We cannot afford to let mental health get drowned out by Brexit
As she entered Number 10, Theresa May announced herself as a social reformer committed to tackling the inequalities and injustices that persist in Britain.
7 Aug 2016
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Asda held a 'quiet hour' for autistic shoppers – now other shops are doing the same
An Asda superstore staged a "quiet hour" to help autistic and disabled shoppers over the weekend.
7 Aug 2016
We oppose the Hendy review proposals to defer 50% of vital Access for All rail projects
Added: 26 April 2016 | Updated: 26 April 2016
5 Aug 2016
New ruling on PIP. If you walk in pain, then your walking is not to an acceptable standard.
A significant new legal judgment holds that while someone may 'push through pain' in order to continue walking this does not mean that they are walking to an "acceptable standard" for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) purposes. The new judgment means that consideration should not only be given to whether a disabled claimant can reliably walk up to 20 metres or 50 metres in total.
2 Aug 2016
The Accessible Information Standard is now in force
The Accessible Information Standard aims to make sure that people who have a disability or sensory loss receive information that they can access and understand, and any communication support that they need. Find out more on the NHS England site
2 Aug 2016
New app helps with trips out for disabled people
A phone app to help disabled people and visitors plan trips will be launched in Cardiff on Monday.
2 Aug 2016