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Study finds councils spending less on services for disabled and carers since Care Act

By The Press Association2nd June 2016News England

A new study by disability charity Revitalise found that over half (55%) of England’s local authorities had spent less overall on services for disabled people and carers since the Care

Schools struggling to support children with special education needs and disabilities

By The Press Association2nd June 2016News England

Mainstream schools in England find it difficult to support children with special needs and disabilities, according to a new report. Headteachers have said that town hall cuts and delays to

Employment gap widening for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions

By The Press Association27th May 2016News England

The Government has been urged to overhaul employment support for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to help them find jobs. The Work Foundation said the gap between the

UWE student invents ‘smart’ walking stick to help thousands of Parkinson’s sufferers

By Iain MacDonald27th May 2016Education & Training

A student entrepreneur whose grandfather was debilitated by Parkinson’s disease has created a mobility aid to improve the lives of other patients with the condition. Neha Shahid Chaudhry was inspired

New appointment to improve lives of those with sensory impairments in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald26th May 2016News Scotland

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government has appointed Clare Henderson as Sensory Impairment Strategy Coordinator. Clare has been the strategic lead for RNIB

Government slammed as ‘years behind schedule’ over disabled employment targets

By The Press Association18th May 2016News England

The Government is “years behind schedule” in a target of halving the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people by 2020, a new report has claimed. The TUC said that,

Parents of profoundly disabled boy ‘devastated’ over judge’s palliative care ruling

By The Press Association18th May 2016News England

The parents of a ”profoundly neurologically disabled” two-year-old boy say they are “devastated” by a High Court judge’s decision to allow medics to provide only palliative care. They said Mrs

Funding squeeze sees free bus travel for elderly and disabled ‘cut by 40%’

By The Press Association12th May 2016News England

Funding to provide free bus travel for the elderly and disabled in England has been cut by 40% forcing cash-strapped councils to subsidise the scheme, peers have heard. Labour has

Crime Survey finds disabled more likely to be victims of violent crime

By The Press Association19th April 2016News England

Disabled people are almost three and a half times more at risk of violent crime, research shows. Charity Victim Support (VS) found that over the past decade violent crimes against

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care

By The Press Association29th March 2016News Scotland

A charity that cares for military veterans is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Erskine Hospital was founded at a public meeting in Glasgow City Chambers on March 29 1916 under a

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Study finds councils spending less on services for disabled and carers since Care Act

Schools struggling to support children with special education needs and disabilities

Employment gap widening for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions

UWE student invents ‘smart’ walking stick to help thousands of Parkinson’s sufferers

New appointment to improve lives of those with sensory impairments in Scotland

Government slammed as ‘years behind schedule’ over disabled employment targets

Parents of profoundly disabled boy ‘devastated’ over judge’s palliative care ruling

Funding squeeze sees free bus travel for elderly and disabled ‘cut by 40%’

Crime Survey finds disabled more likely to be victims of violent crime

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care

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

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Tag: Disabilities

Study finds councils spending less on services for disabled and carers since Care Act

Schools struggling to support children with special education needs and disabilities

Employment gap widening for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions

UWE student invents ‘smart’ walking stick to help thousands of Parkinson’s sufferers

New appointment to improve lives of those with sensory impairments in Scotland

Government slammed as ‘years behind schedule’ over disabled employment targets

Parents of profoundly disabled boy ‘devastated’ over judge’s palliative care ruling

Funding squeeze sees free bus travel for elderly and disabled ‘cut by 40%’

Crime Survey finds disabled more likely to be victims of violent crime

Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care