Fact Sheet: Energy Price Cap and Cost of Living

Fact Sheet: Energy Price Cap and Cost of Living  Who We Are Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is a member-led, Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO), working towards the inclusion and accessibility of all disabled people across Scotland in all of society. Our work is based on a human rights approach, and we share the collective voices of disabled people to inform and influence policymaking decisions. We adhere to the social model of disability and are a proud member of the Independent Living Movement. DES also acts as the umbrella body for the Scottish Access Panel Network. What is the issue we asked
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Your Say on Disability: Our Response to the Work Capability Assessment

Your Say on Disability: Our Response to the Work Capability Assessment The UK Government recently carried out a consultation on their proposals to reform Work Capability Assessment (WCA). The WCA is an assessment carried out for both Universal Credit (UC) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).  The results of the WCA are used by the Department for Work and Pensions to determine who can and cannot work, due to their disability or health conditions and whether or not someone qualifies to receive ESA or the Health Component of UC. The UK Government has brought forward proposals to change specific activities
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Weekly Poll – Scottish Government National Outcomes (Week Beginning 7 May 2023)

Weekly Poll – Scottish Government National Outcomes Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members and for the week beginning 7 May 2023, we asked a question about the Scottish Government National Outcomes. Any identifying information within respondents’ comments has been removed. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results– 37 respondents Question: How much
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Weekly Poll – Rising Food Costs

Weekly Poll – Rising Food Costs Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members and for the week beginning 24 April, we asked a question about rising food costs. Any identifying information within respondents’ comments has been removed. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results– 89 respondents Have you changed any of your grocery
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Weekly Poll – Alcohol Advertising (Week Beginning 6 March 2023)

Weekly Poll – Alcohol Advertising Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members on a topical issue and for the week beginning 6 March 2023, we asked our members about restricting alcohol advertising. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results– 72 respondents Do you support proposals to restrict alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland?
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Weekly Poll – A Scotland That Cares

Weekly Poll – A Scotland That Cares Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 13 February 2023, we asked our members about the ‘A Scotland That Cares’ campaign. Please note this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Prior to receiving this poll, were you aware of ‘A Scotland That
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Weekly Poll – Disability Employment Gap (Week Beginning 30 January 2023)

Weekly Poll – Disability Employment Gap Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members on a topical issue and for the week beginning 30 January 2023, we asked our members about the Disability Employment Gap. Any identifying information within respondents’ comments has been removed. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question: Do you
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Weekly Poll- Pressure on the NHS

Weekly Poll- Pressure on the NHS Each week Disability Equality Scotland sends out a poll question to our members on a topical issue and in January 2023, we asked our members about pressure on the NHS.  Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect the policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results: 76 respondents Are you concerned about the current pressure on the NHS? Yes- 95% No- 5%
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Weekly Poll – Blue Badge Exemptions in Low Emission Zones

Weekly Poll – Blue Badge Exemptions in Low Emission Zones Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 16 January 2023 we asked a question about Blue Badge Exemptions in Low Emission Zones. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. Any identifying information within respondents’ comments has been removed. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware
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Weekly Poll – National Entitlement Card Scheme

Weekly Poll – National Entitlement Card Scheme Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue and last week we asked our members about the National Entitlement Card scheme. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. Any identifying information within respondents’ comments has been removed. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results: 95 respondents Have you applied for
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