Disability Unit

Part of the Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk.

[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

ONS stats reveal that the Gender Pay Gap has decreased this year. There’s more to do – we are going further and faster than ever before to close it.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

We’ve had an exceptional response to join our Independent Disability Advisory Panel with more than 300 applications received

Thank you to all who applied to work with Chair Zara Todd and support meaningful change

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

"Giving sick and disabled people the skills and support they need is at the heart of our mission to unlock work"

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden met jobseekers in Barking as 1,000 specialist Work Coaches have been redeployed to help more people move towards work

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

If you've moved in with a partner or your living arrangements have changed, remember to update your circumstances using your Universal Credit account

Not reporting changes could lead to overpayments that you may have to repay

#TellDWP about any changes https://t.co/juQY3HI1Hk

[Disability Unit @DisabilityGovUK]

The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board expertly advises government on key issues impacting the Deaf community's everyday lives.

Today they met to discuss how we can better support the UK's 151,000 BSL users so disability isn’t a barrier to success - at work or in life.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

We’re expanding school-based nurseries to make childcare more accessible and affordable for families.

Thousands of new places are being created this term.

Our Plan for Change is supporting families and giving kids the best start in life.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

"If anything comes up, just take it. It'll be the best thing that you've ever done"

Julie found good, secure work because of tailored support.

Our major expansion of Connect to Work will help hundreds of thousands of people over the next 5 years https://t.co/H4X0wXlJTN

[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

"Our Plan for Change will deliver for everyone." - Secretary of State, @bphillipsonMP 👇

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

We've delivered our Plan for Change promise: 30 hours free childcare for working parents, saving families up to £7,500 yearly👶

Mum of 3, Becca, returned to her @Waitrose Team Manager role thanks to this support 🛒

Find out more 👉🏼https://t.co/F5UEcKPOM6

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering

Nominations are now open for the @KingsAwardVS for Voluntary Service 2026! https://t.co/Vn7fGGVtok

Hear from 2023 winners @BoltonCreate on what it means to be nominated 👇

[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

@10DowningStreet We are breaking down barriers to opportunity:

➡️ New employer guidance to boost opportunities for women
➡️ Evidence to advance pay gap reporting for ethnic minority & disabled people

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

This summer we’ve been delivering for working people. Here’s just three things we’ve done:

➡️ Signed a historic trade deal with India
➡️ Announced 10 Technical Excellence Colleges
➡️ Deal with France to tackle illegal Channel crossings now in force

Read replies for more 👇

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others.

To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice https://t.co/0DKYfLbT49

#GetVaccinated

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

"Sometimes it may feel like there isn't any light at the end of the tunnel, but there always is"

Rose went from care leaver to intern to a permanent job

Our extended Youth Guarantee will help young people build a brighter future https://t.co/lOp0X21t2w

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

🏏 @lisanandy and @Steph_Peacock met girls and players enjoying brilliant training sessions with @englandcricket recently, as we announce investment in year round facilities giving more people the opportunity to play more often

https://t.co/yWKLYg9SrY

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

🌟 100 Community Diagnostic Centres now open to patients 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

That's longer and more convenient opening times for you to get vital tests, checks and scans.

This is part of our Plan for Change, making it easier for you to use local NHS services.

[Skills Support for Employers @DfE_Employers]

Find out more about the apprenticeship care leavers’ bursary and how you can support more care leavers through #apprenticeships: https://t.co/VLeAPal1DN

#SkillsForLife #Results2025 HC Media Group

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

1/2
If you're a customer on eligible means-tested benefits, you should check you are named on your electricity bill to get the Warm Home Discount.

You will need to do this as of 24 August to ensure you get £150 off this winter.

[Disability Unit @DisabilityGovUK]

The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting a new co-chair and 15 new board members!

Can you expertly advise government on key issues impacting the Deaf community in their everyday lives?

Apply to be co-chair by the deadline tomorrow: https://t.co/DFPUFPgaTF

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

£88 million for services to support young people.

We're investing in the next generation so that they can realise their ambitions, whatever their background and where they come from.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/M8ks0SpWUs