Over two-thirds of disabled people are unlikely to pursue legal action against inaccessible services, new research uncovers
Commissioned by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire, a new YouGov survey has revealed that disabled people doubt the effectiveness of powers under the Equality Act…
23 percent of councils report disabled people waiting two years or more for vital home adaptations, new research shows
Disabled people are facing long waits for councils in England to carry out vital adaptations to make their homes more accessible, according to new research…
14 million disabled people are ‘falling through the cracks’ as vital services miss out on Government funding
Ten disability charities have today criticised the Government for failing to provide emergency funding for vital services for disabled people, despite a significant increase in…
Important announcements for the healthcare sector in the 2020 Budget
Yesterday (11th of March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2020 Budget to Parliament, outlining the UK Government’s plans for the next financial year. This year’s…
New partnership to help young disabled people learn new skills and gain confidence
Promoting greater inclusivity and opportunity for people with disabilities, young disabled people are set to benefit from a new partnership between Pets Corner and leading…
Disability charity calls on UK Government to create new law to ensure all rail journeys are fully accessible by 2030
According to new analysis by Leonard Cheshire, the Government is set to miss its own target for making all railway stations step-free by 40 years.…
New figures reveal a 12 percent disability pay gap throughout the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published new statistics regarding earnings and employment for disabled and non-disabled people across the UK in 2018. It…
Sign language therapist wins coveted prize at Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs
The founder of the UK’s first sign language counselling service, Deaf4Deaf, has won the top prize at the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in London.…
Top 5 finalists for prestigious disabled entrepreneurs award revealed
Mike Wood MBE A business offering coaching for disabled people, a beautician and an audio-description device are among the top five finalists for this year’s…
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…