Tag: Richard Kramer
Disabled people need to be better informed about Covid-19
LEADING disability charities are challenging the Government over significant concerns about the accessibility of public health information in relation to coronavirus, and the risk this poses to disabled people and the nation.
Forgotten . . . the 1.7m disabled families
THREE in four families caring for disabled adults felt they had been forgotten about during the lockdown – and received no information about their support and care being reduced prior to it happening.
New £62m funding makes real Sense
THE Government’s decision to give £62 million towards helping to discharge people with learning disabilities or autism into the community has been welcomed by national disability charity Sense.
Promises, promises – but will they come true?
THERESA May's promises of a new commitment to tackling barriers faced by disabled people have been met with scepticism by leading disability groups.
Queen’s Speech: Government blasted for not focusing on disability
DEAFBLIND charity Sense has raised concerns at the Government’s lack of focus on breaking down barriers and building opportunities for disabled people.