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John Pring, DNS
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Editor/founder of Disability News Service; author of The Department, published by Pluto Books; disabled journalist and author; autistic.
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Anyone who remembers the brutal WRAG cuts of April 2017 under the last govt will know why this research is important. Please share it with MPs + peers so ministers know the grim consequences of cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people.
#DWP
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Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Inaccessible public transport is a “growing barrier” for disabled sports fans, according to the results of an annual survey by a disabled-led charity.
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Inaccessible transport is a growing barrier to enjoying live sport for disabled fans, survey finds
Inaccessible public transport is a “growing barrier” for disabled sports fans, according to the results of an annual survey by a disabled-led charity. Level Playing Field said the results of its fi…
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November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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London’s transport authority is refusing to provide details of how it could potentially close nearly every ticket office along the new Elizabeth line cross-capital rail system.
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Call for Transport for London transparency over secret ticket office closure references
London’s transport authority is refusing to provide details of how it could potentially close nearly every ticket office along the new Elizabeth line cross-capital rail system. The Elizabeth Line o…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden has failed to apologise after he misled MPs about his department’s system for pushing sick and disabled people into work.
#DWP #UniversalCredit
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McFadden refuses to explain why he misled MPs over back-to-work benefits system
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden has failed to apologise after he misled MPs about his department’s system for pushing sick and disabled people into work. McFadden yesterday (Wednesday) exa…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, say disabled activists.
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DWP ministers ‘must be shown’ new research which shows likely results of ‘obscene’ plans to cut benefits
It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, s…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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The work and pensions secretary has admitted to MPs that his department has identified “key areas for improvement” in how it protects benefit claimants from harm, following years of deaths linked to its actions and failings.
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McFadden admits ministers are working on ‘key areas for improvement’ after years of DWP deaths
The work and pensions secretary has admitted to MPs that his department has identified “key areas for improvement” in how it protects benefit claimants from harm, following years of deaths linked t…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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The govt has refused to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide legislation that has yet to be approved by parliament, despite repeatedly claiming it has taken a “neutral” stance on the bill.
#AssistedDying #AssistedSuicide
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Government refuses to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide bill
The government has refused to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide legislation that has yet to be approved by parliament, despite repeatedly claiming it has taken a “n…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact of similar Conservative reforms has warned.
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Inaccessible transport is a growing barrier to enjoying live sport for disabled fans, survey finds
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/inaccessible...
Inaccessible transport is a growing barrier to enjoying live sport for disabled fans, survey finds
Inaccessible public transport is a “growing barrier” for disabled sports fans, according to the results of an annual survey by a disabled-led charity. Level Playing Field said the results of its fi…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Call for Transport for London transparency over secret ticket office closure references
#TicketOffices #ElizabethLine
@inclusionlondon.bsky.social
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Call for Transport for London transparency over secret ticket office closure references
London’s transport authority is refusing to provide details of how it could potentially close nearly every ticket office along the new Elizabeth line cross-capital rail system. The Elizabeth Line o…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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McFadden refuses to explain why he misled MPs over back-to-work benefits system
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mcfadden-ref...
McFadden refuses to explain why he misled MPs over back-to-work benefits system
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden has failed to apologise after he misled MPs about his department’s system for pushing sick and disabled people into work. McFadden yesterday (Wednesday) exa…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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McFadden admits ministers are working on ‘key areas for improvement’ after years of #DWP deaths
@patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
#DeathsByWelfare #NoMoreBenefitDeaths
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McFadden admits ministers are working on ‘key areas for improvement’ after years of DWP deaths
The work and pensions secretary has admitted to MPs that his department has identified “key areas for improvement” in how it protects benefit claimants from harm, following years of deaths linked t…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Government refuses to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide bill
#AssistedDying #AssistedSuicide
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Government refuses to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide bill
The government has refused to say if it is secretly working on how to implement assisted suicide legislation that has yet to be approved by parliament, despite repeatedly claiming it has taken a “n…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Hoping that @iainduncansmithmp.bsky.social reads this research and takes note of the devastating impact these cuts had, and that he pushes for the Labour government and @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social to think again about next April's cuts.
