Disabled

Vulnerability Oversight: DWP Misses Opportunities Leading to Disabled Woman’s Death Linked to Universal Credit System Failings

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Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faced scrutiny after admitting to multiple missed opportunities in recording the vulnerability of a disabled woman, Nazerine Anderson, whose tragic death was connected to shortcomings within the universal credit benefits system. The revelations came to light following a report from coroner Fiona Butler, … Read more

Report Scheme Proposed by Disabled Drivers Association to Protect Disabled Parking Spaces from Abuses

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Dublin, Ireland – The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) is advocating for a new system that would allow disabled drivers to report anonymously those who illegally park in disabled bays. This initiative aims to address the growing concern of physical and verbal abuse faced by disabled drivers when confronting violators of disabled parking spaces. … Read more