A Cardiff University study has found disabled workers are twice as likely to be attacked Researchers at Cardiff University and Plymouth University have published the results of a study which suggests that disabled people are more likely to receive unfair treatment from colleagues and bosses at work, and are twice as likely to be the victims of physical violence.
Neil Burden is an independent councillor Another councillor in Cornwall is facing a backlash after saying there were "too many disabled children" and referring to a disabled child who had died as "it".
Three million people in the UK have now been diagnosed with diabetes, says charity Diabetes UK, which warns this new high could create a huge burden on the NHS.
It's important to be aware of your legal rights as a carer. Your human resources department may be able to help you. Requesting flexible workingBack to top The Work and Families Act 2006 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 give employed carers the right to request flexible working, such as changing hours or working from home. Flexible working can be arranged to maintain your normal income.
Purpose: to look at the role of transport in disabled people's lives and what more needs to be done to ensure itfacilitates the outcomes of realising independence and full participation. This meeting brought together policy makers, transport operators, passenger groups and disabled people.
Campaigning works - we've all just helped change the law to make things fairer for people with mental health problems.
