MPs want your evidence for the 'Access to Work' inquiry MPs have launched a full Parliamentary inquiry into the controversial ‘Access to Work’ (AtW) scheme for disabled people, after it left more than 62,000 people stuck in backlogs.

MPs launch #AccessToWork inquiry as 62,000 disabled people face delays. Submit evidence before Feb 26. Campaigners offer survey option too.
#AccessToNowhere #PACInquiry #DisabledWorkers
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Supporting Disabled Older Workers Ageing Better has worked with the Policy Institute and Experts by Experience to explore the working lives of Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s.

Let’s listen and act.

Read their stories: ageing-better.org.uk/supporting-d...

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Age #OlderAge

Radiate Social Impact Consulting graphic on cream background with dark green text reads: “Nearly 8 out of 10 disabled workers experience burnout.” Below, lighter green text adds: “… Yeah, that’s a lot.” There is a simple dark green icon of a brain in the top right corner. Source for the data: “Faragher, J. (2025, Mar 12). Eight in 10 disabled staff feel burnout as cuts loom. Personnel Today. https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/disabled-staff-burnout-as-cuts-loom/

Radiate Social Impact Consulting graphic on cream background with dark green text reads: “That's almost 2x the rate of non-disabled peers' experience with burnout.” The words "2x the rate" are highlighted in light green. There is a simple dark green icon of a brain in the top right corner. Source for the data: “Faragher, J. (2025, Mar 12). Eight in 10 disabled staff feel burnout as cuts loom. Personnel Today. https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/disabled-staff-burnout-as-cuts-loom/

Did you know that #disabled workers experience burnout at double the rate of their #nondisabled peers? Nearly 8 out of 10 #disabledworkers experience #burnout.

This #NDEAM let's hire, celebrate, and SUPPORT our talented disabled workers through workplace culture and systems change.

“They’re really hot on fairness, on wellbeing, mental and physical, providing tools that any of us need. I can’t fault them on that side of things at all.” Female, fifties, administrator in the NHS

Less than half of Disabled people aged 50-66 feel their workplace is inclusive.

We can do better. Inclusive policies must be clearly communicated, upheld, and embedded in workplace culture.

Read more in our Supporting Disabled Older Workers report: buff.ly/9Ux1kRX

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers

What Disabled older workers want to see from employers New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals Disabled older workers are more likely to feel their workplace is not inclusive, experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or…

Read more about our Supporting Disabled Older Workers report here: buff.ly/rsUCf0Y

#OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge

“I was passionate about my work, but I felt I needed to put my health and wellbeing first. There's only that many battles you can fight, and I decided to resign and retire.” Rohina, Expert by Experience

Disabled older workers report lower job satisfaction across pay, progression, training, and support.

It’s time to invest in inclusive leadership and workplace cultures that value experience and diversity.

Explore the findings: buff.ly/9Ux1kRX

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Ageism

Supporting Disabled Older Workers Ageing Better has worked with the Policy Institute and Experts by Experience to explore the working lives of Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s.

Let’s ensure everyone feels supported at work.

Learn more: buff.ly/SA35UPA

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Age #OlderAge

Supporting Disabled Older Workers Explore the findings of our co-produced research, platforming experiences of work for Disabled older people and setting out opportunities for change.

The final report is now live on our website - read it here: ageing-better.org.uk/resources/su...

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Age #OlderAge

This report was created with our research partner, @policyatkings.bsky.social.

Read the report: buff.ly/SA35UPA

#OlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Ageing #Age #OlderAge

Disabled workers win TUC support for fight against Labour’s cuts to benefits Disabled union activists have appealed successfully to the TUC to support their fight against the government’s continuing attacks on disability benefits. Two motions opposing Labour’s cuts and call…

Disabled workers win TUC support for fight against #Labour’s cuts to benefits
#TUC #DisabledWorkers #DisabilityBenefits #TUC25
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A huge thank you to our research partner, @policyatkings.bsky.social for helping to bring this research to life.

Hear from Steering Group members on why they got involved: buff.ly/ybvWN6U

#DisabledOlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #OlderWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge

The UK is “headed in the wrong direction” for older workers with ill-health The likelihood of being out of work due to ill-health is on the rise in the UK while falling elsewhere in Europe.

A huge thanks to our research partners, @policyatkings.bsky.social.

