The Social Security Advisory Committee is reviewing public funding mechanisms for disabled mobility support, including powered mobility devices and access equipment. The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) (Disabled Access) Bill [HL] proposes changes to how disabled people access mobility support. Current status involves consultation responses from disability organisations including Parkinson's UK, MS Society, and Disabled Motoring UK on the scope and adequacy of support.
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved by Lord Blencathra: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Blencathra (Con): My Lords, I have pleasure in moving the Second Reading of this innocuous little Bill to amend the Equality Act 2010 …
A Bill to amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings by introducing six-inch and 12-inch rules for step-free access
First Reading 15:12:00 A Bill to amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings by introducing six-inch and 12-inch rules for step-free access. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Thomas of Winchester (on behalf of Lord Blencathra), …