Press Reset: Urgent call for change in the media backed by disabled celebrities
A new campaign seeks to inspire gatekeepers and those in positions of authority across film and TV to reset practices to establish an inclusive normal.
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Brotherwood ensure client safety with industry-leading COVID-19 response
While many companies in the UK closed their doors entirely during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle specialists Brotherwood were hard at work.
Blood test diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear could be available in three years
A blood test could be introduced in the next three years that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur.
Calls have been made in Scotland to introduce transition plans to help autistic children return to school following lockdown
The National Autistic Society Scotland is calling on schools to provide all autistic children with a personalised transition plan to help with their return to school.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
New government advice details face covering exemptions in England
Following on from our earlier post on mandatory face coverings, the UK Government has now detailed that people with disabilities are exempt from the rules.
Face Masks: Businesses support calls for face coverings to help D/deaf and hard of hearing people
Research finds that businesses support calls for clear panel face coverings for employees, customers and clients.
Could equality be challenged as the Prime Minister continues to forget people living with a disability?
New fears have been revealed by a disability charity that the disabled community may be left behind.
Coronavirus outbreak has seen steep decline in mental health of young and young adult carers
A survey conducted by Carers Trust has found that young carers and young adult carers have been significantly impacted by the ongoing pandemic, with mental health cited as the leading concern.
Changing Places toilets for people with a disability made compulsory in England from 2021
Changing Places toilets are now compulsory in England from 2021 in new buildings.
The government has announced thousands of new special school places
The UK Government announced thousands of new special school places for children with special educational needs alongside 35 new free special schools.
Autistic children to benefit from technological support thank to £60,000 grant
Ninety autistic young people from across London and their families will benefit from new technology thanks to a grant from the London Freemasons.
Calls in place to provide improved support for disabled university students
Ahead of the new academic year, disability charity Disability Rights UK is calling on the Department of Education to remove the £200 charge disabled students have to pay for specialist equipment.
Celebrating care homes and local communities this Care Home Day
Today (15 July) is Care Home Day, an online campaign to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.
Face mask exempt products have been created for those who are unable to wear face masks
As face masks become mandatory, face mask exempt products are being produced for people who can’t wear a mask.