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The Department of Health's Reset Plan suggests home care charges.

DPAC NI urges Mike Nesbitt to scrap this harmful idea. It punishes disabled people & undermines rights.

We demand dignity, not debt.

📢 bit.ly/3IANeH4

#DPACNI #ResetPlan #MikeNesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbit in a suit stands next to the DPAC Northern Ireland logo and text opposing the Health & Social Care Reset Plan.
July 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
🚨 The UN is demanding answers from the UK over PIP & UC reforms.

They warn of “regression” in disability rights.

We must stay vigilant.

🔗 bit.ly/3TpoUua

#BinUCBill #DisabilityRights #DPAC #WelfareNotWarfare
A large group of people, including wheelchair users, gather on a lawn in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, holding banners and signs.
July 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
If you live in Northern Ireland join NIPSA and us on Wednesday, 9th July from 12.30pm.

🎶 Say it loud, make it clear, UC cuts aren't welcome here .🎶

Erskine House
20-32 Chichester St.
Belfast
BT1 4GF

#WelfareNotWarfare #BinUCBill
Poster is Black and yellow with a picture of campaigners and the DPAC and NIPSA logos Stop the UC cuts bill Wednesday 9th July 12.30pm Erkine House, 20-32 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4GF #WELFARENOTWARFARE
July 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
dpacni.bsky.social
When the Labour Government turn their back on disabled people. We will move heaven and earth to stop you.

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #AssistUsToLive #NotDeadYet #AssistedDying #AssistedDyingBill #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability
June 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
“The gov’t refuses to listen.”

DPAC NI condemns PIP & UC cuts as unjust, discriminatory & dangerous—especially in Northern Ireland.

We demand Stormont push back.

📢 Read & resist: bit.ly/3SZRnqi

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DPACNI #DisabilityRights
Disabled people from Omagh, join a group of protesters with banners and flags gather outside the UK Parliament, campaigning for disability rights and benefits reform. Text on the right reads "DWP Green Paper on Benefits Reform. Watch Now.
June 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet

The 3rd reading of the Assisted Dying Bill is this Friday

Contact your MP, raise concerns about the watered down safeguards & the agreement to open up the founding act of the NHS

@disrightsuk.bsky.social - @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
Image has a purple, white, red, white background At the top of the graphic on purple background is a red, purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out of it in white text it says Write to your MP to Vote against on 20th June On a white background there is an image of an envelope outlined in black in black text next to it says Friday 20th June will be the third reading of the bill this is the big one On a red background is a black and white image of houses of parliament in white text it says We need as many of us as possible. Write to your MP and ask them to vote against the assisted dying bill On a white background it says in black text stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill. The images are of organisations supporting which are not dead yet disability rights uk inclusion london and DPAC
June 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet

The 3rd reading of the Assisted Dying Bill is this Friday

Contact your MP, raise concerns about the watered down safeguards & the agreement to open up the founding act of the NHS

@disrightsuk.bsky.social - @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
Image has a purple, white, red, white background At the top of the graphic on purple background is a red, purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out of it in white text it says Write to your MP to Vote against on 20th June On a white background there is an image of an envelope outlined in black in black text next to it says Friday 20th June will be the third reading of the bill this is the big one On a red background is a black and white image of houses of parliament in white text it says We need as many of us as possible. Write to your MP and ask them to vote against the assisted dying bill On a white background it says in black text stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill. The images are of organisations supporting which are not dead yet disability rights uk inclusion london and DPAC
June 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
I’ve written to @clairehanna.bsky.social & @columeastwood.ie urging them to vote AGAINST the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday.

As a disabled activist, I’ll be in London protesting. This bill is not compassion — it’s a threat to our lives.

#NotDeadYet #KillTheBill #DisabilityRights #AssistedDyingBill
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June 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet

Join DPAC Northern Ireland and others

📢Friday 20th June 2025
📷8.30am
📷Protest against the Assisted Dying Bill
📷Protest called by The Not Dead Yet UK, Disability Rights UK, @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social

Please RT & Spread the Word
Image is on a purple, white red and white background At the top of the graphic on the purple background is a red and purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out in white text it says Friday 20th New location outside old palace yard and a white exclamation mark next to it Underneath on a white background in black text says Protest Against The Assisted Dying Bill Tell MPs we are #NotDeadYet Underneath on a red background is a black and white image of Houses of Parliament next to it in white text says We need as many people as possible to join us unutec against this bill demo starts at 8.30 am #KillTheBill Underneath on white background in black text says stop the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill The images of supporting organisations supporting the demo which is not dead yet disability rights Uk Inclusion london and DPAC
June 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
#WelfareNotWarfare

The day the consult-a-sham comes to an end a rally has been organised in London

📢Stop Disability Benefit Cuts
📷Monday 30th June 2025
📷Rally at Parliament Square London SW1P 3JX

Please spread far and wide 📢
Image is on a dark grey background with light green text it says Stop Disability Benefit Cuts then a line underneath in light green text says rally in parliament square SW1P 3JX then a line underneath In lighter green text says Monday 30th June 4.30pm Underneath in light green box in grey text says #WelfareNotWarfare Image underneath is disabled people on a march with placards At the bottom of the graphic are the main supporting organisations logos
June 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
dpacni.bsky.social
#ConsultASham

DPAC Northern Ireland and allies are outside NICVA offices in Belfast as Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Green paper on proposed disability benefit cuts consult-a-sham is taking place.

