tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2019-03-11T15:34:40+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-champions-to-fight-for-rights-of-disabled-consumers 2019-03-11T15:34:40+00:00

Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dwp-appoints-new-onr-chair 2019-02-21T14:06:22+00:00

Mark McAllister announced as the new Chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-to-support-disabled-people-in-the-workplace-increases-to-almost-60-000 2019-02-11T14:55:55+00:00

Disabled employees will be able to benefit from almost £60,000 a year to assist them at work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/appointments-to-the-industrial-injuries-advisory-council 2018-12-14T13:57:39+00:00

Six new members have been appointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council from 1 November 2018.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disability-champions-set-to-open-industry-doors 2018-12-03T15:43:03+00:00

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) the government is announcing that it will be recruiting 6 new disability champions to help tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-calls-on-businesses-to-reveal-how-many-disabled-staff-they-employ 2018-11-22T15:52:02+00:00

Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton has urged large employers to build more inclusive workforces.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-awarded-to-help-people-with-health-conditions-stay-in-work 2018-11-21T13:06:00+00:00

People with health conditions will receive further support to manage their health conditions at work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/purple-tuesday-is-the-uks-first-accessible-shopping-day 2018-11-13T09:30:00+00:00

Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday�, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple�.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-tourism-industry-to-do-more-to-cater-for-disabled-people 2018-08-24T14:53:00+01:00

Some of the country’s most accessible tourist and visitor attractions to disabled people have been highlighted today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increased-funding-announced-for-disabled-people-with-the-greatest-barriers-to-work 2018-07-31T10:25:00+01:00

Increased funding to support businesses that provide extra employment support for disabled people with the greatest barriers to work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-million-pound-fund-to-help-tackle-the-disability-employment-gap-launched 2018-07-16T00:00:00+01:00

The fund is the latest in a range of government measures that aims to see 1 million more disabled people in work by 2027.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-end-unnecessary-pip-reviews-for-people-with-most-severe-health-conditions 2018-06-18T12:21:49+01:00

People with the most severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-tech-fund-to-support-disabled-people-and-their-employers 2018-04-27T10:45:25+01:00

Minister for Disabled People announces new Tech Fund as part of Access to Work, offering employers significant savings on the cost of assistive technology.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/drug-misuse-and-dependency-government-responses-to-acmd-reports 2018-04-13T13:23:50+01:00

Ministerial responses to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) reports on drug misuse and dependency.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-for-the-industrial-injuries-advisory-council-iiac-announced 2018-03-07T10:00:12+00:00

Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Rushton as chair of IIAC.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-more-retailers-to-become-disability-confident 2018-02-01T12:26:58+00:00

Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-take-action-to-bolster-pip-services 2017-12-18T12:14:52+00:00

The government has accepted the recommendations of Paul Gray's second independent review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/modern-slavery-victims-to-receive-longer-period-of-support 2017-10-26T16:41:00+01:00

Home Office announces reforms to National Referral Mechanism, including trebling 'move on' support and expert advocates for child trafficking victims.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-office-announces-package-of-measures-to-tackle-violent-crime 2017-10-14T00:00:56+01:00

Prison sentences for those who repeatedly carry corrosive substances without good reason are among a set of new laws aimed at tackling serious violence being proposed today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-announced-for-victims-of-sexual-abuse 2017-09-21T17:08:44+01:00

Four victims� charities to benefit from funding award