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MPs call for legalisation of e-scooters
05 October 2020 | News
... counterproductive if people switched from more active and healthy forms of travel such as cycling and walking. The AA ... Head of Policy Fazilet Hadi said: “We agree with other disability organisations, especially those representing ... and a strong sense of personal responsibility about how to use them in their users. We also have concerns about ...
Over two thirds of people say their homes are no-go zones for wheelchair users
15 September 2019 | News
... This shocking level of poor access is having a detrimental impact on the health and quality of life of disabled people and their ... can live together as neighbours but that the poll results show how far we have yet to go as a society. She added that: ...
AdviceUK Survey Reveals Crisis in UK Deaf and Disabled People’s Advice Organisations
10 December 2024 | News
... to live independent and fulfilling lives. Yet our research shows these organisations are at breaking point, with a lack ... has a significant hearing impairment and other long-term health conditions, credits his local Deaf and Disabled ... to secure the future of advice services. A cross-departmental advice sector strategy to ensure free, independent ...
Open Letter to Boris Johnson
15 July 2020 | News
Disability Rights UK is amongst the signatories of an open ... tragedy and must be investigated. We have struggled to get health and care services, buy food, get out for exercise and ... been delayed by government, to be put prioritised to show how disabled people won’t be forgotten in ...
Scope wants to hear about your experiences as a disabled consumer
22 May 2018 | News
... Consumer Markets , which is looking at ways to improve how different markets work for consumers. Disabled people ... the cost of essential goods and services. Scope research shows that on average disabled people face extra costs of ...
Halving the disability employment gap could take 14 years
23 May 2016 | News
... of disabled people in work – by the end of the decade. However, TUC analysis shows that at current rates of progress it will take until ... centre staff Find out more on the TUC website Halving the disability employment gap could take 14 years ...
Financial pressure undermines NHS
09 July 2014 | News
... The State of the NHS' Finances This Nuffield Trust report shows that, after holding up well under austerity since 2010, ... state of the NHS’ finances takes a comprehensive look at how the finances of the hospitals and commissioning groups ... squeeze on funding due to increasing demand on the health service and the consequences of public sector ...
Leadership academy launch
12 November 2014 | News
The programme focused on using lived experience of disability or a health condition to one’s advantage in a business ... regards to what I want to achieve out of the Programme and how our Mentors can help us achieve our goals”. Disability ...
Young Disabled people tell Minister what’s wrong with employment support
17 June 2021 | News
... to Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People, about how employment support needs to change. The meeting, organised by Disability Rights UK was held in the lead up to the Government’s soon to be published Green Paper on disability, benefits and work. The Minister wanted to hear ...
Have your say on housing
04 November 2020 | News
... 2). The coalition believes that everyone, no matter their disability or age, needs a good home. For most people, that means a home that keeps them safe and healthy and enables them to live the life they want. However, the UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe. An ...