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Council chiefs welcome £15bn cost of living package 26/05/2022 Local authority leaders have welcomed the Chancellor’s multi-billion-pound announcement of cost of living payments but called for a ‘longer-term solution’.
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Council apologises for SEND failures 21/09/2021 Suffolk CC has apologized to families who rely on special educational needs (SEND) provision after a report found the council was 'not performing well.’
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Changing Places toilet fund opens for bids 30/07/2021 Councils in England are being urged to apply for a share of £30m to install Changing Places toilets in public places and tourist attractions.
Government launches £1.6bn disability strategy 28/07/2021 The Government has launched a new strategy aimed at delivering accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects for people living with disabilities.
Local councils need more help to support disabled residents 20/07/2021 Martin Usher explains why local councils need greater financial and care support disabled people in their communities.
MPs warn care of people with learning disabilities is 'totally inadequate' 13/07/2021 Autistic people and those with learning disabilities are still experiencing 'unnecessary and intolerable' treatment at inpatient facilities, MPs have warned today.
Government announces £2.4m to support charities during pandemic 31/03/2021 The Government has announced £2.4m of funding for thirteen charities that help autistic people, disabled people and those with a learning disability.
Councils to receive £30m to boost provision of Changing Places toilets 04/03/2021 Councils in England will be able to bid for a share of £30m to install Changing Places toilets in existing buildings under new Government funding.
Disabled people accounted for six in 10 deaths from COVID-19 last year 12/02/2021 Figures have shown that six out of 10 people who died from COVID-19 last year were disabled.
Improving digital services for citizens with learning disabilities 20/01/2021 Stephan Liebrecht reviews how successfully the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham implemented a new app-based tool to increase the independence of people with learning disabilities.
Multi-million funding boost to Disabled Facilities Grant 04/12/2020 Councils will be given an extra £68m to help thousands of disabled people make adaptations to their homes.
Peers call for public service reform to improve resilience 13/11/2020 Peers have warned that ‘fundamental weaknesses’ in public services must be addressed in order to withstand future crises.
People with learning disabilities six times more likely to die from COVID-19 13/11/2020 People with a learning disability were up to six times more likely to die from COVID-19 in the first wave of the pandemic than the general population, a report has found.
Council apologises for leaving disabled dad in ‘mouse-infested’ house 10/09/2020 A London council has apologised after leaving a disabled dad and his family in mouldy, mouse-infested temporary accommodation for three years.
Changing Places toilets to be installed in every new public building 20/07/2020 Toilets for severely disabled people will be mandatory in all new public buildings from next year, the Government has confirmed.
Funding to help discharge people with learning disabilities from hospital 16/07/2020 Councils have been awarded £62m to help accelerate the discharge of people with learning disabilities and/or autism from mental health hospitals.
Disabled women ‘disproportionately hit’ by lockdown 16/06/2020 The lockdown has hit disabled women particularly hard with many fearing missing out on medicine and struggling to get access to food, a new study has revealed.
Carers of MS sufferers provide ‘35 hours or more’ of unpaid care a week 25/02/2020 Family members and friends who are providing unpaid care to loved ones with multiple sclerosis are ‘not getting the support they need’, according to new research.
Tackling grant complaints 13/01/2020 Paul Smith outlines five ways that a local authority can reduce the number of complaints it receives about disabled facilities grants.
Over 12,000 Blue Badges granted to people with ‘hidden disabilities’ 02/01/2020 Thousands of people with hidden disabilities have benefitted from the Government’s extended Blue Badge scheme, new figures reveal.
Council broke its own blue badge assessment policy, Ombudsman finds 24/10/2019 Sheffield CC has agreed to review its process for dealing with blue badge applications after an investigation revealed it was breaking its own policy.
Special educational needs reforms ‘poorly implemented’, MPs say 23/10/2019 A generation of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities is being failed by the Government’s SEND reforms, MPs warn.
