Political Developments: Disability Rights and Healthcare Flashcards
Which organisation publicized the inequalities of disabled people?
DIG
What does DIG stand for?
Disablement Income Group
Who was The Head of The Department of Health in 1969?
Crossman
When did Crossman pass a National Insurance pension act for disabled people?
1969
How much money was given to people under the pension?
£4 a week
When was the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act passed?
1970
What was important about the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act?
Labour prioritised it to be passed before they left office
What did the Act encourage?
Day centres for disabled people
What was a limitation of care for physically disabled people?
It remained uncoordinated
Why did prescription and dental charges get reintroduced? What year?
It remained uncoordinated
