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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Includes recruitment and disabled people, reasonable adjustments at work and Access to Work
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
We support the development of policies to remove inequality between disabled and non-disabled people.
Information supporting the Inclusive Transport Strategy including policy papers and announcements.
A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace has been published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
How to attract, recruit and retain disabled people.
UK's initial report on the rights of disabled people under the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its responses to periodic reviews.
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
You can ask an applicant if they are disabled if you are trying to encourage disabled people to work for you. Disabled people are generally…
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Find out about VAT relief that may be available if you’re a charity buying certain goods and building work for disabled people.
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