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Our aim is to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in the UK and to work across government to improve disabled people’s lives. The Disability Unit is part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Governm…
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
1. Language guidelines Language about disability changes over time, but…
The government is strongly committed to continuing to improve the…
1. Introduction This guidance was written for government communicators but…
1. Introduction Consider these guidelines when communicating with or about…
A report by the National Centre for Social Research on how the needs and experiences of disabled people will evolve over the next 5, 10 and 20 years.
Disability Foresight Research: UK Final Report Authors: Dr Alessandra…
Disability Foresight Research - Executive Summary - BSL
Mae pobl anabl yn y DU yn wynebu sawl her sy’n cydblethu. Mae bod yn anabl…
Disability Foresight Research - Executive Summary - Audio
The consultation seeks views on how to implement mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers in Great Britain.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
People of all backgrounds will benefit from the government’s commitments to breaking down barriers, boosting opportunity and ensuring that equality is at the heart of every mission.
A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.
The achievements of the Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) from December 2024 to December 2025, including insights shared with the government and how to join a local network.
Resources, information and updates on how the BSL Act 2022 is being implemented across government. Includes links to departmental plans, best practice and recent developments in BSL access and inclusion.
This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.
Thousands of Deafblind people across the country will benefit from improved access to communication support.
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