disease has led scientists to identify what causes the telltale odour, raising hopes for a new early diagnosis tool. Joy Milne, a retired

Vulnerable woman with complex health problems cannot leave care facility, judge decides

By Brian Farmer19th March 2019News England

A 56-year-old woman with complex physical and mental health problems cannot be allowed to leave a care facility and return to her flat, a judge in a specialist court has

Former nurse to challenge conviction for murder of her disabled husband

By Sian Harrison18th March 2019News England

A nurse found guilty of murdering her disabled husband by injecting him with insulin is set for a new fight to clear her name. Deborah Winzar, 54, was jailed for

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

By Michael McHugh6th March 2019News Northern Ireland

People are dying every month while the Government considers paying pensions to those gravely injured during the Northern Ireland conflict, the Victims Commissioner has said. Amputees and the paralysed are

Amber Rudd to end ‘unnecessary’ repeat PIP assessments for disabled pensioners

By Gavin Cordon5th March 20195th March 2019News England

Hundreds of thousands of disabled pensioners will no longer have to undergo “unnecessary” repeat assessments for disability benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd is to announce. From the spring

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Family of man with Down’s syndrome say he ‘was allowed to die in most horrendous way’

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

Retired nurse’s ability to smell Parkinson’s disease raises hope for early diagnosis tool

Vulnerable woman with complex health problems cannot leave care facility, judge decides

Former nurse to challenge conviction for murder of her disabled husband

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

Amber Rudd to end ‘unnecessary’ repeat PIP assessments for disabled pensioners

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

Family of man with Down’s syndrome say he ‘was allowed to die in most horrendous way’

DWP ‘has limited evidence’ of what works helping disabled people find employment

Actor urges financial support for victims of the troubles amid ‘scandalous’ Brexit waste

Man paralysed during troubles ‘disappointed’ in Karen Bradley’s performance

Northern Ireland conflict victims feel they are being ‘punished for surviving’

Retired nurse’s ability to smell Parkinson’s disease raises hope for early diagnosis tool

Vulnerable woman with complex health problems cannot leave care facility, judge decides

Former nurse to challenge conviction for murder of her disabled husband

People dying while Government considers NI victims pension, says commissioner

Amber Rudd to end ‘unnecessary’ repeat PIP assessments for disabled pensioners