Leading Lawyer Says Court of Appeal Ruling Confirms Government Has to Give Special Provision To Disabled People So That Human Rights Are Not Breached

Experts at Irwin Mitchell have welcomed a landmark judgement handed down at the Court of Appeal today which they say sets out clear guidance to ensure that disabled people are not discriminated against by the Government’s benefit system.

Carers of people with brain injury are failing to get adequate support from their local health care providers and social services departments, causing long-term mental and physical health problems, according to the results of new research released by Headway - the brain injury association.

Background

Disabled People’s User-Led Organisations (DPULOs) play a significant role in promoting the role and value of disabled people in their local community. The Strengthening DPULOs Programme was launched in July 2011 to provide a range of practical and financial support to DPULOs to support them to be strong and sustainable.

Following the Government's announcement last month on its plans for microchipping all puppies, and the launch of a public consultation on dog laws, Guide Dogs wants all supporters to take action to help its campaign.

A dozen Leicestershire police officers unveiled their new British Sign Language (BSL) skills at the joint Leicestershire Police and Action Deafness ‘Hear my Voice’ consultation event, part of National Deaf Awareness Week (Mon May 7 to Sun May 13, 2012). Project partner, Action Deafness, also launched the new Keep Safe Card for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Our review of taxi and private hire services provides an opportunity to simplify and improve the current law so it can deliver a better deal for consumers, including disabled passengers, while removing unnecessary burdens on business.

Disabled people seeking elected office or public appointments will have access to online training as part of new proposals.

The new online tool is part of a range of proposals being taken forward following a consultation on access to elected office for disabled people which was carried out last year. The Office for Disability Issues has been working with partners and stakeholders, including the Government Equalities Office, the Cabinet Office, disability organisations and political parties, on plans to increase the number of disabled people participating in public life.

LCIL’s Transition Project is coming to an end. This 4 month initiative, managed by LCIL, commissioned by Leicester City Council, and funded by the Office for Disability Issues, was set up to find out more about young disabled people’s aspirations and plans for the future.

Finding clean, accessible toilets and parking spaces when on the move can be a real challenge for wheelchair users. WheelMate is designed to change that.

Also available as a smartphone app, WheelMate gives you an instant overview of your nearest wheelchair-friendly toilets and parking spaces. WheelMate is powered by wheelchair users who add and verify every single location themselves, ensuring it works the way it should.

DO YOU LIVE IN CHARNWOOD?

HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OR A WITNESS OF A HATE INCIDENT?

Human Rights and Equalities Charnwood (HR&EC) is calling upon victims of hate incidents in the Borough of Charnwood to report their experiences to the Hate Incident Action Project.