• Research
• 7 Jun 2019
• Community
• IPSE

With the number of disabled people in self-employment rising by 30 per cent in the last five years alone, IPSE and Community teamed up to answer some of the burning questions about this under-researched sector such as: who are the disabled self-employed, what are their motivations for entering self-employment and what are the key challenges they face? The report concludes with a comprehensive list of policy recommendations for both government and support organisations aiming to help disabled people make a success of this way of working.

Meet the authors

Community

Community is a modern trade union with over a hundred years' experience standing up for working people. With roots in traditional industries, Community now represents workers across the UK in various sectors, including the self-employed. 

IPSE

IPSE is the leading association for contractors, consultants, interims, freelancers and the self-employed. We strive to bring our members the most comprehensive and useful range of information and services and all the latest news about what affects your business.