tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-10-10T14:00:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-celebrates-extension-of-un-disability-convention-to-bermuda 2024-10-10T14:00:03+01:00

The extension of the UN Disability Convention will protect the rights of over three thousand disabled people living in Bermuda.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disability-minister-pays-tribute-to-paralympicsgb-athletes-for-inspiring-the-next-generation-in-paris 2024-09-09T16:32:59+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-55-annual-high-level-mainstreaming-panel 2024-02-27T11:11:57+00:00

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�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-disability-action-plan-to-make-uk-most-accessible-place-in-the-world 2024-02-05T16:40:24+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/honiara-uk-high-commissioner-for-a-day-works-on-rights-of-persons-with-disability 2023-12-15T08:19:48+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-six-million-disabled-people-receive-150-cost-of-living-payment 2023-06-27T08:14:45+01:00

More than six million disabled people across the UK have been paid a £150 Cost of Living Payment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seeking-chairs-and-members-for-the-new-disability-regional-stakeholder-network 2022-07-05T15:04:43+01:00

The Office for Disability Issues is seeking people to join the new Regional Stakeholder Network in 9 regional groups across England.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-sign-language-bill-set-to-clear-final-stage-before-becoming-law 2022-04-27T00:01:04+01:00

Tens of thousands of British Sign Language (BSL) users are anticipating a momentous day today as a Bill that will see BSL become a recognised language in Britain is expected to clear its final hurdle on the way to becoming l�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-latest-stage-of-british-sign-language-bill 2022-03-18T00:01:48+00:00

The government will today reaffirm its commitment to improving accessibility for D/deaf people, by backing the latest stage of the British Sign Language Bill.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-vital-british-sign-language-bill 2022-01-28T10:33:47+00:00

The government is backing a Bill to make British Sign Language (BSL) a recognised language in the UK and help deaf people play a more prominent role in society.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-for-disability-issues-becomes-part-of-equalities-hub 2019-10-29T09:27:45+00:00

The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chairs-appointed-to-network-to-give-disabled-people-stronger-voice 2019-10-08T12:00:01+01:00

The Office for Disability Issues has announced the appointment of chairs to lead 9 new Regional Stakeholder Networks.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-year-since-the-global-disability-summit-uk-invites-stakeholders-to-review-progress 2019-08-08T12:52:09+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/focusing-on-ability-not-disability 2019-06-11T21:52:00+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-champions-to-fight-for-rights-of-disabled-consumers 2019-03-11T15:34:40+00:00

Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/human-rights-council-40-disabilities 2019-03-06T16:50:17+00:00

The UK remains dedicated to ensuring the full inclusion and participation of disabled people in all aspects of life, including entering and remaining in work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/there-can-be-no-health-without-mental-health-speech-by-jemima-gordon-duff 2019-02-26T16:25:53+00:00

DFID Ghana social sectors team leader, Jemima Gordon-Duff delivered a speech at the launch of Quality Rights Initiative.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mental-capacity-amendment-bill-open-letter-to-the-vodg 2019-02-12T15:37:00+00:00

The Minister of State for Care Caroline Dinenage has written to the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) about the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seeking-disability-sector-champions-for-2019 2019-01-15T10:13:31+00:00

The Office for Disability Issues are seeking disability sector champions in 7 sectors.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-for-disability-issues-announces-its-new-regional-stakeholder-network 2018-12-03T15:51:00+00:00

The regional stakeholder network will bring the views of disabled people and local disabled organisations across England closer to government.