An MP is to ask ministers why a former senior civil servant had to wait just six months before working for a private sector company on two disability contracts he led on at the Department for Work and Pensions. Disability News […]
Political parties ‘must act’ on accessible offices
Taxis ‘are discriminating’ by charging higher fees to wheelchair-users
Many taxis are breaching equality laws by charging wheelchair-users extra to use their services, say disabled campaigners. People First Keighley and Craven (PFKC) is campaigning for private hire vehicles in the Bradford area to stick to the law. PFKC members say […]
Blue badge delays are ‘national scandal’
Delays to the renewal of blue parking badges across the country – following government reforms – are a “national problem, scandal and injustice”, according to a retired Paralympian and campaigner. Steve Varden – now a musician and actor and chair of […]
Iain Duncan Smith facing ‘hypocrisy’ claims over inaccessible office
Former WCA boss free to advise Maximus on ‘fitness for work’ test within weeks
Protesters’ picture perfect response to Falconer’s bill
New questions over safety of DWP’s benefit sanction rules
Access to Work crisis: Claimants face court action over unpaid bills
Bedroom tax five win permission for Supreme Court appeal
Five disabled adults have won permission to take their legal battle against the government’s “bedroom tax” to the Supreme Court. The five – including Jayson and Jacqueline Carmichael, from Southport – were seeking the hearing after a “baffling” court of appeal […]