This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot Caswell has cerebral palsy and just wants to contribute to society.

He wants to live with friends, with the support he needs, and get a job that pays.

But is the system set up to make sure his dreams can be realised? Last year , the then-Conservative government published proposals they said would help more disabled people to work.

Disabled people are almost twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people.

Elliot wasn't able to get his longed-for apprenticeship and had a two-year wait for accommodation.

North Tyneside Council says it has worked hard to secure opportunities that are suitable for Elliot ’s needs’.

Elliot is thrilled to have his own place at last, but has found the uncertainty hard.

He has done three voluntary placements, including at a museum, and is currently doing the same thing for the council.

House of Lords report says young disabled people face continuous barriers to employment.

It adds far too many are written off and told that people like them' can never succeed.