Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced Tuesday … Continue reading Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Category: Disability
Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
The Timms Review launched October 2025 with the aim of making sure PIP is fair and fit for the future. … Continue reading Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
Out-of-work benefit claimants to get personalised support
Up to 40,000 disabled people and people with health conditions will benefit from expanded access to personalised support, as the … Continue reading Out-of-work benefit claimants to get personalised support
Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of … Continue reading Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out … Continue reading Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme 3.8 … Continue reading Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Call for evidence launched to will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter … Continue reading Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Millions of pensioners receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension due to the pensions … Continue reading Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Biggest shake up to welfare system
Largest welfare reforms … to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs … Continue reading Biggest shake up to welfare system
Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
Number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled … Continue reading Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Work will be unlocked for thousands of sick and disabled people through new measures that will bolster the support offered … Continue reading Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Get Britain Working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
Britain’s “sick note culture” to be tackled
In a major speech Friday 19th April 2024, the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle … Continue reading Britain’s “sick note culture” to be tackled
Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those … Continue reading Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it … Continue reading Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Suicide prevention fund boosted
Multi-million-pound fund for charity sector to carry out crucial work - alongside the NHS - to save lives and tackle … Continue reading Suicide prevention fund boosted
Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
New support scheme to help smooth the way for injured or disabled ex-military to return to work. Adjustments Passports provide support … Continue reading Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. You … Continue reading Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year. new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers … Continue reading Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
£150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Six million people who are paid certain disability benefits will begin to receive a one-off payment of £150 from Tuesday … Continue reading £150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move … Continue reading Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
All new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced … Continue reading Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Chloe Smith, Minister for Disabled People statement to UN General Assembly Location: New York - Delivered on: 14th June 2022 … Continue reading We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Those with a disability or a physical or mental health condition, may need extra help to start a new job, … Continue reading Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Support to help more disabled people into work
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as Government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites … Continue reading Support to help more disabled people into work
Consultation: disability workforce reporting
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy Consultation … Continue reading Consultation: disability workforce reporting
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Employers – are you Disability Confident
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring in the workplace. … Continue reading Employers – are you Disability Confident
Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Nine in 10 disabled workers surveyed (90 per cent) who worked from home during the pandemic want to continue doing … Continue reading Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Making the workplace inclusive
According to guidance for employers from ACAS, creating an inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it … Continue reading Making the workplace inclusive
New National Disability Strategy launched
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in … Continue reading New National Disability Strategy launched
Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
A new poll by the Social Mobility Commission reveals a growing gulf between social classes and a mental health crisis … Continue reading Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
Shielding and work
The government are extending shielding guidance until the end of March 2021. So some workers and employees will receive a … Continue reading Shielding and work
Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to … Continue reading Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
ACAS resources – mental health at work
World Mental Health Day is Saturday 10th October. With the pandemic causing so much upheaval to work and personal lives, … Continue reading ACAS resources – mental health at work
New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic
People who are clinically extremely vulnerable can get new applications for grant funding fast-tracked.Funding can now cover taxi fares and … Continue reading New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic