The government has promised to tackle the problem of employers who use questionnaires to discriminate against job applicants with hidden impairments. Members of the committee of MPs debating the equality bill had called for an amendment to outlaw the practice of […]
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Government says abuse of disabled children ‘still being denied’
The abuse of disabled children is still being overlooked and denied by the professionals meant to protect them, according to a government minister. Baroness Morgan, a junior children’s minister, spoke out as she launched new guidance aimed at helping professionals – […]
Jobcentre Plus ‘must do more to promote equality’
The government’s welfare-to-work agency is not fully complying with its legal duties to promote equality, according to a new report by the equality watchdog. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released its findings after a year-long review of how Jobcentre […]
Government announces winning bids for dementia pilots
The government has announced the winning bids to run pilot projects that form part of its national dementia strategy. Phil Hope, the care services minister, announced the 22 sites across England where advisors will guide people with dementia and their families […]
Government allocates funds to help children communicate
A dozen organisations will receive grants totalling £500 000, as part of a government action plan to improve services for children and young people with communication problems in England. Ed Balls, the children’s secretary, and Phil Hope, the care services minister, […]
Campbell’s speech helps defeat assisted suicide bid
Four disabled peers have helped to defeat a move to weaken the laws on assisted suicide. Lord Falconer, the former Labour Lord Chancellor, had tabled an amendment to the coroners and justice bill that would have legalised helping a terminally-ill person […]
Report finds ‘major inequalities’ in Parkinson’s services
Too many people with Parkinson’s disease are failing to receive the services they need, according to a report by a group of MPs and peers. The report by the all-party parliamentary group for Parkinson’s disease found “major inequalities” across England, Wales […]
Coalition sets out a mental health agenda for next ten years
Campaigners and professionals have called for “genuine cross-government action” to improve mental health services over the next 10 years, as well as a focus on putting service-users in control of their own care. The report by the Future Vision Coalition – […]
Campaigners outraged at ‘disgraceful’ EU ruling
Furious campaigners are considering legal action after the European Union (EU) ruled that imported mobility scooters would continue to be subjected to a ten per cent tax. The ruling by the customs code committee – despite opposition from the UK government’s […]
Peer fails in early bid to improve Right to Control
The disabled peer and activist Baroness [Jane] Campbell has failed in two initial attempts to strengthen a crucial part of the government’s welfare reform bill. Lady Campbell had put down two amendments relating to the bill’s Right to Control, which will […]