Disability and Business: What’s new in Government policy?
February 12 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
In recent times there has been a flurry of policy announcements and developments related to disability inclusion. The evolving public policy landscape provides both opportunities and challenges for businesses in how to best support their disabled employees and customers.
This half-day conference is kindly hosted by PwC UK at their More London building.
The event, led by Business Disability Forum’s Director of Public Policy and Research, Angela Matthews, and CEO, Diane Lightfoot will help to explain what the changes mean for business.
We will hear from Keith Roberts for the DWP about the proposed reforms to the Disability Confident scheme and from a panel on employee rights and compliance.
We would be delighted for you to join us either in person or online.
Agenda
10:00 am: Welcome
- Diane Lightfoot, CEO, Business Disability Forum
- Sarah Minor-Massy, Head of Inclusion, Engagement and Culture, PwC UK
10:15 am: Recent developments in disability policy
- Angela Matthews, Director of Public Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum
10:35 am: In conversation: A Disability Confident scheme to boost workplace standards for disabled people
- Keith Roberts, Deputy Director, DWP
- Diane Lightfoot, CEO, Business Disability Forum
11:00 am: Break
11:20 am: Panel discussion: Employee rights and compliance
- Angela Matthews, Director of Public Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum (Chair)
- Hamish Shah, Policy and External Affairs Manager, Chartered Management Institute
- Further panellists invited
12:15 pm: Networking Lunch
13:00 pm: Close
Who should attend
This event is designed to be useful for anyone working in disability inclusion, to better understand how developments in Government policy for disability will affect your business. If you work in the policy space, you will hear how businesses are responding to Government policy developments.
If you require this content in a different format, contact enquiries@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.
Date
February 12 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
In person at PwC UK, 7 More London Pl, London SE1 2RT or online.
Cost
Free – Members and Partners only.
Accessibility
BSL and Live Captions provided.
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