Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) from across England have described the “horrendous” and “relentless” challenges they faced during the early months of the pandemic because of the failures of the UK government and local authorities. The DPOs told researchers of the lack […]
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The government’s continuing failure to produce accessible information and guidance to help disabled people protect themselves during the coronavirus crisis is unacceptable and will cost lives, disabled people’s organisations have warned. Disabled campaigners spoke out after the Department of Health and […]