Inspired by his grandmother Pat, Lewis Hornby invented bright, bite-sized sweets to tackle dehydration in people living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to be partnering with the team behind Jelly Drops to help bring their fantastic …
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CORRECTING DISABILITY BENEFITS WILL COST THE TAXPAYER £1 BILLION!
£1 BILLION! How much of this money could have gone to disabled people suffering from austerity cuts? The Government has taken on an extra 400 staff and redeployed another 400, meaning that 1,200 people will …
Continue readingHOMELESSNESS IS NOT A CRIME: SCRAP THE VAGRANCY ACT
From CRISIS Homelessness should not be a crime. But the Vagrancy Act, which goes back to 1824, makes it a crime just to sleep rough or beg in England and wales. The act does nothing …
Continue readingCRIPPLED BY THE STATE: THE IMPACT OF AUSTERITY ON DISABLED PEOPLE
Guardian columnist Frances Ryan, who is disabled, has written about inequality and disability rights for decades. She discusses the impact that austerity has had on those most in need. Presented by Anushka Asthana with Frances …
Continue readingIF YOU WERE PRIME MINISTER HOW WOULD YOU REMEDY THE UK’S HOMELESSNESS PROBLEM?
We have asked the remaining Tory leadership candidates the following question. “If you became Prime Minister how would you remedy the UK’s homelessness problem?” We’ll publish any replies we receive The government claims rough sleeping …
Continue readingGLOBAL DISABILITY INCLUSION – WHAT’S NEW?
In April, Global Disability Inclusion was named a VALUABLE 500 Expert partner and is leading the initiative in the USA. Launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January, the Valuable …
Continue readingESA – WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MONIES FOR THE 40,000 WHO HAVE ALREADY DIED?
We asked the Department for Work & Pensions what has happened to the monies for the 40,000 who have died since the delays in providing ESA. This is their reply. “The Department for Work & …
Continue readingCALLING ALL FUNDRAISERS – THERE’S A NEW CODE OF FUNDRAISING
There is a new code of fundraising and you can view it now: CODE OF FUNDRAISING PRACTICE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED The changes are designed to make it easier for fundraisers, charities and third party organisations …
Continue readingDISABILITY CONFIDENT – THE GOVERNMENT TALKS TO US
We were keen to know how DISABILITY CONFIDENT is proving itself with Employers and Employees and asked the Government for an overview as to how the scheme was progressing. This is their answer to us …
Continue readingYOUR MIDNIGHT WALK INVITATION TO STEP BACK IN TIME
From Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Board our time machine on Friday 21st June to access your inner Madonna Recommended Midnight Walk Kit: Neon colours – check Leg Warmers – check Big hair and bright …
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