London Disability

Thirty railway stations in London are launching a new scheme to help disabled passengers.

The six-month trial, called 'Turn Up and Go', aims to help people who need assistance without them having to book ahead.

Currently support needs to be organised 24 hours before travelling.

The Mayor's office has confirmed to ITV London that Boris Johnson has declined a challenge by paralympian Hannah Cockcroft to spend a day in a wheelchair using the tube network to get around.

Just 45% of London's disabled people of working age are in work and a new roadshow hopes to bosst these numbers. The Disability Confidence Roadshow will open today fronted by businessman and Falklands veteran Simon Weston.

The event is designed to increase the confidence of London's employers to recruit disabled people in the capital. Sponsored by Barclays Bank it will be attended by companies and businesses such as GlaxcoSmithKline, Morgan Chase, BP and Morgan Stanley

Mr Weston said 'What I want employers to take away from this conference is that disabled people cane be some of your best employees. We're some of the most determined workers, who go the extra mile to secure results.'

Do you believe in magic? Some children in Lambeth do after a pioneering programme to help them overcome their disabilities. Researchers found that some of the hand movements used by magicians in their tricks can be used as a form of physiotherapy.

On the anniversary of the opening ceremony, disabled protesters staged a demonstration over Crossrail. Campaigners are angry that despite the billions being spent on the scheme, seven of the 38 stations will not be fully accessible by wheelchair.

Glen Goodman reports:

Disability Rights UK chief executive Liz Sayce has told ITV London has said "more action" is needed to capitalise on the Paralympic legacy.

Ms Sayce said that "every disabled person in the country" should have the opportunity to "fulfil their potential" and not just Paralympic athletes.