disability

The number of years people will live with their health in a 'not good' state has decreased for newborns and increased for over 65s, research has found.

The UK government's guidance on the care act appears to contradict its aim to give patients control of their own care, claim two academics.

Disability and non-health-related issues can be a dicey subject for employers, with many not even knowing how to spot them, let alone how to support affected employees. Hannah Uttley investigates

Employers overwhelmingly disagree with a legal opinion that severe obesity should be treated as a disability, with many saying they will not provide workplace adjustments.

A report, published by Just Fair, has found that the UK government is in breach of its legal obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of disabled people.

Troubled workplace capability assessment (WCA) supplier Atos Healthcare has warned MPs it did not think its successor would fare any better unless there were real changes.

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched ‘Seven Families', an industry initiative aiming to show income protection (IP) and its benefits at work to the wider public.

People must consider protection against long-term disability as new research has highlighted how disabled people pay a ‘penalty' on everyday costs, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has urged.

Across England and Wales one in 25 people (4.3 per cent of the usual private household population; 2.4 million people) have self-reported they are in ‘good' health despite a disability, the 2011 census found.

MPs are expected to take part debate on a motion relating to the effects of welfare reform on sick and disabled people.