A leading disabled barrister has called for a “sea change” in the attitudes of judges towards disabled people. John Horan said judges should be forced to undergo diversity training that includes a section on disability discrimination because of their lack of […]
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Law shake-up ‘will lead to clarity on social care’
An overhaul of the laws that govern the social care provided to disabled and older people has been described as the most radical shake-up of the legislation for more than 60 years. The Law Commission, which advises the government on law […]
Pathways contracts mean many get ‘bare minimum’ help
New research shows that paying providers of employment support according to how many disabled people they place in jobs leads to a “bare minimum” service for those less ready for work. The research into the effectiveness of paying private and voluntary […]
Work assessment test under fresh fire
The government’s strict new work test for disabled people has come under fresh attack at a meeting of MPs and peers. The criticisms of the work capability assessment (WCA) came after the all party parliamentary disability group had heard a presentation […]
Portability ‘breakthrough’ delights campaigners
Delighted campaigners have hailed a “breakthrough” in the battle for disabled people to be able to bring their support packages with them when they move to a different part of the country. The breakthrough on “portability” came during the committee stage […]
Hate crime film will highlight disabled people’s stories
A documentary that highlights disabled people’s firsthand experiences of hate crime will be broadcast this week on primetime television. The documentary Sticks and Stones will be aired as part of Channel 4’s First Cut strand, which showcases original documentaries by up-and-coming […]
Mail’s parking article sparks furious response
A national newspaper has sparked furious criticism from disabled people after claiming that supermarkets are being forced to provide four times more accessible parking bays than are needed. The Daily Mail claims disability discrimination laws mean “hundreds of thousands” of “prime […]
Conference ‘helps move towards consensus on care’
Disability organisations have welcomed progress made towards a consensus on the future of adult social care, following a government conference attended by more than 30 voluntary organisations. The conference was called by health secretary Andy Burnham after heated public discussions over […]
BBC criticised over Winter Paralympics TV plans
BBC criticised over Winter Paralympics TV plans The BBC is facing mounting criticism over its plans to offer no live coverage of the Winter Paralympics on any of its four TV channels. The BBC has boasted that it will offer 160 […]
New fears over impact of work assessment test
New job statistics provide worrying evidence that disabled people are dropping out of the welfare system after failing the government’s strict new work assessment test. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show the number of people who say they […]