Select Committee · Women and Equalities Committee
Equality at work: flexible working and disability
Status: Open
Opened: 30 Apr 2026
The Women and Equalities Committee is examining disabled workers’ and jobseekers’ access to flexible working arrangements. The inquiry is considering experiences of flexible working across different groups of disabled people and sectors of the labour market. It will examine associated schemes, such as Access to Work. It is considering the effectiveness of the law in … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Alison Thwaite · The Down's Syndrome Association, Clare Ogden · Action for ME, Fazilet Hadi MBE · Disability Rights UK, James Taylor · Scope, Patricia Stapleton · Arthritis UK | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alison Thwaite · Head of Employment Services | The Down's Syndrome Association | 1 |
| Clare Ogden · Head of Support Services | Action for ME | 1 |
| Fazilet Hadi MBE · Head of Policy, Advice and Information | Disability Rights UK | 1 |
| James Taylor · Executive Director, Strategy, Impact and Social C… | Scope | 1 |
| Patricia Stapleton · Senior Policy Manager | Arthritis UK | 1 |