£3m extra for disabled people’s organisations

The Government has announced a £3m scheme for disabled people’s grassroots organisations to better deliver services disabled people really need.

User-led organisations (ULOs) will be able to bid for the extra money from July and Minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller, is also appealing for ‘ambassadors’ to share best practise across the country. The Minister is also appealing for talented individuals from private businesses, voluntary organisations and other charities to support the scheme by sharing their skills and expertise in areas such as HR, business planning, financial management and IT.

The DWP press release also has a link through to the Office for Disability Issues, which contains more detailsabout this scheme.

Government announces £3m extra for disabled people’s organisations