Research reveals advantages and disadvantages to remote working for disabled people
A research study at Coventry University has revealed how remote working can be a positive intervention for people with disabilities and neurodivergence. Bronwyn Francis, who…
Back to Work Plan will support people with disabilities when placed in existing job vacancies
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride have unveiled their Back to Work Plan, which will expand…
Disability employment gap has widened despite an increase of 240,000 disabled people in employment
Recent data shows that the disability employment gap of working-age disabled people in the UK is now at its widest point since 2018. Published by…
Leeds City College shortlisted for two inclusion awards
The Foundation Studies department at Leeds City College has been nominated for two industry accolades within The National Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Awards.…
Disabled people falling out of employment at “alarming” rates, says national disability charity
Leonard Cheshire is calling for the UK Government to introduce new measures that will ensure previous commitments to tackle the employment gap between disabled and…
Government reveals insightful statistics into disabled people in employment
Released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Government has outlined some insightful statistics…
Multi-million pound fund to help people with disabilities get into work
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care have announced that the Government is providing a £ million fund…