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Major government workplace health review ‘has kept disabled people’s organisations firmly on the outside’
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have criticised a major government review on workplace health for excluding their input, raising concerns about ministers’ commitment to genuinely…
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Cutting PIP would only increase pressure on other services, MPs warn minister
A cross-party group of MPs has urged the government not to reduce access to personal independence payment (PIP), warning that doing so would only…
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Organisations file complaint against Belgium for deepening digital inequality
A coalition of organisations has lodged a complaint against Belgium, raising concerns that the country’s growing reliance on digital services is deepening inequality and…
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The invisible gatekeepers: AI, opportunity and who gets left behind
By Robin Christopherson | 29 September 2026 AI’s Hidden Role in Shaping Opportunities In recent years, discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility have…
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Government refuses to say how many rail stations will provide level boarding after major investment
The UK government and state-owned rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) have declined to reveal how many stations will offer level boarding for disabled passengers…
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Introducing the Access to Politics Toolkit
Disability Wales Launches Access to Politics Toolkit to Support Disabled People Entering Political Life Disability Wales has unveiled the Access to Politics Toolkit, a…
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New update to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s ‘Keep Britain Working’ review has set out initial plans for a new ‘Workplace Health System’
New Plans Unveiled in Sir Charlie Mayfield’s ‘Keep Britain Working’ Review On 23 September 2026, Disability Rights UK shared important updates regarding Sir Charlie…
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“We need more than an evacuation plan” – Where Do Disabled People Fit into the Government’s Emergency Plans?
Julie Newman, chair of disability arts organisation Together! 2012 CIC and Disability Liaison Officer at Regard UK, argues that UK emergency planning must protect…
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AI and Vulnerable customers: The hidden risk of helpful AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integrated into everyday experiences. From drafting text and researching products to receiving financial advice and comparing options, AI…
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Press Release: New Toolkit and Funding Support Embolden Disabled People in Wales to Stand in Local Government Elections
Disability Wales is helping disabled people across the nation take a more active role in Welsh democracy with the launch of its new Access…
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Wheelchairs, nappies and cancer drugs among vital items Israel blocks from Gaza
Essential Medical Supplies and Equipment Blocked from Gaza A recent blockade by Israeli authorities has severely restricted the entry of crucial medical supplies and…
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Disability Rights UK’s statement on MPs rejection of the Assisted Dying Bill.
Disability Rights UK Responds to MPs’ Decision on Assisted Dying Bill On 11 September 2026, MPs voted against the Assisted Dying Bill, a decision…
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State of the European Union 2026: disability largely absent
The 2026 State of the European Union (SOTEU) address, delivered by the President of the European Commission, featured some positive steps towards accessibility but…