Disabled people
Coverage of Disabled people in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
Trump’s actions signal a potential shift toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, according to advocates. The article notes that disabled individuals have historically advocated for their rights to attend school and live alongside non-disabled peers.
- Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing ‘unnecessary’ Pip reassessments
Disabled people with lifelong conditions are undergoing 'unnecessary' Personal Independence Payment (Pip) reassessments, according to a charity analysis. The process is criticized for wasting public funds and harming the mental and physical health of claimants.
- Ministers unveil ‘right to try’ plan to help disabled people find work
The UK government has introduced legislation to allow disabled people to try work or volunteering without facing automatic benefit reassessment, aiming to reduce barriers to employment. Campaigners argue the policy does not sufficiently address hostile workplace issues, highlighting the need for additional support.