Looks like they are also offering a workshop (March 28th) on 'Digital health and use of data':...
This is an opportunity for members of the public to attend a free workshop: 'The workshop will give you an introduction to research and the...
Amber Rudd recently announced a proposal to combine the face to face assessments of PIP and ESA (or Universal Credit) into one:...
I received an email today that the NIHR (England) is seeking new committee members. I haven't had a chance to read through the details so am...
See these links: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mentalhealth/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/10/early-implementers-map.png...
If you are eligible for social care, you should be actively involved in producing a personalised 'Care Plan' (again, you can draft this yourself...
There is currently no legal right to appeal the council's final decision, although you can make a complaint to the council and then the ombudsman...
Under the Care Act (2014) a person is entitled to carry out a 'Supported Self-Assessment'. This may be a much better option for ensuring your...
Under the Care Act (2014) individuals with a defined 'substantial need' are entitled to have advocacy support for their assessment. Many people...
The most useful site I have found is the professional site for social care education, SCIE. Here you can learn a lot of the stuff your council...
I have read various posts referring to the difficulties involved in obtaining appropriate social care but cannot see a specific thread for advice...
I do not know about South London, but some urban areas have 'Law Centres' - charities which will support benefit claimants at appeals. For...
If you haven't done so already if you sign up with the 'Benefits and Work website' as a member - they do have a forum with some very experienced...
@Diane O'Leary Thank you for your continuing interest in advocating for people with ME. I have read your paper and have tried to make sense of...
Parents trying to get an autism diagnosis for their child are vulnerable to being accused of FII. Parents who have undiagnosed autism are even...
You would have to register with the Inland Revenue as an employer, be liable for employers' NI, be responsible for administering the PAYE, pay...
I agree, but having international objectivity adds a lot of impact to the arguments being made. The MUS agenda seems to be prevalent and growing...
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I wonder how much of this 'investigative journalism' has been stirred up to try and distract @dave30th from the work he wanted to do around IAPT...
I agree absolutely. These are highly paid, experienced medical healthcare professionals. I personally know many people who are working in low paid...
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