Disability Action Plan welcome but lacks focus on key issues, say campaigners
by Aine Fox
Feb 05, 2024
3 minutes
Parts of a new action plan to improve the lives of disabled people have been welcomed but campaigners criticised a lack of focus on cost of living, employment and social care support.
The Government has announced a 32-point Disability Action Plan including efforts to make playgrounds more accessible, better support for people who have assistance guide dogs and help for aspiring disabled politicians.
Mims Davies, minister for disabled people, health and work said the plan aimed to “improve the daily lives of disabled people”.
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