disability rights uk

June 30, 2020

Disabled student launches legal case for right to claim universal credit

The government’s policy supports those already receiving universal credit to access higher education and does not seek to support those who are already in education.
May 27, 2020

Disability Rights UK statement on Dominic Cummings' travel during lockdown

Many disabled people have had no contact with the outside world for close to three months, often in flats with no access even to sunshine and fresh air, says Disability Rights UK.
May 11, 2020

Disability Rights UK and Liberty speak out on Care Act easements

Some disabled people are losing social care services which support them in their day to day lives, as Care Act rights were suspended by the government's Coronavirus Act.
April 29, 2020

Disability Rights UK promotes petition to increase disability benefits

The Government has increased Universal Credit by £20 per week, but disabled people on other benefits have not received the same increase.
April 5, 2020

Statement on Covid 19 and the rights of disabled people

Disabled people say existing health conditions or impairments that are unrelated to a chance of benefiting from treatment must not play a part in decision-making regarding their equal right to access such treatment.
February 20, 2020

New immigration scheme a matter of deep concern, says Disability Rights UK

Disabled people have seen a dramatic downturn in the number of responses received from adverts placed for personal assistants and care workers, says Disability Rights UK.
February 12, 2020

CQC report finds 39 mental health deaths due to unnatural causes

Thirty nine people with mental health conditions died from unnatural causes in the past year while under Community Treatment Orders or in specialist facilities.
January 15, 2020

Over 100,000 disabled people lose Motability vehicles after PIP reassessment

The key reason for loss of support has been the introduction of the ‘20 metre rule’ in PIP assessments, says Disability Rights UK.
September 13, 2019

Disabled people remain the worst affected by bedroom tax

More than two thirds of households subject to the bedroom tax are in receipt of a disability benefit.
August 13, 2019

In some areas, little has changed for disabled children over 40 years, says researcher

Researchers say local disabled people’s organisations should be involved in planning and delivering PSHE lessons on disability.

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