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New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world
— Press release The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
•New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world
•Disability Action Plan 2023 to 2024
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Office for National Statistics: Disabled people's experiences with activities, goods, products and services, UK, February to March 2022 Research and analysis The lived experience of disabled people during the COVID-19 pandemic Research and analysis See all research and statistics
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A progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled. However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the ...
- You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on...
- ‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, eg it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed ‘long-term...
- There’s guidance on conditions that aren’t covered by the disability definition, eg addiction to non–prescribed drugs or alcohol.
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions. Some benefits you might get are: Universal Credit. Personal ...
- Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for children (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children under 16 to help with th...
- You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can drive. Blue Badge parking scheme The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of par...
- Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been assessed by your local council as needing care and support services, you may...
- Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or out of work. Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit. J...
- You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re registered blind or severely sight impaired you live with someone who is register...
- If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged VAT on products designed or adapted for your own personal or domestic use....
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get Industrial Injuries Benefit if you’re disabled as a result of: an accident at wo...
- You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you got an injury or illness an existing condition you had was made worse Cons...
Disability in the United Kingdom covers a wide range of conditions and experiences, deeply impacting the lives of millions of people. Defined by the Equality Act 2010 as a physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, it encompasses various aspects of life, including demographics, legislation ...
Overview. You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination. You might also be entitled to certain benefits. The main disability and sickness benefits are: Disability ...
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The role of the United Nations. What is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities? The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities is a new international agreement about protecting and promoting the human rights of disabled people throughout the world. In this guide we use the term ...
