Campaigners have welcomed the government’s decision to postpone the next parliamentary stage of its controversial welfare reform bill. The bill has already passed through the Commons and a second reading debate was due to take place on 19 July in the […]
Government response to Sayce review: Unions declare war over Remploy
Furious trade unions have “declared war” on the coalition, after it backed proposals that could see most of Remploy’s remaining sheltered factories closed down, and an end to the company’s government funding. In its response to last month’s review of employment […]
Government response to Sayce review: New concerns over Access to Work funding
A half-hearted response to its own review of employment support has raised concerns that the government is set to reject proposals to boost a vital programme that supports disabled people in the workplace. When Liz Sayce, chief executive of RADAR, published […]
Government’s equality plans ‘are pathetic’
The government is set to resist fierce opposition and force through proposals that will weaken the steps public bodies must take to help them promote equality. Campaigners, opposition MPs and the equality watchdog have all warned that the decision will lead […]
Abuse allegations company suspends four staff at second institution
The company at the centre of allegations of abuse of disabled people at a private hospital has suspended four members of staff at another of its care facilities. Allegations of abuse at Winterbourne View, a “hospital” for adults with learning difficulties […]
MPs launch new inquiry into DLA reforms
A new inquiry into plans to reform disability living allowance (DLA) is set to increase pressure on the government to describe the true impact on disabled people of its controversial proposals. The inquiry will be carried out by the Commons work […]
Careers education ‘is failing many disabled students’
Careers education is failing many young disabled people and other disadvantaged groups, according to a new report from the equality watchdog. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report says careers education and guidance often fails to meet students’ needs or […]
Trailblazers tell their ‘transport horror stories’
Young disabled campaigners have told some of their “transport horror stories” to MPs and leading industry figures. The Liberal Democrat transport minister Norman Baker, and bus, taxi and community transport providers attended the meeting of the all party parliamentary group for […]
Murder reviews tell familiar story of multi-agency failures
Two major inquiries into the brutal murder of a disabled man have again highlighted the failure of public bodies to share information and take action over disability hate crime. Michael Gilbert was held captive by members of the Watt family in […]
Supreme Court care ruling greeted with ‘disgust’ and concern
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a disabled woman’s appeal over the withdrawal of council-funded support has “disgusted” campaigners, who have warned of the “extremely worrying implications” for other service-users across the country. The court ruled this week – by a […]