By Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, Leader of the House of Commons As the home of our democracy and the heart of our nation’s public life, it’s vital that our UK Parliament works to reflect …
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By Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, Leader of the House of Commons As the home of our democracy and the heart of our nation’s public life, it’s vital that our UK Parliament works to reflect …
Continue readingPenny Melville-Brown James Holman was a truly remarkable man: he was just a young Royal Naval Lieutenant aged 22 when he lost his sight. Undaunted, he used his personal charm, charisma and determination to travel …
Continue readingThe Work and Pensions Committee questioned Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) contractors Atos, Capita and Maximus, who carry out the medical assessments for disability benefits PIP and ESA, putting the disturbing evidence it has …
Continue readingA heartbroken Bethany Woodward has handed back her relay medal she won from an event in the past four years saying that one of her team mates was, “giving us an unfair advantage.” “I was …
Continue readingBy Sylvia Mac (LoveDisfigure) How can a young person dislike or hate their body so much? A child aged 8 with long flowing golden hair, hazel eyes and beautiful olive skin. On many occasions I …
Continue readingThe transport charity MOTABILITY is celebrating its 40th Birthday. The scheme was designed to help disabled people remain mobile, and allows them to exchange their weekly mobility allowance to cover the cost of leasing a …
Continue readingThousands of disabled people will receive higher benefits after winning a legal victory over the Government. People will now get £70 to £90 a week backdated to the day the Upper Tribunal, which included a …
Continue readingIt seems that Philip Hammond believes they are. He has been criticised after suggesting that low productivity rates in the UK could be linked to the employment of more disabled people. The Chancellor made the …
Continue readingWe would like to introduce you to CARITAS .. a concept created by Disability Talk to enable charities (small, medium and large) and not-for-profit organisations to raise very significant funds for their good causes. *It doesn’t detract from any …
Continue readingA disability hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based upon the victim’s disability or perceived disability. Disability, however, is not the only issue that constitutes a hate crime. …
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