Enfield family left in unsuitable accommodation for three years
A disabled dad and his family were left in mouldy, mouse-infested temporary accommodation, despite Enfield council accepting it was not…
Physical Disabilities
Grammar schools warned not to discriminate against disabled children
Grammar schools in England have been warned not to discriminate against disabled children during this year’s 11+ entry exams, following…
Calls for retailers to do more to help disabled customers
In response to growing concerns over the accessibility of supermarkets and retailers, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has…
Union calls for disabled people to have the right to work from home
Unison has called on the government to give disabled people a new right to work from home if they wish and for employers to…
Two-thirds of disabled workers affected by coronavirus
Two thirds of people with disabilities have had their work affected by the coronavirus, according to a new survey. The survey…
New study into independent living launches
The national body for home improvement agencies, Foundations has launched a new project to help social landlords support residents who…
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…
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…
