Why BSL Is Different To English - "There are ten indigenous languages in the UK. Nine of them are spoken, one of them is visual. English is our official spoken language and all of our communications are delivered in it.
A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health & Work - Justin Tomlinson MP - the Minister for Care - Helen Whately MP - and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families - Vicky Ford MP.
First, as the CDG we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those in the NHS, social care, all our public services and others at the front line who are working so hard and with such commitment at this very difficult and challenging time for our country. Thank You.
My personal highlight of the week was becoming the new 'Parliamentary Champion' for the Conservative Disability Group (CDG). It’s an opportunity to make a difference, and I am incredibly excited about it.
In the background briefing document produced at the same time of the Queen's Speech in December 2019 the Government provided information about the National Disability Strategy.
The 2019 General Election Conservative Party Manifesto has made a number of specific commitments to improve the lives of disabled people in our country. The manifesto can be accessed here with accessible versions available here.
Recently, Parkinson’s UK revealed that almost 90% of people with Parkinson’s have experienced harassment or discrimination. Because of this, over half are avoiding or cancelling social situations due to negative experiences.
According to the DWP’s most recent Family Resource Survey, 13.9 million people in the UK reported a disability. This works out at around 22% of the UK population, a percentage which is likely to rise over the next few years due to increased life expectancy.
The Conservative Disability Group welcomes the ongoing commitment by the Government to reduce the numbers of people with learning disabilities and autism who are living in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs).
