Fewer disabled people will have access to specialist employment support amid a “massive gap” between the Government’s rhetoric and reality, a report warns. A study said proposed cuts in funding
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A severely disabled man has been awarded £2.5 million High Court damages, 47 years after his birth. Peter Atherton was white because of asphyxia when he was born at Billinge
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Sickness benefits claimants will no longer have to go through reassessments to keep their payments if they suffer from chronic illnesses, the Work and Pensions Secretary is to announce. Employment
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Scotland’s Social Security Secretary has called for “radical” reform of the personal independence payment (PIP) system across the UK. Angela Constance highlighted figures showing almost two-thirds (65%) of disabled people
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NI Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced an extension of the Physical and Sensory Disability Strategy and Action Plan to 30 September 2017. The Minister was speaking following a visit
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The hugely important UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities aims to ‘promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms
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New programmes to help sick and disabled Scots into work will get up and running next year, Holyrood ministers have confirmed. The Scottish Government is to set up the Work
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Disabled children are almost twice as likely to fall victim to crime as other youngsters, a new report warns. Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that 22%
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The family of a young boy with a rare medical condition are celebrating a campaign victory after a letter from Nicola Sturgeon confirmed he will benefit from a breakthrough drug
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A badge has been created for passengers with hidden health conditions who need a seat on public transport. Some 1,000 of the “Please offer me a seat” badges will be
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