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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

Last Thursday I used an Adjournment debate I had won in the Common ballot to raise the tragedy of one of my comnstituents, Colin Traynor.   He was diagnosed with grand mal epilepsy at the age of 14 months.   At the age of 25 in 2008, striving to be independent, he was interviewd at Oldham Jobcentre…
WWW.MICHAELMEACHER.INFO

 

October 2014 

 Mind

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.
http://bit.ly/1sbYQ4B

 The welfare rights adviser on a mission to shame Iain Duncan Smith | Mary O’Hara

Mary O’Hara: From the frontline of benefits changes, Nick Dilworth wants to expose the fallout from this government’s ‘misconceived’ welfare reforms
THEGUARDIAN.COM|BY MARY O'HARA

 Iain Duncan Smith wants to tax disability benefits

Disability benefits could be taxed under controversial proposals reportedly being supported by Iain Duncan Smith.
INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

September 2014 

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 High street 'must improve access for disabled'

High street shops are missing out on business from more than 12 million customers across the country because they are not disabled-friendly, the government has warned. Research carried out with 1,200 people with disabilities found shopping...
ITV.COM

 Mind

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 

The death of Robin Williams prompts grassroots conversation about mental health
People with mental illnesses are exchanging stories and supporting each other.
HTTP://WWW.WASHINGTONPOST.COM/NEWS/TO-YOUR-HEALTH/WP/2014/08/14/THE-DEATH-OF-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-PROMPTS-GRASSROOTS-CONVERSATION-ABOUT-MENTAL-HEALTH/

 

 One in 10 do not have a close friend and even more feel unloved, survey finds

Study by relationship counsellor Relate finds a divided nation with many left...
THEGUARDIAN.COM|BY ALEXANDRA TOPPING

 Obama Signs Autism Act Renewal - Disability Scoop

With little fanfare, President Barack Obama signed a reauthorization of the nation's primary autism legislation that includes more than a billion dollars in federal funding.
DISABILITYSCOOP.COM

 Charity: Tourist sites 'not taking accessibility seriously'

A disability charity which has found that only one third of top UK tourist sites are wheelchair accessible said tourist attractions are not taking the issue seriously.
ITV.COM

 UK 'is first country to face UN inquiry into disability rights violations' - Disability in the...

The UK government appears to have become the first country to face a...
THEFEDONLINE.ORG.UK

 Conservative party members quit Cabinet ministers' seats in protest over Government policies -...

The evidence of discontent among the Conservative grassroots emerged in the...
TELEGRAPH.CO.UK

 Living Costs: My Disability Shopping List

If anyone narrow minded goes crazy at you about the costs of disabled people on the government, please tell them this: unless death or social isolation is your thing, investing in us is not just right, but also better for everyone....
HUFFINGTONPOST.CO.UK

 

Hi-Tech Ring Makes It Easy For The Blind To Read Printed Text Without Braille
This will help a lot of people.
NEWS.DISTRACTIFY.COM|BY PINAR

 9 shocking facts about mental health services in Britain

---9 shocking facts about mental health services in BritainPosted an hour ago by Dina Rickman in newsUpvoteUpvotedThe death of Robin Williams has put mental health problems in the spotlight. But the Royal College of Psychiatrists...
I100.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

 Applying to uni: a guide for students with disabilities

All universities are set up for students with disabilities, but try to visit the one you choose to see for yourself
THEGUARDIAN.COM|BY REBECCA RATCLIFFE

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

James Thornberry: DfID has promised to focus on disability, and it's not a...
THEGUARDIAN.COM

 Funding cuts to disabled students will hit some universities hard

Cuts to the Disabled Students' Allowance have repercussions for higher...
THEGUARDIAN.COM

 Call for disability benefits redesign

Tired of manually customizing all the links in your Twitter feed? Meet our super-duper feature which makes it even easier to share!
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 Disabled 'Fit For Work' Assessments Flawed And Should Be Scrapped – MPs

