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Accessible Information Standard Approved
14 July 2015 | News
A new information standard has been approved which aims to ensure ... a disability or sensory loss receive accessible information and communication support All organisations providing NHS or ...
Inclusive apprenticeships: Chloe's story
29 November 2017 | News
Chloe gained a place with Channel 4 as an Agency Sales Apprentice. "I have severe hearing loss in my right ear and I’m deaf to high pitched frequencies in my left, this means although I can hear sounds and people talking- I can’t understand what people say. I ...
Infrastructure Bill amendment fails
22 January 2015 | News
Infrastructure Bill misses opportunity to put accessibility ... January), the Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) and Habinteg Housing Association have expressed ... decision makers’ minds when preparing local plans in England. The Public Bill Committee meeting on the Infrastructure ...
The Choice to Innovate
20 September 2015 | News
In his latest blog, our Policy and Communications Manager Philip Connolly, examines innovation as a tool of choice and control for Disabled People and highlights some of the ...
Taking independent living forward
24 July 2014 | News
At our recent Independent Living Conference delegates were interviewed and asked how we can take independent living forward. The aim of the conference was to reach a common understanding of what independent living is today. This will form a ...
Independent living FAQs
07 October 2022 | Resource
Independent living FAQs ...
Disability Confidence in Thanet!
03 May 2018 | News
“I loved learning about different kinds of disabilities plus the one thing I’m taking away is ... trust) a week ago. Staff included receptionists, managers and personal trainers, who all got together to talk ...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
25 April 2025 | Resource
Personal independence payment (PIP) is a benefit for people between the ages of 16 and pension age who need help taking part in everyday life or who find it difficult to get around. In Scotland, PIP has been replaced by adult disability payment . ...
Covid-19 Inquiry Manager
12 March 2024 | Opportunity
... Rights UK (DR UK) is excited to recruit a Covid-19 Inquiry Manager. The purpose of the role is to ensure the representation of views and experiences of Disabled people during the Covid-19 Public Inquiry, through communication and exchange of information with Disabled People's ...
New industrial disease consultation
21 May 2013 | News
... Dupuytren’s disease - Call for evidence The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is undertaking a review of Dupuytren’s disease and hand-transmitted vibration exposure. IIAC would welcome ...