Tag: Disability Rights
3 months ago
inews.co.uk

UK facing 2024 'tipping point' in fight to legalise assisted dying

Bills are making their way through the parliaments of Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man to enable terminally ill c...

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6 months ago
dublinlive.ie

Disability service providers urge Government to take steps to prevent industrial action

Staff from service providers such as the Irish Wheelchair Association are earning almost €5 less per hour then their ...

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8 months ago
inews.co.uk

Minister commits to disability reforms by 2024 – but no benefits changes before next election

Disability minister Tom Pursglove tells i the Government's long-term disability strategy - which had stalled in the c...

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about 1 year ago
inews.co.uk

Assisted dying law must change to stop Britons choosing between suicide and suffering, MPs told

The Health Committee's first session of its assisted dying/assisted suicide inquiry heard from peers who described th...

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over 1 year ago
thestar.com

Ontario Ministry of Health reverses course on guardianship requirement for disabled woman

The policy change comes after the Star reported on the ultimatum given to a Kingston woman: lose her funding or her i...

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over 1 year ago
dublinlive.ie

Disability support group set to wow Dublin in exciting music trail

The Disability Music Programme hopes to provide a space for people to explore their abilities and give them a confide...

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over 1 year ago
inews.co.uk

Disabled people at risk of losing 'basic dignity' in Blue Badge Brexit row

Eleven nations including France, Spain and Portugal are 'undecided' as to whether they will accept the permit

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over 1 year ago
dublinlive.ie

Mum's plea for help to make home wheelchair accessible for teen daughter

Kira can't use the stairs after surgery left her with complete weakness in her left side

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almost 2 years ago
dublinlive.ie

HSE staffing crisis leaves kids in limbo after disability diagnoses

Hundreds of parents are set to demand urgent action to address the disability services crisis as part of a protest in...

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almost 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Long Covid: Staff suffering long-term coronavirus symptoms need more help to carry on working

Companies are failing staff suffering from long Covid leaving them open to legal action as the condition could amount...

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about 2 years ago
dublinlive.ie

Government looking for Dubliners' views on providing more disabled toilets

As many as 80 extra changing areas and places with toilets could be provided each year if regulations are changed

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over 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Government appointed disability ambassador will make pubs 'even better' for disabled people

Many disabled people routinely find themselves effectively barred from restaurants, pubs and hotels because of access...

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almost 3 years ago
dublinlive.ie

Dublin Fire Brigade raises vital funds for toddlers ‘life changing surgery’

Sienna's parents have decided to take her to St Louis in America for the surgery which will drastically improve her life

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