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A new national adult social care recruitment campaign has been launched to boost the adult social care workforce in England as part of a wider plan to attract more staff into the sector.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Engagement with disabled people, their organisations, charities, businesses and other stakeholders is a focus of the new Disability Unit in the Cabinet Office.
The Disability Unit has set up a Regional Stakeholder Network to help build a picture of the lived experience of disabled people in England.
A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.
A single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments will be trialled before being rolled out nationally, the Government has announced.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launches a week long social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects using the Yellow Card Scheme.
Over £500,000 has been given to 10 NHS trusts in England today to build new Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.
Head of DFID Ghana Philip Smith delivered a speech on "Bridging the Inclusion Gap with the Disabled" at the SDGs Global Summit in Accra on 21 November.
British Embassy Ashgabat is supporting people with disabilities in Turkmenistan through a joint project with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and NGO Yenme.
A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and care.
The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.
The Office for Disability Issues has announced the appointment of chairs to lead 9 new Regional Stakeholder Networks.
The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.
DFID and STEP join hands for the inauguration of the Centre for Inclusive Development as part of Pakistan's commitment to make education inclusive for all.
Injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community will be tackled head-on through a new package of measures ordered by the Prime Minister.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Baroness Buscombe, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, at the UN Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Professor Raymond Agius has been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council as an independent member from 1 May 2019 for 5 years.
An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).
Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
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