We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
On Wednesday 18th May 2022, Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith gave a speech to open a Disability Confident Jobs Fair at Hillman Street Jobcentre Plus.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government’s goal to see one million more disabled people in work has been reached, the latest official figures show.
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer.
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they move into work.
The online meeting will aim to give members of the public, their representatives, and people with a professional interest in occupational diseases, the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the Council’s work.
Government backs employment rights for disabled workers as part of National Disability Strategy.
The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions.
UK National Statement at the 14th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
From Dundee to Swansea and in London boroughs, young people across all corners of Great Britain are now benefitting from new specialist employment support and advice from local Youth Hubs.
More disabled people will be helped into work thanks to new government support.
An innovative employment support programme has helped 3,570 people with physical and mental health conditions find and stay in work in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity.
The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.
A groundbreaking training partnership to help jobcentre staff better support Universal Credit claimants who are blind or have visual impairments launches today.
Employers are being urged to shape proposals to transform support for disabled people and those on long-term sick leave.
UK employment rate at joint record high 76.1%, as number in work reaches 32.8 million, and wages surpass inflation for the 17th consecutive month.
A record number of disabled people have been supported by the Access to Work scheme, as new figures reveal 36,240 people received the life-changing grant last year.
Alok Sharma addresses leading employers on the government’s initiatives to support disadvantaged groups into work and support greater diversity.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).