DWP admits overestimating number of disabled people due benefit refunds 21/10/2019 The Department for Work and Pensions has overestimated the number of sick and disabled people due benefit refunds.
Local councils aim to make communities 'seizure savvy' 02/10/2019 A new partnership to help local councils raise awareness of how to help someone having an epileptic fit has been launched.
How to comply with the UK’s new public sector web accessibility laws 17/09/2019 Ross Linnett, founder and CEO of Recite Me, looks at the UK’s new public sector web accessibility laws.
Cash-strapped councils struggling to support SEND children, auditors warn 11/09/2019 Auditors have warned that councils are coming under growing financial pressure as the demand for supporting school pupils with the greatest needs rises.
Blue Badges offered to people with non-visible disabilities 30/08/2019 The Government has today implemented the expanded Blue Badge scheme which will now include people who have non-visible disabilities.
DWP say ‘record’ levels of disabled peopled helped into work 08/08/2019 Over 36,000 disabled people were supported into work last year, a figure the Department for Work and Pensions says is a ‘record’.
Ombudsman reveals ‘gaps’ in the SEN redress system 25/07/2019 An investigation has revealed gaps in the Special Educational Needs redress system which prevent it from being transparent and accountable to parents.
Charity calls for ‘strong leadership’ to integrate support for disabled children 24/07/2019 Strong leadership is needed to streamline and integrate support for disabled children, according to campaigners.
Kent CC warns of ‘dire’ £14m SEND deficit 11/07/2019 Kent County Council has warned it is facing a 'dire' £14m financial deficit for the cost of special needs education provision.
Deaf children face ‘radio aid lottery’ 11/07/2019 Local authority leaders have hit back against a claim that councils are failing to provide aids to deaf children.
Council criticised for handling of disabled woman’s case 21/06/2019 Somerset County Council has been told to complete its assessment of a disabled woman’s needs after failing to comply with an earlier ruling by the LGO.
Regional inequality and later life 18/06/2019 Amy McSweeney explains why action is needed to tackle the regional economic imbalance.
Calls to make cycling more inclusive for women, older and disabled people 06/06/2019 Women, older and disabled people are neglected in provision of resources to support cycling, according to a report.
‘Postcode lottery’ for accessible homes 05/06/2019 Less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people, housing experts have warned.
Campaigners deliver petition to tackle crisis in special needs education 31/05/2019 Teachers and campaigners have launched a call for more funds to pay for special needs education.
Council criticised for ‘serious delays’ in completing SEND plans 23/05/2019 Hackney Council has been criticised by the ombudsman over serious delays when completing plans for children with Special Educational Needs.
Hancock pledges review of every patient in long term segregation or seclusion 21/05/2019 Health secretary Matt Hancock today ordered a review of the care that patients in long term segregation or seclusion receive.
Children with autism ‘let down’ by system, report finds 20/05/2019 The system of support for young people with learning difficulties and autism is letting down some of the most vulnerable children in the country, according to the Children’s Commissioner.
How councils can improve support for independent living 14/05/2019 Paul Smith outlines his five top tips on how councils can improve the outcomes for disabled people living in their area.
Accessible toilets to be compulsory in new public buildings 13/05/2019 The Government has published proposals to make toilets that are accessible for disabled people compulsory in all new or refurbished public buildings.
Court rules voting provision for blind people is 'unlawful' 07/05/2019 The way in which blind or partially sighted people are able to vote has been declared ‘unlawful’ in a successful legal challenge.
Virtual reality used to help people with learning disabilities vote 09/04/2019 The Northern Ireland branch of Mencap is using virtual reality to support people with learning disabilities to vote in the upcoming local elections.
Funding for SEND education ‘nowhere near enough’, think tank says 04/04/2019 Cuts to local government have resulted in funding for children with special educational needs dropping by 17% per pupil, a new study has revealed.
