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Five things we’ve learnt about the experiences of people with complex disabilities in 2023
Today we are launching our findings from our new Potential and Possibility research.
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Celebrating Deafblind Awareness Week in parliament
Every year, organisations across the world mark Deafblind Awareness Week. Deafblind Awareness Week is always on what would have been Helen Keller’s birthday, 27 June. It’s…
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Government support for tackling energy costs didn’t go far enough
Today the Public Accounts Committee published its report examining the effectiveness of the Government’s support at protecting people from spiralling energy costs. We welcome…
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New data release shows Education Health and Care Plans delays are leaving children behind
Today the Department for Education (DfE) published its annual data on children and young people with an education, health and care (EHC) plan…
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Social care shortages and the specialist workforce
Staff shortages aren’t unusual right now. But few sectors have been affected in the same way as social care. It’s no surprise, then, that the…
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Looking ahead to influence change
A key part of our work at Sense is building the profile and understanding of complex disabilities in parliament. With a general election coming up next year our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Melissa, shares her thoughts on how we're planning to engage.
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Sense responds to children’s social care consultation
Over the past few weeks the Government have been consulting on their plan for children’s social care “Stable Homes, Built on Love”. Sense have…
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Supporting people with complex disabilities to stay in work
Everyone should feel valued in the workplace. We should all be treated with dignity and be given the support we need to excel at our…
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Making sure every person with complex disabilities gets the right support to find work
Looking for a job is never easy. That’s one of the reasons jobcentres exist – to make sure that everyone gets the help they need…
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Disabled people need fairer assessments now – government committee supports Sense recommendations
Applying for benefits shouldn’t be a stressful experience. You should be able to fill in your application form as independently as possible. Your assessment should…
