… the Conservative Party. What does this mean for disabled people? In our Q&A, the Conservatives promised to: – strike a new deal with councils and housing associations- giving them funding, support and new powers to build a new generation of homes for social rent – get one million more people with disabilities into work …
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Carlos Blanch is the president and a founding member of the Myasthenia Gravis Association in Peru, as support group for people with the muscle weakening condition. As a result of his own lifelong battle with Myasthenia, Carlos is passionate about supporting others who face the same challenges as him and works to raise awareness and tackle …
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What will you do to address the chronic shortage of accessible and adaptable affordable housing and make sure that everyone has the right in legislation and in practice to a safe and suitable place to live? Under the Tories, there is a national housing crisis with the lowest level of house building in peacetime since …
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Last week the House of Lords voted against the government’s attempt to abolish the Work Related Activities Group for new claimants from the Employment and Support Allowance. This would have seen unemployed disabled and sick people’s weekly payments dropped from £102.15 to £73.10. Research consultant and writer Clive Gilbert talks to Phil Reynolds, Co-chair of the Disability Benefits …
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A team of disabled veterans and civilians are competing in an ultimate adventure to conquer the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, which will premiere on Amazon Prime on 14th August 2020.
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