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DfT appoints new Disabled transport committee Chair
21 February 2023 | News
... for Transport (DfT) has appointed a new Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) to represent the needs and rights of disabled people across the UK’s transport network. Matthew ... speaks for itself in his breadth of experience and I look forward to working closely with him in the coming ...
Brexit: Should disabled people care?
04 October 2018 | News
... minute… Whether you voted leave or remain, and I suspect disabled people were pretty much reflective of the ... organisations, a survey of member views, interviews with disabled people’s organisations, and we held a discussion ... of course, it is too early to see exactly what that might look like. On the recruitment of personal assistants ...
UK Government Retrogressive Measures Impact Negatively on Disabled People
22 August 2017 | News
... publishes its latest submission to the committee looking at the UK’s implementation of the UNCRPD. Download ... the UK that are against the human rights interests of disabled people. In addition, recent events such as the ... have been taken that impact negatively on the chances of disabled people. We look forward to the Government ...
Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport
13 July 2017 | News
The One Show is making a film looking at some of the issues disabled people face when ... laura.pennington@bbc.co.uk . Contribute to One Show film on disabled peoples problems with public transport ...
Review into business support for Disabled and long-term sick people announced
24 January 2025 | News
... who claim long-term sickness benefits should be made to look for work if they are able to. The UK Government has ... opportunities for companies when recruiting and retaining Disabled people. This phase will conclude in Spring with a ... review acknowledges the significant challenges faced by Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions ...
DR UK welcomes initiatives regarding disabled apprentices
12 January 2017 | News
... – it will be free to download and contain everything disabled people and advisors need to know to take advantage ... 2020 should be significantly assisted by measures that mean disabled people can access these opportunities. The ... as English. We are much encouraged by these moves and look to disabled apprentices, trainees, those hoping to ...
UK’s first disabled/electric dual charging bay
08 January 2019 | News
... Stanley Street, has installed dual electric charging/disabled bays. These are believed to be the first installed ... accreditation. Helen said: “Within the accreditation we look at provision for electric vehicle charging. I am only ... I don’t have an electric vehicle myself, I knew that as a disabled person I would struggle to get out of my car in a ...
Celebrating All-party Parliamentary Group on Disability
03 June 2013 | News
... to support the continued success of the APPDG than now when disabled people face so many potential barriers ahead in the ... continued dedication to Parliamentary lobbying on behalf of disabled people in Britain, our legislation would no doubt ... numbers of observers attending the open meetings Is outward looking. It has led the way in bringing together disability ...
Disability Rights UK concerns over Access to Work - Letter to Minister for Disabled People
05 November 2012 | News
Letter to Esther McVey, Minister for Disabled People 6 November 2012 Today Liz Sayce, Chief ... programmes ( 1 ) , has written to the Minister for Disabled People to express serious concern at the slow ... Dear Esther It has been good to meet you recently and I look forward to working with you in your new role. I am ...
Pre-budget Statement From Disability Poverty Campaign Group
16 October 2024 | News
... will be ‘no return to austerity.’ But in relation to Disabled people, the plans announced so far look indistinguishable from it. 14 years of draconian cuts ... impact on our community. Most food bank users live in Disabled households . Many of us cannot heat our homes or ...