Alice Haworth-Booth

Posts by Alice Haworth-Booth

Topic: Using the law to challenge discrimination during assessments for benefits

Topic: Using the law to challenge discrimination during assessments for benefits

At this meeting we discussed what more we could do and how we could use the Equality Act 2010 more effectively.
Topic: Creative Use of the Equality Act 2010

Topic: Creative Use of the Equality Act 2010

At this meeting we discussed how the Equality Act 2010 can be used to challenge discrimination in housing, benefits and other public functions.

Topic: Direct payments

Topic: Direct payments

At this meeting we discussed some of the most common problems with direct payments (DP) and the ways to deal with those problems.
Topic: The law on commissioning and how we can use it to protect services delivered by DDPOs

Topic: The law on commissioning and how we can use it to protect services delivered by DDPOs

At this meeting we discussed how DDPOs and Disabled people can use the law to influence the commissioning process and the existing mechanisms the commissioners can use to protect services delivered by Disabled people for Disabled people.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Davey case: what it means for DDPOs and Disabled people

The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Davey case: what it means for DDPOs and Disabled people

Luke’s appeal was dismissed. This is a devastating outcome for him as he won’t only be stuck at home with minimal support he also risks losing his support team, who were with him for 18 years.  The outcome is also disappointing and worrying for other Disabled people, as this case sends a message to local authorities that they can implement whatever cuts they want as long as they follow the right process.