Facts and figures

Shaw Trust can help you with statistics on disability and employment in the UK, details of legislation affecting disability and employment, and information on relevant government programmes. We have compiled this information from third party sources and update it regularly. Use the links on the menu to see the full details and sources.

Did you know that

• disabled people are more likely to be unemployed than non disabled people, and those who are employed are paid less on average, than non disabled people?
• the majority of disabled people are not born with a disability, but acquire it during their life?
• the Disability Discrimination Act protects the rights of disabled people?
• as an employer, you have certain obligations under the DDA?
• the Government funds programmes to help people move from benefits to work (such as New Deal for Disabled People, Pathways to Work and Workstep)?
• there are hundreds of organisations in the UK offering information and support?