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National & Local

Nationwide's new customer update across 605 branches affects 'one in four people'

Nationwide has launched access guides for over 605 branches to improve disabled access information for customers in the UK.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
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National & Local

Little-known DWP benefit providing money and grants to people in work

A little-known DWP scheme named 'Access to Work' offers financial assistance and support to working disabled individuals in the UK, enabling them to acquire necessary resources and services.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
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National & Local

โ€˜Let me in!โ€™ The artist inviting you to protest outside major art venues he canโ€™t access

Hugo Flavelle leads a playful protest with supporters outside cultural venues in Perth, highlighting accessibility issues for disabled artists.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

I moved to a new home and had to wait eight years to use the front door

A woman in the UK details her eight-year struggle to gain access to her home due to issues with securing a Disabled Facilities Grant for necessary modifications.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
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National & Local

DWP issues update over 'award cuts' for disabled claimants

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has updated on changes affecting disabled claimants regarding the Access to Work scheme, which provides financial support for workplace accommodations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
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National & Local

UFMG professor accused of discrimination after blocking access to wheelchair ramp and mocking: 'Did you walk again?'

A professor at UFMG has been accused of discrimination after blocking wheelchair access and making offensive comments towards a disabled man.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
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National & Local

Thousands boycott Alton Towers after 'disgraceful' autistic and ADHD visitors rule change

A proposed change in access rules for autistic and ADHD visitors at Alton Towers has ignited a significant public backlash with thousands signing a petition against it.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
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Life & Tech

Care at home. How to improve access to caregiving services for seniors and people with disabilities?

The article discusses the challenges of caregiving for seniors and disabled individuals and explores the development of telecare networks and day support centers from the perspective of professionals in the field.

Jan 15 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The court rejects Piedmont: 'It cannot ask 2,000 euros from disabled foreigners for healthcare'

The court ruled that the Piedmont region cannot demand 2,000 euros annually from disabled foreign residents to access national health services, despite their regular residency and disability pensions.

Jan 8 โ€ข 23:00 UTC

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