social security advisory committee consultation - The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to consider proposals for the Social Security (Lone Parents and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008, which affect lone parents with a youngest child aged at least 12 who are currently on income support. Your views wanted. Posted 14 May 2008.
preparing britain for the future -
The Government’s draft legislative programme 2008-09. Proposes a new welfare reform bill. Link to summary and green paper. Posted 14 May 2008.
income tax changes - statement by Alistair Darling explaining how the Government will deal with the consequences of the withdrawal of the 10 pence rate of income tax. Posted 14 May 2008.
launch of whole system demonstrator programme - Health Secretary Alan Johnson announces the beginning of the £31 million Whole System Demonstrator Programme that will test the potential of innovative technologies like Telecare and Telehealth in supporting care for those with complex health and social care needs. Posted 13 May 2008.
charities call for reform of prescription charges -
Disability Alliance, together with the heads of 13 of the country’s leading healthcare and disability charities call on the Government to think again about prescription charges in England. Posted 12 May 2008.
voice risk analysis technology moves a step closer to your local jobcentre - Anti-Fraud Minister, James Plaskitt has announced that there will be funding for a further 15 local authority pilot projects to the new Voice Risk Analysis (VRA) technology. This technology has not been tested to see if it is suitable for people with disabilities. Posted 7 May 2008.
supporting older people in care homes at night -
This Joseph Rowntree study explores the night-time care experiences of residents, relatives and staff in three care homes in Scotland. It identifies good practice and suggests improvements through a series of interventions. These are used to make recommendations for care regulators, commissioners and providers, home managers and night-time care staff. Posted 30 April 2008.
quality and equality: human rights, public services and religious organisations -
This British Humanist Association report into the contracting out of public services to religious organisations states that there is no evidence that religious organisations offer any distinctive benefits to the supply and provision of public services and that the Government’s clear policy objective of expanding the role of religious organisations within the public services runs the risk of lowering standards, increasing inequalities, introducing ‘parallel services’ and damaging social cohesion. Posted 30 April 2008
exporting benefits abroad - The European Court of Justice has ruled that disability living allowance care component (DLA) , attendance allowance (AA) and carer’s allowance (CA) should be paid to people who move from the UK to another country within the European Economic Area. In a written ministerial statement Anne McGuire says that she has now arranged for information about this to be placed on the Directgov website. Posted 7 April 2008.
a fairer local tax for scotland - Consultation on abolishing the council tax and replacing it with a local income tax. Deadline for responses is Friday July 18. Posted 17 March 2008.
respond to the independent living strategy -
The Strategy sets out a five-year plan that seeks to realise the Government’s aim that all disabled people (including older disabled people) should be able to live autonomous lives, and to have the same choice, freedom, dignity and control over their lives as non-disabled people. Responses must be made by 20 June 2008. Posted 4 March 2008.
volunteering opportunity - Disability Alliance need volunteers to join the admin team in our busy but friendly office. Posted 30 August 2007.
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