Select committee finds that eligibility tests for benefits are inaccurate and...
WELFARENEWSSERVICE.COM|BY STEVEN PREECE

 Recovery of benefits and lump sum payments and NHS charges: technical guidance - GOV.UK

This guide (Z1) is for general guidance only and should not be regarded as a...
GOV.UK

 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/14/budget-disability-groups-furious-that-abc-ramp-up-website-to-go

Budget: disability groups furious that ABC Ramp Up website to go
Funding for the only dedicated disability website discontinued on top of 1%...
THE GUARDIAN|BY AMANDA MEADE

 NIH Creates Network to Tackle Mysterious Diseases

The government is expanding its “mystery disease” program, funding a network at six universities around the country.
TIME.COM

 Welfare News Service

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.

 http://dpac.uk.net/2014/06/shame-of-the-church-of-england-dean-of-westminster-allows-hundreds-of-police-to-attempt-stamp-out-of-disabled-peoples-peaceful-protest/

 Jobcentre Manager: "There Are Now Targets For Bullying Claimants Off ESA"

Many thanks to Benefits And Work for their very useful summary of a very important article....
SAMEDIFFERENCE1.COM

 Prove You're Depressed, Or We'll Strip Your Benefits

Critics have expressed horror at Tory plans to make benefit claimants prove they suffer from anxiety or depression, or risk having their payments cut. Current rules mean that people cannot be forced into treatment, like...
HUFFINGTONPOST.CO.UK|BY THE HUFFINGTON POST UK

 The Hardest Hit

Fighting cuts to support for disabled people
THE HARDEST HIT

 Same Difference

News, Views and Information For People With Disabilities...SAME DIFFERENCE

 Patients wait too long for specialist care in the NHS

Ensuring a patient is seen quickly by a specialist could cost less than a long, drawn out treatment, says the Patient from Hell
THE GUARDIAN|BY DICK VINEGAR

 Guide dogs attacked by other dogs protected under new law

Owners whose dogs attack guide dogs face three years in jail under a new law.
STANDARD.CO.UK

 Cancer isn't the only disease that needs more research | Sian Lawson

Sian Lawson: Lots of serious disorders need extra funding but may lose out...
THE GUARDIAN|BY SIAN LAWSON

 

Sick and Disabled People wait "months for benefit"
The Government's ill-treatment of the most vulnerable in our country continues with sick and disabled people waiting more than 6 months to get a decision on
AWORKINGCLASSMAN.COM

  http://www.cfs-news.org/cfs-news.htm

CFS-NEWS Electronic Newsletter
www.cfs-news.org
The CFS-NEWS newsletter emphasizes medical news about chronic fatigue 

Williams Syndrome  

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26888280

 We can do more for victims of crime with disabilities

We can do more for victims of crime with disabilitiesShane KilcomminsTopics:NewsCrime & LawDirector of Public ProsecutionsEquality AuthorityInclusion IrelandIrish Council For Civil LibertiesUniversity of...
THE IRISH TIMES

 Labour MP Slams 'Unacceptable' Capita Disability Benefit Assessments

welfarenewsservice.com
Labour MP, Peter Hain, has called on disability benefit assessment firm Capita and the DWP to "urgently reform" its "punitive" assessment process, which...

 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...

heraldscotland.com
People with progressive illnesses should be left alone by the benefits agency and never re-assessed for work, a former Department for Work and Pensions worker has said.

