DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast

DWP extend award timelines to tackle backlog of claims 05.07.2026 1:47 ↓

DWP have extended benefit award timelines to tackle backlogs of claims. But should they go further? Should they be lifetime claims for those with lifelong impairments and/or health conditions?

The DWP make recording of telephone assessments mandatory 05.07.2026 2:47 ↓

The DWP have announced that all telephone assessments will now be recorded. What are your thoughts? Extra protection for claimants or a problem for some?

Scope Awards 2026 release shortlist for disabled celebrities 04.06.2026 5:33 ↓

The charity Scope has announced it's shortlist for its awards which includes an award for disabled celebrities who push inclusion.

Major overhaul of SEN 04.06.2026 11:47 ↓

Another look at Governments plans to reform SEN education in UK. Is it for the better?

Stelios Awards recognises disabled business owners 04.06.2026 4:51 ↓

The yearly award founded by a disabled businessman recognises disabled business owners

RNIB announced new library of accesible material for World Book day 03.06.2026 2:50 ↓

RNIB introduced new accessible material for world book day

Accessible Tech Innovations at Smart Awards 03.06.2026 2:55 ↓

The Smart Awards 2026 celebrated innovations in tech and AI in particular for inventions that looked to improve accessibility for disabled people

Work and Pensions Commitee calls for two week limit for employees agreeing reasonable adjustments 03.06.2026 6:21 ↓

The Work and Pensions Committee called for changes due to reported backlogs of employees agreeing workplace adjustments for disabled people

TUC demand reform of PIP 03.06.2026 7:00 ↓

the TUC has called for an urgent reform of Pip and a look into barriers in the workplace for disabled emplyees.

Heart Soul Charity gets award 03.06.2026 3:04 ↓

Disability arts charity receives award from the Big Issue in recognition of impact

Backlog for self employed disabled people applying for access to work 19.05.2026 5:18 ↓

There are reports of backlog of access to work claim from self employed people of up to two years.

Will disabled people get their own energy tariff? 19.05.2026 5:30 ↓

They are calls from pressure groups for a special disability energy tariff to help disabled customers cope with rising prices.

Plans for further welfare reforms dropped from the kings speech 19.05.2026 0:47 ↓

There was a bit of respite after the government dropped plans for further benefits cuts from the Kings Speech

Pressure grows for a new accessibility act 19.05.2026 0:34 ↓

There are reports that public back calls for a new accessibility legislation

Cost of living boost but what about social care contributions? 19.05.2026 6:35 ↓

Cost of living boost but what about social care contributions

Was there a secret Access to Work cut last year? 08.05.2026 7:02 ↓

Groups are claiming that there was a secret cut to Access to work last year

Disabled People's group hit back at Tories benefit claims 08.05.2026 7:16 ↓

Disabled People's Organisation refuted claims by the Conservative Parties about the need for benefit reform

Sussex charity leads the way in LED EV charging innovation 02.05.2026 2:23 ↓

A new project by a West Sussex creates a innovative hub for disabled people.

Are the Houses of Parliament about to be 21 century aceesible? 24.04.2026 0:56 ↓

Plans have been made for renovations to the houses of parliament to improve access

Good news on the horizon for transport accessibility 24.04.2026 3:16 ↓

after a debate in the houses of parliament there is are new proposals for reform of transport accessibility for disabled people

RNIB petition against accessibility failures 24.04.2026 3:53 ↓

RNIB petition against accessibility failures

Benefits, debates and more back to work schemes 09.04.2026 26:34 ↓

Confirmation of benefit rates by the DWP but what about the cost of living? Backbench debate on transport accessibility but will words lead to action? And yet another back to work scheme but are there more schemes than jobs?

1st episode of a look at global disability headlines 08.04.2026 13:18 ↓

a new episode that is a look at thew global disability news headlines

Debate Debate Debate will there be any progress on access to transport? 25.03.2026 15:39 ↓

News of a forthcoming backbench debate on accessible transport in parliament Progress on accessibility for streaming platforms and more

Calls for user experience in the Timms Review but is anyone really going to listen? 25.03.2026 20:00 ↓

Sir Timms review into Pip calls for evidence from disabled people and carers Government considering action after care home ban scandal And the assessor will see you next, the DWP want more face to face assessments but is it really fair?