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Labour is proposing to double the funding available to help local disabled people get into or stay in work. The budget for Access to Work, which pays for help such as sign language interpreters, wheelchair lifts, specialised equipment and transport costs is to be doubled under plans backed by Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective MP for Charnwood. The scheme is now open for consultation and the Government wants to hear your views.
Eric Goodyer is asking local employers to support the government’s commitment by opening up more opportunities for disabled people:
“This new proposed funding will help disabled people in Charnwood to take control of their own lives. Access to Work is simple – it enables disabled people to do work of their choice which they otherwise could not do, and gives them control over the support they receive.”
“We need to hear your views on these plans, so please send them in to the consultation email box at welfare.reform@dwp.gsi.gov.uk “
Announcing the plan to give more support to disabled people in Charnwood, James Purnell Labour’s Work and Pension secretary said he wanted to listen to the views of local disabled people:
“We should make sure that disabled people who feel they can’t work get all the support they need but we should never write off a disabled person by telling them they can never work. This isn’t just about paying for more wheelchair lifts or sign language interpreters. We want to see a culture change in the approach of employers to disabled people by making it easier for them to employ disabled people.”
“I want to hear the experiences and opinions of people with disabilities in Charnwood. What would help you get back to work? What barriers have you faced in looking for a job? What more could the government do to open up opportunities for you?”
Latest News
Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer | |
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![]() | Keep your home secure and enjoy the summerSummer burglary campaign adviceAs the weather warms up Leicestershire Police is reminding residents to secure their windows and doors every time they leave their homes. The force is launching a summer campaign to help prevent an increase in burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.... 25 May 2012 Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer |
Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road | |
![]() | Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde RoadOfficers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Launde Road, Oadby. The incident took place on Tuesday, May 8 at around 3pm.... 25 May 2012 Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road |
'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester | |
![]() | 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in LeicesterAdvice leaflet issuedAdvice leaflets will be distributed in Leicester this weekend urging residents to protect your gold. The leaflets - which contain crime prevention tips and urge residents to report any suspicious activity - are being pushed through letterboxes and handed out in places of worship and community centres to raise awareness of a recent rise in burglaries in which Asian gold jewellery has been targeted.... 25 May 2012 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester |
New technology boosts independence | |
![]() | Adults & Communities24 May 2012New technology boosts independenceCutting edge technology provided by the county council is helping people to stay in their own homes, giving peace of mind to their relatives. Maisie Walker from Shepshed is enjoying her freedom again, despite epilepsy, thanks to Leicestershire County Council.... 24 May 2012 New technology boosts independence |
Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid | |
![]() | Environment & Transport24 May 2012Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid Leicestershire County Council has today learned it has been successful in a bid for 4m to boost sustainable transport. The Government cash will benefit businesses and residents, primarily in and around Loughborough and Coalville, by funding schemes designed to alleviate congestion, boost the local economy and reduce carbon.... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid |
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Free Childcare to help the Low Paid to Work Scheme to be Piloted in Leicestershire | |
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![]() | Leicestershire's selection as part of the pilot scheme to support low income families with free childcare, so they can access training and return to work, has been welcomed by Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective MP for Charnwood.... 09 Sep 2008 Free Childcare to help the Low Paid to Work Scheme to be Piloted in Leicestershire |
More 16 & 17 years staying at at school than ever before | |
![]() | Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Charnwood, has welcomed new figures published this week showing that record numbers of young people in Leicestershire are staying on in full-time education at 16.... 25 Jun 2008 More 16 & 17 years staying at at school than ever before |
Labour Politician Offers Support for David Cameron's Clean up Campaign | |
![]() | David Cameron's proposals to take action to stop dubious expenses claims by Tory MPs and MEPs has received praise from a local Labour politician and prominent Europhile, Eric Goodyer who is Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Charnwood. ... 15 Jul 2008 Labour Politician Offers Support for David Cameron's Clean up Campaign |
A Better Deal for Home Buyers and Sellers | |
![]() | New rules to protect home buyers and sellers from rogue estate Agents have been welcomed by Eric Goodyer of Charnwood Labour Party. ... 02 Jul 2008 A Better Deal for Home Buyers and Sellers |
Loughborough MP makes available Information for the disabled | |
![]() | Loughborough MP Andy Reed is making available new public information leaflets for the disabled and carers. ... 01 Aug 2008 Loughborough MP makes available Information for the disabled |
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MP Joins Mayor at Shepshed Disabled Swimming Gala | |
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![]() | error - no content. .... 23 Apr 2008 MP Joins Mayor at Shepshed Disabled Swimming Gala |
Andy Reed, Labour MP For Loughborough Welcomes Massive Rise in Apprenticeships | |
![]() | The number of people completing apprenticeships rose by 193% in Leicestershire between 2002/03 and 2005/06 thanks to Labour's investment in apprenticeships. ... 29 Apr 2008 Andy Reed, Labour MP For Loughborough Welcomes Massive Rise in Apprenticeships |
Secret Meeting At County Hall | |
![]() | Press and public were excluded from a crucial meeting held at County Hall that discussed the sale of 6 care homes. ... 20 Jun 2008 Secret Meeting At County Hall |
More 16 & 17 years staying at at school than ever before | |
![]() | Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Charnwood, has welcomed new figures published this week showing that record numbers of young people in Leicestershire are staying on in full-time education at 16.... 25 Jun 2008 More 16 & 17 years staying at at school than ever before |
60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform | |
![]() | Charnwood Labour Party has joined people throughout the UK in celebrating 60 years of the NHS. The NHS was established in 1947 by the post war Labour Government, and was opposed by the medical establishment and the Conservative Party.... 01 Jul 2008 60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform |
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Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
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![]() | Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
![]() | Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough | |
![]() | Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough |
Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious | |
![]() | Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious |
Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley | |
![]() | Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley |
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Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
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![]() | Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
![]() | Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough | |
![]() | Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough |
Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious | |
![]() | Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious |
Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley | |
![]() | Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley |
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House burgled in Sileby | |
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![]() | House burgled in Sileby Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the report of a burglary in St Marys Road, Sileby. The incident happened at about 5pm on Tuesday April 4, when the victim, a woman in her eighties, heard a noise inside her home.... 19 Apr 2011 House burgled in Sileby |
Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam | |
![]() | Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scamTop L to R - Sandip Rana, Satish Ravat, Vishal Shah bottom L to R Bhavesh Patel and Jaswinder ChahalFive Leicester men have today (Thursday November 25) been sentenced for their part in an illegal immigration scam. Bhavesh Patel (27) of Columbine Road, Hamilton, Satish Ravat (28) of Arbour Road, Leicester, Sandip Singh Rana (29) of Moores Road, Leicester, Jaswinder Chahal (42) of Swithland Avenue, Leicester and Vishal Jitendra Shah (25) of Braemar Close, Leicester pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing to assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.... 25 Nov 2010 Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam |
Forensic Psychology | |
![]() | Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology |
Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse | |
![]() | Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse |
Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road | |
![]() | Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road |













