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Published: 26 Jan 2023
New research reveals some adults receiving social care in Scotland have broadly negative experiences of challenging decisions about their care. An accompanying survey of local authorities also uncovers inconsistencies in the complaints process across Scotland.
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Published: 18 Jan 2023
New report from Scottish Funding Council and the Equality and Human Rights Commission pinpoints stubborn barriers to equality and sets national targets for tackling them.
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Published: 09 May 2022
Our statement on ‘long Covid’ and disability.
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Published: 19 Apr 2022
We are requiring the Department for Work and Pensions to improve its treatment of disabled benefit claimants. This is in response to serious concerns about failures to meet the needs of its customers with mental health impairments and learning disabilities.
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Published: 09 Mar 2022
Statement following the last formal meeting of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Disability Advisory Committee.
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Published: 13 May 2021
Our investigation has found that a care agency used unlawful pre-employment health questions on its job application form.
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Published: 14 Jan 2021
Network Rail’s North West route has entered a legally binding agreement with us after it failed to make reasonable adjustments for disabled users during a refurbishment.
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Published: 22 Sep 2020
Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the human rights implications of restrictions on people’s lives due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Published: 09 Sep 2020
Following a successful legal challenge, all grammar schools in England have been warned not to discriminate against disabled children during this year’s 11+ entry exams.
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Published: 03 Sep 2020
In response to growing concerns over the accessibility of supermarkets and retailers, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance to help the industry better assist disabled customers during the pandemic.