PIP Re-assessments come to Yorkshire!
As the transition from Disability Living Alowance to the Personal Independence Payment continues to be rolled out the DWP has issued a […]
Quick Update
Building the Road to Independence If you have not received the consultative document from DMBC titled Building the Road to Independence, accompanied […]
Parkinsons UK launch Failing To Care Campaign
In this weeks Spinal Injuries Association bulletin they highlight the Parliamentary enquiry undertaken into NHS Continuing Healthcare. To coincide with the official […]
ESA Update from Benefits and Work
Benefits and work produce up-to-date information and support on disability related benefits. Here is an important update on ESA. “The nightmare that is […]
Active Independence on national radio!
As a small Disabled persons-led group we were very pleased to have been contacted by Radio 4’s popular Today Programme to take part […]
Can quality care be provided in 15 minutes?
Leonard Cheshire has asked this question and written an excellent report which concludes that no, it is not possible to provide any […]
Care funding reform consultation sessions
Age UK and the Department of Health are running two events in London and Leeds to consult older people and carers about […]
2nd Personal Budget Survey Results
In Control have now published the results of the 2nd national survey of people receiving a Personal budget. Below is the press […]
Successful jobsfair!
Active Independence attended a Health and Social Care jobsfair at Doncaster Dome on Wednesday 23rd May. We chatted to lots of people […]
Unison Supports PAs
In recent months we have found ourselves spending more and more time offering support, advice and guidance to PAs on a whole […]