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A leading disabled activist has told a parliamentary meeting of the need for a “new approach” to supporting disabled people that focuses on the promotion of independent living. Bob Williams-Findlay, a former chair of the British Council of Disabled People and […]
New large public buildings such as shopping centres, sports stadiums and cinema complexes will soon have to include a Changing Places accessible toilet, according to government proposals. The government has announced a consultation on the plans – which will also affect […]
The health and social care secretary appears to have ruled out sweeping changes to the funding system for adult social care. Matt Hancock, giving evidence about the adult social care funding crisis to a House of Lords committee on Tuesday (pictured), […]
Disabled people’s support to live independently in England is subject to a “dramatic” postcode lottery, according to new research carried out by disabled activists. The research by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) – based on freedom of information requests to councils […]
A new guide – written solely by autistic people – aims to show care providers, commissioners and inspectors how to provide “quality care” for other autistic people. An Independent Guide to Quality Care for Autistic People has been written by members […]