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12 December 2024 | News

• Disabled Students Helpline: Closed from 16th December 2024 and will resume service on 6th January 2025.
• Personal Budgets Helpline: Closed from 17th December 2024 and will resume service on 2nd January 2025.
• Welfare Rights Advice Service for Member Organisations and DPOs: Closed from 18th December 2024 and will resume service on 2nd January 2025.

20 March 2022 | News

... Then Barbara Met Alan – a drama based on real events in disability history. Stories those who were there still tell, ...

21 April 2021 | News

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has led train and station operators to improve passenger information on websites, and to confirm operators are fulfilling commitments to achieve industry-recognised accessibility standards.

This work will mean all operators’ websites will be accessible to assistive technologies such as screen readers, all policy and guidance documents will be fully accessible, and sufficient colour contrast between text and the background will be applied across all web pages.

30 April 2020 | News

Our Rights to Life During the Covid-19 Crisis - Statement from World Independent Living Centre Network (WIN)

We are, of course, in the midst of a global pandemic.  All over the world, disabled people are having to fight for their right to life.  The World Independent Living Network has produced a six point statement on our rights.

23 March 2020 | News

... accessing care during Coronavirus with Monckton Chambers' disability law specialist Steve Broach this Monday 30 March ...

28 February 2018 | News

The Government has promised to change the adult social care system in England to make it fit for the future.

We want the Government to hear the experiences of people and their families who have needed adult care and support.

Please take 15 minutes to complete this short survey to tell us about your experience.

20 September 2015 | News

The Care and Support Alliance, of which Disability Rights UK is a member, the Association of ...

31 May 2015 | News

Disability Rights UK would like to thank Daniel Edwards for ... can find out other ways of supporting our work at http://disabilityrightsuk.org/support-us Find out more about the ...

03 December 2014 | News

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th National Independent Living Awards

The awards highlight the achievements of individuals and organisation’s commitment to the independence of disabled people. Click to see a list of winners and quotes from our distinguished judges.

18 February 2014 | News

Disability Rights UK welcomes NHS England’s decision to ...