Extra 1m disabled people in poverty
THE number of disabled people living in poverty is about one million higher than official figures, according to a new report.
Disabled children failed by childcare system
A CROSS party inquiry reveals widespread failures for disabled children across the childcare system.
DVD at end of rainbow
A DVD has been launched to celebrate an event that saw hundreds of carers create a human rainbow across the Runcorn bridge.
Seven days a week for sight helpline
SIGHTLINE Vision, the charity that supports visually impaired people, has been awarded a £192,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund.The money will allow the charity to extend its evening helpline – currently Thursday to Monday – into a seven day a week service.
New benefit will not be means tested, says Minister
DISABILITY minister Maria Miller has confirmed the new Personal Independence Payment that will be phased in during 2013-14 to replace Disability Living Allowance will also be non-means tested.
