Disabled Scots facing a ‘mental health emergency’
A charity has warned that many disabled people in Scotland are at ‘breaking point’ as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Inclusion…
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Bristol publishes SEND action plan
Bristol City Council has published an action plan to address failings highlighted last year by Ofsted and the Care Quality…
Improving homes for the disabled is easier than ever
In social care, the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is often seen as that thing the people in housing do to…
PIP and ESA reviews and reassessments suspended
Reviews and reassessments for disability benefits will be suspended for the next three months, the Department of Work and Pensions…
Assistance dogs improve mental health of disabled young people
Assistance dogs have a significant positive impact on the mental health of disabled young people, a report by the University…
Transport Secretary launches campaign to improve disabled passengers’ journeys
Transport bosses have launched a campaign to improve the disabled passengers’ journeys on public transport. The Department for Transport (DfT) …
Get Out Get Active programme to be delivered in Blackpool
Active Blackpool has secured funding from the Activity Alliance to deliver a three-year Get Out Get Active programme in the…
New disability service for Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
A new short breaks service will provide support for adults with disabilities in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. This service…
