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Injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community will be tackled head-on through a new package of measures ordered by the Prime Minister.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Baroness Buscombe, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, at the UN Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Professor Raymond Agius has been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council as an independent member from 1 May 2019 for 5 years.
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).
Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
The UK remains dedicated to ensuring the full inclusion and participation of disabled people in all aspects of life, including entering and remaining in work.
DFID Ghana social sectors team leader, Jemima Gordon-Duff delivered a speech at the launch of Quality Rights Initiative.
The government has announced plans to give personal health budgets to up to 200,000 people by 2024.
The Minister of State for Care Caroline Dinenage has written to the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) about the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill.
The Office for Disability Issues are seeking disability sector champions in 7 sectors.
Disabled people will be able to work with a dedicated key worker to get and stay in employment, the new Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has announced today.
DFID Ghana social sectors team leader, Jemima Gordon-Duff delivered a speech at the Career Fair for persons with disabilities.
The regional stakeholder network will bring the views of disabled people and local disabled organisations across England closer to government.
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.
Letter reminding employers of their obligations around staff training, following the Learning Disability Mortality Review Programme's 2nd annual report.
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’.
A PHE world-leading evidence review and UK Chief Medical Officer physical activity infographic has been launched for disabled adults.
UK's Department for International Development (DFID) hosted an event on 13 September on ensuring the rights, freedoms, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities in Pakistan.
The government has announced a series of measures to address the inequality of life expectancy between people with learning disabilities and the wider population.
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