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Kaliya Franklin’s Benefit Scrounging Scum is up for a political blogging award.
Three in four nurses have seen cuts to services in their area in the past year, survey reveals Nurses who work with people with learning disabilities have “real concerns” about the safety of their clients because of cuts in services, according to a study published on Wednesday. A survey of 500 nurses revealed that three out of four saw spending cuts to services in their area in the past year.
Without radical change, the cost of social care could soak up every penny of Barnet council’s budget within 20 years Let me to introduce you to the Barnet Graph of Doom . It’s a PowerPoint slide showing that within 20 years, unless things change dramatically, the north London council will be unable to provide any services except adult social care and children’s services
Reform of SEN gives parents freedom to choose and forces joined-up planning by education, health and social care services Parents in England are to be given control over their children’s special educational needs (SEN) budgets, allowing them to choose expert support rather than local authorities being the sole provider. In what the government described as the biggest reform of SEN for 30 years, the measures will also legally force education, health and social care services to plan services together. Sarah Teather, the minister for children and families, said this would prevent parents being forced to go from “pillar to post” in a battle between different authorities and agencies
Disabled people like me depend on the health service. These relentless cuts threaten quality of care for anyone needing help Two years ago this week two important things happened that have had a big impact on my life. The first was finding out about a government scheme called Access to Work which provides support to disabled people at work
Policy makers should look to frontline professionals when drawing up social care reforms No one can be unaware that the funding of adult social care is one of the major challenges this country faces. The further delay in bringing forward concrete proposals to tackle this will only make things worse.
32-year-old is greeted by crowds of supporters as she becomes first to finish marathon in bionic suit A paralysed woman has become the first person to complete a marathon in a bionic suit. Claire Lomas finished the London Marathon 16 days after the race began. The 32-year-old said she was “over the moon” as she completed the 26.2-mile route, which she started on 22 April with 36,000 other participants
Mobility scooters are big business – and they can transform the lives of people with disabilities. But their rising popularity in the UK is creating hostility, not least when able-bodied people use them as a cheap alternative to a car The TGA Supersport tends to be bought by people who were fond of motorbikes in their youth, and many of its owners know it affectionately as the Harley, because its high silver handlebars supported by chrome springs are immediately reminiscent of the brand. It’s a Hell’s Angels look for people with limited mobility
The DWP won’t act on growing concern about the effect of the reassessment process on people with mental health problems For the last couple of years, welfare reform has consistently been an important issue for people with mental health problems. And one aspect in particular has dominated: the work capability assessment (WCA)
The comedian and his wife Adele both have cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t stop them raising two children while campaigning for disability rights When Laurence Clark tells people he is a comedian, he gets one of two reactions.
