Download your free copy The new and revamped Rough Guide to Accessible Britain has recently been released in its tenth edition. This new edition has over 180 comprehensive reviews of accessible days out in the UK. Every venue listed in the guide has been thoroughly...
There has been widespread anger at train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). GTR, who operate the Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern franchises, has issued what many are calling ‘grossly insulting’ guidance to their staff on how it should...
When booking a service with a business there is nothing more frustrating for disabled people than having to prove their disability level. Repeatedly sending in personal documents which bear no relation to their needs, is a necessary but fraught process in accessing...
Right to independent living being denied In December 2016, the Equality and Human Rights Commission launched a formal inquiry on housing for disabled people. The inquiry examined whether the availability of accessible and adaptable housing, and the support services...
Shortage of accessible homes needs addressing According to the NHS there are now 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK. Sadly, there is also a shortage of accessible homes for private rent. Without a suitable home, wheelchair users and their families face emotional,...
Recent Comments