Friday 30 November is Carers Rights Day which is about getting information to carers – it can take years for people to find out about their rights as a carer and the support available to them. Click here for more information
Why visit The Kidz exhibitions are unique, they are currently the largest, FREE UK exhibitions totally dedicated to children with disabilities and special needs, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them. By visiting you can:- • Source and test the latest products and services on the market. With over 126 exhibitors … Read more
Running from 22 November to 22 December, UK Disability History month is all about celebrating disability and challenging negative attitudes. The theme for this years event is “Celebrating Our Struggle for Equality” ‘What is UKDHM?’ Leaflet ‘What is UKDHM?’ EASYREAD Leaflet UKDHM Summary of OUR HISTORY Broadsheet
Disability News Service (DNS) is run by John Pring, an experienced journalist who has been reporting on disability issues for more than 15 years. The news service focuses on issues such as discrimination, equality, independent living, disability benefits, poverty and human rights. For the latest news roundup click here
Disability News Service (DNS) is run by John Pring, an experienced journalist who has been reporting on disability issues for more than 15 years. The news service focuses on issues such as discrimination, equality, independent living, disability benefits, poverty and human rights. For the latest news roundup click here
KDC (Commercial) Ltd provides a comprehensive professional payroll service for more than 500 individuals who employ their own personal assistants to provide their care and support needs. The service ensures that all people are able to comply with their legal requirements as employers as well as regulations set down by HMRC, including the new Real … Read more
Today, the English Federation of Disability Sport launch a new research project and they are calling upon all active and non-active disabled people in England to take part in it. Disabled people aged fourteen upwards will be asked a series of questions on their lifestyles and motivations, which will help shape the future of sport … Read more
Mencap offer free information seminars on how to take care of someone with a learning disability when you are no longer around – by making a suitable will or setting up a trust. A local solicitor with experience of drafting wills and trusts for the benefit of people with a learning disability is present at … Read more
The Government is scrapping Council Tax Benefit from April next year. Every local authority in the country has been instructed to develop local replacement Council Tax Support schemes with significantly reduced Government funding. Government funding will be reduced by at least 10%. In Knowsley, that means the council have to develop a new scheme with … Read more
The Knowsley ULO was set up to give service users and the organisations which work with them a forum for: Discussion Networking Information Exchange Consultation We are holding a STAKEHOLDER EVENT on MONDAY 12th NOVEMBER at 1pm at KCVS in Huyton At this event, we would like to hear your … Read more