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The Equality Act (2010) states all organisations including health and social care, such as hospitals and GP surgeries must take steps to remove the barriers individuals face because of disability.

The NHS must make it as easy for disabled people to use health services as it is for people who are not disabled.

SignHealth, the Deaf Health Charity, has produced a series of useful videos in British Sign Language, covering topics including cancer, chemotherapy, surgery and more.

A person with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia, and it may get worse quicker than someone without a learning disability. However, for people with more complex learning disabilities, the initial symptoms are likely to be less obvious.

The Disabled NHS Directors Network (DNDN) would like to introduce a good practice guide for improving the recruitment and retention of disabled people.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) grows ever more important in health and care as the UK’s population grows more diverse.

A free e-learning resource designed for the UK workforce to improve knowledge and confidence in supporting disabled children, young people, and their families

We are a leading UK provider of neurodiversity services for business, non-commercial organisations and individuals.

Access guidance to help you support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace. Article from NHS Employers website. Published 19 May 2025

A guide for employers to grow and diversify placement capacity while delivering high-quality student learning experiences.

Good communication develops your knowledge and understanding about individuals and the part played by other workers so that the best care and support possible can be provided. It helps build working relationships where each person’s views are valued and taken into account.

The adult or child you're caring for may find it difficult to communicate because of a physical health problem – such as a hearing difficulty, a problem with their eyesight or a developmental disorder – or because of a disorder affecting their brain, such as Alzheimer's disease or stroke.

Primary Care services are frequently the first point of contact for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable groups when they are faced with a health problem. Here are some links to help.