16 h. ago Palestine Action protest sees nearly 900 people arrested by Met Police

890 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine Action protest at Parliament Square - officers were seen clashing with demonstrators as they picked up people to arrest them, including elderly & disabled people

Events

20 h. ago From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face

He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disabilityPop mogul Sir Robin Millar is not a man who you would expect to struggle with access in the music industry.In a glittering career that spans decades, he has worked alongside some of the most celebrated names in British music, from Sade to Boy George, and counts legends such as the Rolling Stones among his list of A-list friends. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago 'I wanted to walk after my accident, strangers said they'd rather be dead'

Amelia Peckham was recovering from a life-altering accident at 19 when she heard the first of many “earth-shattering” comments disabled people with mobility aids are confronted with

Events

48 h. ago DWP's new plans to help people with arthritis in the workplace

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined proposals to help disabled people and those with health conditions such as arthritis who are claiming Universal Credit to get and keep a job

Politics

63 h. ago DWP's new scheme to get disabled people working branded 'band aid on broken system'

The Department for Work and Pensions recently launched the rollout of its Connect to Work scheme, delivering £338million to 15 areas in England

Economics

69 h. ago Young people on disability benefits to get an extra £255 payment this year

The annual heating payment for young disabled people usually starts landing in bank accounts at the end of October.

Economics

3 d. ago Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters

Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s, medical workers and children among 6,000 Palestinians heldOnly one in four detainees from Gaza are identified as fighters by Israel’s military intelligence, classified data indicates, with civilians making up the vast majority of Palestinians held without charge or trial in abusive prisons.Those jailed for long periods without charge or trial include medical workers, teachers, civil servants, media workers, writers, sick and disabled people and children. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Government launch £338m scheme to help sick and disabled people back into work

The government’s welfare reforms were formally passed into law on Wednesday

Economics

4 d. ago Celebrate the rise of accessible design – it benefits everyone

I’ve spent almost a decade working in the luxury fashion industry because I want more representation and respect for disabled customersFashion is a vocabulary. Clothing communicates parts of who we are, what we are interested in and how we want to be seen. It reveals choices that we make – but it also exposes lack of choice.I am a disabled woman; I have dwarfism. My disability and stature is obvious and often shapes a first interaction. I’ve learned to love scouring through rails of clothes in high street stores and charity shops, and taking the items for alterations to make sure they fit. I know that if there are patterns or embroidery near the shoulder or ankle of a garment, altering it won’t work. I’ve found that jeans and trousers have to be elasticated at the back so they go over my hips with ease and don’t gape at the back. I’ve also learned that dresses and skirts should have an asymmetrical hemline to accommodate the curve in my spine. As I’ve got ol...

Politics

8 d. ago Calls for 'hugely beneficial' Greater Manchester bus scheme to be extended as trial comes to an end

Disabled and elderly people have been able to travel on buses at any time of the day

Politics

8 d. ago Bereaved family urges better care for ‘forgotten’ learning disabled people

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR), expected to show data for 2023, was due to be published in about November last year.

Politics

1 week ago Assisted dying legislation discriminates against disabled people, warns top KC

Tom Cross KC said it breaches the European Convention on Human Rights

Events

1 week ago Javier Milei embroiled in corruption scandal tying his sister to alleged bribes

Leaked audio links Karina Milei, sister of Argentina’s president, to alleged bribes involving drug contracts for medicines for disabled peopleArgentina’s president Javier Milei is facing his administration’s worst alleged corruption scandal – involving none other than his hugely influential sister, Karina – less than two months before key legislative elections.For more than a week, news in the country has been dominated by audio recordings in which a former government official is heard discussing the alleged payment of bribes linked to the purchase of medicines for people with disabilities. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago DWP payments of £560 for those with a disability or health condition

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit is designed to help disabled people and those with a long-term health condition who are unable to work

Economics

2 w. ago Shoppers told to check Blue Badges in Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Aldi car parks

A new survey from Disabled Motoring UK aims to tackle the ongoing misuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badges that people face when parking at six major supermarket chains

Politics

2 w. ago People on PIP, ADP or DLA in Scotland to get an extra £255 payment this year

The annual heating payment for young disabled people usually starts landing in bank accounts at the end of October.

Economics

3 w. ago Disabled people fear being "pushed out" of support service amidst £1,000 bills

People attending the Disability Resource Centre have just been told how much they will pay each week as part of a means-tested review

Economics

3 w. ago Five common myths about PIP that could be costing people up to £749 a month

Personal Independence Payments can be a much-needed lifeline for disabled people, but thousands may be unnecessarily turning down this help

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics

3 w. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics