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Mobile Jobcentres launch in 6 new areas

Please see the following press release from DWP today on mobile Jobcentres: Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment supportJobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums.GOV.UKDepartment

Launch of Independent Disability Advisory Panel

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: From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins workTen experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health

Consultation: The Down Syndrome Act Guidance

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 seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.GOV.UKDepartment of Health and Social

Consultation: Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices

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 Timms) and link to the consultation, which closes at 11:59pm on 31 March 2026. Government seeks views to modernise

Keep Britain Working Review: Next Steps

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 than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-

Access to Work concerns

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 to Work! The Labour Party’s war on disabled people continues… “Comments by the disability minister have fuelled concerns that