Autism Family Drama Coming To TV
by Michelle Diament | January 28, 2016
15 Feb 2016
News
Disabled people’s voices support Lords in defeating Government over ESA benefit cut
Lords vote against the abolition of the work-related activity group component of Employment and Support Allowance for new claimants. Yesterday, Lord Low (a DR UK Ambassador) introduced amendment 41 to remove clause 13 from the Welfare Reform and Work Bill, which was passed by 283 votes to 198, a majority of 85.
15 Feb 2016
Growing up with caring in the family
For many of us, caring is simply part of family life. We may have grown up with a parent, sibling or grandparent who needed care, or maybe as a parent we can see how caring is shaping our family life. Three people open up about the challenges, the memories and the lessons they learnt from growing up with caring at the heart of their family.
15 Feb 2016
Government urged to restore fund for disabled election candidates
MPs from across the political spectrum have called on the government to reinstate a fund to help disabled people stand for elected office before May's local and regional elections.
14 Feb 2016
Tories WILL spare carers the benefit cap in huge U-turn after £50,000 High Court defeat
The Tories will spare carers the cruel benefit cap after they were forced into a U-turn by the High Court.
14 Feb 2016
Benefit cap victory for carers
Carers UK hails a "significant victory for carers" today as the Government announced it will change the law to exempt all carers in receipt of Carer's Allowance from the benefit cap.
14 Feb 2016