Mental health beds search 'a scandal'
The practice of sending mentally ill adults in England long distances for care is unacceptable and must end, a report by experts says.
4 Mar 2016
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DBC response to PIP aids and appliances descriptors consultation
The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) has responded to this consultation, which sought views on changing the way that aids and appliances are taken into account when determining entitlement to the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The DBC is a national coalition of over 60 different charities committed to working towards a fair benefits system. Using its knowledge, experience and direct contact with disabled people, family and carers, it seeks to ensure Government policy reflects and meets the needs of all disabled people. Disability Rights UK is a member of the DBC View DBC consultation response View original consultation The review asked for comments on the following options for reform, all of which would result in less PIP being awarded: Option one A lump sum payment for claimants who meet or exceed the eligibility point threshold for the daily living component but score all of their points from aids and appliances. The value of this lump sum could be less than the cumulativ
4 Mar 2016
'Mate crime' replacing hate crime as children with Asperger's and autism increasingly being abused and robbed by so-called friends
Children with Asperger's and autism are being bullied, abused and even robbed by people they think are their friends, according to study revealing the horrific extent of so-called "mate crime".
4 Mar 2016
Amazon boss' appointment to DWP board prompts fierce backlash
The government is facing further criticism over its close ties with tech giants after it was revealed that a senior executive at Amazon has been appointed to the board of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), despite the fact the retail giant is under scrutiny for its controversial tax dealings. Doug Gurr, who currently heads Amazon's China operations, will become a non-executive director at the DWP.
4 Mar 2016
Disabled ex-Lib Dem MP backs IDS over WCA suicide report ‘cover-up’
A disabled former Liberal Democrat MP has refused to criticise the Tory work and pensions secretary for covering up a report that linked the "fitness for work" test with a disabled man's suicide.
4 Mar 2016
Disabled DWP staff report increased discrimination in the workplace
The Department for Work and Pensions has been criticised for an increase in the number of its own staff reporting discrimination on the grounds of disability.
27 Feb 2016