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Commission reacts to Citizen’s Advice report on employment gap faced by disabled people and people with health conditions

Published: 03 Aug 2016

Lack of progress on disability rights is society’s ‘badge of shame’

Published: 20 Jul 2016

David Isaac comments on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's response to the Lords Select Committee on the Equality Act 2010 and its effect on the lives of disabled people.

Commission welcomes UN focus on access to justice and social security reform

Published: 29 Jun 2016

Reforms to the legal aid system, the introduction of employment tribunal fees and changes to the social security system have all been highlighted as major human rights concern

EHRC seeks assurance from NHS Scotland over equal access to health care

Published: 22 Jun 2016

EHRC Scotland will be contacting Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board to seek assurances that their legal requirements are being met for all disabled patients.

Wheelchair spaces on buses must be available to disabled people, bus companies told

Published: 15 Jun 2016

Pay for damaged wheelchairs, leading Paralympian tells airlines

Published: 14 Jun 2016

British air carriers should cover the full cost of damage they cause to wheelchairs and mobility devices, according to Chris Holmes, Disability Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Commission works with npower to improve conditions for disabled staff

Published: 26 May 2016

Disability discrimination awareness training is being rolled out to npower’s managers following work with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve conditions for disabled staff.

Commission launches ambitious programme to promote equality and human rights in Britain

Published: 10 May 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has today launched its Strategic Plan for 2016–19, setting out an ambitious programme to challenge discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and protect and promote human rights in Britain.

Commission welcomes Government announcement to make taxis accept and assist wheelchair users

Published: 05 May 2016

The Commission welcomes Government announcement to make taxis accept and assist wheelchair users.

New report reveals hundreds still dying in detention

Published: 05 Apr 2016

An ongoing culture of secrecy, poor access to specialist mental health services and a lack of high quality independent investigations has contributed to hundreds of non-natural deaths in detention, according to a new report by the Commission.