The government's response to a major House of Lords inquiry into the impact of the Equality Act on disabled people - in which it appears to have accepted just eight of 55 recommendations - has been branded a "wasted opportunity".
As she entered Number 10, Theresa May announced herself as a social reformer committed to tackling the inequalities and injustices that persist in Britain.
An Asda superstore staged a "quiet hour" to help autistic and disabled shoppers over the weekend.
Added: 26 April 2016 | Updated: 26 April 2016
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.
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
