Black Triangle - Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disabled Claimants
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Birmingham City Council social care cuts ruled unlawful by High Court - West Midlands News - News - Birmingham Post
Birmingham City Council social care cuts ruled unlawful by High Court - West Midlands News - News - Birmingham Post: "Unison welcomed the ruling, with the union's regional head of local government Tony Rabaiotti describing it as a 'landmark ruling and a tremendous victory for thousands of vulnerable people across Birmingham who rely upon social care provision'."
Another council faces court action over cuts to support
Another council faces court action over cuts to support: "In the latest cases, a disabled Lancashire woman and the parents of two disabled boys – Boy A and Boy D – are seeking judicial reviews of decisions made by Lancashire County Council.
The disabled woman is challenging cuts to adult social care and possible cuts to her own care package.
The council wants to raise the eligibility threshold for support from “moderate” to “substantial”, saving £2.5 million a year for the next two years; cut spending on personal budgets and home care by £12 million over three years; and increase revenue from charging by more than £5.5 million over four years."
The disabled woman is challenging cuts to adult social care and possible cuts to her own care package.
The council wants to raise the eligibility threshold for support from “moderate” to “substantial”, saving £2.5 million a year for the next two years; cut spending on personal budgets and home care by £12 million over three years; and increase revenue from charging by more than £5.5 million over four years."
BBC News - Birmingham City Council disabled care limits 'unlawful'
BBC News - Birmingham City Council disabled care limits 'unlawful'
"It explained that only those whose needs had been assessed as "critical" would qualify for council-funded care...but the judges ruled that the council business plan was unlawful because it failed to comply with Section 49a of the Disability Discrimination Act."
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Mandatory Work Activity contracts announced | Indus Delta
Mandatory Work Activity contracts announced | Indus Delta: "Mandatory Work Activity contracts announced
Submitted by amielouisewilliams on Fri, 15/04/2011 - 11:56am
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the results of the recent Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) programme bidding round."
Submitted by amielouisewilliams on Fri, 15/04/2011 - 11:56am
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the results of the recent Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) programme bidding round."
| CPA | CPA Name | Preferred Bidder |
|---|---|---|
| CPA1 | South East | JHP Group |
| CPA2 | South West | Rehab Group |
| CPA3 | London | Seetec |
| CPA4 | East of England | Seetec |
| CPA5 | East Midlands | Ingeus |
| CPA6 | West Midlands | ESG |
| CPA7 | North West | JHP Group |
| CPA8 | Yorks & Humber | BEST |
| CPA9 | North East | Ingeus |
| CPA10 | Scotland | JHP Group |
| CPA11 | Wales | Rehab Group |
Disability Rights Watch UK
Disability Rights Watch UK: "The project aims to ensure that disabled people, Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs) and our allies, are fully involved in monitoring the UK's performance in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities."
Sunday 17 April 2011
The Crutch Collective: Daily Mail Glasgow offices invaded by Anti-Benefit Cuts Protesters
The Crutch Collective: Daily Mail Glasgow offices invaded by Anti-Benefit Cuts Protesters: "Disabled people, people with illnesses, parents, people on low wages, unemployed people, carers and others demand an end to the defamation by the Daily Mail of people who need benefits to survive."
14/04/11
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