Study reveals around 1.3 million people are at risk of losing vital disability benefits
A new study has revealed where the cuts to disability benefits are expected to hit hardest, with some of the UK's most deprived areas set…
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)…
Mobility campaign uncovers 20 percent year-on-year rise in injuries involving mobility scooters
Mobility scooter insurance intermediary Surewise has joined forces with charities, mobility retailers, and academics to urge the UK Government to act on rising casualties, inadequate…
Webinar to discuss actions on the reclassification of guidance for powered mobility equipment
The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which represents the voices of wheelchair users, will update people about the action underway regarding the reclassification of the guidance…
Pension Age Disability Payment opens for people with long-term health conditions across Scotland
Pension Age Disability Payment for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition to help them look after themselves, or supervision to stay safe,…
New permanent secretary at the DHSC to rebuild the NHS as part of the Plan for Change
Samantha Jones has been appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health…
UK Government called on to amend classification that makes powered wheelchairs ‘not in a class’
The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which represents the voices of wheelchair users, is urging the UK Government to act now on an update to current guidance…
NHS Transformation Executive Team to help lead the organisation’s transition into the DHSC
NHS England (NHSE) has announced the incoming team who will help lead the organisation’s transition into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The…
New MHRA appointment to help accelerate patient access to innovative medical devices
The UK Government has announced the appointment of Lawrence Tallon as Chief Executive Officer of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Following an…
Keep Britain Working review to explore how to support people with long-term illnesses or disabilities back into work
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new ‘Keep Britain Working’ review to explore how to urgently support people with long-term illnesses or…