Home Office announces package of measures to tackle violent crime
Prison sentences for those who repeatedly carry corrosive substances without good reason are among a set of new laws aimed at tackling serious violence being proposed today.
View ArticleModern slavery victims to receive longer period of support
Home Office announces reforms to National Referral Mechanism, including trebling 'move on' support and expert advocates for child trafficking victims.
View ArticleMinisters take action to bolster PIP services
The government has accepted the recommendations of Paul Gray's second independent review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
View ArticleCall for more retailers to become Disability Confident
Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.
View ArticleNew chair for the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) announced
Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Rushton as chair of IIAC.
View ArticleDrug misuse and dependency: government responses to ACMD reports
Ministerial responses to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) reports on drug misuse and dependency.
View ArticleGovernment announces Tech Fund to support disabled people and their employers
Minister for Disabled People announces new Tech Fund as part of Access to Work, offering employers significant savings on the cost of assistive technology.
View ArticleGovernment to end unnecessary PIP reviews for people with most severe health...
People with the most severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
View ArticleMulti-million pound fund to help tackle the disability employment gap launched
The fund is the latest in a range of government measures that aims to see 1 million more disabled people in work by 2027.
View ArticleIncreased funding announced for disabled people with the greatest barriers to...
Increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work.
View ArticleCall for tourism industry to do more to cater for disabled people
Some of the country’s most accessible tourist and visitor attractions to disabled people have been highlighted today.
View Article'Purple Tuesday' is the UK's first accessible shopping day
Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple’.
View ArticleMillions awarded to help people with health conditions stay in work
People with health conditions will receive further support to manage their health conditions at work.
View ArticleMinister calls on businesses to reveal how many disabled staff they employ
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton has urged large employers to build more inclusive workforces.
View ArticleDisability champions set to open industry doors
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) the government is announcing that it will be recruiting 6 new disability champions to help tackle the issues disabled people face as...
View ArticleAppointments to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
Six new members have been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council from 1 November 2018.
View ArticleGrant to support disabled people in the workplace increases to almost £60,000
Disabled employees will be able to benefit from almost £60,000 a year to assist them at work.
View ArticleDWP appoints new ONR Chair
Mark McAllister announced as the new Chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
View ArticleNew champions to fight for rights of disabled consumers
Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
View ArticleNew funding announced for victims of sexual abuse
Four victims’ charities to benefit from funding award
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