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Disability minister’s travesty of the truth
21/06/2015Disability minister’s travesty of the truth
Travel and transport: Boarding ramps to be introduced at 19 additional stations across London
15/07/2013Transport for London (TfL) has announced that boarding ramps - used to bridge the gap between platforms and trains at underground stations - will be introduced to all remaining step-free stations where it is feasible to deploy them this summer.
read more …Design: Government unveils new school designs
12/07/2013The Department for Education has published its most detailed design templates yet on the eve of the start of procurement for its privately funded schools.
read more …Equality: CIBSE creates diversity panel to reflect varied workforce
08/07/2013Efforts to encourage a more inclusive culture within the built environment appear to have moved up a gear. RIBA President Angela Brady has voiced concerns on the ‘gender inequality that continues to pervade the profession’, and now the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) has launched a Diversity Panel.
read more …Dementia: Do you have a dementia-friendly home?
05/07/2013Making a cup of tea, using a toilet and preparing a sandwich are everyday activities people do without thinking. Yet for someone living with dementia even the simplest of daily tasks can become a huge challenge.
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