News

Latest updates from across the network.

Commissioning and Community Sourcing New publication by Chris Howells and Chris Yapp

Whose Community Is It Anyway? Whose community

Housing and Support Alliance appoints new chair The Housing and Support Alliance (H&SA) has appointed Dr Simon Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform, as its…

Open letter from "extremist" organisations Open letter from Campaign et al.

The Unmaking of Man published The latest book by Dr Simon Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform, is now available to buy.

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New practical guide published - Freedom A new practical guide to support published.

H&SA launch new initiative - Investing in Ordinary Lives New initiative to increase the supply of housing for people with learning disabilities from the Housing and Support…

Twitter debate on the State of Social Work SWSC Media are hosting a Twitter debate on Stand Up Social Work.

In Memory of Carl Poll We remember the great pioneer and innovator Carl Poll.

Alicia Wood on residential care Alicia Wood on residential care

Jon Glasby on social care funding Jon Glasby on social care funding

OU & European Research Opportunity The OU is looking for researchers to work with them on a European Funded project to look at the history of people with…

Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review Public Meeting - Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review - briefing meeting for NGOs

Seminar in Halifax on 24 May A Finnish perspective on the state of the welfare state in the UK today.

All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government in support of co-production

Why is social care facing the deepest cuts? Article by Simon Duffy on Huffington Post UK on the severity of the cuts to social care.

Learning Disability Today Conference on 14 May Learning Disability Today regional exhibition and conference in Sheffield 14 May.

NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May Launch of NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May in London.

New research on the impact of welfare reform across Britain New research from Sheffield Hallam University on the impact of welfare reform across Britain.

Reform in Australia The Centre has published two major reports on the progress of disability funding reform and self-directed support in…

1st May - Stand Up Social Work The Centre is hosting a seminar in Doncaster to explore the future of social work.

Cuts in Sheffield meeting - 11 April A public meeting hosted by Sheffield Equality Group on cuts to social care and support.

No Going Back - Forgotten Voices from Prudhoe Hospital No Going Back documents the experiences of people who lived and worked at Prudhoe Hospital in County Durham.

European Parliament debate - 12 March Effect of the crisis on people with disabiiities to be debated in European Parliament on 12 March.

Baroness Hollins backs Report New report: A Fair Society? - how the cuts target disabled people

Ten Reasons to Hate the Welfare Cash Card Simon Duffy has written a blog post on the Huffington Post UK website about the proposed Welfare Cash Card.

An alternative to privatisation Chris Yapp and Chris Howells outline their concept of Community Sourcing, strengthening rather than hollowing out…

Will Labour offer any protection to disabled people? Members of Pats Petition meeting Liam Byrne MP February 6.

Fellows' Day on Older People on 6 March 2013 The Centre for Welfare Reform, in partnership with Relative Matters, are hosting a day of reflection on innovation for…

Emergency Stop - the impact of disability benefit changes Campaign group calls for government to go ‘back to the drawing board’ as new report analyses impact of…

Winterbourne: There must be another way - but what is it? A Post-Winterbourne opportunity to identify positive, outcome focussed alternatives to expensive, out of area…

Commission on disability hate crime A commission on disability hate crime established.

Govt reduces mobility for disabled people Government reduces mobility for disabled people.

Pat's Petition Debate, House of Commons January 2013 Pat's Petition Debate in House of Commons in January 2013.

Personal Health Budgets Personal Health Budgets evaluation report published

National Coalition for Independent Action Speaking for us? Don't let them get away with it - sign our letter!

New UK Chair for Campaign for a Fair Society New UK Chair for Campaign for a Fair Society

The Australian on fears for NDIS The over-regulation of the national disability insurance scheme could lead to the duplication of services and a…

The People's Review of the WCA published Anticipating the publication of Professor Harrington’s third (and, for him, final) annual review of the Work…

Partners for Inclusion Conference on 16 November Partners for Inclusion Conference - Changing the Face of Services for Good

A new vision is needed A new vision is needed

Publication of Better Nights (ISF initiative) Choice Support improves night-time support and reduces costs by providing more personalised support through use of…

Social Work Action Network on 5 December An event with Social Work Action Network (SWAN) and the Department of Social Work, Social Care and Community Studies at…

Facilitation Skills day on 27 November A day to develop and practice our facilitation skills for fellows of the Centre and guests.

Inclusive Education and a Fulfilling Life Conference A conference to bring together disabled people, including disabled children and their parents and their allies, to…

HSA Launched Housing Options and the Association for Supported Living merge to form a new learning disabilities membership…

Promoting human dignity in social work and community care How professionals can help to create genuine, sustainable social change.

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