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Accessibily concerns over new taxi Uber App
15 June 2014 | News
... services to disabled people. He acted as the Chair of the Disability Rights Commission (2000-2007) and Commissioner ... that there continues to be accessible taxis in London. However, unfair competition could eventually lead to a ...
Mass Lobby Against Benefit Cuts - 21st May, Be There!
06 May 2025 | News
... Against Benefit Cuts, Disabled People Against Cuts, Disability Rights UK, WellAdapt Co-Sponsors: Richard ... an opportunity to push MPs to vote against these cuts, to show the strength of support and to take up visible space in Westminster. How will this work? You have a link to find your MP and ...
Our benefits in hospital factsheet has now been revised and updated
12 June 2018 | News
This information is intended to briefly tell you how a stay in hospital affects the benefits you receive. ... on this subject you should consider getting a copy of our Disability Rights Handbook . For further information on ... for more detailed information you can order a copy of the Disability Rights Handbook from our shop Our benefits in ...
"Unacceptable" levels of support for Disabled passengers at many UK airports.
19 December 2022 | News
... negotiation. Mr Nolan’s experience comes after the Disability Royal Commission heard evidence that airlines ... CEO of DR UK and member of the Independent Gatwick Disability Advisory Panel, which was one of the Airports ... and guidance on airline travel go to the Governments Disability and travel abroad guidance page . "Unacceptable" ...
People with Learning Disabilities to remain outside of group six vaccinations
22 February 2021 | News
... Immunisations has confirmed that everyone with a learning disability will now be prioritised for vaccination under ...
Call for stronger Government regulation on protecting Disabled people from fire
23 June 2021 | News
Disability groups are urged to respond to the Government’s ... Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for Disabled residents. Disability Rights UK, Leaseholders Disability Action Group and Grenfell Next of Kin have ...
Government ignores court defeat in Lords debate on National Disability Strategy
16 February 2022 | News
In answers to questions on the progress of the Disability Strategy, the Government remained silent on the legal ruling that found the Disability Strategy unlawful . In the debate last week , ... Court to appeal against the decision. Head of Policy at Disability Rights UK Fazilet Hadi said: “The debate was ...
Almost half of Grenfell fire deaths were Disabled people and children
30 March 2021 | News
... by the Council and Management Company is breathtaking. “Disability Rights UK is calling on the Government to ...
Minister for Disabled People addresses organisations on sport and physical activity
23 November 2015 | News
... representatives from 70 organisations heard from leaders in disability rights, sport and Government at the Making Active ... Justin Tomlinson and our CEO Liz Sayce. Held during the UK Disability History Month , EFDS (now Activity Alliance) is ...
Lockdown 17 times harder for disabled people due to inaccessible housing
15 September 2020 | News
Lockdown was considerably harder for disabled people in the UK due to inaccessible housing. That is the key finding of a new YouGov report commissioned by housing association Habinteg.
Disabled people were seventeen times more likely to be unable to undertake routine activities without assistance during lockdown. We were three times more likely to have suffered impaired wellbeing as a result of our housing situation than non-disabled people. And two-fifths of disabled people were unable to fully use their bathrooms or kitchens without assistance.