Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Disabled people in particular, often have additional costs from using extra heating, water use, personal …
In the lead up to Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the country projects are underway to ensure everyone can celebrate The Queen’s 70-year reign. More than 70,000 ‘Big Lunches’ are planned across the country, activities for children have …
The British Sign Language Act has arrived! When the British Sign Language Act received Royal Assent a few weeks ago, it was big news for the Civil Service BSL Network. The theme of Deaf Awareness Week 2022 was Deaf Inclusion, …
The theme for this year's Dementia Action Week is diagnosis. Alzheimer's Society research shows that the misconception around memory loss being a sign of normal ageing is the biggest barrier to people seeking a dementia diagnosis. We hear from Emma …
My name is David Stanley and I am the Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. My goal is to connect the learning-disabled community across the globe through my original music. I am the founder and CEO of an …
How can small changes support independence for disabled people? Hear from Remap, a unique charity that has a network of 900 skilled volunteers across the UK, who design and make bespoke equipment for individuals free of charge. In the last …
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 …
We have published the Government’s National Disability Strategy. Over one in five people in the UK are disabled. 'What does disability mean to me? The usual connotations - I find it harder to do certain things than others would. I …