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 […]
Government denies NHS blood scandal cover-up
A government minister has denied allegations that there was a Department of Health cover-up over the NHS infected blood scandal. The denial came after Liberal Democrat MP Jenny Willott secured a Westminster Hall debate on the findings of an inquiry into […]
Lords ruling means protection for more people with fluctuating conditions
A “landmark” House of Lords ruling means that more disabled people with fluctuating conditions will be protected by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). A panel of Law Lords ruled that someone with a condition that did not currently have a substantial […]
Councils are not doing enough for young carers, says Ofsted
Councils are not doing enough to support young carers, according to a new report by the government’s education and children’s services watchdog. Ofsted’s Supporting Young Carers report, which surveyed eight council areas across England, also found that local authorities are not […]
Public believe carers’ benefits should be higher, finds survey
Most members of the public believe that carers make a valuable contribution to society and that the level of benefits they receive is far too low, according to a new survey. The survey of more than 2, 000 people across Britain […]
Survey finds public support for tackling discrimination
Disabled people are often seen as “inferior” “victims” or “figures of pity”, according to a new survey. But the online survey of more than 2,000 adults, to mark the disability charity Scope’s Time To Get Equal week, also found strong support […]
Welsh government ‘should do more’ on access to public transport
Opposition assembly members have called on the Welsh government to improve the accessibility of public transport. The debate followed campaigning at Welsh railway stations by members of the charity MS Cymru, who collected names for a petition demanding the government draw […]
New hotline provides free advice for carers
The government has launched a new telephone hotline to provide information and advice to England’s five million carers. The Carers Direct hotline and website include information about assessments, benefits and direct payments, and help in staying in or returning to work […]