Tag Archives: Learning difficulties
Disabled people must not be put at risk
Rights of disabled people may be at risk, says Human Rights Committee
The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) today publishes its Report on the implementation of the right of disabled people to independent living in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) which was ratified by the UK in 2009.
- Report: Implementation of the Right of Disabled People to Independent Living
- Report: Implementation of the Right of Disabled People to Independent Living (PDF)
- Inquiry: Implementation of the right of disabled people to independent living
- Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Report draws attention to a number of significant human rights issues, including:
- the need for freestanding legislation to protect the right to independent living in UK law
- the effect of current reforms to benefits and services on the ability of disabled people to enjoy independent living
- the role played by the UNCRPD in policy development and decision making at all levels of government
- the use of equality impact assessments
- the effects of devolution on implementation of the UNCRPD
- hate crime
NHS ‘Failing those with learning difficulties
The charity Mencap says the NHS is guilty of institutional discrimination against people with learning difficulties and is calling on the government to tackle the issue.
The report is the latest from Mencap to look at the way in which people with learning disabilities are treated in the health service following its 2007 investigation, Death by indifference.
Great news for carers with a £1.1m lottery funding project
Region wins £1.1m lottery funding
About 500 older people with learning disabilities and their carers will benefit from a new project in North Tyneside given more than £460,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
In total, £1.1 million is being awarded to four projects across the North East from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) Reaching Communities programme, which aims to help those most in need and build stronger communities.
The Learning Disabilities Federation will use the £463,058 grant to encourage independent living by allowing older people, many of whom rely on carers, to live in their own homes for longer.
