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Archive: Disabled People
'Misery and fear' for elderly and disabled without reform
Britain's struggling social care system needs urgent change to save elderly and disabled people from a "vicious circle", campaigners say.
Labour: Elderly patients not treated with "dignity or respect"
Labour: Coalition is out of touch on home care
The middle England issue: Report aims to fix elderly care
Comment: Remploy, disabled workers and political correctness
Unless we ask uncomfortable questions, we'll never get to grips with disabled people's role in the workplace.
Miliband pressured to discipline Commons 'bullies'
Charities are calling for Ed Miliband to take steps against MPs who allegedly mocked a disabled MP.
Don't forget those with learning difficulties, parties told
Only 16 per cent of people with learning disabilities are exercising their right to vote, it has been claimed, as a campaign is launched to make disabled people's votes count.
Johnson: 'No excuses' for Pilkington deaths
Home secretary Alan Johnson has admitted that there were "no excuses" for the catalogue of failings that led to the deaths of Fiona Pilkington and her disabled daughter.
Govt action could diminish disabled people's rights
The government's proposed exemptions to the UN Disability Rights Convention should be changed or scrapped, according to a report out today.
Action urged on those using disabled parking
Action should be taken against able-bodied people who park on disabled parking bays, a committee of MPs has said.
Govt to clampdown on blue badge cheats
Parents of severely disabled children would be given priority parking under proposals outlined by the government today.
Tories call for special needs schools to be given academy status
Tony Blair's flagship city academy policy should be expanded to include special needs schools, a Tory policy group has suggested.
Funding boost for disabled children
The government has announced a £340 million package to improve the quality of life of families with disabled children.
'Tag the elderly', minister proposes
Science minister Malcolm Wicks has suggested tagging elderly people with dementia in order to track their movements.
UK at forefront of disability rights
The UK is set to become on of the first countries to commit to promoting the human rights of people with disabilities.
Ukip rebut sleaze and discrimination claims
The UK Independence Party (Ukip) today suspended one of their MEPs while defending itself against claims of discrimination among the grass roots.
Livingstone blasts CRE chief
Ken Livingstone has released a broadside against Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) chief Trevor Phillips, saying he is failing minorities.
Cameron promises disability benefit shake-up
David Cameron has today promised to shake up the benefits system to make it easier for disabled people to get help and find work.
Disability discrimination law extended
People suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV will be legally protected from discrimination under a new law that comes into effect today.
Government office for disabled people launched
People with disabilities will now have a stronger voice in policy-making following the announcement of a new cross-government office.
Opinion Formers
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