The DU have recently published four new reports on disabled people's lived experience in the UK. Please see:
Disabled people’s lived experience in the UK: evidence reviews
DWP have announced this morning regarding the launch of the Independent Disability Advisory Panel. You can read the full announcement and find more details about the panel members here:
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SEND teacher training programme, especially given SEND is our current quarterly theme. Please see the press release from DfE here for further details:
£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programmeNew
News of reforms to the Disability Confident scheme. Please see the press release from DWP here for further details:
Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled peopleSick
The DHSC has recently launched a consultation on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance, including Easy Read and BSL versions.
Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidanceThis consultation
The Department for Transport (DfT) launched a public consultation "Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices".
Here is a press release (which also includes a quote from Minister
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published a consultation seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.
DWP have today published the following press notice in relation to the Keep Britain Working Review next steps:
Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain workingMore
Bullock Inclusion presents a regular series of events at the Kindred in Hammersmith that brings the disabled community together for social time and various themes and speakers.
Watch and register
Fiona Jarvis's essential guide to personally audited hospitality venues accessible to disabled people. Regular reviews and annual awards.
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Minister’s comments add fuel to Access to Work concerns | Dr Kush KanodiaIf UK Gov really wants to support disabled people into employment, then don’t cut support to Access
