Category: Blog
Non-disabled workers earn a sixth more than disabled workers
New analysis published by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers. The analysis found that the pay gap for disabled workers currently stands at £2.05 an hour – or £3,731 per year for someone working a 35-hour week.
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Living Options Charity Christmas Tree at Princesshay
Our Living Options tree is now in place and decorated at Princesshay, Exeter The charity tree initiative run by Princesshay […]
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An update from Devon Wellbeing Hub
The Hub is one of 40 NHS mental health and wellbeing hubs that were set up across the country, funded by NHS England, in response to the impact of COVID-19.
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Deaf jurors supported by BSL interpreter for first time.
For the first time in England and Wales, deaf people have been able to fulfil their civic duty and serve on a jury, supported by British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
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New LGA guide, be a councillor
The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils in England and Wales, has launched a new guide as part of its flagship Be a Councillor campaign, to support disabled residents who may be interested in representing their local community at their next local election.
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Stoptober is back!
Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even have a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking. Remember, it's never too late to join the thousands of people quitting smoking this October.
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Support the call for a review of disabled people’s energy support
London Inclusion is sponsoring a call for a thorough reassessment of social security support for disabled people, to end the […]
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Fully funded training opportunities are available in Devon
Free training opportunities are available through the Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme Proud to Care is a Government […]
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Exeter Chiefs Foundation makes Living Options a designated charity
Living Options Devon has been successful in being selected as an Exeter Chiefs Foundation designated charity Exeter Chiefs Foundation provides […]
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Casey Gemma: Challenging spinal cord injury
A couple of weeks ago Living Options Devon met with Casey Gemma at Haldon Forest Park Casey had a mountain […]
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