Read more about today: bit.ly/3G1kHcQ
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June 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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#ConsultASham

Activists from @dpacni.bsky.social @womensnetworkcac.bsky.social and allies outside @nicva.org offices as DWP Consultation on disability benefit cuts is taking place in Belfast Northern Ireland. Solidarity to all attending today ✊🏼
Disabled people and allies holding banners and flags gather outside offices of NICVA in Belfast Disabled people & allies holding banners and flags gather outside the offices of NICVA
June 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
📢 Protest: Mon 16 June, 1PM

Disabled people in NI have been shut out of the DWP’s benefit cuts Green Paper.

No access. No voice. No justice.

Join us 👉 bit.ly/4n3giqv

#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #TaxTheRich #DWP
June 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council OPPOSES the UK Gov’s #PathwaystoWork Green Paper.

Built on lies, not evidence — PIP fraud is just 0.2%, yet disabled people are targeted & blamed.

Stop the scapegoating.
bit.ly/4dYjZJY

#WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP #DWP #TaxTheRich
Disabled people from Omagh, join a group of protesters with banners and flags gather outside the UK Parliament, campaigning for disability rights and benefits reform. Text on the right reads "DWP Green Paper on Benefits Reform. Watch Now.
June 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
Pleased to join today’s meeting and stand in solidarity with opposition to these cuts. We are stronger together ✊
universityofatypical.org University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · Jun 6
University of Atypical is calling on you to join us from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesday June 10 in the Ledger Studio,to resist proposals for the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record.
Limited capacity please email [email protected] to confirm your attendance.
June 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake texts claiming to be from DWP are targeting disabled people. They ask you to report a “change in circumstances” via a link.

❌ Don’t click. It’s a scam.
🔗 bit.ly/3ZTu2Kw

#DisabilityRights #ScamWarnin
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June 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Fantastic Ellen Clifford 👏 ✊️
dpacni.bsky.social dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 7
This week Ellen Clifford from @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social spoke about the Pathway to Work Green Paper at the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network AGM in Belfast.

#WelfareNotWarfare #DWP
DPAC's Ellen Clifford Outlines Details of Welfare Cuts in Belfast
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June 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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We were at the @niapn.bsky.social AGM, listening to @ellenclifford.bsky.social of @dpacni.bsky.social speak about the consultation response to the 'Pathways to Work' Green Paper.
Cuts to benefits will affect disabled households' ability to heat their homes.
#FuelPoverty
Photo of disability rights activist Ellen Clifford speaking at the Northern Ireland Anti Poverty Network AGM in Belfast on 5 June 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
This week Ellen Clifford from @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social spoke about the Pathway to Work Green Paper at the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network AGM in Belfast.

#WelfareNotWarfare #DWP
DPAC's Ellen Clifford Outlines Details of Welfare Cuts in Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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June 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
DPAC Northern Ireland stood strong at the Westminster Mass Lobby, demanding action against devastating welfare cuts!

Read our full report here: bit.ly/4dDElbw

#DPACNI #WelfareCuts #DisabilityRights #MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts
A group of people, including some in wheelchairs and high-visibility vests, gather inside a large historic hall with stone walls and arched windows.
May 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Great to see so many DPO's and people like @disabilitywales.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @mywayaccess.bsky.social featured on Nish Kumar's podcast this week for their mass lobby at Westminster (from 29:05). youtube.com/watch?v=yKYK... #WelfareNotWarfare
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May 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
dpacni.bsky.social
DPAC Northern Ireland to Join Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts at Westminster bit.ly/4jddh3H

Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland (DPAC NI) will be proudly representing our community at Westminster.
The DPAC Northern Ireland logo with four raised fists and text announcing participation in a mass lobby against disability benefit cuts at Westminster.
May 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
dpacni.bsky.social
Questions MLAs Must Ask in Northern Ireland Assembly bit.ly/4iYBlHD

DPAC Northern Ireland Benefit Cuts Questions.

#WelfareNotWarfare #PIPDebate #DWP
Logo with four raised fists of different skin tones forming a cross, “DPAC” in a black triangle center, surrounded by text “Disabled People Against Cuts.” Below: “Questions MLAs Must Ask in Northern Ireland Assembly.”.
May 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
#WelfareNotWarefare

Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payment & social security cuts 7 May (debate started 2:30pm)

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May 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
dpacni.bsky.social
Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland - The Fight Against Benefit Cuts

#WelfareNotWarfare #PiPCuts #BenefitCuts #Disability #Disabled #DisabledLife #LabourUnalives #DisabilityRights
May 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM