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Deaf people are to benefit from a refreshed British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board as the government appoints a new co-chair and members to boost opportunity for Deaf and disabled people across the UK.
Government invests £500 million into first ever fair pay agreement in major milestone for care worker pay.
The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people.
The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting for a new co-chair and 15 new board members.
Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards – but aren’t given the right support, according to new data published on Time to Talk day today [6 February].
Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission and build cross-party consensus.
The extension of the UN Disability Convention will protect the rights of over three thousand disabled people living in Bermuda.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms highlighted the importance of disability inclusion and accessibility as he met with ParalympicsGB athletes at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.
Young people were nominated through organisations working on disability inclusion.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify & realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full & effective participation & inclusion in society. Statement delivered by UK Human Rights A…
The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
British High Commission in Honiara invited Mr Kabui to be High Commissioner for the Day to work together on disability inclusion and rights of persons with disability on IDPD.
Money provided to local authorities so they can make quicker home adaptations for older people or those with disabilities, ensuring they can stay independent.
New plans to improve the lives of disabled people have been set out by the Government today (Tuesday 18 July).
More than six million disabled people across the UK have been paid a £150 Cost of Living Payment.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK delivered a statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 March 2023.
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay met with researchers, charities and patients to discuss finding a cure for motor neurone disease following £50 million funding.
The Regional Stakeholder Network gives disabled people across the UK a stronger voice.
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