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Get Yourself Active
@getyrselfactive.bsky.social
Campaign run by and for Disabled people, working to remove the barriers we face in physical activity. Funded by Sport England, run by Disability Rights UK.

https://getyourselfactive.org/
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🚨BREAKING 🚨

Our new polling finds overwhelming majority of British public reject REJECT cuts and will increase pressure on the NHS

💥51% say of PIP recipients say they would be less active upon losing their payments💥

www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/public-...
Public Reject Benefit Cuts and Believe They Will Increase Pressure on
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📊Take part in the study on physical activity after knee replacement surgery

If you had UK surgery and used an Apple Watch, iPhone, Fitbit, or Oura Ring before & after, you may be able to join the study: bit.ly/49KiOxo

📩[email protected]
☎️0161 306 2719
PAPrKA Study
Webportal for RADAR-base remote monitoring research studies
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February 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM
📚Case study alert!

As part of our Get Yourself Active Local work, we've been working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, supporting Disabled people and local authorities to access activity in a way that suits them!

Read more 👇
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
Implementing Get Yourself Active Local in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
The aim of the project is to increase the number of people with lived experience of disability, mental health and long-term health conditions to be more active and move in a way that suits them. The p...
www.local.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap.

Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Co-Production Webinar Series!🧩

This series, co-designed by our co-production group, is there to help embed co-production in your organisation's work. There are 6 short sessions for you, at 20-30 minutes each.

Take a look at each session and register here!
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/join-ou...
Join Our Co-Production Webinar Series!
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.

They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
Health & Social Care Organisations Sign Open Letter on NHS Ten-Year-Plan - Get Yourself Active
Numerous health and social care organisations have addressed the Government's NHS Ten-Year-Plan in an open letter, stating it needs great co-production.
getyourselfactive.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Health and social care organisations sign our open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.

Any "preventative strategy must start with co-produced solutions and [...] investment in social care." getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
Health & Social Care Organisations Sign Open Letter on NHS Ten-Year-Plan - Get Yourself Active
Numerous health and social care organisations have addressed the Government's NHS Ten-Year-Plan in an open letter, stating it needs great co-production.
getyourselfactive.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM
💼Job opportunity!

Become a Training Officer on our Moving Social Work Programme, embedding disability rights in social work training and giving the right tools to support physical activity for Disabled people

Deadline: 9am, 12th Jan

More info👇
careers.disabilityrightsuk.org/job/83a611d4...
Training Officer – Moving Social Work Programme - Job page - Disability Rights UK
Training Officer to join our Moving Social Work ProgrammeWe are hiring a new Training Officer to join our Moving Social Work Programme. This programme supports social work practitioners and students t...
careers.disabilityrightsuk.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Whilst the Universal Credit Bill cuts begin in April, there may be steps you need to take before then to secure your claim at the current rate.

Our Handbook Editor, Ian, takes you through the upcoming deadlines and how they may affect you 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/univers...
Universal Credit Cuts: Upcoming Deadlines That May Affect You
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We're proud to be supporting @activityalliance.bsky.social's #WeAllBelong campaign this International Day of Disabled People.

Everyone should feel we belong in sports and activities - physical activity is a right, not a luxury! #IDDP
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"These aids don’t cure, nor claim to heal,

But they restore the right to feel—

To move, to work, to love, to be,

To live this life with dignity."

Beautiful poem from Lee about the feeling of independence we get when we're supported right 👇
getyourselfactive.org/story/freedo...
Freedom Comes in Many Forms - A Poem - Get Yourself Active
Read Lee Goddard's poem about the freedom and independence that aids can give us as Disabled people.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🗣️"Nowadays fitness looks different from my younger years. Its predominantly wheelchair based or seated and I love it. I think the biggest thing it’s taught me is how to adapt."

Hear Gavin's story of getting back into sport and what it means to him👇
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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Gavin's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Gavin!
getyourselfactive.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🧗‍♀️"Rock climbing was my starting point. Instead of focusing on my limitations, I had to work out how to make my body work for me—through adaptations or finding another route."

