DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast

A new project by a West Sussex creates a innovative hub for disabled people.

Plans have been made for renovations to the houses of parliament to improve access

after a debate in the houses of parliament there is are new proposals for reform of transport accessibility for disabled people

RNIB petition against accessibility failures

Confirmation of benefit rates by the DWP but what about the cost of living?Backbench debate on transport accessibility but will words lead to action?And yet another back to work scheme but are there more schemes than jobs?

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News of a forthcoming backbench debate on accessible transport in parliament Progress on accessibility for streaming platforms and more

Sir Timms review into Pip calls for evidence from disabled people and carersGovernment considering action after care home ban scandalAnd the assessor will see you next, the DWP want more face to face assessments but is it really fair?

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Episode 11

News on the benefits uprates but what does the mean in in a world in turbulence?Plus exemptions on benefits assessments and expansion of discount schemes for disabled people.

In this episode we discuss the imminent collapse of a medical equipment supplier and what this could means for thousands of disabled people. And also hear feedback from the covid enquiry as it hears from disabled people about the experiences of the pandemic. And other stories.

One of major stories is of payment apps suffering IT issues that have left hundreds of disabled people who receive care from social services unable to pay for their care. Is this poor planning from local authorities?

We discuss new research about the poverty and disability and discuss the future of possible welfare reforms

Episode 7

We discusses what it means for the welfare reform bill passing the parliament vote plus other stories.

Apologies but this is more of a bit of a rant about welfare reform (not sorry).

Top KC suggests assisted dying bill is incapatible with human rights legislation And possible changes to the Motability scheme

In the episode we discuss the news that Health secretary West Streeting has said that should a the assisted dying bill pass into law then there are no earmarked funds to provide support.

In this episode we explore the news the assisted dying bill has been passed the house of commons

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In this episode we explore the Government announces financial support for disabled adults receiving social care to combat the cost of living crisis.The company who own Alton Towers due an access U-turn and worrying news in Social Care.

A look at Sir Timms review of Work capabilty and the future of disabled people of work? We ask ther question are the statistics all true? We explore why managing your own care needs with assitance is a form of unpaid work?