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Inclusion Scotland
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Edinburgh Fringe faces criticism for lack of disabled access
Much of The Edinburgh Fringe programme remains inaccessible to disabled audiences, prompting criticism from campaigners and advocates as the 2022 festival gets underway.
Charity could consider legal action against UK Government over compulsory election ID
A Scottish disability charity will consider joining forces with other human rights organisations to take legal action against “discriminatory” and “disproportionate” proposals for compulsory photo ID.
Dramatic rise in deaths of those with home care prompts inquiry calls
The number of people receiving home care who have died over the last year has increased by 71 per cent, prompting calls for scrutiny.
Human rights concerns raised over cuts to social care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised “deep concerns” as new research highlights many people relying on social care packages at home have had those reduced or completely withdrawn.
Covid-19: Scotland ‘losing £15m a day from loss in women’s earnings’
Women have been forced to perform more unpaid labour during the Covid-19 crisis with their collective lost earnings or productivity equating to more than £15m a day in Scotland, according to a new report.
Crucial services to disabled people cut due to coronavirus pandemic
Care packages for disabled people have been suspended with immediate affect due to staff pressures resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.
‘An attack on human rights’: how austerity is eroding the lives of disabled people
The Ferret and HuffPost investigate the impact of government austerity policy on the lives of disabled people in Scotland.
Revealed: £56m cuts to disability payments hit Scotland’s poorest hardest
Many of Scotland's poorest communities have been hit hardest by cuts to disability benefits with over £56 million lost in annual payments, The Ferret can reveal.