DWP failing to tackle unemployment among disabled people, auditors find 28/03/2019 The Department for Work and Pensions has limited evidence of what is effective when it comes to supporting disabled people to work, auditors have warned.
Around 3,500 school places to be created for pupils with complex needs 11/03/2019 Thousands of new school places are being created for children with special needs or those facing additional challenges in mainstream education, Whitehall says
Whitehall cuts result in ‘lost generation’ of deaf children 13/02/2019 England’s deaf children are falling a whole grade behind their hearing class mates despite deafness not being a learning disability, a charity has warned.
Disabled Universal Credit claimants take DWP to court for ‘irrational’ decision 23/01/2019 Two households are challenging the Department for Work and Pensions in court after being forced to move to UC and losing hundreds of pounds as a result.
Council chiefs warn of scams targeting the vulnerable 16/01/2019 Local authority leaders have called on carers and families to be aware of fraud targeting older and more vulnerable people.
Disability employment gap ‘narrows’ 15/01/2019 Disabled people have accounted for about a third of the increase in employment in the UK over the last decade, think tank finds.
Universal Credit potentially ‘disastrous’ for disabled people 19/12/2018 MPs have warned of potentially 'disastrous' consequences for disabled people if the Universal Credit benefits system goes ahead as currently planned.
Council chiefs call for ‘emergency cash’ to support children with special needs 17/12/2018 The Government has announced it will provide £350m to support children with complex needs and disabilities.
Review calls for overhaul of home adaptation scheme 11/12/2018 The delivery of home adaptations designed to help disabled and older people varies from area to area and often lacks any integrated decision making, according to an independent Government review.
Councils welcome fund to help disabled people become councillors 03/12/2018 The Local Government Association (LGA) has welcomed a new fund encouraging for people with disabilities to put themselves forward for public office.
Bucking the national trend 26/11/2018 Mark Whitehead finds out how opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Lincolnshire are about to enjoy a huge boost.
Funding to help those with health conditions return to work 22/11/2018 The Government has announced £4m of funding for technology to help people with disabilities return to work.
Councils spending £75m more on transporting SEND pupils to school 20/11/2018 County councils spent £323.3m on transporting young people to school last year, figures have revealed.
Cost of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by almost £2bn by 2025 19/11/2018 A rise in the number of adults with severe learning disabilities will cost councils an extra £2bn by 2025, figures released today have revealed.
Council chiefs warn of ‘detrimental impact’ of nursery cuts 24/10/2018 Local authority leaders have warned that Government plans to cut funding are placing maintained nurseries and support for children with special needs at risk.
Council faces legal action over £20m cuts to SEND budget 03/10/2018 Surrey County Council is facing a legal battle over plans to cut its special educational needs and disabilities budget by more than £20m.
Council apologises for ‘failing’ disabled boy’s family 30/08/2018 Doncaster council has admitted to ‘failing’ the family of a disabled boy after they waited three years for the special adaptations their home required.
Court rules £5m of special needs cuts ‘illegal’ 06/08/2018 Bristol City Council has said it is ‘disappointed’ by a court ruling that found the authority had acted illegally by cutting £5m from the budget for children with special needs.
Councils urged to provide free education transport for young people with disabilities 06/08/2018 Councils across England should ensure their education transport policies properly support young adults with disabilities, ombudsman warns.
Blue Badge extended to cover 'hidden disabilities' 30/07/2018 A decision to extend the Blue Badge parking scheme to people with mental conditions has been hailed as a 'lifeline'.
£4m fund launched to help people with disabilities in work 17/07/2018 The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new ‘challenge fund’ to help more people with mental health or musculoskeletal conditions to stay in work.
Improving the delivery of disabled facilities grants 21/06/2018 Roy McNally explains how home improvement agencies can help local government improve the delivery of disabled facilities grants.
Councils warn about ‘dangerously’ inadequate funding for SEND education 19/06/2018 The School Cuts Coalition and 39 local authorities have written to the Government to warn they do not have enough funding to meet their statutory obligations for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Ombudsman criticises council for cutting disabled man’s support 31/05/2018 A London council has been fined nearly £3,000 for cutting support for a disabled man.
