Disability Unit@DisabilityGovUK

Part of the Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk.

 United Kingdom
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Joined April 2009
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ONS stats reveal that the Gender Pay Gap has decreased this year. There’s more to do – we are going further and faster than ever before to close it.
Gender Pay Gap is down.

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We’ve had an exceptional response to join our Independent Disability Advisory Panel with more than 300 applications received Thank you to all who applied to work with Chair Zara Todd and support meaningful change
More than 300 people with lived experience have applied to help shape Government policy

ALT More than 300 people with lived experience have applied to help shape Government policy

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"Giving sick and disabled people the skills and support they need is at the heart of our mission to unlock work" Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden met jobseekers in Barking as 1,000 specialist Work Coaches have been redeployed to help more people move towards work
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If you've moved in with a partner or your living arrangements have changed, remember to update your circumstances using your Universal Credit account Not reporting changes could lead to overpayments that you may have to repay #TellDWP about any changes ow.ly/Gl1o50WRICX
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The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board expertly advises government on key issues impacting the Deaf community's everyday lives. Today they met to discuss how we can better support the UK's 151,000 BSL users so disability isn’t a barrier to success - at work or in life.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, stands with the Co-Chairs and members of the BSL Advisory Board.

ALT The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms MP, stands with the Co-Chairs and members of the BSL Advisory Board.

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Disability Unit retweeted
UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet
4 Sep 2025
We’re expanding school-based nurseries to make childcare more accessible and affordable for families. Thousands of new places are being created this term. Our Plan for Change is supporting families and giving kids the best start in life.

Find out more here

beststartinlife.gov.uk
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"If anything comes up, just take it. It'll be the best thing that you've ever done" Julie found good, secure work because of tailored support. Our major expansion of Connect to Work will help hundreds of thousands of people over the next 5 years ow.ly/aeKE50WQxvR
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"Our Plan for Change will deliver for everyone." - Secretary of State, @bphillipsonMP 👇
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We've delivered our Plan for Change promise: 30 hours free childcare for working parents, saving families up to £7,500 yearly👶 Mum of 3, Becca, returned to her @Waitrose Team Manager role thanks to this support 🛒 Find out more 👉🏼beststartinlife.gov.uk
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Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering Nominations are now open for the @KingsAwardVS for Voluntary Service 2026! kavs.dcms.gov.uk/ Hear from 2023 winners @BoltonCreate on what it means to be nominated 👇
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We are breaking down barriers to opportunity: ➡️ New employer guidance to boost opportunities for women ➡️ Evidence to advance pay gap reporting for ethnic minority & disabled people
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Disability Unit retweeted
UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet
29 Aug 2025
This summer we’ve been delivering for working people. Here’s just three things we’ve done: ➡️ Signed a historic trade deal with India ➡️ Announced 10 Technical Excellence Colleges ➡️ Deal with France to tackle illegal Channel crossings now in force Read replies for more 👇
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Disability Unit retweeted
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
27 Aug 2025
Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations #GetVaccinated
A woman sits with a young child on her lap. The text on the image says, ‘Vaccines help protect what matters most. Check your child's vaccines are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.’

ALT A woman sits with a young child on her lap. The text on the image says, ‘Vaccines help protect what matters most. Check your child's vaccines are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.’

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"Sometimes it may feel like there isn't any light at the end of the tunnel, but there always is" Rose went from care leaver to intern to a permanent job Our extended Youth Guarantee will help young people build a brighter future ow.ly/LV1I50WJpol
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🏏 @lisanandy and @Steph_Peacock met girls and players enjoying brilliant training sessions with @englandcricket recently, as we announce investment in year round facilities giving more people the opportunity to play more often gov.uk/government/news/crick…
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🌟 100 Community Diagnostic Centres now open to patients 12 hours a day, seven days a week. That's longer and more convenient opening times for you to get vital tests, checks and scans. This is part of our Plan for Change, making it easier for you to use local NHS services.
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Find out more about the apprenticeship care leavers’ bursary and how you can support more care leavers through #apprenticeships: ow.ly/KrTY50WvmCF #SkillsForLife #Results2025 HC Media Group
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1/2 If you're a customer on eligible means-tested benefits, you should check you are named on your electricity bill to get the Warm Home Discount. You will need to do this as of 24 August to ensure you get £150 off this winter.
Person opening an envelope containing a bill, above an advertisement for the Warm Home Discount offering £150 off this winter for those on means-tested benefits, with an illustration of a house and the pound sign.

ALT Person opening an envelope containing a bill, above an advertisement for the Warm Home Discount offering £150 off this winter for those on means-tested benefits, with an illustration of a house and the pound sign.

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The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting a new co-chair and 15 new board members! Can you expertly advise government on key issues impacting the Deaf community in their everyday lives? Apply to be co-chair by the deadline tomorrow: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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£88 million for services to support young people. We're investing in the next generation so that they can realise their ambitions, whatever their background and where they come from. Read more ⬇️ gov.uk/government/news/prime…
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