Why Employers Are Reluctant to Hire Disabled People
Efforts to push disabled people into work will ultimately fail, leading to increased mental health disorders and placing even greater strain on an already overwhelmed NHS.
Breaking News, Government’s Planned PIP Reform Announced
Beyond financial hardship, the proposed PIP reforms will have severe repercussions on the mental health of disabled individuals. Losing financial support will create significant emotional distress, leading to heightened anxiety, depression, and a sense of hopelessness.
Will the Government’s NHS Shake-Up Lead to Better Patient Care or Open the Door to Privatization?
The abolition of NHS England represents a bold attempt by the government to reform the healthcare system in England. While the goal is to reduce bureaucracy and improve patient care, the success of this initiative will depend on the effective implementation and management of the transition. Continuous monitoring and engagement with healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders will be essential to ensure that the restructuring achieves its intended outcomes without compromising the quality of care.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and PIP Eligibility: Understanding the Barriers
CTE is a debilitating condition that severely impacts an individual’s ability to function independently. While PIP can provide vital financial support, many face barriers due to assessment challenges, fluctuating symptoms, and a lack of awareness about the condition. Advocacy and policy changes are necessary to improve the PIP process for individuals suffering from CTE, ensuring they receive the help they deserve without unnecessary hardship.
Financial Support for Self-Employed Disabled Individuals in the UK
Running a business while managing a disability can be challenging, but there are various government support schemes available in the UK to help self-employed disabled individuals. Below is an overview of financial assistance that may be available to you.
Short Bowel Syndrome, PIP Eligibility
Categorizing individuals with Short Bowel Syndrome as having Limited Capability for Work (LCW) under Universal Credit, implying they may be expected to work in the future, reflects an ableist and medically inaccurate stance. Unlike conditions that can improve over time, Short Bowel Syndrome is a lifelong and progressive disorder that only deteriorates as the body struggles with chronic malabsorption, fatigue, and related complications. To suggest that someone with SBS may one day become fit for work ignores the stark medical reality and places them in unnecessary financial and emotional distress.
Coping with Multiple Sclerosis at Work
If an employer fails to act, you can escalate the issue by seeking advice from ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) or contacting a trade union if you are a member. Additionally, you may consider filing a formal grievance with your employer, and if the situation remains unresolved, you can take your case to an employment tribunal for disability discrimination.
A Lifeline for Those Unable to Work
We do NOT encourage dependency on benefits for those who are capable of working. This article is aimed at supporting individuals with genuine illnesses and disabilities to know their rights and navigate a system that often overlooks their needs. To help the government and streamline the process, individuals should provide extensive medical history and reports from doctors, specialists, and other healthcare providers to prove their inability to work.
Humphrey: The AI Revolution and the Legal Challenges of Forced Labour
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A Call for Comprehensive Disability Benefit Reform: The Path to Dignity and Justice
As the government struggles with mounting pressures on the public purse, it must confront a harsh reality: many people living with disabilities and long-term illnesses are being driven to despair by poverty, exacerbated by the rising cost of living.