Ministers’ ‘shocking’ failure to consult DPOs on bill shows UN convention ignorance
The government is facing calls to halt the progress of its mental capacity bill through…
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Fresh concerns from user-led network over mental health review
A user-led network has raised new concerns about the approach being taken by those leading…
Disabled activist calls for evidence of blue badge delays
An activist whose local authority warns disabled people that it could take up to 12…
Ministers ‘failing to uphold a UN disability convention they do not understand’
Government ministers are failing to uphold the rights of disabled people, ignoring the need to…
Government ‘blocked’ involvement of user-led groups in mental health summit
The government has been asked by campaigners from across the world why it blocked the…
Watchdogs’ concern over government refusal to act on UN rights reports
Four equality and human rights watchdogs have heavily criticised the government for its failure to…
Tory conference: Newton admits DWP needs to improve
The minister for disabled people has admitted that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…
Labour conference: De Cordova calls for a ‘Labour alternative’ to universal credit
Labour’s shadow minister for disabled people has called on her party to come up with…
Labour conference: Party forced to reconsider approach to inclusive education
Labour will be forced to think again about its approach to inclusive education, after concerns…
Labour conference: Fringes hear call for ideas on how to resist years of oppression
Disabled Labour supporters have described some of the ways in which left-wing activists could push…