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The EHCP #1YearOn – views, recommendations and a chance to have your say

The National Autistic Society has published a fairly damning report saying that less than a quarter of parents surveyed are satisfied with new special educational needs system. The NAS is calling on government to completely review the system's implementation, claiming that a year on parents of children on the autism spectrum are facing exhausting and highly stressful battles to get the right support with the reforms let down by poor implementation.

14 Sep 2015

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DLA Lifetime Award PIP Transition Started From 1 September In 29 New Areas

Claimants getting a lifetime or indefinite award of disability living allowance (DLA)in a further 29 postcode areas are now being forced to try to claim personal independence payment (PIP) instead. Originally no transfers from DLA to PIP were planned to take place before October 2015.

14 Sep 2015

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Man with leukaemia and arthritis 'not ill enough for sickness benefits and must do more to find a job'

Stunned: Cancer sufferer Michael Ward has been told by the Job Centre he is not doing enough to find a job

13 Sep 2015

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Right to die? No thanks, I still have things to do

On Friday 11th September Parliament will, once again, debate assisted dying. And, yet again, opinions are polarised. Everyone has their own views on the matter, should the legislation allowing assisted suicide be in place or is it the thin end of the wedge and should it remain illegal. Just like many people, I have strong feelings on the issue.

13 Sep 2015

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What do you know about Fibromyalgia?

It's Fibromyalgia awareness week 6-12 September 2015. So do you know what Fibromyalgia is? Unfortunately lots of people are still not aware of the condition or the terrible effects it has on both sufferers and their families.

13 Sep 2015

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Deaf Benefit Claimant Wrongly Sanctioned For Arriving 10 Minutes Late To Meeting

A deaf benefit claimant had his Job Seekers Allowance wrongly docked for four weeks by the Department for Work and Pensions, a judge has ruled.

10 Sep 2015

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The EHCP #1YearOn – views, recommendations and a chance to have your say

DLA Lifetime Award PIP Transition Started From 1 September In 29 New Areas

Man with leukaemia and arthritis 'not ill enough for sickness benefits and must do more to find a job'

Right to die? No thanks, I still have things to do

What do you know about Fibromyalgia?

Deaf Benefit Claimant Wrongly Sanctioned For Arriving 10 Minutes Late To Meeting

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