Retail employee with Down’s syndrome serving a customer at a checkout, holding folded clothing and using a point-of-sale tablet in a store setting

Employers need clarity on direction of Access to Work scheme, says Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum has called for greater clarity on the future direction of the Government’s Access to Work scheme, following a new National Audit Office report highlighting delays and growing pressure on the programme.

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Retail workers face major barriers to meaningful inclusion training, says Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum (BDF) has highlighted the significant barriers retail workers face in accessing meaningful disability inclusion training, following new research into disabled customers’ experiences of in-store customer service.

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Plans to reform Disability Confident Scheme ‘much-needed’, says Business Disability Forum

Plans to reform Disability Confident Scheme ‘much-needed’, says Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum (BDF) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of plans to reform the Disability Confident Scheme to make it more robust and evidence based.

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