Change is needed “right at the top” to help increase representation of people with disabilities in politics, Ministers have been told by Dr Lisa Cameron MP for East Kilbride Strathaven and Lesmahagow. The MP led a debate this week marking United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the House of Commons, an annualContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP Leads Debate on United Nations Day of Persons with Disabilities in the House of Commons”
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Disabled People Hit By Food Insecurity During Covid-19
The Food Foundation has recently released a report on Food insecurity levels since the beginning of the pandemic. It found that food insecurity remains higher than pre-COVID levels, affecting an estimated 4.7 million adults over the last six months. This is equivalent to 9% of households but about 30% of adults with a severe disability.Continue reading “Disabled People Hit By Food Insecurity During Covid-19”