In 1981, three residents in the Calderstones Hospital, a service for people with learning disabilities, successfully campaigned for the right to vote in General Elections. This brave act enshrined the voting rights of support people in law, along with other policy changes such as the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)…
Gloria’s Law campaigns for a legal right to a designated care supporter for people living in care settings, with the goal of ensuring in-person visits from at least one essential family member or friend. This would legally enforce visitation standards that maintain a person-centred focus on the individual being supported,…
On the 30th April, new ‘Right to Try’ legislation came into effect across the United Kingdom (UK). This legislation empowers recipients of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit (UC), and new style Employment and Support Allowance (new style ESA) to reintroduce themselves to work or volunteering. The eligibility criteria for…
On April 22nd, Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza published the fourth report in a series which examined the use of police strip searches on children in England and Wales. The report outlines the extent to which strip searching powers are used on children, and offers guidelines for improving practices to…
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a We Care Award nomination. We are delighted to announce the winners of our latest round of awards, as chosen by our panel. These awards recognise the people and teams who personify our 'We Care' values (Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Effective), and have delivered positive outcomes. Congratulations to…
Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste globally. This year, it is taking place on 29th April. The idea of the day is to draw attention to the problem of food waste, educate and raise awareness, and give people ideas…
