Papworth Trust’s Disability in the UK: Facts and Figures 2018

Did you realise that disabled people are TWICE as likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people?

Are you aware that there are currently 1.8 million disabled people with unmet housing needs or that disabled people between the ages of 18-65 represent one third of social care users?

Papworth Trust’s annual report ‘Disability in the UK: Facts and Figures 2018’ provides up-to-date facts on disability.

So what is the report?

This report outlines the realities of disability in Papworth Trust’s key policy areas – work, housing and social care – along with chapters on specific impairments and how they vary amongst social-economic categories. They have also added a new chapter on carers, exploring the challenges of delivering unpaid care services.

The information provided is designed to inform, initiate and encourage debate around key issues affecting disabled people.

If you would like any more information on the document, please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Whiteman, Senior Policy Officer, onnicola.whiteman@papworthtrust.org.uk.