Liberal Democrats put people with disabilities in the picture
Liberal Democrats put people with disabilities in the picture Natasha Kennedy04 October 2014
16 Oct 2014
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Inclusion not exclusion
This week, I read the story of two brothers with Down's syndrome being excluded from a bowling club. They wanted to play, but they got turned away because they made other bowlers feel "uncomfortable". I'm so sorry that in this day and age two brothers who just wanted to get involved in their community and have some fun weren't allowed to. I have a learning disability and I am fortunate enough to take part in lots of leisure activities where I feel welcome and supported, and it allows me to make new friends and learn new skills.
16 Oct 2014
All ESA claimants to be hit by Tory benefits freeze
All employment and support allowance (ESA) claimants will be hit by a planned freeze on working age benefits if the Conservatives win power in 2015, not just those in the work-related activity group.
16 Oct 2014
The challenge to make London's Victorian Tube network accessible
Mayor Boris Johnson has announced a £75m fund to install lifts at "around a dozen" London Underground stations over the next 10 years. But how do you update a Victorian underground railway system?
11 Oct 2014
My time at the Conservative Party Conference
My name is Ismail Kaji. I work in the parliamentary team at Mencap. I was very passionate and excited to attend the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with my colleagues Ciara, Rob, Ailis and Simon. I was at the conference because I am a spokesperson and ambassador. It is my job to raise the issues faced by people with a learning disability at meetings with important people like MPs and candidates and to spread the word about our Hear my voice campaign.
11 Oct 2014
Carer's Allowance
Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers. If you are looking after someone for 35 hours a week or more, you may be eligible.
11 Oct 2014