A leading department store says it has become the first high street retailer to use pictures of a disabled model in a fashion advertising campaign. Debenhams is using shots of wheelchair-user Shannon Murray online and in window displays in its … Continue reading →

Disabled campaigners have given a mixed response to new official guidance on prosecuting cases of assisted suicide. Some disabled people’s organisations were relieved that the director of public prosecutions, Keir Starmer, had removed “disturbing” elements from the interim guidance he … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →