Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care
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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Peers deliver withering analysis of Government’s record and policies on disabled people
Disabled people are only an “afterthought” for the Government, peers have warned in a damning report that found it was “simply not discharging its responsibility”. A House of Lords committee
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No further raid on welfare spending as charities welcome Government U-turn
New Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb has said there will be no further raid on welfare spending to fund the £4 billion black hole in the Budget left by
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Hamilton announces £1.57M funding to support the families of disabled children in NI
Health Minister Simon Hamilton today announced that the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has provided £1.57million in funding to the Family Fund. This funding will enable the
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Government in turmoil as Iain Duncan Smith quits over ‘indefensible’ disability cuts
David Cameron has said he is “puzzled and disappointed” after Iain Duncan Smith dramatically quit the Cabinet and launched an all-out attack on the “indefensible” Budget. In a brutal parting
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Ministers under intense pressure over £1.3bn annual cut in disability benefits
Ministers face intense pressure to perform a U-turn over plans for a £1.3 billion a year cut in disability benefits as Tory MPs threaten to revolt over the measure. Work
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George Osborne has ‘declared war on the disabled’, says Jeremy Corbyn
George Osborne has “declared war on the disabled” by slashing benefits, Jeremy Corbyn said as a Conservative campaigner closed down a party-linked website in protest. The Budget confirmed that £1.3
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Disabled ask ‘proud’ Iain Duncan Smith how he can sleep after new benefits cuts
Iain Duncan Smith has insisted he is “proud” of his welfare record after disabled people questioned how he sleeps at night following fresh benefits cuts. The Work and Pensions Secretary
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Court hears of ‘routine imprisonment’ of disabled at two Devon care homes
An abusive culture developed at two care homes where staff routinely imprisoned disabled adults in empty rooms to punish or control them, a court heard. Vulnerable residents were left alone
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Support services for elderly and disabled at risk, town hall leaders warn
Vital support services for the elderly and vulnerable are at risk despite most councils planning to hike up bills to meet spiralling costs, town hall leaders have warned. A 2%
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