Joint statement: COVID-19 and the Rights of Disabled People

We urge Government and NHS to respond more urgently to protect disabled people from coronavirus. We ask that the needs of Disabled People are met in m

COVID-19 and the Rights of Disabled People

Coronavirus has hit disabled people hard. 60% of deaths from coronavirus have been those of Disabled People. Disabled People have struggled to access healthcare, social care and food and many have been left without the £20 weekly uplift given to those on Universal Credit. We ask Government and the NHS to recognise the enormous impact of coronavirus on the lives of Disabled People.

We urge Government and NHS to respond more urgently to protect disabled people from coronavirus. We ask that the needs of Disabled People are met in more personalised and accessible ways.

In particular, we urge that action be taken to ensure that: