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DWP admits it has no idea how many of its disability champions are disabled people

By John Pring on 5th September 2019 Category: Politics

DWP admits it has no idea how many of its disability champions are disabled people
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted that it has no idea how many of its 19 “disability champions” are disabled people. The disability sector champions – covering areas such as banking, gaming, arts and culture, media, music and […]

Minister appoints 11 ‘sector champions’ to boost inclusion

By John Pring on 23rd February 2017 Category: Politics

Minister appoints 11 ‘sector champions’ to boost inclusion
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One of the 11 new “sector champions” selected by a minister to tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers has already used the appointment to rethink his own strategy on inclusion, he has told Disability News Service. Robin Sheppard (pictured), […]

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