tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-02-06T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-survey-suggests-benefits-system-is-letting-down-people-with-mental-health-conditions-who-want-to-work 2025-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards � but aren’t given the right support, according to new data published on Time to Talk day today [6 February].

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-reforms-and-independent-commission-to-transform-social-care 2025-01-03T00:00:00+00:00

Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission and build cross-party consensus.

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/news/bhc-kampala-recognises-youth-working-in-the-disability-space 2024-03-08T07:53:51+00:00

Young people were nominated through organisations working on disability inclusion.

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/government-delivers-extra-50-million-home-adaptation-funding 2023-09-07T16:26:00+01:00

Money provided to local authorities so they can make quicker home adaptations for older people or those with disabilities, ensuring they can stay independent.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-reveals-plans-to-improve-disabled-people-s-lives 2023-07-18T00:01:00+01:00

New plans to improve the lives of disabled people have been set out by the Government today (Tuesday 18 July).

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/back-to-work-budget-supporting-people-to-return-to-the-labour-market 2023-04-03T10:18:33+01:00

Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-people-in-their-final-year-of-life-to-have-their-disability-benefits-fast-tracked 2023-03-31T16:29:01+01:00

New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-hrc52-statement-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities 2023-03-13T15:49:29+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-and-social-care-secretary-meets-mnd-researchers-to-accelerate-search-for-cure 2023-02-03T06:00:00+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chairs-appointed-to-regional-stakeholder-network 2023-02-02T09:16:35+00:00

The Regional Stakeholder Network gives disabled people across the UK a stronger voice.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-to-expand-services-to-keep-vulnerable-out-of-hospital 2023-01-30T10:12:00+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-disability-action-plan-confirmed-for-2023-as-minister-meets-paralympians-and-opens-pioneering-lab-at-olympic-park 2022-12-02T00:01:11+00:00

Plan to build on government’s leading work improving the lives of disabled people in areas such as technology, sport and global leadership.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/co-chair-appointed-to-bsl-board-advising-government-on-key-issues-for-deaf-people 2022-11-28T10:53:53+00:00

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�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/accessibility-arrangements-for-her-majesty-the-queens-lying-in-state 2022-09-16T18:10:00+01:00

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