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Generation Z are let down by mental health support, Business Disability Forum study finds

New research by Business Disability Forum and YouthSight has found that over 90% of young people want to talk more about mental health - but feel let down by employers and universities

Disability in Scotland - exploring identity

Our Scottish Conference is coming!

Following the success of our first Scottish Conference in December 2017, Business Disability Forum is delighted to announce a second, larger conference in Edinburgh entitled Disability in Scotland: exploring identity on Tuesday 11 December 2018.

BDF podcast series - Lucy Ruck (left) and Caroline Eglinton (right)

Who are we? The people behind the job title

In our new series of podcasts, Business Disability Forum's Technology Taskforce Manager Lucy Ruck sits down with Disability Consultant and one of our Scottish Conference speakers for this year, Caroline Eglinton. This series covers the theme of "identity" - and Lucy and Caroline have a thoroughly candid conversation about how disability has played a part in their lives.

Legal Update - September 2018

Bela Gor discusses how one organisation dealt with sickness leave

Introducing the Global Business Disability Framework

Find out more about our new Global Business Disability Framework and how it aims to help businesses working around the world.

About us

Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation that makes it easier and more rewarding to do business with and employ disabled people.

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Free Disability Confident scheme validations available for Members

Our consultants offer validations at all three levels of the government's flagship Disability Confident scheme for employers and customers.

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Take a look at the latest opinion pieces, event reviews and commentary on Business Disability Forum's official blog, 'Disability-smart'.

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Our research covers some of the key issues being faced by business and Government as employers of and service providers to disabled people.

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Our publications cover every aspect of bringing organisations and disabled people together from recruitment and retention to reasonable adjustments.

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