http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk What's new on stammeringlaw.org.uk en-us webmaster@stammeringlaw.org.uk mirabyte Feed Writer Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:35:29 -0000 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:35:29 -0000 How does the new LCW test for Employment and support allowance apply to stammering? Also revamp of ESA information, and short page on 'limited capability for work-related activity'. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/benefits/lcw.htm Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:57:17 -0000 Equality and Human Rights Commission criticised, on its First Anniverary. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/ehrc.htm#criticism Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:18:38 -0000 Update on use of voice risk analysis to detect benefit fraud. The technology could particularly flag up people who stammer, even though honest. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/business/sprov.htm#benefit Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:09:52 -0000 Update for minor change taking effect from 24th October,about exemption from exam components. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/education/examboards.htm Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:34:16 -0000 Proposed changes pages updated for Government response to the Discrimination Law Review, from July 2008. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/changes/chan.htm Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:15:32 -0000 Comparing the NI 2008 guidance on stammering with the 2006 guidance applying to the rest of the UK. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/scwani_ni.htm#meaning Sat, 1 Nov 2008 22:25:00 -0000 ESA is in force from 27th October for new claimants, though there is sometimes still the possibility of using backdating to claim incapacity benefit or income support. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/benefits/ben.htm#esa Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:14:16 -0000 Job adverts section updated for European Court of Justice decision in Firma Feryn. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/employment/basic.htm#adverts Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:37:02 -0000 Link to article from Manchester Evening News, about apology for being laughed at on the phone. The customer had cerebral palsy, but the experience is very reminiscent of what can happen with a stammer. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/services/examples.htm#rude Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:55:07 -0000 Update on the Disability Equality Duty, including recent court cases which take a strong line on the obligations of public authorities under the 'general duty'. http://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/ded.htm#general Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:15:29 -0000