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Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
Mark McAllister announced as the new Chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Disabled employees will be able to benefit from almost £60,000 a year to assist them at work.
Six new members have been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council from 1 November 2018.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) the government is announcing that it will be recruiting 6 new disability champions to help tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton has urged large employers to build more inclusive workforces.
People with health conditions will receive further support to manage their health conditions at work.
Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple’.
Some of the country’s most accessible tourist and visitor attractions to disabled people have been highlighted today.
Increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work.
The fund is the latest in a range of government measures that aims to see 1 million more disabled people in work by 2027.
People with the most severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Minister for Disabled People announces new Tech Fund as part of Access to Work, offering employers significant savings on the cost of assistive technology.
Ministerial responses to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) reports on drug misuse and dependency.
Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Rushton as chair of IIAC.
Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.
The government has accepted the recommendations of Paul Gray's second independent review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Home Office announces reforms to National Referral Mechanism, including trebling 'move on' support and expert advocates for child trafficking victims.
Prison sentences for those who repeatedly carry corrosive substances without good reason are among a set of new laws aimed at tackling serious violence being proposed today.
Four victims’ charities to benefit from funding award
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