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11 Mar 2013
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Cardiff University study finds disabled people twice as likely to be violently attacked at work
A Cardiff University study has found disabled workers are twice as likely to be attacked Researchers at Cardiff University and Plymouth University have published the results of a study which suggests that disabled people are more likely to receive unfair treatment from colleagues and bosses at work, and are twice as likely to be the victims of physical violence.
9 Mar 2013
Disability Rights: Neil Burden, Second Cornwall Councillor To Say 'Too Many Disabled Children Who Cost Too Much'
Neil Burden is an independent councillor Another councillor in Cornwall is facing a backlash after saying there were "too many disabled children" and referring to a disabled child who had died as "it".
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9 Mar 2013
Diabetes cases in UK hit high of three million
Three million people in the UK have now been diagnosed with diabetes, says charity Diabetes UK, which warns this new high could create a huge burden on the NHS.
9 Mar 2013
Your legal rights as a carer in paid work
It's important to be aware of your legal rights as a carer. Your human resources department may be able to help you. Requesting flexible workingBack to top The Work and Families Act 2006 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 give employed carers the right to request flexible working, such as changing hours or working from home. Flexible working can be arranged to maintain your normal income.
9 Mar 2013
Transport and disabled people: realising independence and full participation
Purpose: to look at the role of transport in disabled people's lives and what more needs to be done to ensure itfacilitates the outcomes of realising independence and full participation. This meeting brought together policy makers, transport operators, passenger groups and disabled people.
9 Mar 2013