News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

Government threat to Community Transport schemes

Tthe Department for Transport (DfT) are proposing changes to the Community Transport (CT) Permit system. This affects CT providers that undertake paid services, even if they are small scale and linked to the local community. If the plan goes ahead CT providers will need an Operators' licence and their drivers will have to obtain Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV) licences. This will significantly increase costs. The new regulations will probably also reduce the number of volunteers willing to drive minibuses.

8 Nov 2018

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"A great conversation starter, but real subsitute to the long delayed Government White Paper on Social Care": HfT responds to the Local Government Association Green Paper

Hft has welcomed the Local Government Association's (LGA) "The lives we want to lead" green paper as an important start to the conversation on social care funding. In its response. The charity calls for the conversation to move beyond simply focusing on elderly care, and for greater inclusion of people supported by social care services, and those who support them, in the decisions that affect them.

2 Oct 2018

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London Travelwatch starts a new consultation about the closure of 51 London Overground stations.

Consultation - Have your say on the proposed closure of ticket offices at 51 London Overground stations --> Consultation - Have your say on the proposed closure of ticket offices at 51 London Overground stations

2 Oct 2018

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Broadcasters commit to doubling disabled employees by 2020

National broadcasters and the UK government have backed a plan to double the number of disabled people working in television by 2020.

24 Sep 2018

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Norfolk Disability Pride promotes 'can-do' motto of Simon Kindleysides

A "celebration of disability" which aimed to promote the positivity of a paralysed man has been held in Norwich. Disability Pride was held at the Forum on Sunday and featured information stands, performers, live music and activities.

24 Sep 2018

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'Concern' over future of Wrexham disability work scheme

After leaving hospital following open heart surgery, a man with Down's syndrome immediately thought "good, I can go back to work tomorrow." Martin Grice's mother said working at Alyn Waters country park has built her son's self esteem and confidence.

24 Sep 2018

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Government threat to Community Transport schemes

"A great conversation starter, but real subsitute to the long delayed Government White Paper on Social Care": HfT responds to the Local Government Association Green Paper

London Travelwatch starts a new consultation about the closure of 51 London Overground stations.

Broadcasters commit to doubling disabled employees by 2020

Norfolk Disability Pride promotes 'can-do' motto of Simon Kindleysides

'Concern' over future of Wrexham disability work scheme

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