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Rookwood Hospital Closes
Rookwood SCIC is due to close... Read more
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Changes To The ILF
Lack of consultation a real concern.... Read more
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SIA Ready With The Evidence
MP calls for evidence from disabled on fuel poverty.... Read more
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ELECTION 2010
Key concerns remain over welfare reform... Read more
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EHRC Publishes Guide To UNCRPD
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have published a new guide on the UN Convention on Rights for People with Disabilities... Read more
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Minister Hints That ILF Could Be Scrapped
The minister for disabled people has hinted that the government could be set to scrap the Independent Living Fund (ILF) as part of its spending review.... Read more
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Government To Review Impact Of Welfare Reforms
The government has ordered a review of how its package of welfare reforms will affect disabled people.... Read more
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Health White Paper: Concerns Over New Role For GPs
Disability charities have raised key concerns over the government’s sweeping and controversial plans to reform the NHS.... Read more
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Vehicle Tax
Just a reminder that the process around obtaining exemption from vehicle tax has now changed.... Read more
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RADAR Empowerment Forum
RADAR runs 6 regional empowerment events... Read more
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Reality TV Star Issues Miracle Cure Warning
Sophie Morgan warns against unproven treatments... Read more
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MPs Attack 'Cruel' And 'Crude' DLA Plans
MPs have attacked the government’s “crude, cruel” plans to remove a key disability benefit from most disabled people in residential homes.... Read more
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Transport For London Is 'Dragging Its Feet' Over Access
A new report by members of the London Assembly shows that Transport for London (TfL) is "dragging its feet" in upgrading to a modern, accessible transport network, say disabled activists.... Read more
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Audit Of SCI Ventilater Dependent Patients
An audit of patients in the South of England. ... Read more
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Chip Implant Developed To Promote Muscle Stimulation
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DLA Mobility Cut Is Shameful
Disabled people say that government plans to remove a key mobility-based disability benefit from residents of care homes will tear away their last shred of independence.
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Welsh Station Access Is Unacceptable
Access to railway stations in Wales is unacceptable, with more than half of the 221 stations across Wales not fully accessible, according to a new report by a committee of politicians.
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Equality Act Introduces New Rights For Disabled People
Major new laws to protect disabled people from discrimination have come into force , as part of the Equality Act.... Read more
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Partnership Gives Voice To Pressure Ulcer Patients
A new £1.75 million research project aims to give patients a voice in the search to find the most effective treatment for pressure ulcers.... Read more