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RCN warn of ‘Victorian-style’ care as 40% drop in learning disability specialists revealed

By Sally Wardle15th August 2018News England

The loss of learning disability specialists could lead to a return to Victorian-style care, leading nurses have warned. The number of learning disability nurses in England dropped by 40% from

Care Minister announces £76 million a year for extra housing to support vulnerable and disabled

By Iain MacDonald14th August 2018News England

Thousands of extra homes, specially designed for people with disabilities, mental health issues and older people who need extra support, will be created over the next three years with an

NI charity warns of social isolation after funding cut to accessible transport

By Michael McHugh2nd August 2018News Northern Ireland

Some of Northern Ireland’s disabled and older residents face “social isolation” following a 5% funding cut to accessible transport, a charity warned. The door-to-door bus is funded by the Infrastructure

Labour could introduce universal basic income to replace means-testing benefits

By David Hughes1st August 2018News England

Labour’s next manifesto could include radical plans for a universal basic income (UBI), John McDonnell said. The shadow chancellor said the policy, which replaces means-tested benefits with a flat rate

End disability ‘stigma’ to combat extreme poverty in developing world – Mordaunt

By David Wilcock24th July 2018News England

Developing countries should fight discrimination against disabled people as a way of combating extreme poverty, the International Development Secretary has said. It is impossible to end the worst human suffering

Tens of thousands of disabled claimants to receive missed benefits repayments in full

By Andrew Woodcock19th July 2018News England

Tens of thousands of disabled people denied welfare benefits due to Government error are to receive additional back-payments totalling as much as £150 million. The payout results from a decision

Some patients forced to ‘effectively beg’ for hip or knee operations

By Ella Pickover19th July 2018News England

Nearly 1,700 medical requests for hip or knee surgery were turned down last year – a sharp rise from the previous year, a report suggests. In 2017/18, 1,675 requests by

Child model with disabilities to receive multimillion pound NHS payout for birth injury

By Sian Harrison17th July 2018News England

A “sociable little girl” who has modelled for Boden is set to receive a multimillion pound NHS payout for injuries she suffered during her traumatic birth. Holly Greenhow, now 12,

Cambian shares soar after rival floats potential takeover worth £405 million

By Kalyeena Makortoff10th July 2018News England

Cambian shares surged 33% after the social care services firm confirmed it had received a potential takeover offer worth £405 million. The two firms are now “in discussions” after CareTech

Diabetic woman awarded £2,000 after concert staff confiscated her drink

By Rebecca Black6th July 2018News Northern Ireland

A diabetic woman has been awarded £2,000 after staff at a concert confiscated her fizzy drink. Kayla Hanna, 20, had been walking into a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in

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RCN warn of ‘Victorian-style’ care as 40% drop in learning disability specialists revealed

Care Minister announces £76 million a year for extra housing to support vulnerable and disabled

NI charity warns of social isolation after funding cut to accessible transport

Labour could introduce universal basic income to replace means-testing benefits

End disability ‘stigma’ to combat extreme poverty in developing world – Mordaunt

Tens of thousands of disabled claimants to receive missed benefits repayments in full

Some patients forced to ‘effectively beg’ for hip or knee operations

Child model with disabilities to receive multimillion pound NHS payout for birth injury

Cambian shares soar after rival floats potential takeover worth £405 million

Diabetic woman awarded £2,000 after concert staff confiscated her drink

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

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Tag: Disabilities

RCN warn of ‘Victorian-style’ care as 40% drop in learning disability specialists revealed

Care Minister announces £76 million a year for extra housing to support vulnerable and disabled

NI charity warns of social isolation after funding cut to accessible transport

Labour could introduce universal basic income to replace means-testing benefits

End disability ‘stigma’ to combat extreme poverty in developing world – Mordaunt

Tens of thousands of disabled claimants to receive missed benefits repayments in full

Some patients forced to ‘effectively beg’ for hip or knee operations

Child model with disabilities to receive multimillion pound NHS payout for birth injury

Cambian shares soar after rival floats potential takeover worth £405 million

Diabetic woman awarded £2,000 after concert staff confiscated her drink