Scottish Government launches consultation on new disability benefit to replace PIP
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment and is…
Plan for community accessible park in Glasgow set to support disabled people
HHC developed a vegetable patch for the local community previously The Hawthorn Community Action Group,…
46% rise in number of online disability hate crimes in the last year, new figures show
According to new research by leading disability charities Leonard Cheshire and United Response, over 7,300…
9 out of 10 of England’s biggest councils failing to meet website accessibility regulations
New research from national disability charity Scope has found that millions of disabled people could…
Report warns vulnerable people living in poor-quality homes at particular risk this winter
Newly-published research has highlighted the increased risk poor-quality housing has on those identified as being…
Government extends Access to Work scheme to support disabled people during pandemic
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an extension to the Access to…
DRUK CEO says increased fines for no face coverings will ramp up pressure on disabled people
On 13th August 2020, the Prime Minister announced a series of new enforcement measures targeting…
Homes England pledges to actively contribute to creating inclusive housing for all
Helping to create homes that meet elderly and disabled people’s needs, Homes England is aiming…
Republic of Ireland invests €73m in housing adaptations & mobility aids but charity says more needed
The Republic of Ireland Government has confirmed that € (£) will be made available for…
84% of disabled people say access to height-accessible sanitising stations will encourage them to return to stores
Disabled access review site Euan’s Guide has published the results from its latest survey, which…