Firms urged to support workers with disabilities

EMPLOYERS are being urged to introduce new forms of flexibility in 2026 which will support disabled workers, especially those in low-paid sectors.

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The Work Foundation at Lancaster University said firms should plan now for changes in the world of work after the introduction of the Employment Right Act.

The think tank said the UK was still "blighted" by near-record levels of health-related economic inactivity.

A study of just under 4,000 workers showed that those with a health condition or disability are less likely to have access to flexible working options, which could be essential in supporting them to enter and succeed at work, said the report.