Charity asks the UK Government to strengthen support for special educational needs children
The Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP) has launched its new report, which sets out a positive vision for reform, showing how the special educational needs (SEND)…
Government consults on changing the way DFG funding is allocated to local authorities in England
Councils and other stakeholders are being invited to respond to a UK Government consultation on its proposals to change the way it allocates funding for…
Aviation Accessibility Panel to improve the experience of airline passengers who use mobility aids
Aviation Services UK (ASUK), which represents the airport ground services industry in the UK, has partnered with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) and Sunrise…
Up to £1m grants available for organisations that improve access to wheelchairs and mobility aids
The Motability Foundation has announced new grants, ranging from £50,000 to £1 million, to support organisations addressing barriers to accessible transport, either by delivering services for…
The Health and Social Care Committee calls for timelines for Better Care Fund planning
The Health and Social Care Committee has written to the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, following the UK Government’s publication of its response to…
Healthcare professionals invited to contribute evidence to inquiry on barriers to accessing crucial disability equipment
The recently launched All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment has announced its first inquiry to explore the barriers preventing disabled people from…
MHRA will consult later this year on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in…
Adaptable computer mouse for people with spinal cord injuries wins accessible design competition
An innovative ergonomic computer mouse, the ‘Arc Mouse’, designed for people who have tetraplegia has won Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Design the Change competition 2025. The…
Half of disabled people say both local and national governments are not prioritising accessibility
Sustrans has launched a project with Transport for All called Transforming Mobility to understand how to better include disabled people in transport planning. Through research…
Popular Trusted Assessor course for retailers of daily living equipment now available online
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) has announced that its accredited Trusted Assessor course for retailers will be available online from autumn 2025 through a series…