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Six new members have been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council from 1 November 2018.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) the government is announcing that it will be recruiting 6 new disability champions to help tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton has urged large employers to build more inclusive workforces.
People with health conditions will receive further support to manage their health conditions at work.
Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple’.
Some of the country’s most accessible tourist and visitor attractions to disabled people have been highlighted today.
Increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work.
The fund is the latest in a range of government measures that aims to see 1 million more disabled people in work by 2027.
People with the most severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Minister for Disabled People announces new Tech Fund as part of Access to Work, offering employers significant savings on the cost of assistive technology.
Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Rushton as chair of IIAC.
Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.
The government has accepted the recommendations of Paul Gray's second independent review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
The PIP guidance now reflects a recent legal decision on the interpretation of people’s needs for supervision in order to carry out activities safely.
Today, 2 November 2017, marks the first anniversary of the launch of the revamped Disability Confident scheme.
Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health, has challenged British-based FTSE 100 companies to sign up to the Disability Confident scheme.
David Gauke, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has today (15 June 2017) welcomed the department’s new ministerial team.
In his new role, Professor Francis Davis will work to promote social enterprise and improve employment opportunities for disabled people.
A second independent review of the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been published today by Paul Gray.
The Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health has announced 11 new disability sector champions.
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