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Disabled people are experiencing “diminishing opportunities” for independent living under the coalition, according to a new report by one of the architects of the last government’s independent living strategy. Dr Jenny Morris – who helped write Labour’s 2005 Improving the Life […]
A new report by MPs that calls for a “fundamental redesign” of the much-criticised process used to determine eligibility for out-of-work disability benefits does not go far enough, say disabled campaigners. The Commons work and pensions select committee says that the […]
France’s top football club has been ordered to close part of its stadium for its next home game in European competition, as punishment for the “discriminatory” behaviour of some of its fans towards disabled Chelsea supporters. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which plays […]
Disabled campaigners who protested outside the House of Lords have explained why they are so alarmed by the possibility of assisted suicide being legalised for the first time. As many as 200 protesters, including scores of disabled people, attended the protest […]
Disabled peers have spoken out to oppose – but also support – a new bill that would legalise assisted suicide for some terminally-ill people. The House of Lords heard from 133 peers during a marathon debate, with roughly half of them […]
Premier League football clubs are ignoring equality laws by refusing to improve access to their grounds for disabled supporters, say campaigners. The user-led charity Level Playing Field – which promotes good access for sports fans – spoke out after peers criticised […]
The consultant responsible for an independent review of how public bodies dealt with an abuse scandal at a day centre has defended her decision to ignore a string of key issues in her report. Gill Poole’s serious case review for Doncaster […]
A disabled MP has called on ministers to reveal the source of an article that claimed social security claimants in mental distress could soon be forced to undergo talking therapy – or have their benefits removed. The idea was floated by […]
A disabled peer has warned that the latest attempts to legalise assisted suicide will make it almost impossible for disabled and terminally-ill people to have their voices heard in the debate. Baroness [Jane] Campbell said the issue was too complex to […]
Performers and presenters have welcomed plans by the BBC to improve its representation of disabled people, both behind and in front of the camera. The broadcaster said its “ambitious” plans would “radically change representation on air”, and make the BBC a […]