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UK’s 2022 Follow-up Report to the 2016 Inquiry by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
15 December 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK’s 2022 follow-up report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is being presented, detailing government actions towards eliminating barriers faced by disabled individuals.
Action Requested
The Government has implemented policies and programmes addressing barriers for disabled people, including £1.3 billion investment in employment support over three years, a £650 Cost of Living Payment for those on means-tested benefits, and the establishment of a BSL Advisory Board to guide implementation of the British Sign Language Act.
Key Facts
- The UK Government's report demonstrates progress towards implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- There are 1.3 million more disabled people in work than in 2017, ahead of a government commitment made five years earlier.
- £1.3 billion is being invested over three years for employment support for disabled individuals and those with health conditions.
- A one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 has been given to eligible disabled people (6 million recipients).
- The British Sign Language Act recognises BSL as a language in its own right across England, Wales, and Scotland.
- 19 Disability and Access Ambassadors are working to drive changes in access for disabled consumers and employees within various industries.
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