With an election around the corner campaign group and professional
associations are starting to set out what they want to see from MPs
over the next four years.Disability Alliance have launched a manifesto centring on disabled poverty campaigning for a commitment from parties to eradicate disability poverty by 2025, end the mandatory retirement age and simplify carers benefits.
They are also calling for a revised level of disability living allowance which would take into account the costs associated with a person's impairment. The other big benefit which disabled people receive, employment and support allowance, should also be reviewed, the manifesto says.
This week the National Council for Palliative Care have also launched a manifesto calling on all parties to back five pledges:
• Ensure the End of Life Care Strategy is met with consistent funding at 2010-11 levels for the next five years.
• Establish a cabinet committee for end of life care
• Ensure 24/7 access to specialist palliative care advice
• Make end of life care a core curriculum subject for all health and social care staff
• Give the public confidence to discuss their end of life care priorities
This week the National Council for Palliative Care have also launched a manifesto calling on all parties to back five pledges:
• Ensure the End of Life Care Strategy is met with consistent funding at 2010-11 levels for the next five years.
• Establish a cabinet committee for end of life care
• Ensure 24/7 access to specialist palliative care advice
• Make end of life care a core curriculum subject for all health and social care staff
• Give the public confidence to discuss their end of life care priorities
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