In my new role as Minister for Disabled People, I have the privilege and responsibility for ensuring the delivery of the National Disability Strategy to help improve the lives of disabled people across the UK. Since the Strategy was published …
The Minister for Disabled People speaks to Dr Heather Smith, Disability and Access Ambassador for Countryside and Heritage. What is a Disability and Access Ambassador? Disability and Access Ambassadors (DAA) are senior leaders who volunteer for a three year post …
How it all started I had been suffering with severe pain for quite a while. Every time I bent my knees or went up and down flights of stairs they would crunch. I knew this was not normal so I …
Chloe Smith MP was appointed the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work in September 2021. Learn more about the Minister, her brief and the work of the Disability Unit. Chloe Smith MP I am delighted to be appointed as …
The Disability and Access Ambassador programme (previously known as Sector Champions) offered me a powerful platform to inspire progress and deliver positive change for disabled people in the cultural sector. The scheme also offered the Government valuable insight and a …