Press releases
Our press releases cover the issues important to us as a charity and the disability sector as a whole.
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Disabled people building a better Weston
Weston’s disabled people came together with the Mayor and Mayoress of Weston-super-Mare, the Chair of North Somerset council and Avon and Somerset Police, amongst others, to discuss how to make Weston more disability-friendly, with more disabled...
Report on the online abuse of disabled people
Our response to the government’s petitions committee report on the online abuse of disabled people.
Response to data on Disabled Person's Railcard
Our response to the Office of Rail and Road data on Disabled Person's Railcard (DPRC).
Response to today's OBR findings
Our response to today's findings from the Office for Budget Responsibility concerning PIP and reforms to the UK’s disability benefits system.
Disabled dancers shimmy for Strictly Cymru
Disabled dancers shook it on Sunday (13 January) for the street-dance themed second heats of ‘Strictly Cymru’, Wales’ first inclusive dance competition.
Response to Universal Credit changes
Our response to Amber Rudd’s speech today, in which the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced important changes to current proposals for Universal Credit.
Response to Universal Credit announcement
Neil Heslop responds to the government's announcement the rollout of Universal Credit will be delayed
Response to an increase in Blue Badge theft
Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs responds to new figures showing an increase in the amount of blue bagdes being stolen.
Disabled people's benefits have been wrongly taken away
Neil Heslop responds to more than 4,500 disabled people were wrongly stripped of their benefits.
Disabled dancers invited to show off their talents
Wales’ first fully inclusive dance event — Strictly Cymru — is back for the second year running, with the first regional heats taking place on 20 and 21 December.