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We support the development of policies to remove inequality between disabled and non-disabled people.
A magazine to help young disabled people to raise their career aspirations, fulfil their potential and make the transition into work.
Avoiding discrimination against disabled people in recruitment – advertising the job, encouraging applications, reasonable adjustments
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Find out about VAT relief that may be available if you’re a charity buying certain goods and building work for disabled people.
Our aim is to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in the UK. We’re implementing a strategy that understands the lived experience of disabled people. Disability Unit is part of the Cabinet Office .
Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
Apply for financial help to make your home suitable for a disabled person
UK's initial report on the rights of disabled people under the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its responses to periodic reviews.
Use this declaration to show that a disabled person is getting goods or services for their personal or domestic use, and will claim relief from VAT.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
The Disabled People’s Employment Corporation (DPEC) entered (solvent) members’ voluntary liquidation on 7 October 2017 and was formally dissolved on 3 June 2024. For information or questions about DPEC, email dpec.enquiries@dwp.gov.uk. DPEC was an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by...
Exploring outcomes for disabled people across a range of areas of life.
These statistics give a detailed analysis and break downs of the number of disabled people in employment.
Employment rights and questions you can be asked about your disability - disability symbol, employment advisers and reasonable adjustments
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