New research shows hospitality sector is missing the mark when it comes to providing the right accessibility facilities as well as exposing gaps in staff training and education on catering for disabled guests
Surveys
Disabled Children's Partnership reports that over 90% of disabled children have been socially isolated during pandemic, with 49% not seeing a friend in the last month either online or in person
A study found that 28% of people with care needs have experienced a decline in health, with one in seven (14%) needing hospital treatment.
The learning disabilities sector is reaching a “crisis point”, a new report has warned, with a growing number of care providers being forced to reduce capacity to tackle persistent cost pressures.
Publishing the findings, Activity Alliance said it is “seriously concerned” about the potential long-term damage on the nation’s least active.
Planned for publication this spring, the strategy will make practical changes to policies in a bid to improve the experiences of disabled people in the UK
Staffing levels, equipment, availability of services and beds are all considerations of healthcare, after patient wellbeing
The survey, conducted by councils in England, reveals the public's level of satisfaction with social care services, as well as data on local authority spending.
Disability charity Leonard Cheshire is calling for the government to prioritise efforts to improve the accessibility of the UK's train stations.
Survey reveals the 'gulf' between older people's expectations and reality in housing and care options