Read Katy's story of adventure sports and the power of DPOs ⬇️
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Katy's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Katy!
getyourselfactive.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"For me, it was never just about looking a certain way – it was about structure, focus, and self-belief. Fitness gave me energy, direction, and confidence, and it taught me discipline."

What is fitness to Disabled people? Hear Lee's story💬
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
"Fitness not only gave me a purpose to get back on my feet, it allowed me to meet new friends and force myself out of my comfort zone."

We're excited to share Lizzi's story of adjusting to being disabled, challenge and tandem-cycling in the Paralympics!

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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Lizzi's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Paralympian Rachel!
getyourselfactive.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Fitness is different for everyone, which is why we're excited to share Efia's story of sport as a Disabled person.

🏊🏾‍♀️She spoke about how her view of fitness has widened through meeting of other physically active Disabled people.

Read the blog 👇
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Efia's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Efia!
getyourselfactive.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to others.

Today we’re sharing Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during activity.

getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
October 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people.

First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health.

'I started with what I knew and enjoy!'
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Rachel's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Rachel!
getyourselfactive.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people.

First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health.

'I started with what I knew and enjoy!'
getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Living in the Bedfordshire area?
Be Active Bedfordshire have new roles available - Senior Relationship Manager, Insight & Impact Officer and Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
They welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
www.beactivebeds.co.uk/careers-and-...
Careers & Jobs
Join the team at Be Active Beds
www.beactivebeds.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
💸Cash4Clubs Funding available!

They aim to get small grants of £2,000 to sports clubs that need it, especially those working to engage adults from marginalised backgrounds, such as Disabled people. The funding is unrestricted!

Deadline: 8th Dec. 2025
sported.org.uk/cash4clubs/
Cash4Clubs – Sported working with Flutter to fund grassroots sport across the UK and Ireland - Sported
Cash4Clubs Since 2008, Flutter UKI has donated over £6.5million to community sports clubs through the Cash4Clubs programme, helping thousands of people across the UK and Ireland by ensuring they have ...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"Our government bears a fundamental duty to safeguard protected minorities and those at risk in our society. If there is even a hint of uncertainty regarding the potential ramifications of this legislation on their well-being, it cannot proceed." - Rachael Ross, founding member of the NDSPG
🚨NEWS🚨

As the Assisted Dying Bill faces its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday, we have signed The National Down Syndrome Policy Group's an open letter - peers must listen to Disabled people's concerns about the bill.

Read the letter here👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/assiste...
Assisted Dying Bill's Second Reading: House of Lords Must Respond to
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September 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
💰Funding opportunity from Go! London

🏓Does your grassroots organisation delivering physical activity opportunities for underserved Londoners aged 4 -24? You could get a grant of up to £40,000!

Deadline: 15th Sep, 5pm

Learn more👇
golondon.org.uk/foundation/
Foundation Round 4 Now Open!
Application Guidance First launched in 2023, the Foundation Fund is Go!
golondon.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨'Protect benefits to ensure Disabled people can be active'

Article by @activityalliance.bsky.social on the Activity Trap: the fear that increased activity could impact vital social security payments including PIP.

Protect benefits, protect activity. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10090-p...
Protect benefits to ensure disabled people can be and stay active
Our insight continues to show disabled people face a range of challenges when engaging in sports and regular physical activities.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚨NEW REPORT🚨
The Impact of Universal Credit Bill on Disabled People's Access to Physical Activity

77% of people we polled use their LCWRA benefits to pay for physical activity - benefit cuts will have devastating public health impacts.

Full report👇 getyourselfactive.org/resource/uc-...
Impact of Universal Credit Bill on Disabled People's Physical Activity - Get Yourself Active
GYA's new report into the health impacts of the Government's Universal Credit Bill on Disabled people, our access to physical activity and public services.
getyourselfactive.org
July 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We are devastated to hear the Government's Universal Credit Bill has gone through. This will halve the UC health element for thousands of Disabled people, taking away £3,000 a year when they already cannot afford essentials.

Disabled lives are more than numbers on a spreadsheet.
July 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM