The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.
Office For Disability Issues
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Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Monday, 21 October 2019
This statement explains how accessible the Get an export health certificate service is, and known accessibility issues with its documents.
Monday, 14 October 2019
The UK's response to select concluding observations from the United Nations' first periodic review of the rights of disabled people and wider progress report.
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
The Office for Disability Issues has announced the appointment of chairs to lead 9 new Regional Stakeholder Networks.
Thursday, 12 September 2019
The UK's response to select concluding observations from the United Nations' first periodic review of the rights of disabled people and wider progress report.
Thursday, 12 September 2019
The UK's response to select concluding observations from the United Nations' first periodic review of the rights of disabled people and wider progress report.
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
The Office for Disability Issues is seeking people to join the new Regional Stakeholder Network in 9 regional groups across England.
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
The Office for Disability Issues is seeking people to join the new Regional Stakeholder Network in 9 regional groups across England.
Monday, 11 March 2019
Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
Monday, 11 March 2019
Five new disability champions have been appointed by the government to ensure businesses are not forgetting about their disabled customers.
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
The Office for Disability Issues are seeking disability sector champions in 7 sectors.
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
The Office for Disability Issues are seeking disability sector champions in 7 sectors.
Thursday, 13 December 2018
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
Monday, 03 December 2018
The regional stakeholder network will bring the views of disabled people and local disabled organisations across England closer to government.
Monday, 03 December 2018
The regional stakeholder network will bring the views of disabled people and local disabled organisations across England closer to government.
Monday, 03 December 2018
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) the government is announcing that it will be recruiting 6 new disability champions to help tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers.
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple’.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Today, 2 November 2017, marks the first anniversary of the launch of the revamped Disability Confident scheme.
Friday, 07 April 2017
In his new role, Professor Francis Davis will work to promote social enterprise and improve employment opportunities for disabled people.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
A new campaign to promote accessibility and inclusivity in UK shops and services has been launched today by the government.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
The Office for Disability Issues are seeking business people to champion accessibility of products and services for disabled people.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
The Disability Action Alliance is developing a new strategy focusing on its long term sustainability and more collaborative working.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
The Disability Action Alliance is developing a new strategy focusing on its long term sustainability and more collaborative working.
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
The Minister for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
The Minister for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
The Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson, calls on politicians to help more disabled jobseekers into work.
Monday, 14 September 2015
Ministers have urged sports clubs and venues to step up their game on access for disabled fans, after the launch of a government report.
Friday, 14 August 2015
The Minister for Disabled People welcomes the work the BEPE project is doing to embed inclusive design into the profession's education.
Friday, 14 August 2015
The Minister for Disabled People welcomes the work the BEPE project is doing to embed inclusive design into the profession's education.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Organisations that have helped transform the lives of disabled people have been recognised at an awards ceremony to promote accessibility.
Monday, 09 March 2015
Ground-breaking ideas on the shortlist for the Inclusive Technology Prize.
Friday, 20 February 2015
Disabled people across the UK are benefitting from the work of 12 organisations shortlisted for DWP's Accessible Britain Challenge Awards.
Tuesday, 06 January 2015
The Minister of State for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
Friday, 02 January 2015
The government is calling on disabled sports fans to share their experiences of viewing live sport at stadiums and sports grounds across Britain.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
The Minister of State for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people.
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