Disabled persons organisations call to meet with the Prime Minister regarding accessible transport
Disability Rights UK Transport Policy Adviser, Stephen Brookes, recently joined a group of disabled persons organisations (DPOs), which jointly compiled and signed a letter that…
Government’s new Disability Action Plan met with criticism by UK disability charity
The UK Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan, which outlines 32 steps it is taking to make the UK “the most accessible place…
Call for disabled passengers to write to their local MP regarding airlines accountability
A campaign launched by Disability Rights UK is encouraging members of the public to write to local MPs to support its call for airlines and…
Increased fines for not wearing face masks will increase pressure on disabled people, DRUK CEO warns
Last week, the UK Government announced a series of new enforcement measures to help tackle serious breaches of social distancing restrictions as more venues and…
HoME coalition warns that relaxation of planning rules would lead to a serious shortage of accessible homes
A coalition of ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors is calling for the government to resist calls to relax planning regulations, warning…
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…
New coalition launches urging Government to tackle “dire” lack of suitable housing for older and disabled people
Ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors are warning of a crisis in the provision of suitable housing for older and disabled people…
New RADAR key to tackle piracy
Blue Badge Company is working alongside N & C Phlexicare to introduce a stylish new RADAR key into the United Kingdom. The National Key Scheme…