Find out more about why this matters: buff.ly/PtMcZer

#DisabledOlderWorkers #DisabledWorkers #OlderWorkers #Ageing #OlderAge

Invisible Truths About Brain Injuries Unveiled... Suicide, The Untold Toll of Brain Injury

Sometimes your injured 🤕 brain 🧠 can say some mean 😢 things.
#disability #disabledworkers

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I don’t want others to go through what I did trying to return to work after a brain 🧠 injury.
#disability #disabledworkers

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Me talking to my brain 🧠: Okay stranger, let’s go to work.

#disability #disabledworkers

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Follow this link 🔗 for the full interview: youtu.be/U_RD7atCw70?...
#disability #disabledworkers

Graphic for Access To Nowhere calling for urgent reform of Access to Work.

#AccessToNowhere is a campaign led by disabled people demanding urgent reform of Access to Work.

Please sign our open letter and write to your MP:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#disabledworkers #disability

Being present at work while silently struggling for emotional calm and inner peace is a challenge brain 🧠 injury survivors may face.
#disability
#disabledworkers #braininjury #shehulkrocks #innerhulk

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Business Disability Forum Annual Conference card for the session ‘Business as usual – keeping Britain working with Sir Charlie Mayfield’. At the top, against blue, the name and photo of the Chair. Below, against white: ‘Annual Conference – Disability inclusion: Business as usual? Thursday 19 June 2025. Online and in-person at EBRD, London. 'Sponsored by Microlink’(logo), ‘Co-hosted by EBRD’ (logo). On the bottom right, graphic of a shop front with a sign hanging above the door that reads ‘open’.

Joining our CEO Diane Lightfoot on the stage of our #AnnualConference2025 is Charlie Mayfield, Lead Reviewer of the #KeepBritainWorking Independent Review. They will discuss how to support disabled people into work.

#BDFBusinessAsUsual #DisabledWorkers

Rebuilding Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Q&A with Kelly Tuttle After surviving a traumatic brain injury, Kelly Tuttle faced the harsh reality of rebuilding her life.

Hey everyone! Take a look at this article where I was excited to be featured in Best Self Online Magazine!
#disability #tbi #concussion #braininjury #brainfog #disabledworkers #invisibledisability

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#UPTE AND #AFSCME STRIKING at UCSD medical Center Hillcrest, San Diego, CA on May1 2025.

I'm in UPTE, have been without a contract since 2017. #UCSD IS UNFAIR TO WORKERS #UCSD DISCRIMINATES AGAINST #DisabledWorkers

Employment Realities:
Assuming disabled individuals only lack incentives ignores systemic barriers like workplace discrimination. Employment isn't a choice if access is limited. #EmploymentGap #Accessibility #DisabledWorkers @DisRightsUK

Dark green text "Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring" on pink background with red flowers

🦼 Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring
by Rachel Curry
@writingsofrachel.bsky.social
at @cnbc.com

#Accessibility #Disability #DisabilityAct #ImpactOfDigitizedHiringAssessmentsOnDisabledWorkers #DisabledWorkers

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#disabledworkers get priority for corporate positions at state agencies. Some organizations offer commute benefits and discounts on transit!

#veteranjobs are plenty come Spring or Fall. Don’t be afraid to jump industries or try non-traditional roles. Remote work is still available too.

Urge the Department of Labor to Ensure Fair Pay for Disabled Workers Workers with disabilities should be treated with dignity and respect.

Urge the Department of Labor to Ensure Fair Pay for Disabled Workers

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#Politics #USPolitics #Labor #Workers #DepartmentofLabor #FairPay #DisabledWorkers #Disabilities #EmailtheDepartmentofLabor #SubmitAComment #TakeAction 👇

Fabulous news - solidarity!

#AutisticWorkers #DisabledWorkers #Unions

#DisabledRights
#DisabledWorkers
#EmployeeRights

FedEx accused by EEOC of sidelining, firing workers with disabilities The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued FedEx on Friday, accusing the package delivery giant of placing disabled transport workers on unpaid leave or firing them if they were not "100% healed."

FedEx accused by EEOC of sidelining, firing workers with disabilities

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#EEOC #FedEx #DisabilityDiscrimination #WorkplaceDiscrimination #DisabledWorkers #EmployeeRights #UnpaidLeave #WrongfulTermination