disability rights
Social care is on its knees. It’s no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Social care is on its knees. It’s no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Evan John, policy and public affairs advisor at national disability charity Sense, writes about the state of the social care system
Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people’s lives. History must never be repeated
Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people’s lives. History must never be repeated
On the anniversary of lockdown, a disabled woman shares her story and how people’s lives were forever changed by the pandemic. She warns that the government must learn lessons from this, or the impact could, once again, be catastrophic
UK ‘no longer a leader in disability rights’ as UN finds Tory policy has led to ‘hate’
UK ‘no longer a leader in disability rights’ as UN finds Tory policy has led to ‘hate’
Following a UN committee warning that the UK government has ‘undermined’ the rights of disabled people, charities call for change
Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
Why delay on no-fault eviction ban is dangerous for disabled renters: ‘We must end this cruel law’
Why delay on no-fault eviction ban is dangerous for disabled renters: ‘We must end this cruel law’
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
‘An urgent wake-up call’: Half of disabled people are struggling to pay their energy bills
‘An urgent wake-up call’: Half of disabled people are struggling to pay their energy bills
Britain is a scary place for disabled people, says Paralympian Hannah Cockroft – and she’s right
Britain is a scary place for disabled people, says Paralympian Hannah Cockroft – and she’s right
Disabled people like me were forgotten during the pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry makes that clear
Disabled people like me were forgotten during the pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry makes that clear
DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners
DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners
Disabled people ‘risk losing right to take part in society’ with social care ‘on its knees’
Disabled people ‘risk losing right to take part in society’ with social care ‘on its knees’
Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: ‘I couldn’t understand it’
Amputee pensioner refused higher rate of disability benefit by DWP: ‘I couldn’t understand it’
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’
Panic attacks, pressure to ‘ramp up numbers’ and a ‘bullying atmosphere’: Life as a DWP disability benefits assessor
Panic attacks, pressure to ‘ramp up numbers’ and a ‘bullying atmosphere’: Life as a DWP disability benefits assessor
‘I’m an amputee and the DWP reduced my disability benefits. I worried I would be homeless’
‘I’m an amputee and the DWP reduced my disability benefits. I worried I would be homeless’
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
London’s Ulez plans could hit disabled people, charities and small businesses the hardest
London’s Ulez plans could hit disabled people, charities and small businesses the hardest
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
A disabled woman has been left without a toilet or shower for months by her healthcare provider
A disabled woman has been left without a toilet or shower for months by her healthcare provider
The High Court ruling on legacy benefits is a bitter blow for disabled people
The High Court ruling on legacy benefits is a bitter blow for disabled people
What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