‘Cash injection’ not enough for special needs education, warn council chiefs 29/05/2018 Council leaders have welcomed the announcement of extra money for special needs education — but warn that a 'one-off cash injection' is not enough.
Welsh disability services need £365m to be ‘sustainable’, auditors say 24/05/2018 Welsh councils will need to increase investment in accommodation for people with learning disabilities by over £350m over the next two decades, auditors say.
Support for deaf children at ‘breaking point’ due to council cuts, charity warns 14/05/2018 More than a third of English councils are planning to cut the education support they give to deaf children this year, new research has revealed today.
Disabled people 'trapped' in unsuitable homes 11/05/2018 The equality commission has called for a national strategy to ensure disabled people have access to suitable housing as survey reveals only 7% of England’s housing stock meets minimum standards.
Sleep-in care crisis threatens 70% of the care sector 08/05/2018 The viability of nearly 70% of the care sector is at risk from the unresolved sleep-in care crisis, a new survey has revealed.
Londoners with disabilities need more support into work, think tank says 02/05/2018 Sadiq Khan should create a taskforce dedicated to supporting disabled people into work, think tank says.
£135m employment support programme launched 01/03/2018 London boroughs today launched a new multi-million pound employment programme which will provide tailored support to help people find work.
Housing adaptation system ‘complicated, reactive and unfair’ 22/02/2018 The housing adaptation system in Wales is ‘complicated, reactive and unfair’ and does not deliver for those who need it, auditors warn.
Blue Badge thefts quadruple in five years 15/02/2018 The theft of Blue Badges has quadrupled in the last five years, council chiefs warn.
MPs warn of 'pervasive lack of trust' in way disability benefits are assessed 14/02/2018 Failures in the way major disability benefits are being assessed have led to a loss of trust in the system, MPs have warned today.
Carers for disabled adults have ‘no plans for future’, campaigners warn 05/02/2018 Two thirds of councils are ‘unaware’ of how many disabled adults in their area are currently being cared for by family and friends at home, a disabilities campaign group has revealed.
Online council information for drivers with disabilities ‘poor’, Socitm finds 02/02/2018 Council parking services do a ‘poor job’ when it comes to the provision of online information for drivers with disabilities, ICT body warns.
Blue badge reform to improve travel for people with ‘hidden disabilities’ 22/01/2018 A proposed reform to the blue badge criteria could mean people with ‘hidden disabilities’ will find it easier to travel.
Council support for deaf children in ‘disarray’ 08/01/2018 The local authority system of support for deaf children is in ‘complete disarray’ as the number of specialist teachers is cut, a deafness charity warns.
Brexit will undermine support for disabled people, charity warns 05/12/2017 Leaving the EU will weaken support for disabled people unless the Government shores up the voluntary social care sector, according to a new report.
Whitehall announces £45m to support SEND children 01/12/2017 The Government has announced a package of support worth nearly £45m to provide additional help for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Commissioners highlight problems for voters with disabilities 10/11/2017 Some people were unable to vote in the last general election because of their disabilities, according to the Electoral Commission.
Psychiatric wards ‘last resort’ for disabled people with challenging behaviour 09/10/2017 Local authorities should provide specialist community care for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour can be challenging in order to avoid admissions to psychiatric wards or residential homes, new guidance says.
Majority of procurement deals ignore accessibility requirements 15/09/2017 More than half of outsourcing deals by councils fail to take the needs of people with disabiilities into account, according to a business pressure group.
Half of council transport policies include unlawful statements, charity finds 11/09/2017 The Government has promised a review of guidance after an investigation revealed more than half (51%) of local school transport policies in England include unlawful statements.
Disabilities in a time of austerity 06/09/2017 Are councils really complicit in the humans rights violation of disabled people? William Eichler investigates.

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