The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that in April there were 2.7 million people across the UK who claim additional support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP). PIP claimants receive between £94.80 and £608.60 every four weeks from the DWP. PIP is designed to…
Housebuilders in the UK have come under fire for cutting corners to maximise profits, and delivering adaptable homes that fail to meet the needs of disabled homebuyers, according to new research. Business News Wales reports that a study from new-build sagging firm HouseScan had revealed that many new homes are…
The Department for Transport has partnered with Motability and commissioned the British Standards to develop accessibility standards for electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK, which will provide drivers with new and clear definitions of ‘fully accessible’, ‘partially accessible’, and ‘not accessible’ public EV charge points. A GOV.UK press…
The issues disabled people face during everyday life are now understood better because of the allowances people have made for them during the pandemic, an expert has said. Writing in the Scotsman, Sanjeev Mann, a Glasgow-based journalist who has worked with muscular dystrophy charity Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance, listed six changes…
The UK’s TV broadcasters will be seven years late in hitting industry targets for the representation of disabled people off-screen across the entirety of the country’s TV industry, according to a new report. Televisual reports that the latest findings come from the launch in 2018 of the Doubling Diversity cross-party…
A home care in the Midlands has been collecting spare mobility equipment in Shropshire and has been distributing it to countries where it is in short supply. Home Instead, which has offices in the West Midlands and Shropshire, has been collecting spare equipment and items people no longer need and…
A pack of online resources has been published to help businesses and organisations be proactive with how they incorporate disability inclusion policies. The pack, which has been published by the Business Disability Forum, was sponsored by their long time partner Lloyds Banking Group and aims to be a starting point to…
A new net zero carbon care home near Bristol offering extra care for the elderly is to be built as the first part of a major project to increase the provision of large dedicated care services in England. FORE Partnership is joining with extra care provider Amicala to develop several…
CEOs and business leaders from 500 of the world’s biggest companies have agreed to publish quarterly reports into disability representation, as evidence mounts pointing to a lack of progress in tackling diversity among multinational firms. BBC News reports that the Valuable 500 global disability network had achieved its targets of…
A Glasgow man who uses a wheelchair and needs an adapted home is attempting to raise £20,000 to enable him to live there with his girlfriend and nine-year-old son. Stuart Coll, who is 43, suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex congenital - leading to curved joints - and needs an adapted bathroom…
For anyone who lives with limited mobility, whether due to injury, age, or disability, it’s important to their quality of life to be able to live independently. There is a wide range of solutions to help out loves ones live more independent lives, from alarms to be able to call…
Choosing from a wide array of assisted bathing solutions is about matching needs with preferences, and ultimately the best choice to make before starting work on a bathroom modification is to ensure it meets your particular needs. When choosing an assisted shower there are two main options to choose, and…
The responsibility of caring for an older or disabled person at home can be challenging at the best of times. Assisting with shopping, preparing meals, personal care, and so on has never been more complicated than over the last year. Age UK offers some tips for carers to look after…
As people grow older, they have to exercise a little more caution when moving around. To help reduce the risk of injury, it is advised to create a safer environment around the home and identify and remove any hazards. Not everyone will want or need to go into residential care…
Antiperspirant brand Degree has launched the world’s first deodorant that has been specifically designed for the use of those with disabilities. While many people live with a disability, few products are created with disabled consumers in mind. Glamour Magazine reports that Degree, which is owned by Unilever and sold as…
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the UK’s disabled people, who account for six out of ten COVID-19 related deaths. Thiis reports that according to ONS figures, people with medically diagnosed learning disabilities had a risk of death that involved…
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed social attitudes that place insufficient value on the lives of older people, according to new research. A joint study by the universities of Edinburgh, West of Scotland and Strathclyde in conjunction with the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services suggested that the needs…
Care England has called for a change in the funds and commissioning process for adult social care, to deal with a post-pandemic environment, Home Care UK reports. The representative body described the existing models as ‘incapable’ of responding to a new reality, and long-standing issues needed to be resolved. In…
Duplx, an Australian startup company, has claimed to have developed a solution to a hazardous situation faced by many disabled shower users. Access and Mobility Professional reports that for many disabled people, it can be difficult to reach the taps and temperature control of a shower without being able to…
Motability, the charity that aims to enable disabled people, their families and their carers to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair, using their disability benefit, has awarded grant funding of £50,000 to a new Driving Assessment Grant Programme for disabled drivers who do not currently use the scheme.…
Disability arts organisations have aired concerns that a possible vaccine passport scheme that is being considered by the government could undermine the rights of disabled artists, workers, and audiences. While 62 per cent of Brits support such a scheme, which would allow them access to pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues,…
A new study of 4,005 Britons with social care needs found that more than a quarter had experienced a deterioration in their health during the pandemic, Home Care Insight reports. The research was carried out by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA), which encompasses over 70 UK charities. The article…
Walk-in showers and wet rooms are an increasingly popular alternative to mobility baths, in part because many people prefer to shower than to bathe. The main difference between a wet room and a walk-in shower is primarily about how the room is laid out and separated. Wet rooms are open plan, even…
Construction is set to start imminently on a carbon neutral retirement village in Bedfordshire, providing tailored facilities for older people in a green setting. Legal & General Capital has appointed Wilmott Dixon to deliver the first phase of the project. This will include building 80 apartments and an assisted living…
In an apparent government U-turn, senior care workers have been added to the Shortage Occupation List, according to a report in Home Care Insight. The original call for senior care workers to be placed on the list was rejected by the Home Secretary Priti Patel, despite guidance in September 2020…
If you care for an older person, you may become concerned about their safety at home at some stage. Faculties such as mobility, eyesight, and hearing might not be quite what they used to be. There are some practical steps you can take to help them maintain independence, and reduce…
People with motor neurone disease (MND) require more support to ensure they are able to adapt their homes to help them manage their condition. The BBC recently reported on calls from the Motor Neurone Disease Association for greater funding to support those with MND, as well as an overhaul of…
Homes in England tend to be poorly equipped for older people to live in, a new report has said. The Centre For Ageing Better has warned that as many as 4.1 million homes in England do not meet basic living standards set by the government, with Ageing Better estimating in…
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