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Connect to Work may help workers- but are our businesses ready?
On 4 September, 2025, the Government launched its new ‘Connect to Work’ programme in England and Wales. The £338 million initiative, aimed at helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to make their way back into employment, will now provide coaching sessions from... read more »
Reasonable (and Unreasonable) Adjustments in the Workplace
There’s a question I’m often asked in training, one that many people are curious about, but for obvious reasons, are always a little hesitant to ask. “When does a reasonable adjustment become unreasonable?” Now obviously, this is an important question that should... read more »
Case in Point: When disability is not an excuse
At Bascule, we often advise our clients to be careful and avoid having workplace cultures that perceive banter and pranks as ‘the norm’, as this can lead to such as bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour, (see our previous blog on this here). However,... read more »
The European Accessibility Act – An Opportunity to Evolve?
Over recent months, you may have heard discussions around the changes the European Accessibility Act- (or the EAA) will bring. The new directive, that aims to make products and services more accessible for those with disabilities across the European Union (EU), was rolled... read more »
What one United Airlines flight taught me about accessibility failures
As a wheelchair user that flies regularly, I have come across many challenges in my time. From negotiating limited access to toilets to receiving wheelchair damage from heavy handed baggage staff. Sadly, I’m not alone in experiencing these issues. Ask any wheelchair user about their... read more »
VLOG: Should disability inclusion be funded? Ireland's doing it so why can't we?
Should disability inclusion be funded? Ireland's doing it so why can't we? Watch our latest vlog... read more »
Case in Point: When a ‘sigh’ becomes disability discrimination
Microaggressions are something we at Bascule frequently talk about and are sadly something that people with disabilities often experience. One common form of microaggression is non-verbal behaviour, which can be rolling of eyes, staring at someone, patting someone on the head or shoulder in... read more »
Why TfL Dropped Accenture Over Inclusion Policy
Transport for London has ended its partnership with Accenture after the company pulled back from its diversity and inclusion policy, saying their values no longer match. Watch our latest vlog, from Bascule's MD, Chris Jay, offering thoughts about the matter...read more »
Case in Point: The cost of ignoring the need for reasonable adjustments
In this Case in Point feature, we are looking at an employment tribunal case involving Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and their former employee, a community nurse, who suffered a brain haemorrhage. This particular case presents a... read more »
Vlog: Disabled? Prove it!
Greggs recently asked a customer to prove their disability, in an embarrassing scenario where a staff member asked someone to show their catheter bag before using their accessible toilet. Watch our short vlog about the event, how... read more »
