News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

Time for ‘turn up and go’ assistance at London rail stations

introduction of 'turn up and go' assistance at London train stations could be moving a step closer. Transport for All have written to the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) to urge them to listen to the views of older and disabled passenger and introduce 'turn up and go' assistance at rail stations in London. ATOC recently commissioned a survey into stations where disabled people do not pre-book their journeys as recommended.

27 Aug 2014

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Charities express deep unease about Government response to proposed improvements to the WCA

Deep unease with the way the Department for Work and Pensions responded to an evidence-based review (EBR) of proposals to improve the Work Capability Assessment has been expressed this week by a group of charities and patient groups - who had called for the descriptors to be changed so they better suit the needs of people with fluctuating and progressive conditions.

26 Aug 2014

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Are you young and disabled: join our forum

Are you 18 to 25, with the thwarted ambition of knowing what would help you and others to create or obtain work but no one is listening? Disability Rights UK is establishing a forum to test our campaign work and we invite you to get in touch with us if you would wish to be a member of it.

21 Aug 2014

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Poor doors? If you’re disabled, you’ll know society’s segregation doesn’t end there

As I stared at the steps leading to the restaurant, I ran through a mental list of the summer. The lift that was too small for a wheelchair, the "accessible" spa hotel that had a spa that was not accessible, the terrace ramp that led nowhere. The polite but awkward apologies from the unfortunate staff member always followed and I always played my part politely, awkwardly accepting them.

21 Aug 2014

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Toolkit for GP practices on reasonable adjustments to support people with learning disabilities

The past few years has seen the publication of a number of national reports which have highlighted the often poor response to people with learning disabilities by health services, ('Death by Indifference', 'Healthcare for all' 'Six Lives' investigation) which led to a number of key recommendations for improvement, including the need for reasonable adjustments in primary care services.

20 Aug 2014

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Mental health research should be the next big breakthrough

A Liberal Democrat government would establish a mental health research fund to support the development of new cutting-edge mental health treatments, Nick Clegg has announced.

20 Aug 2014

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Time for ‘turn up and go’ assistance at London rail stations

Charities express deep unease about Government response to proposed improvements to the WCA

Are you young and disabled: join our forum

Poor doors? If you’re disabled, you’ll know society’s segregation doesn’t end there

Toolkit for GP practices on reasonable adjustments to support people with learning disabilities

Mental health research should be the next big breakthrough

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