From ‘Wheels for Wellbeing’ In this issue you’ll find news of a new training we’re offering on inclusive cycle parking. We’ve also got a blog from two of our team members who went on a mission to retrieve …
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DISABLED ARTIST RUTH LYON PREMIERS NEW SINGLE AT SXSW
Ruth was one of our judges on our “My Disabled World” poetry competition. Ruth has a new record out shortly and will, next week, be visiting America where she is both a showcase artist and …
Continue readingKEEPING PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA SAFE IN CARE HOMES
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society Keeping people with dementia safe in care homes during coronavirus As they have done throughout the pandemic, care homes are continuing to adapt to keep residents safe and well. This page …
Continue readingDWP ADMITS WRONGLY REFUSING PIP TO RECORD NUMBER OF PEOPLE
DWP admits wrongly refusing PIP to record number of Disabled people ‘Flaws in the system’ have led to almost 80,000 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decisions being overturned at initial review in the past year, reports The …
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From Martyn Sibley Who remembers the 1990’s Bloodhound Gang song that went “you and me baby ain’t nothing but mammals, so let’s do it like they do on the discovery channel”? Not your normal opening …
Continue readingDISABLED PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES OF THE BENEFITS SYSTEM: COMMITTEE PUBLISHES GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONED RESEARCH
Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Committee publishes Government-commissioned research February 2022 The Work and Pensions Committee has used parliamentary powers to publish a Government-commissioned report into disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system …
Continue readingNEW DATA SHOWS FOOD INSECURITY IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE TO LEVELLING UP
New data shows food insecurity major challenge to levelling up agenda New data released by the Food Foundation shows continued rise in food insecurity across the UK. Compared with July 2021 the figure has risen …
Continue readingINSURANCES WITH A CAUSE: CARERS; EQUITY RELEASE; HOUSEHOLD & WHEELCHAIR
Insurances With A Cause CARERS RISKS; EQUITY RELEASE; HOME INSURANCE & WHEELCHAIR COVER Insurance Cover that donates to charity ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Carers Insurances Great Carers Insurance that supports Carers UK For every policy sold 7.5% of the premium …
Continue readingA DRAMATIC DECLINE IN BLUE BADGE ENFORCEMENT
From ‘Disabled Motoring’ The latest Blue Badge statistics released from the Department for Transport (DfT) show a 49% decrease in prosecutions for fraud and misuse of the scheme. Only 698 prosecutions took place between 1st …
Continue readingMY APPOINTMENTS: FREE BOOKLET FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ My appointments – helping people with dementia keep track of appointments My appointments is a booklet to help people living with dementia keep a record of the appointments they have with …
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