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Michael Kendrick explains why group homes should no longer be considered the optimal support solution for people with disabilities.
Article 2017-07-17 17:30:00
Protecting the NHS and vital public services requires radical change and reform of the UK's constitution.
Article 2018-09-25 12:47:00
The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent coronavirus legislation demonstrates that Government does not value disabled or older people as equals.
Article 2020-05-27 13:05:00
Mencap, who are one of the most important organisations in England working with people with learning difficulties, have announced some big changes.
Article 2020-12-14 16:30:00
During the Fearless Cities South Yorkshire Summit hundreds of people met to consider how we can transform care.
Article 2025-03-18 12:25:00
Lynne Friedli is a freelance researcher with a special interest in the relationship between…
The University of Chester's evaluation of self-directed support for people with mental health problems in Stockport.
Paper 2011-01-24 17:34:00
People with mental health problems bear the brunt of benefit sanctions in Wales, finds a new…
News 2015-08-05
Sam Sly explores the problems that leave too many people with complex needs in long-term institutional care.
Article 2012-05-11 13:53:00
A Special Issue of the Journal of Health Psychology is to be published to explore the scandalous…
News 2017-07-28
Tanya Moore provides an overview of the University of Hertfordshire's course on personalisation.
Inspiration 2012-08-29 12:21:00
Kukunori's CEO is recognised for his work in developing Guided Functional Peer Support.
News 2022-05-30
Rhonda Galbally, a leading disability activist in Australia, explains how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was achieved and describes the challenges ahead.
Article 2017-01-09 16:44:00
Simon Duffy gave this talk at the launch of the Campaign for a Yorkshire Parliament, in York on 27th July 2019.
Article 2019-07-30 15:21:00
Nick Sinclair is the Director of the Local Area Coordination Network in England and Wales and describes here the innovation and its impact.
Article 2021-05-04 14:41:00
A mother and a daughter, both living with disabilities, explain why they believe UBI would be transformational for them both.
Story 2021-06-10 13:54:00
Thatcherism and neoliberalism has created a toxic culture that targets disabled people for harm.
Article 2023-03-02 15:35:00
Edward Carpenter explores the case for universal basic income and a world with more joy, beauty and usefulness.
Article 2024-01-23 15:19:00
Eagle Wings works with young people in schools and communities in Kenya.
Story 2023-10-13 13:04:00
Vinny lives with multiple mental health disorders and is a provider of peer support within his…
Lawyer Kate Whittaker describes the conflict between the current drive to cut social care spending in the UK and the application of personalisation.
Article 2011-12-15 15:33:00
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes its second report on the abuse of human rights of…
News 2019-11-01
Publication of landmark text on Local Area Coordination by Eddie Bartnik and Ralph Broad.
News 2021-09-27
A breakdown of the results from the recent Quality Checking Government survey carried out by Learning Disability Alliance England.
Article 2015-02-23 22:59:00
David Towell has been reading how local authorities can put outcomes and co-production at the heart of the commissioning process.
Inspiration 2016-01-22 13:07:00
Jan Walmsley asked local people with learning disabilities and their families to share their experience of adult social care.
Article 2016-08-17 11:35:00
Jon Breen argues that employer attitudes to disabled workers are often based on ignorance and that these can present significant barriers to success in the workplace.
Article 2017-01-09 10:37:00
Bob Rhodes argues that Brexit offers at least one silver-lining, the chance to end the procurement rules which have undermined social care for the last 25 years.
Article 2017-05-26 12:22:00
Thomas Doukas and Annie Fergusson share what happened at the second Raising the Bar, National PMLD conference on 2nd November 2018.
Article 2018-11-16 16:38:00
Disabled people can be champions for community and environmental change and active citizenship brings personal growth.
Article 2021-05-12 12:43:00
Damian Joseph Bridgeman is a visionary leader whose comprehensive career has been pivotal in…
Jessica is a clinical psychologist who works with children and young people and their…
Nigel Crisp describes why western, developed countries have much to learn from developing countries who have had to create health care systems with lower levels of funding and greater levels of innovation and community action.
Reviews 2011-01-04 10:22:00
Public expenditure cuts by the UK government will target disabled people, older people who need extra help, poor families and people with mental health problems.
Article 2011-02-03 09:52:00
Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett demonstrate that inequalities damage the wellbeing of everyone in society - not just the poor. This important book undermines the myth that inequality is good for society.
Reviews 2011-03-20 15:06:00
The Centre for Welfare Reform and its allies are recommending the Parliamentary Select…
News 2016-04-13
The UN's Declaration is an important starting point for welfare reform. It makes clear the need for clear rights and entitlements and the importance of safeguarding freedom and security.
Article 2012-07-24 12:00:00
Mo Stewart's work revealing the harm caused by Government disability policy wins an…
News 2020-11-20
The fourth in a series of blogs from Finland, Simon Duffy explores the different meanings of choice and the options available for health and social care reform in Finland.
Article 2016-03-13 10:58:00
Kate Fulton explores what support providers in Australia should focus on to deliver better outcomes for those who will access support through the NDIS.
Article 2016-07-04 17:25:00
Thomas Allan argues that respect for the Commons is critical to rethinking our approach to social care and the welfare state.
Article 2016-10-06 11:36:00
The reasons why the UK has become an increasingly unequal society and what we could do to reverse this trend.
Article 2018-02-07 15:00:00
Jessica Saffer carried out doctoral research into the psychological impact of Government changes to the disability benefit system - welfare reform.
Paper 2018-02-14 16:11:00
My name is Krystian Shaw and I embrace inclusion and diverse abilities.
Story 2018-04-04 14:57:00
Bob Rhodes argues that social work and social services has been undermined by three decades of failed policy and it's time to redesign the system around the principles of community social work.
Article 2019-06-27 14:09:00
Gary Wootton explains how the state can overcome the limitations of markets by creating procurement systems that promote equality.
Article 2019-11-14 16:00:00
A report on peer-led crisis support in mental health services focusing on the work of PFG Doncaster.
Paper 2021-07-14 15:27:00
Recollections of the early days of deinstitutionalisation and the emergence of self-advocacy by one of its pioneers.
Article 2021-10-13 11:51:00
John has a background in supporting better services by helping commissioners and service…
Important new report by Spartacus Network now published
News 2014-04-09
