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The findings of the Darzi Review in to the NHS reflect the devastating inequalities experienced by disabled people. For too long disabled people, autistic people and people with a learning disability have experienced a second-class service. This must be urgently addressed.

VODG members strongly condemn the violence that has taken place over the last week in towns and cities across the UK.

As a member of the Civil Society Group VODG signed the below statement condemning the recent racist violence.

The Care Minister announced the suspension of the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund, an alternative to be announced, confirmation of further development of the Care Workforce Pathway and a commitment to Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

VODG Responds to the The Chancellor's statement today on the Government's spending inheritance, including announcement of the Autumn Budget date, commitment to a three-year spending review and not taking forward social care charging reforms.

The Skills for Care workforce strategy offers an essential step forward in recognising the importance and value of the workforce and the need to invest and reform the sector. 

VODG Responds to the ADASS Spring Survey results, painting a stark picture for the new government that urgent social care change is needed.

VODG welcomes the new government and the opportunity for change, emphasising the need to prioritise disabled people.

Leading Charities Call for Urgent Commissioning Review to end Inhumane Imprisonment of Disabled People Against their Will

VODG comments on the Labour Party manifesto calling for both short and long term solutions to put support for disabled people on a surer footing.

VODG Comments on the Green Party Manifesto and calls for the next government commits all government departments to the co-production of policy with disabled people, disabled people’s organisations and third sector providers.

VODG Comments on the Conservative Party Manifesto emphasising the importance of any welfare reforms being co-designed with disabled people.

VODG comments on the Liberal Democrat Manifesto and calls for social care to be a key campaigning issue as we approach Election Day.

As we approach the election and the new administration that will follows, we must harness the opportunity to do things differently when it comes to the decisions that impact disabled people and the organisations that work alongside them.

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) recently published a report which found that despite steps taken, the government continues to fail disabled people.

The government has announced its intention to review welfare and fit notes, using language in the Prime Minister's speech that is polarising, harmful and deeply concerning.

In its latest report, the Nuffield Trust looks at a set of five key preventative health care services and functions to understand whether they are working as they should for people with a learning disability.

This report from Community Integrated Care, Korn Ferry and YouGov builds an evidence-based case for investing in the social care workforce.

Today's Spring Budget is another missed opportunity to invest in the social care support disabled people and their families need.