PIP Benefit Changes 2026: What Disabled Workers Need to Know
Quick Answer: What are the PIP benefit changes in 2026? Two confirmed changes are happening in 2026. First, PIP payment rates increase by 3.8% from April 2026. Second, the UC health element is reduced for most new claimants from April 2026. A third proposed change — the 4-point eligibility ...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Making Employment More Accessible
Every March, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month brings much-needed attention to one of the most common lifelong physical disabilities in the UK. In employment terms, it’s a prompt to examine how inclusive our workplaces really are. According to the charity Scope, cerebral palsy affects about one in every 400 children ...
Anosmia Awareness Day: Why 27 February Matters at Work
Anosmia Awareness Day, held each year on 27 February, is dedicated to raising awareness of a condition that affects far more people than most workplaces realise. Anosmia is the medical term for the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell, and it’s estimated that around 1 in ...
World Braille Day 2026: Why It Matters for Accessibility and Employment
World Braille Day lands on the 4th of January each year and serves as a simple reminder that accessibility is still lacking in many places. The date marks Louis Braille’s birthday, and the focus is on the writing system that continues to support independence and opportunity for blind and ...
Dyscalculia Support: A Guide for Employers
Dyscalculia support is an area that’s becoming increasingly important as more adults seek help understanding how this learning difference affects their working lives. Dyscalculia, a difficulty in understanding numbers or mathematical concepts, impacts around 6% of the UK population. Despite this, awareness in the workplace remains low. One study ...
