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Disability Law Service

@dls_law

Free legal advice in Community Care, Employment, Housing & Welfare Benefits. Legal Aid representation in Community Care, Housing, Discrimination & Public Law.

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More than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

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An Army veteran who has spent 13 years on a waiting list for social housing has said the uncertainty has had a "big impact" on his mental health. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disability-…

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Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare
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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disability-…

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The screenwriter behind TV drama Adolescence has told the BBC the government's planned benefit changes are "punching down" on disabled people. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disability-…

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Any child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free school meals from September 2026, the government has said. #universalcredit bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disability-…

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A national charity for people with learning disabilities said a cafe that gives vulnerable adults real life experiences was "brilliant" preparation for work or volunteering opportunities. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disability-…

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Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare
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During a #CareAct needs assessment, where the social worker does not have the necessary knowledge of a particular condition or circumstance, they have to consult with someone who does. #socialcare

During a #CareAct needs assessment, where the social worker does not have the necessary knowledge of a particular condition or circumstance, they have to consult with someone who does. #socialcare
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More than 100 Labour MPs are supporting a fresh effort to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system. They have signed an amendment that would give them an opportunity to vote on a proposal to reject the welfare reform bill. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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💬 How can we build a more inclusive advice sector? This breakout session explores learnings from led-by –and-for projects focused on attracting and retaining deaf and disabled people, with insights from @DLS_law, @InlcusionBarnet, and Ruils. #HelpingHandsConference

💬 How can we build a more inclusive advice sector? This breakout session explores learnings from led-by –and-for projects focused on attracting and retaining deaf and disabled people, with insights from @DLS_law, @InlcusionBarnet, and Ruils. #HelpingHandsConference
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Teenager Kailee Kember-Brown, a wheelchair user, says she has so far applied for more than 40 jobs without success. Kailee, from Dover, in Kent, is currently entitled to a top-up to her Universal Credit income because of her disability. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Ask your MP to vote against benefit cuts. You have the opportunity to influence their vote. campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/172856/ac…

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What is a #carer and what outcomes are explored as part of the #carersassessment under the #CareAct? This short video explains it all. #carersrights

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Amy Thompson was only 21 years old and living her dream life working in Paris as an intern for a fashion consultancy when everything "turned upside down". She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) despite being told she was "far too young". bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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A secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities is to be closed at short notice, leaving families struggling to arrange suitable care for vulnerable patients, the BBC has learned. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…