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There are 746 resources from England.
Paper: 18.03.14
Regulation
Bob Rhodes and Richard Davis explore the damaging impact that regulatory systems can have on intentional…
Film: 17.03.14
Crazy Money
In this animated film, Malcolm Henry explores where money comes from and where money goes.
Story: 02.03.14
Abusing the Blue Badge Scheme
Wendy Perez is frustrated that so many people abuse the Blue Badge scheme and make life more difficult for disabled…
Article: 02.03.14
Right to the Same Life
Wendy Perez says people with learning (intellectual) disabilities have the right to the same life as the rest of us.
Article: 25.02.14
Spartacus Network
Spartacus is a network of sick & disabled people who use social media to highlight the impact of the UK Government's…
Paper: 24.02.14
Briefing on ESA Regulations
This briefing was written to alert people to the impact on disabled benefits claimants of the Employment and Support…
Paper: 24.02.14
The People's Review of the Work Capability Assessment
This report was written in response to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) which assesses an individual’s…
Paper: 24.02.14
Together We Shout
The ‘We Are Spartacus’ Community Submission to the Government Consultation on Assessments for…
Film: 18.02.14
Counting the Cuts
This film introduces the report Counting the Cuts outlining how the UK government's austerity programme has targeted…
Film: 17.02.14
What is Welfare Reform?
In this film Simon Duffy explains what real welfare reform should be about.
Paper: 12.02.14
Counting the Cuts
This report was one of the first quantitative analyses providing an estimate of the cumulative impact of UK Government…
Review: 13.01.14
Limits of Medicine
Vinesh Kumar reviews Ivan Illich's classic Limits to Medicine - Medical Nemesis: the expropriation of health.
Inspiration: 07.01.14
Eco Shed
David Towell describes a great innovation that provides employment for disabled people whilst supporting…
Project: 04.01.14
Campaign for a Fair Society
A campaign to provide positive alternatives to the UK's austerity programme.
Film: 15.12.13
From Isolation to Transformation
Hazel Stuteley gave this talk at TedxExeter 2013 explaining how communities can move from isolation to…
Film: 15.12.13
The Power of Dance
Shanna Dawes explains the exciting impact of the TR14ers on their own lives and their whole community.
Article: 29.11.13
Housing to End the Prison of Hospital
Sam Sly explains why special hospitals are often worse than prison and why there is a need for bespoke housing…
Paper: 18.11.13
Doctor knows best?
This policy paper from the University of Birmingham's Health Services Management Centre examines the use of evidence…
Paper: 13.11.13
The Impact of Welfare Reforms
This report examines the impact of recent welfare reforms on mental health service users in the North East of England.
Article: 13.11.13
A Short History of Self Direct
Don Derrett tells the story of self direct - how it developed, what it achieved and why finally, it closed.
Inspiration: 13.11.13
Focusing on Outcomes
Tim Keilty from New Prospects explains their practical and simple approach to focusing on outcomes without the hype.
Paper: 13.11.13
Means Testing in ESA
Steve Griffiths explains how the introduction of more means testing in the ESA further damages the lives and families…
Paper: 13.11.13
Deprived of Incapacity Benefit
Steve Griffiths explains how the old system of incapacity benefit was already depriving people of their entitlements…
Article: 12.11.13
Can You See What I See?
Vinesh Kumar explains why the Avarind Eye Clinic has much to teach the NHS and western medicine in general.
Film: 27.10.13
All In This Together
This film by Dole Animators captures some of the real experiences people are facing today in the light of recent changes…
Article: 20.10.13
How To Reform The ESA System
Simon Duffy argues that the current ESA system is deeply flawed and suggests an alternative based on a better…
Inspiration: 02.10.13
In the Hotseat with Herts Pass
Tanya Moore writes about Herts Pass a user led organisation in Stevenage that offers 'EmployerAbility'.
Article: 22.09.13
Impact of PIP on Social Care
This analysis was carried out on behalf of We Are Spartacus and estimates how the end of DLA will hit local government.
Paper: 30.07.13
Hospital - a guide to staying safe
Terry Lynch describes how you can stay safe in hospital - a guide relevant to all of us - but especially older and disabled…
Paper: 18.07.13
Whose Community Is It Anyway?
Written by Simon Duffy this paper suggests it's time to re-think commissioning and work with communities in a real…
Paper: 11.07.13
Returning Home
Simon Duffy outlines a promising innovation from Plymouth that aims to return people home from institutional care.
Article: 08.07.13
Call for a Cumulative Impact Assessment
Catherine Hale shares the text of a letter to her MP calling for her support for the Cumulative Impact Assessment.
Paper: 04.06.13
Freedom
Written by Simon Duffy, this new practical guide gives advice on supporting people to be free.
Article: 03.06.13
How We Try to Keep Our Promises
Tim Keilty explains how New Prospects have designed a simple approach for helping people to network and support each…
Inspiration: 03.06.13
Community Networks
A community network is a simple but powerful innovation developed by New Prospects - team work.
Article: 24.05.13
In Memory of Carl Poll
Carl Poll was a leading innovator and champion for people with learning difficulties - he will be greatly missed.
Film: 01.05.13
People First Quality Checkers
People First Quality Checkers is an independent quality checking service run by people with learning disabilities.
Inspiration: 30.04.13
247 Grid Tool
The 247 grid tool is a simple and visual way to design an effective support package around someone’s life.
Article: 03.04.13
The Big Society Fails the Hardest Hit
Catherine Hale's article explains how a range of UK government policies target disabled people.
Paper: 02.04.13
21st Century Vision
A paper following the launch of the Housing and Support Alliance offering a new vision for the future.
Story: 07.03.13
My Rights
Nadia Clarke writes about the damaging impact that cuts to her personal budget will have on her life.
Paper: 07.03.13
Getting Help if you have a Learning Difficulty
This is a guide to getting support in Sheffield if you have a learning difficulty.
Review: 28.02.13
No Going Back
Authors Tim Keilty and Kellie Woodley write about the forgotten voices from Prudhoe Hospital.
Article: 24.02.13
It's Not Systems That Stop Abuse
Transformative leadership - not new systems, targets or policies - will help public services to tackle the problems of…
Paper: 21.02.13
Augmentative Alternative Communication and Leadership Research
This report outlines the power of alternative systems of communication and was written by Nadia Clarke following her…
Story: 22.01.13
Person Centred Planners Lose the Plot
The story of how one self-advocate with learning difficulties came into conflict with the Person Centred Planning…
Inspiration: 22.01.13
Pass It On Parents
This innovation is a system of peer support for families of disabled children.
Film: 16.01.13
A Fair Society?
This short 3 minute film explains how the UK Government's current programme of cuts ends up targeting disabled people.
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