 

Cuts to home visits leave older and disabled people in the lurch | Kate Murray
www.theguardian.com
Kate Murray: Homecare survey exposes how older and disabled people feel neglected after cuts reduce the time care workers can spend with them

 

Cerebral Palsy Sufferer Told Her Disability 'Expected To Improve'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
A woman with cerebral palsy (CP) has been told she may lose her Employment Support Allowance as an ATOS assessment deemed her disability "would be 

 

Check how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects you - GOV.UK
www.gov.uk
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - if you get Disability Living Allowance or want to make a new claim for PIP

 NHS 'can save £500m' on foreign care

www.bbc.co.uk
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

www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Currently, only disabled people who cannot stand and then walk more than 20 metres safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period can 

 

Controversial disability benefit changes delayed
www.theguardian.com
Postponement of personal independence payments is labelled the 'latest example of chaos' by Labour

 

Students invent car-like wheelchair to help disabled kids get moving
vimeo.com
When Jennifer Sheppard learned that UAB students created a motorized wheelchair for 1- to 3-year-olds, she was eager to let her daughter 

 

Victory For Campaigners As Disabled Children Now Exempt From Hated 'Bedroom Tax'
welfarenewsservice.com
Press Release From Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors: The Government has amended its controversial ‘under-occupation penalty’ scheme, commonly 

 

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.

 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.

 

Everyday Heroes | Disability.Blog

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A blog about the latest disability-related news, information & trends. Disability.Blog features weekly guest bloggers from government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

 Labour will be tougher than Tories on benefits, vows Rachel Reeves

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 Disabled children 'can't afford basics'

www.bbc.co.uk
The government has been urged by the children's commissioner for England to undertake a review of the adequacy of support for disabled children.

 http://www.disability.ie/

Disability.ie Front Page
www.disability.ie
Information Portal Site for the Disabled Community

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/disability
Latest news and features on disability issues and disability services | Society | The Guardian
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Latest news and comment on Disability from guardian.co.uk

 

If we can't afford for people to be disabled,

 The People Vs The Government, DWP and Atos

The Government is discriminating against disabled people. They are breaking the law and disabled people are dying. They are living in poverty and destitution whilst being dragged through the system again and again to meet arbitrary targets. We are looking to get people together to start action again...
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Disability benefits: Ministers revise assessment regulations All DLA claimants are to be reassessed.

www.ablehere.com
Disability benefits: Ministers revise assessment regulations All DLA claimants are to be reassessed for he replacement PiP benefit Regulations governing 

 Welfare change timetable extended

www.bbc.co.uk
Welfare assessments for people with disabilities will be made later than originally planned, the government announces.

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/29/disability-letstalkdisability-day

 Social care is bearing the brunt of council cuts

www.guardian.co.uk
Statistical manipulation disguises the fact that disabled people are being hit the hardest by cuts to benefits and services, says Simon Duffy

 Motability refuses to lobby for disabled customers on DLA cuts - Disability in the News | The Fed On

www.thefedonline.org.uk
The head of the Motability car scheme has admitted his organisation has made no attempt to persuade the government to soften its disability living allowance (DLA) cuts and reforms.

 

rom Disability Grants
Carers and the Welfare Reform Act | Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Carers and the Welfare Reform Act The Government is in the process of making the biggest changes to the benefits system for decades.

 

UN Enable - Work of the United Nations for Persons with Disabilities

www.un.org
The United Nations works to promote the full and effective participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in 

 The Hidden Depressed Millions

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
There are millions of people in the UK living with chronic depression, surviving for years at a time with feelings of sadness, apathy and loneliness but, because their depression never reaches severe proportions, never seeking help.

 

http://www.alltogethernow.org.uk/
All Together Now | Disability news, sport and information
www.alltogethernow.org.uk
All Together NOW! a charity providing news and information service for people whose lives are affected by disability and, or, age. All Together Now also publishes a FREE magazine with strong regional/national news sections, plus sections on employment, education, training, housing, welfare benefits,...

 

5 things you should know about benefits and the up-rating bill | Rethink Mental Illness, The Leading
www.rethink.org
5 things you should know about benefits and the up-rating

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21006365
Disabled group urges benefit rethink
www.bbc.co.uk
Disability campaigners call on the government to reconsider changes to the benefit due to replace the Disability Living Allowance from April.

 http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com

http://disabilitynews.com/

http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/


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