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The benefits maze
- Author:
- FAWCETT Edd
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 118, September 2010, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
In the context that a major overhaul of the current benefits system is expected under the new coalition government, this article argues that the eligibility criteria for many existing benefits are likely to be tightened, and that disabled people, including some people with a learning disability, could lose some or all of their benefit entitlement. The article looks at Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit, discussing possible changes that may be introduced by the new government. It discusses the options for changes to the UK benefits system presented in the 21st Century Welfare government paper, including the idea of a single benefit to replace all current benefits called a Universal Credit.
The social care shortfall
- Author:
- COLE Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, January 2009, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Later this year the government is expected to announce its proposals for a shake-up of the way social care in England is organised and funded with the green paper on adult social care. Discusses fears that with rising demand for adult learning disability services, the gap between aspirations and the funding available will only widen.
The Valuing People vision
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, March 2006, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The learning disability white paper, 'Valuing People', was published five years ago this March. This article looks at achievements so far, and six leading figures in learning disability say what they consider to be Valuing People's biggest successes and disappointments.
Mencap urges new ministers to focus on welfare and work
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 31, August 1998, p.4.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Looks at Mencap's response to the Government's Green Paper, 'A New Contract for Welfare', which urges ministers to take greater account of the needs of people who cannot work, and to set a basic standard for income and benefit.
Special needs need special measures
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 24, December 1997, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Children with special educational needs are the focus of a Government Green paper and a Mencap report. The Government intends to integrate these students into mainstream education; Mencap reveals the tragedy of exclusion.
Segregation v integration: the parents' viewpoint
- Authors:
- MACDONALD Alan, MACDONALD Janice
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 22, October 1997, p.5.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The Government is set to publish its Green Paper on Special Educational Needs which will set out its commitment to integrated education. Looks at how successful integration depends on resources and personalities.