Government releases new face mask exemption cards for disabled people to communicate their status to others
As face coverings are now mandatory in a variety of settings across England, including mobility…
Charity calls for Government to tackle disability employment gap and make reporting on disability employment mandatory
Leonard Cheshire is urging the UK Government to implement a range of measures that will…
Prime Minister launches new drive to improve workplace and housing for disabled people
Announced by Prime Minister Theresa May, new measures will be introduced to help tackle the…
73 railway stations set to receive a £300 million funding boost to become more accessible
Birkenhead Park train station Announced on the 4th of April 2019 by the Department for…
Charity says most UK homes are “hazardous” for elderly and disabled people and calls for a radical rethink of health and housing
A new report from the Centre for Ageing Better has highlighted that a significant proportion…
Grant to support disabled people in the workplace increases to almost £60,000
Published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Sarah Newton MP, disabled employees…
SMEs can apply for £5 million in funding to develop ‘cutting-edge’ health products
Announced by Innovate UK, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and UK Research…
Closomat calls for an increase in number of Changing Places facilities across the UK
Following a recent announcement with potential proposals for the Government to increase the number of…
Government’s Industrial Strategy looks to use innovation as a way to address the challenges of an ageing society
Published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the Industrial Strategy outlines the…
Government seeks Disability Champions across a variety of sectors for 2019
The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is looking for Disability Sector Champions across seven different…