As 10,000 businesses sign up to the disability Confident Scheme, Ministerfor Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newtonhas called on large businesses to reveal number of…
Committed to developing and retraining the best talent both on and off screen, the BBC has introduced a new programme for disabled workers eager to…
A Kirkcaldy MP has backed Leonard Cheshire’s latest campaign Change 100, which is working to get more disabled people into employment. At present this disability…
Former Paralympic swimmer, Liz Johnson has started a new business venture set to challenge assumptions about the role disabled people can play in the job…
It’s been just over a year since the government’s Disability Confident scheme launched, encouraging employers to up their game and modify their policies to make…
Employers are being urged to increase support for unpaid carers in the workplace, as workers fail to identify ‘hidden’ carers amongst their colleagues. According to…
Less than half of disabled people in Scotland are in employment, compared with 73% of non-disabled people, according to a report compiled by a group…
Five finalists handpicked by Sir Stelios each win £10,000 Companies on the shortlist are Mobiloo, MentalSnapp, Evenbreak, Review My Wheelchair and Katherine Fortnum Ceramics. Winner…
A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey has revealed disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further…
Minister challenges FTSE 100 to sign up to Disability Confident scheme TBT Recruitment is 5,000th organisation to become Disability Confident The Guinness Partnership becomes 50th…
The BBC have announced that they’ll be offering more opportunities for actors with disabilities through a nationwide talent search, training programme and showcase opportunity. Class…
A job in the media might seem like an impossible dream when you have a disability, but one broadcaster is going the extra mile to…
First prize: a top prize of £30,000 and mentoring from Sir Stelios Prizes of £10,000 for other FOUR finalists The deadline for all applications is…
Lewis Partridge is determined to prove that learning difficulties are not necessarily a barrier to securing paid work, paving the way for a much more…
People supported by Liverpool-based employment service, Vocational Support, were recognised for their employment and volunteering achievements at a special awards ceremony in Widnes on Thursday…