#UniversalCredit
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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DWP ministers ‘must be shown’ new research which shows likely results of ‘obscene’ plans to cut benefits
@dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @gmcdp.bsky.social @campaignfdj.bsky.social @iainduncansmithmp.bsky.social
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DWP ministers ‘must be shown’ new research which shows likely results of ‘obscene’ plans to cut benefits
It is “crucial” that the government is shown new research which highlights that “obscene” plans to cut out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for claimants, s…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
@dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @gmcdp.bsky.social @campaignfdj.bsky.social @iainduncansmithmp.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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The disability minister has refused once again to explain what role he played in his department’s secret programme to cut Access to Work grants.
#AccessToWork #DWP
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Minister refuses once again to reveal truth about cuts to Access to Work
The disability minister has refused once again to explain what role he played in his department’s secret programme to cut Access to Work (AtW) grants. It is the latest failure by Sir Stephen Timms …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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The government needs to change its “extremely damaging” narrative that suggests disabled people are an “economic burden”, and move away from threats and sanctions, if it wants to increase disability employment, MPs have been told.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-m...
Government must drop ‘economic burden’ narrative and sanctions, MPs are told
The government needs to change its “extremely damaging” narrative that suggests disabled people are an “economic burden”, and move away from threats and sanctions, if it wants to increase disabilit…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A new project to research and reveal 50 years of stories behind the rise of the disability arts movement has been awarded nearly £250,000 of National Lottery funding.
#DisabilityArts #HeritageFund
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New project will research and reveal stories behind half a century of the disability arts movement
A new project to research and reveal 50 years of stories behind the rise of the disability arts movement has been awarded nearly £250,000 of National Lottery funding. Disability Arts Online (DAO) i…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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A new “independent” investigation into the rising number of young people who are not in jobs, training or education will exclusively target sick and disabled claimants, a government document has revealed.
#NEET #DWP
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New investigation on NEETs will only target young disabled people, DWP document shows
A new “independent” investigation into the rising number of young people who are not in jobs, training or education will exclusively target sick and disabled claimants, a government document has re…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Cross-party MPs have warned that ministers’ refusal to introduce a key protection into their new fraud and error bill could see a repeat of the countless deaths caused by the austerity measures of past governments.
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Protection failure in DWP’s fraud and error bill ‘risks further tragic deaths’, MPs warn
Cross-party MPs have warned that ministers’ refusal to introduce a key protection into their new fraud and error bill could see a repeat of the countless deaths caused by the austerity measures of …
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Disabled people’s organisations have united in opposition to attempts to legalise assisted suicide, after months of being excluded from parliamentary discussions.
#AssistedSuicide #AssistedDying
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Parliament has ‘dismissed and sidelined’ disabled people from assisted suicide bill debate, says letter
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have united in opposition to attempts to legalise assisted suicide, after months of being excluded from parliamentary discussions. In an open letter, DPOs fro…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Many terminally-ill people would feel “duress” and “pressure” to choose an assisted suicide if it is legalised, because of the lack of funding for the NHS, palliative care and social care services, a disabled activist has told MPs and peers.
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Health and care funding crisis will create pressure to choose assisted suicide, MPs and peers are told
Many terminally-ill people would feel “duress” and “pressure” to choose an assisted suicide if it is legalised, because of the lack of funding for the NHS, palliative care and social care services,…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Minister refuses once again to reveal truth about cuts to Access to Work
#AccessToWork #DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/minister-ref...
Minister refuses once again to reveal truth about cuts to Access to Work
The disability minister has refused once again to explain what role he played in his department’s secret programme to cut Access to Work (AtW) grants. It is the latest failure by Sir Stephen Timms …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Government must drop ‘economic burden’ narrative and sanctions, MPs are told
#DWP
@gmcdp.bsky.social @campaignfdj.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-m...
Government must drop ‘economic burden’ narrative and sanctions, MPs are told
The government needs to change its “extremely damaging” narrative that suggests disabled people are an “economic burden”, and move away from threats and sanctions, if it wants to increase disabilit…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM