Disabled people have described the numerous access barriers they face in their daily lives when using private sector goods and services, and the improvements they would like to see in the future to make their lives easier. The research* was carried […]
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An ombudsman has warned that local authorities are frequently failing to make reasonable adjustments for disabled service-users, particularly those with invisible impairments. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, Michael King (pictured), called on local councils in England to be “proactive” […]