Disability Unit

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 and Access Ambassadors help to ensure businesses are doing all they can to support their disabled customers.

This plan sets out how the Attorney General's Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Department for Science, Innovation and Technology plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Business and Trade plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how HM Treasury plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Ministry of Justice plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Scotland Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Cabinet Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

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.

This plan sets out how the Ministry of Defence plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Education plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Transport plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Home Office plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

This plan sets out how the Department for Work and Pensions plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

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.

This plan sets out how the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

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.

An application form for people to join their local Regional Stakeholder Network for disabled people.

How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.

Summaries and actions from quarterly meetings between Minister for Social Security and Disability Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP and Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) chairs.

Summaries of meetings of the BSL Advisory Board, which advises the government on key issues impacting BSL users and the Deaf community.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of and access to justice.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of harassment and victimisation in the UK.

A summary of the achievements of the first group of BSL Advisory Board members, carried out between March 2023 and December 2025.

The consultation seeks views on how to implement mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers in Great Britain.

Disability and Access Ambassadors are champions for disability and access inclusion in their sectors.

A qualitative evidence review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of education.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on public perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of housing.

A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of social care and support.

This report by the BSL Advisory Board highlights the exclusion of deaf and deafblind BSL users from health and social care and sets 12 priorities for change.

This plan sets out how the Wales Office plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

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.

Research into the impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people, across a range of sectors.

Findings from a review of evidence on the lived experience of disabled people in the UK published between 2010 and 2021.

Research on access to private sector products and services for disabled people. The report identifies barriers and issues and offers recommendations for improvement.

A qualitative literature review that explores the lived experiences of disabled people in the UK regarding employment.

A qualitative literature review that explores the lived experiences of disabled people in the UK regarding relationships, loneliness, and connectedness.

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.

We are seeking views on the proposed Disability Action Plan and the new areas for action it includes. We want to hear from as many people as possible.

The Disability Action Plan sets out the immediate actions the government will take in 2024 to improve disabled people’s everyday lives and lays the foundations for longer-term change.

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.

A response to the recommendations issued to the UK by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people.

This consultation explores the topic of workforce reporting on disability – both voluntary and mandatory – for large employers (250 employees and above).

A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.