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With thanks to Disability Rights UK & Transreport The new Passenger Assistance app, which takes the time and fuss out of requesting assistance when you want to travel, was released in May. We’ve heard of …

We know that many siblings continue to face significant challenges even as restrictions ease.  We are here for you and your families. Remember you are not alone. Keep in touch with us in your favourite …

A fifth of a million people waiting for doctor assessments to drive Over 200,000 people are waiting for a doctor’s assessment to renew their driving licences. Disabled people who need transport to remain mobile are …

Our acknowledgements to Disability Rights UK Autism Strategy Published The Government has published a five year strategy aimed at improving the diagnosis of autism and public understanding of the condition. The strategy will be backed by £75m …

From Surewise and our own Wheelchair Insurance scheme f you are a wheelchair user, you will probably already relate to how difficult it can be to navigate the typical home in your wheelchair. From large …

Almost 140 companies, including some of the UK’s biggest household names, are being named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay their workers the minimum wage. Investigated between 2016 and 2018, the 139 …

Disability Talk is proud to launch a series of Insurances connected with charities that we have called: INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE. Our aim is to raise significant funds for charities whilst offering first class and competitive …

From Disability Rights UK DR UK has joined dozens of disability groups and anti-poverty campaigners in condemning an unprecedented rise in energy costs. Regulator Ofgem announced that the energy price cap will increase from 1 October for …

From Penny Melville-Brown OBE “Ensure fairness and equality – we will empower disabled people by promoting fairness and equality in opportunities, outcomes and experiences, including work. Consider disability from the start – we will embed …

From the ‘Kaleidoscope Group’ The Government’s National Disability Strategy was released on Wednesday 28th July, setting out the significant actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people across all government …