Published: April 5, 2016
Be the face of the Channel 4 Paralympics!
Disability Rights UK are working with Channel 4 to find participants for their Paralympics marketing campaign. Channel 4 are looking for a number of people with a variety of skills…
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Published: March 31, 2016
Blue Badge Scheme – Pilot – Extension to Eligibility
With effect from 1 April 2016, the Blue Badge Scheme is being extended on a pilot basis to some people who are affected by mental health problems. The pilot will…
Published: March 18, 2016
Key Changes to Welfare – Budget 2016
There were some key changes announced in the Budget yesterday, predominantly affecting welfare. We’ve provided a summary of these below: PIP: The most pertinent issue for us is around PIP.…
Published: March 18, 2016
2016 Events for Carers – VOCAL
VOCAL is offering a range of new courses and events in 2016. Click here to view their Event Calendar. Hard copies of this calendar are available by calling the Carer…
Published: March 10, 2016
Opening Doors – animated film about the power of advocacy
A new animated film “Opening Doors” is now available online following the official launch on Friday the 4th of March at the Glasgow Film Theatre. The film is presented by…
Published: February 26, 2016
Discounted Access Card Scheme
Accessible Tickets | The Access Card The Ticket Factory is proud to be the first national online ticket retailer to make booking accessible tickets online for disabled customers possible. They…
Published: February 23, 2016
Feniks – supporting Eastern European communities in Edinburgh
Feniks is a charity supporting Central Eastern European communities in Edinburgh. Currently, they have two interesting projects: 1. Leith Conversation Cafés Sessions on Monday mornings, Monday evenings and Sunday afternoons.…
Published: January 21, 2016
Getting our Rights right – 2015 Summit Report
‘Summit 2015 – Getting our Rights right’ Disabled people and their supporters joined together in Edinburgh on the 3rd of December 2015 for Scotland’s first Annual Summit for Disabled People,…