A Wheelchair User’s Matchday Experience Transformed at St Andrew’s by Knighthead Thursday, May 28, 2026 accessibility wheelchair standrews matchday birminghamcity knighthead disability inclusion fanexperience stadium Since Knighthead took ownership of Birmingham City, the club has made significant strides to improve the matchday experience for all fans, especially those with disabilities. St Andrew’s has returned to full capacity, … Read More
DWP Claimants Concerned Over Rejection Surge Following Access to Work Overhaul Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment recruitment backlog support advocacy inclusion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is addressing a significant backlog in its Access to Work scheme by recruiting 500 new staff members, a move confirmed by Labour Party cabinet member Pat McFadden. This recruitment … Read More
Erdington Academy Transforms School Hall into Pop-Up Prom Boutique to Support Students Sunday, May 17, 2026 erdingtonacademy prom education community charity students support inclusion costofliving birmingham Erdington Academy in Birmingham has turned its main hall into a vibrant pop-up boutique, providing free dresses and suits to help students prepare for their upcoming prom. Recognising that the cost of living crisis makes even … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism for Lack of Genuine Engagement in PIP Timms Review Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview consultation disability benefits engagement advocacy inclusion socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for failing to deliver on promises of a thorough consultation process as part of the ongoing Timms Review, which is assessing potential changes to the Personal … Read More
Birmingham Sees Surge in LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Amid New Legal Protections Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham hatecrime lgbtq+ legislation disability protection incidents community safety inclusion Birmingham has witnessed a concerning increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with 634 recorded incidents in 2025 alone. This rise comes as new legislation aimed at providing equal protections to victims of … Read More
Nationwide Leads UK Banks with Comprehensive Accessibility Guides Across All Branches Saturday, May 2, 2026 nationwide accessibility banking inclusion ukbanks disability accessable euan’sguide accessibilityguides financialservices Nationwide Building Society has become the first major UK banking provider to publish comprehensive accessibility guides for all 605 of its branches, a move that underscores its commitment to inclusion and sets a benchmark … Read More