Government has failed to help disabled return to work
Commenting on the new tests for gaining Incapacity Benefit announced by the Government today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander MP said:
30 Nov 2007
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'Tougher' work tests for disabled
New incapacity benefit tests are to be introduced, which ministers say will mean fewer sick and disabled people will qualify for being unable to work. Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain says the changes, introduced next year, will end "sick-note Britain".
30 Nov 2007
Councils 'rationing' social care
Social care for elderly and disabled people in England is being rationed so severely that councils are supporting only the most needy, campaigners say. The Learning Disability Coalition said three quarters of local authorities had decided to restrict assistance.
30 Nov 2007
Disabled fears over station plan
Wheelchair users are warning that a new scheme for Bath Spa railway station could put disabled people at risk.
30 Nov 2007
Cash to help disabled volunteers
A Derbyshire charity has been given £166,000 to help young disabled people to become volunteers.
30 Nov 2007
Disabled staff in Remploy protest
A group of disabled workers have staged a sit-in at the head office of the government's biggest department.
30 Nov 2007