Transport Focus has responded to a new amendment made to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which will help ensure that disabled people are not left behind by the transition to EVs.   The amendment gives the Government powers to mandate public charging standards by law if the accessibility of public chargers does not improve.        “This is an important step forward for disabled drivers who often face considerable challenges in accessing public EV chargepoints,” said Louise Collins,...

Living with Disability is proud to support Purple Sock Day 2025.   Now in its fifth year, Parallel Lifestyle’s Purple Sock Day is an annual national act of mass participation on December 3 to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).   All you need to do is buy and wear a pair of special edition purple socks.   Backed by Victoria Jenkins, founder of the award-winning adaptable clothing brand Unhidden, and singer songwriter James Bay (pictured below), this year’s...

Nominations are open for the Blue Badge Access Awards (BBAA) 2025-2026. Rewarding exceptional accessibility and inclusivity shown by venues, organisations and people, in the hospitality sector and beyond, the categories range from Best Bar and Best Historic Building to Best Accessible Home. Once again, by popular demand, the ‘Ludicrous Loo’ Award returns to name and shames bad disabled toilets, like the one where the chef parks his bike or the one that’s used as a storage area for food! The...