Erica Witherington disability reporter BBC NEWS A 33-year-old disabled woman says she feels “betrayed, worthless and frightened” after being moved to a nursing home against her will. Lucinda Ritchie previously lived in her own adapted bungalow in Billingshurst, West Sussex. She was admitted to hospital with pneumonia last April, but 10 months later was not … Continue reading “Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels ‘betrayed’”
Month: February 2026
Under threat of judicial review, Kent County Council change their social care charging practice
If you pay for social care, did you know that you could reduce your charges by claiming back your ‘Disability Related Expenditure’ (DRE)? Press release The judicial review proceedings issued challenging Kent County Council’s (“KCC”) care charging policy, which the Claimant had alleged had resulted in individuals overpaying for their social care, was settled just … Continue reading “Under threat of judicial review, Kent County Council change their social care charging practice”
Government’s top welfare official to step down
Government’s top welfare official to step down Peter Schofield’s departure for personal reasons comes after weeks of fierce criticism of DWP over carer’s allowance scandal The Guardian The government’s top welfare official is to step down after weeks of fierce criticism of his department’s handling of a longstanding benefits failure that plunged thousands into debt … Continue reading “Government’s top welfare official to step down”
Important notice
Dear friend, I am reaching out to you as someone who is or has been a public contributor in a research project, part of INVOLVE, a PPI Lead in part of the NIHR infrastructure, an Involvement or Co-production Lead somewhere else, a survivor researcher, activist, ally, or just a good peer who I value. Forgive … Continue reading “Important notice”
review of Personal Independence Payment
Press release Disability experts appointed to lead first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment Twelve experts appointed to the steering group for the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). • Group will work alongside three co-chairs to look at the role of PIP, ensuring it is fair and fit for the future. • … Continue reading “review of Personal Independence Payment”