Survey urges public to share their experiences of PIP assessment process
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a survey to hear about first-hand experiences of the assessment processes for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment…
Free PPE for frontline health and care workers extended until March 2023
The offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care staff in England has been extended for another year, the Department…
Northern Ireland seeks views from public on addressing “inconsiderate” pavement parking
Infrastructure Minister for Northern Ireland Nichola Mallon is asking the public and key stakeholders for their views on how the country can address inconsiderate pavement…
Consultation on accessible assessments for students to inform draft guidance
Students are set to benefit from proposed Ofqual guidance on how to make exams and other assessments accessible and user-friendly for all, including for those…
MHRA seeks views of researchers, suppliers and users of medical devices to inform future regulation
People are being encouraged to contribute their views to a public Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) consultation on changes to how medical devices…
Consultation to gain feedback on NICE’s guidance on service delivery for disabled young people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a new consultation, which seeks the views of people and organisations that are involved…
Consultation launches on mandatory COVID jabs for care home staff working with older residents
Staff in care homes with older adult residents in England may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine to protect residents from the virus as…
Scottish Government seeks views of individuals about new disability benefit regulations
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment and is seeking views from a range of organisations and individuals. This…
Council launches disability engagement service to better understand needs of disabled people
A new engagement service, launching this week by Somerset County Council and AJM Healthcare, aims to make it easier for people with disabilities in Somerset…
Stakeholders discuss results of “ground breaking” AT survey to help better procure products
The Assistive Products List (APL), an online survey of assistive technology being conducted by the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) and the World Health Organisation…