Seminar in Halifax on 24 May
A Finnish perspective on the state of the welfare state in the UK today.
News
All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government
All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government in support of co-production
Why is social care facing the deepest cuts?
Article by Simon Duffy on Huffington Post UK on the severity of the cuts to social care.
Learning Disability Today Conference on 14 May
Learning Disability Today regional exhibition and conference in Sheffield 14 May.
NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May
Launch of NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May in London.
New research on the impact of welfare reform across Britain
New research from Sheffield Hallam University on the impact of welfare reform across Britain.
Reform in Australia
The Centre has published two major reports on the progress of disability funding reform and self-directed support in Australia.
1st May - Stand Up Social Work
The Centre is hosting a seminar in Doncaster to explore the future of social work.
Cuts in Sheffield meeting - 11 April
A public meeting hosted by Sheffield Equality Group on cuts to social care and support.
No Going Back - Forgotten Voices from Prudhoe Hospital
No Going Back documents the experiences of people who lived and worked at Prudhoe Hospital in County Durham.
European Parliament debate - 12 March
Effect of the crisis on people with disabiiities to be debated in European Parliament on 12 March.
Baroness Hollins backs Report
New report: A Fair Society? - how the cuts target disabled people
Ten Reasons to Hate the Welfare Cash Card
Simon Duffy has written a blog post on the Huffington Post UK website about the proposed Welfare Cash Card.
An alternative to privatisation
Chris Yapp and Chris Howells outline their concept of Community Sourcing, strengthening rather than hollowing out communities
Will Labour offer any protection to disabled people?
Members of Pats Petition meeting Liam Byrne MP February 6.
Fellows' Day on Older People on 6 March 2013
The Centre for Welfare Reform, in partnership with Relative Matters, are hosting a day of reflection on innovation for older people and future policy direction.
Emergency Stop - the impact of disability benefit changes
Campaign group calls for government to go ‘back to the drawing board’ as new report analyses impact of unexpected disability benefit changes
Winterbourne: There must be another way - but what is it?
A Post-Winterbourne opportunity to identify positive, outcome focussed alternatives to expensive, out of area placements and assessment and treatment units.
Commission on disability hate crime
A commission on disability hate crime established.
Govt reduces mobility for disabled people
Government reduces mobility for disabled people.
Pat's Petition Debate, House of Commons January 2013
Pat's Petition Debate in House of Commons in January 2013.
Personal Health Budgets
Personal Health Budgets evaluation report published
National Coalition for Independent Action
Speaking for us? Don't let them get away with it - sign our letter!
New UK Chair for Campaign for a Fair Society
New UK Chair for Campaign for a Fair Society
The Australian on fears for NDIS
The over-regulation of the national disability insurance scheme could lead to the duplication of services and a blowout in costs without major improvements to the lives of…
The People's Review of the WCA published
Anticipating the publication of Professor Harrington’s third (and, for him, final) annual review of the Work Capability Assessment, the WeAreSpartacus group have…
Partners for Inclusion Conference on 16 November
Partners for Inclusion Conference - Changing the Face of Services for Good
A new vision is needed
A new vision is needed
Publication of Better Nights (ISF initiative)
Choice Support improves night-time support and reduces costs by providing more personalised support through use of ISFs.
Social Work Action Network on 5 December
An event with Social Work Action Network (SWAN) and the Department of Social Work, Social Care and Community Studies at Sheffield Hallam University.
Facilitation Skills day on 27 November
A day to develop and practice our facilitation skills for fellows of the Centre and guests.
Inclusive Education and a Fulfilling Life Conference
A conference to bring together disabled people, including disabled children and their parents and their allies, to explore the opportunities and choice with regard to…
HSA Launched
Housing Options and the Association for Supported Living merge to form a new learning disabilities membership organisation.
Promoting human dignity in social work and community care
How professionals can help to create genuine, sustainable social change.
Mental Health Reform Conference on 6 December
This conference will explore three key aspects of mental health reform: personalisation, payment by results and peer power.
Major Housing and Support Conference on 22 November
Working Together - to deliver better housing and support for living, Housing Options' Annual Conference on 22 November.
Urgent Call for Action
Stop and review the cuts to benefits and services, which are falling disproportionately on disabled people, their carers and families.
Work programme needs local commissioning for innovation
Academic study finds back-to-work scheme's reliance on financial incentives undermines service innovation
Don Derrett on lessons from Winterbourne
Don Derrett's article in the Guardian on lessons for public managers following the Winterbourne View hospital scandal.
Congratulations to Steven Rose
Congratulations to Steven Rose.
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