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October 2015
Facebook are working on a tool to help the blind see. Techcrunch
February 2015
How many hundreds has Atos Healthcare killed so far? - Michael Meacher MP
October 2014
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announces the introduction, for the very first time, of mental health waiting times standards. For us, this is a huge landmark in our campaign for better access to talking therapies. Your support and campaigning has helped make this happen and we’d like to say thank you very, very much.
It shows that we’re stronger together and we can make things happen. And there’s still plenty more work to be done. Let us know how you feel about the news.
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The welfare rights adviser on a mission to shame Iain Duncan Smith | Mary O’Hara
Iain Duncan Smith wants to tax disability benefits
September 2014
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When you’re living with a mental health problem, waiting too long for therapy can have a hugely negative impact on your life. But currently there is no right to access for talking therapies or any waiting times standards. We would not accept this for physical health.
This is an issue your MP can’t ignore. They need to make access to talking therapies a top policy issue going into the General Election. Write to them today and get them to take action. www.mind.org.uk/election2015
August 2014
One in 10 do not have a close friend and even more feel unloved, survey finds
Obama Signs Autism Act Renewal - Disability Scoop
Charity: Tourist sites 'not taking accessibility seriously'
UK 'is first country to face UN inquiry into disability rights violations' - Disability in the...
Conservative party members quit Cabinet ministers' seats in protest over Government policies -...
Living Costs: My Disability Shopping List
9 shocking facts about mental health services in Britain
Applying to uni: a guide for students with disabilities
July 2014 WE have introduced a Time line for news better late than never.
Disability is finally being included in debates about aid. About time too | James Thornberry
Funding cuts to disabled students will hit some universities hard
Call for disability benefits redesign
Disabled 'Fit For Work' Assessments Flawed And Should Be Scrapped – MPs
Recovery of benefits and lump sum payments and NHS charges: technical guidance - GOV.UK
NIH Creates Network to Tackle Mysterious Diseases
News In Brief: The BBC has hired its first ever disability correspondent in the wake of allegations that BBC News is ignoring, or not giving enough attention to, disability related issues in the UK, including protests.
Jobcentre Manager: "There Are Now Targets For Bullying Claimants Off ESA"
Prove You're Depressed, Or We'll Strip Your Benefits
Patients wait too long for specialist care in the NHS
Guide dogs attacked by other dogs protected under new law
Cancer isn't the only disease that needs more research | Sian Lawson
Williams Syndrome
We can do more for victims of crime with disabilities
Labour MP Slams 'Unacceptable' Capita Disability Benefit Assessments
Atos 'wrongly assessed' thousands of sick and disabled people as fit for work
Former DWP worker: people with progressive illnesses should be left alone by benefits agency and...
NHS 'can save £500m' on foreign care
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Up to £500m could be recovered from overseas visitors' and migrants' use of the NHS every year, ministers believe.
Govt ignores disabled people over PIP | Disability Rights UK
Swimmer Is Fighting a Ruling: She Is Not Disabled Enough www.nytimes.com Victoria Arlen was ruled ineligible for Paralympics competition because officials said she had not provided conclusive evidence of a permanent eligible impairment: her doctor believes her condition may improve.
Labour will be tougher than Tories on benefits, vows Rachel Reeves
Carers UK: Research reveals over 2 million quit work to care
ablemagazine.co.uk
Government and employers must step-up support for families as survey reveals shocking impact of caring on workforce. A staggering 2.3 million adults have given up work to care for an elderly parent, disabled or seriously ill loved ones, Carers UK and business forum
The People Vs The Government, DWP and Atos
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Motability refuses to lobby for disabled customers on DLA cuts - Disability in the News | The Fed On

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