Making the disabled wait for support is cruel
guardian.co.uk, 20 July 2011
The government's proposals to 'reform' welfare will punish the disabled. We must not abandon the concept of a fair society
The Hardest Hit march by disabled people received a fraction of the coverage of similar protests against government cuts. Photograph: Sarah Lee for the Guardian
samedifference1, August 6, 2011
A bit of good news from yesterday’s Guardian:
Progress of the Sayce Review & Disabled Access to Work
Disabled people need individualised support in work
guardian.co.uk, 12 July 2011
Disabled people want the opportunity to work in all sectors of the economy. But some of us will need extra support, writes Liz Sayce
Alton Towers Customer Asked To Show Doctor’s Letter For Special Ride Access
samedifference1, 5 August 2011
Her disability is physical and very visible. She shouldn’t have to prove it in any way, let alone a way that causes such inconvenience!
Britain’s biggest theme park is used to giving its customers a truly shocking experience on its rides.
But for Rosie Belhamza the shocks began before she got to Alton Towers.
Government Misconceptions About Disability Benefits
The three things Cameron should know about sickness and disability benefits
Left Foot Forward, July 2011
World Health Organisation, News release, 9 June 2011
Cash fund will provide vital support to Cumbria's carers
News & Star, 25 July 2011
Hundreds of carers across Cumbria are to benefit from an annual £500,000 fund which will be spent on giving them vital support.
GPs have agreed to invest the cash annually over the next four years in funding support services for the county’s army of carers, whose efforts save the NHS millions.
www.liberalconspiracy.org, 30 July 2011
This week, I read the incredible story of Alf Winter, 90. He lives in Leicestershire, in sheltered housing, with his son, Keith, 55. Keith has Cerebral Palsy, and Alf is his full time carer.
Council cuts research paints troubling picture
http://www.disabledgo.com/, 11 August 2011
Scores of disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) and other disability charities across England have had their council funding cut or removed completely this year, according to new research.
Clegg promised no back-door privatisation of NHS. But new white paper opens the front door
falseeconomy.org, 19 July 2011
One of the most significant features of the NHS is summed up in the very first clause of the National Health Service Act 1948: