46% increase in online disability hate crimes in the last year, new stats show
New research by leading disability charities Leonard Cheshire and United Response has unveiled that over 7,300 disability hate crimes were reported to the police across…
Children set to spend retirement in ill-health as study reveals ‘deep inequalities’ in life expectancy
The Centre for Ageing Better has revealed what the organisation calls ‘unacceptable’ inequalities in how long, and how healthily, babies born today in different parts…
Gyms do not cater for disabled people, shows survey
Millions of disabled people are not being catered for in UK gyms, according to a new survey. Personal trainers (PTs) not being equipped to work…
Disability made top priority by UK employees over age and gender, new survey finds
Over 50 percent of UK employees surveyed feel disability inclusion is most important in the workplace, a new Wildgoose workplace survey reveals. Disability in the…
Charity campaigns to close the growing disability perception gap
New research by national charity Scope has highlighted the extent of negative attitudes that are held towards disabled people, as well as emphasising the growing…