BBC research reveals people with disabilities forgotten during pandemic
Research by the BBC finds thousands of people with disabilities had been forgotten about during the pandemic, revealing most participants experienced worsening of their disability and many said their vital appointments had been cancelled.
The research found some reported attempting suicide due to the sudden changes, being isolated or not being able to access their care or support networks.
Scope, one of the UK's biggest disabilities charities have said the research conducted by the BBC confirms the government failed to support people with disabilities during the pandemic.
Source: BBC, 30 June 2021