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The extension of the UN Disability Convention will protect the rights of over three thousand disabled people living in Bermuda.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms highlighted the importance of disability inclusion and accessibility as he met with ParalympicsGB athletes at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.
Young people were nominated through organisations working on disability inclusion.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify & realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full & effective participation & inclusion in society. Statement delivered by UK Human Rights A…
The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
British High Commission in Honiara invited Mr Kabui to be High Commissioner for the Day to work together on disability inclusion and rights of persons with disability on IDPD.
Money provided to local authorities so they can make quicker home adaptations for older people or those with disabilities, ensuring they can stay independent.
New plans to improve the lives of disabled people have been set out by the Government today (Tuesday 18 July).
More than six million disabled people across the UK have been paid a £150 Cost of Living Payment.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK delivered a statement on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 March 2023.
The lives of thousands of severely disabled people across England will be enhanced by 120 new changing facilities.
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay met with researchers, charities and patients to discuss finding a cure for motor neurone disease following £50 million funding.
The Regional Stakeholder Network gives disabled people across the UK a stronger voice.
Tens of thousands of elderly and vulnerable people will receive tailored support at home as part of a new NHS plan to improve waiting times for emergency care.
Plan to build on government’s leading work improving the lives of disabled people in areas such as technology, sport and global leadership.
The Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, has today appointed Craig Crowley MBE FRSA as co-chair of the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advise the government on key issues impacting the Deaf…
Guidance published this week for people visiting Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster sets out information on accessibility for disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people and people with long-ter…
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Around 6 million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 disability Cost of Living payment from 20 September, the government has confirmed today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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