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  • New National Disability Strategy launches

    More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Disabled people to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system

    The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Disability charities benefit from £2.4 million fund

    The money will fund services to provide practical support for disabled children, set up and expand helplines, and provide mental health and wellbeing support.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Face-to-face assessments to resume for health and disability benefits

    In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COVID-19 home testing kits now easier to order

    The government has introduced a number of new accessibility improvements to the home testing programme to make it even easier to get tested.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Mike's story

    A blog for International Day for People with Disabilities

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  • Adult social care recruitment care campaign launched to boost workforce

    A new national adult social care recruitment campaign has been launched to boost the adult social care workforce in England as part of a wider plan to attract more staff into the sector.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Disability Unit putting lived experience at the heart of its work

    Engagement with disabled people, their organisations, charities, businesses and other stakeholders is a focus of the new Disability Unit in the Cabinet Office.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Regional Stakeholder Network to give disabled people a stronger voice

    The Disability Unit has set up a Regional Stakeholder Network to help build a picture of the lived experience of disabled people in England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak

    A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Next step for new service for benefit assessments announced

    A single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments will be trialled before being rolled out nationally, the Government has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Taking multiple medicines? Support the Yellow Card scheme by reporting suspected side effects

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launches a week long social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects using the Yellow Card Scheme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Funding awarded for more Changing Places toilets in NHS hospitals

    Over £500,000 has been given to 10 NHS trusts in England today to build new Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Global Youth SDGs Summit: speech by DFID Ghana Country Director

    Head of DFID Ghana Philip Smith delivered a speech on "Bridging the Inclusion Gap with the Disabled" at the SDGs Global Summit in Accra on 21 November.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Career fair for people with disabilities in Dashoguz

    British Embassy Ashgabat is supporting people with disabilities in Turkmenistan through a joint project with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and NGO Yenme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets

    A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Office for Disability Issues becomes part of Equalities Hub

    The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chairs appointed to network to give disabled people stronger voice

    The Office for Disability Issues has announced the appointment of chairs to lead 9 new Regional Stakeholder Networks.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers

    The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A year since the Global Disability Summit: UK invites stakeholders to review progress

    DFID and STEP join hands for the inauguration of the Centre for Inclusive Development as part of Pakistan's commitment to make education inclusive for all.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government