tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Justin Tomlinson 2024-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-overachieves-another-carbon-emissions-target-and-rejects-rollover 2024-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover Surplus from the UK’s third carbon budget will not be carried forward – proving the UK's pragmatic approach to net zero is compatible with its climate targets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/net-zero-council-marks-year-of-success-and-calls-for-year-of-action 2024-04-29T00:00:00+01:00 Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action Net Zero Council celebrates its first anniversary with commitment to continue driving decarbonisation across sectors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-national-disability-strategy-launches 2021-07-28T08:29:33+01:00 New National Disability Strategy launches More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disabled-people-to-have-their-say-in-shaping-the-future-of-the-benefits-system 2021-07-20T18:52:11+01:00 Disabled people to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system The new Health and Disability Green Paper – launched today – will pave the way for a fairer future of the benefits system to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fast-tracked-access-to-benefits-for-people-with-terminal-illness-expanded 2021-07-08T16:10:21+01:00 Fast-tracked access to benefits for people with terminal illness expanded Fast-tracked access to benefits will be extended to more people diagnosed with a terminal illness, increasing the support for those nearing the end of their lives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/our-commitment-to-global-disability-rights-and-inclusion 2021-06-15T18:02:00+01:00 Our commitment to global disability rights and inclusion UK National Statement at the 14th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-unveils-new-support-for-disabled-jobseekers 2021-04-07T10:14:25+01:00 Government unveils new support for disabled jobseekers More disabled people will be helped into work thanks to new government support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/south-yorkshire-jobs-support-helps-3-500-disabled-people-in-work 2021-03-18T16:08:42+00:00 South Yorkshire jobs support helps 3,500 disabled people in work An innovative employment support programme has helped 3,570 people with physical and mental health conditions find and stay in work in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/law-change-opens-door-to-deaf-jurors 2021-03-09T11:36:06+00:00 Law change opens door to deaf jurors Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time, Ministers announced today (9 March 2021). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-social-security-claims-and-payments-employment-and-support-allowance-personal-independence-payment-and-universal-credit-amendment-regulatio 2021-03-05T00:00:00+00:00 The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Universal Credit) (Amendm… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-disability-and-access-ambassadors-to-support-rights-of-disabled-consumers 2021-01-04T09:46:23+00:00 New Disability and Access Ambassadors to support rights of disabled consumers The Cabinet Office opens recruitment today for 14 Disability and Access Ambassadors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disabled-peoples-organisations-dpos-forum-launches-this-month 2020-07-20T21:44:00+01:00 Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) forum launches this month The Disability Unit has established a new Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) Forum to strengthen its engagement with disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changing-places-toilets-for-severely-disabled-people-to-be-compulsory-in-new-public-buildings 2020-07-19T00:15:07+01:00 Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings Changes to building rules in England to help add larger accessible toilets to more than 150 buildings a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-video-service-for-deaf-claimants-accessing-universal-credit 2020-04-20T10:41:06+01:00 New video service for deaf claimants accessing Universal Credit Universal Credit claimants can now access British Sign Language interpreters as part of a free video relay service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/supporting-disabled-people-through-the-coronavirus-outbreak 2020-03-31T16:49:39+01:00 Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-step-for-new-service-for-benefit-assessments-announced 2020-03-02T16:10:34+00:00 Next step for new service for benefit assessments announced A single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments will be trialled before being rolled out nationally, the Government has announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disability-confident-scheme-leads-to-inclusive-workforce 2019-11-05T12:46:27+00:00 Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/health-and-wellbeing-amongst-staff 2019-10-17T11:45:01+01:00 Health and wellbeing amongst staff Speech by Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson at the John Lewis Partnership event to promote health and wellbeing amongst staff. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rnib-training-rolled-out-to-jobcentre-staff 2019-09-26T09:25:20+01:00 RNIB training rolled out to jobcentre staff A groundbreaking training partnership to help jobcentre staff better support Universal Credit claimants who are blind or have visual impairments launches today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-urges-employers-to-help-transform-sick-pay 2019-08-28T09:41:22+01:00 Government urges employers to help transform sick pay Employers are being urged to shape proposals to transform support for disabled people and those on long-term sick leave.