Disabled Football team increases its numbers
A disability football team from Aberystwyth which feared it would have to close if it did not attract more members has trebled its numbers.
3 Oct 2016
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"Time to Change" gets £20 million more from the Government
A campaign that aims to tackle the stigma around mental health has been given £20m in funding from the Department of Health, Comic Relief and the Big Lottery Fund. The Time To Change initiative, run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, works with schools, employers and local communities to reduce discrimination and raise awareness.
3 Oct 2016
Chronically ill claimants, won't face repeated ESA assessments
Tens of thousands of people claiming the main benefit for long-term sickness will no longer face repeated medical assessments to keep their payments. Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green said it was pointless to re-test recipients of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) with severe conditions and no prospect of getting better.
3 Oct 2016
"Failing Disabled Children across the UK" , the BHTA calls for better provision of equipment for disabled children
The children's section of the BHTA - British Healthcare Trades Association, have compiled a report which shows that there is poor provision of appropriate equipment for disabled children. This report was compiled together with Liberal Democrat Peer Lord Chris Rennard. The following is taken from their website.
3 Oct 2016
GB seek more funding after Special Olympics success in LA
Great Britain finished with a total of 179 medals at the biggest ever Special Olympics in Los Angeles.
22 Aug 2016
Asda displays new disabled toilet sign to show that ‘not every disability is visible’
Disabled toilets are something that shouldn't cause controversy but sadly, they often do.
22 Aug 2016