Tag Archives: disability

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are launching an exciting opportunity to shape the support for disabled people and those with health conditions. The new Community Partner roles will build on expertise within Jobcentre Plus and strengthen understanding to ensure support is tailored to customer requirements in partnership with the third sector. About the roles The Lead Community Partner ... Read More »

In a fractured society, during challenging times and with the effects of austerity increasing, the need for diverse practice becomes ever more important. The law defines a host of so called protected characteristics. But, ultimately, inclusion affects us all. By excluding people because of their identity or background we lose skills, we lose talent, and we lose productivity and profit. Significant numbers ... Read More »

Universal Credit taper rate does nothing to mitigate cuts to Employment and Support Allowance – Mencap response to Autumn statement. Mencap highlights an Autumn Statement that fails to mitigate any of the damaging effects of the £30 a week cut to Employment and Support Allowance and failure to explain how the Government intends to halve the disability employment gap – a ... Read More »

It was a special day for a remarkable couple who became husband and wife and embarked on a journey together to rebuild lives after injury. Alison and Trevor Hazell celebrated their marriage with their families, and friends they have made at the Great Yarmouth charity Centre 81, where the met. Former live-in childcare nanny Alison suffered head and other injuries ... Read More »

Scottish charity PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society), whose head office is based at the University of Dundee, are launching a campaign on World Toilet Day, the 19 of November, to fund the first mobile Changing Places toilet in Scotland.  PAMIS support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and their families for a better, more inclusive life and are ... Read More »

The inventor of a spoon that doesn’t spill, which last year scooped the top prize at a Dragons’ Den inspired competition, is encouraging other budding designers to seize the same opportunity. Computer science graduate Grant Douglas, alongside Industrial Designer at 4c Design, Mark Penver, created the remarkable S’up Spoon to aid those with shaky hands as a result of cerebral ... Read More »

EY is a global professional services organisation. By asking better questions, they provide their clients with better answers, helping them solve complex business issues. For smart, curious graduates, working at EY offers the opportunity to change how world-leading organisations do business. EY depends on high performing teams of people from a huge range of cultures and backgrounds to help clients ... Read More »

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Southport has been working with the Down’s Syndrome Association’s WORKFIT programme to ensure the staff team can support their new colleague, Diane in her new paid, permanent role as sales adviser. WORKFIT supports people with Down’s syndrome to access meaningful work opportunities. The team at The Edinburgh Woollen Mill were determined to give a work ... Read More »

The decision to retain the Weston Area Health NHS Trust as the children’s community health services provider for North Somerset, from April 2017 is nothing short of a national scandal. That’s the view according to the chair of North Somerset Parent Carers (NSPC) who says not only were groups like NSPC not consulted on who should provide this vital service, ... Read More »

The University of Dundee is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. We continually improve the accessibility of our campus buildings and strive to ensure our services are as accessible as possible. Our Support Hub (Disability Services, Counselling Service, Health Service and Student Funding) brings together our professional support services in one location on the ... Read More »

A group of 10 young people, with a range of disabilities, recently enjoyed a short break at Macaroni Wood in Gloucestershire, run by national disability charity Sense. The holidaymakers, with the help of team leaders and volunteers, crammed the week with fun filled activities including; a bouncy castle, walks in the wood, cooking classes, musical sessions and a visit from ... Read More »

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is encouraging GPs and other primary care professionals across the UK to sign up to its free GP Eye Health Network. The charity’s network aims to raise the profile of eye health within general practice and improve the quality of care for blind and partially sighted patients. Eye health now accounts for 4.5 ... Read More »