For awareness, now read 'disability confident'
The phrase "disability confident" has become steadily more prominent in the past year. But what does it mean?
30 Mar 2014
News
Mark Hunter MP supports the International Diabetes Federation in raising awareness of diabetes and its complications
Mark Hunter, MP for Cheadle constituency, joined volunteers from the International Diabetes Federation to raise awareness of the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the UK on Wednesday (26 March 2014).
30 Mar 2014
Parents of children with disabilities occupy Polish CARL
Parents who cannot get by on the pittance paid by the government to care for people with disabilities take action.
30 Mar 2014
New Beacon Counselling centre will provide much needed support for local people – Mark Hunter MP
Mark Hunter, local MP, officially opened Beacon Counselling's new centre at 53 Greek Street last Friday, 21st March, which will provide support for 400 adults each year through counselling and related services.
30 Mar 2014
Scots MPs suggest 5 key WCA reforms
Scottish Parliament MPs have suggested five changes on improving the Work Capability Assessments to Iain Duncan Smith. A letter published yesterday, outlines five changes the Department of Work and Pensions should make:
25 Mar 2014
What Budget 2014 means for carers
This briefing is a short summary of the major areas of the ways in which the March 2014 Budget will affect carers and their families. Whilst announcing some elements of a more favourable economic forecast, the Chancellor also confirmed that spending reductions will continue for at least the next five years including the planned introduction of a cap on total welfare spending. Alongside a number of changes to tax and duties, the Chancellor also announced additional support for savers, new flexibility on accessing private pension pots and a small increase in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit.
24 Mar 2014