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Disabled People’s Voice
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“We deserve the right to truly flourish and thrive.” nation.cymru/news/disabil...
Disability Wales launches manifesto ahead of 2026 Senedd election
Disability Wales has unveiled a wide-ranging manifesto calling for urgent legislative and policy reform to address what it describes as the “systemic barriers” facing disabled people across the countr...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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We’re making a list, we’re checking it twice, we’re gonna find out whose naughty or nice, we know if you add-ed alt text🎄
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Disability employment rate drops in Hampshire
The employment rate for disabled people in Hampshire dropped last year, recent figures show, despite nearly half of those across the UK remaining out of work.
www.altonherald.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Disabled and in work? From today, you’re working for free www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Disabled people effectively stop earning from today due to pay gap
The disability pay gap has slightly decreased from last year, but more still needs to be done, the government has been warned
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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On SNJ Today: @_Chris_Coghlan MP writes about the “lawbreaking, gaslighting and lying” by local authorities that's "wrecking thousands of children’s lives. The Dorking MP is working with Measure What Matters gathering testimony evidencing LAs' unlawful behaviour www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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NEW POST: @catrionamoore.bsky.social dissects a new report from the @nao.org.uk that tells the Government to improve its data on schools and SEND transport—and ensure any coming changes don't make it harder for disabled children to attend: www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-cla...
Disabled claimants losing out by hundreds of pounds a month through hidden impact of universal credit
Disabled people have suddenly become up to £200 pounds a month worse off because of unexpected impacts of being moved from their old “legacy” benefits onto universal credit. Disabled People Against…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Disability minister struggles to point to any significant achievements in his first year in post
The minister for social security and disability has struggled to point to any significant achievements on disability equality after more than a year in post, but he insisted that the government doe…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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UN calls for human rights assessment of government’s benefit cuts bill and mental health reforms
Disabled experts from the United Nations have told the UK government to carry out a “comprehensive” assessment of the human rights impact of its universal credit cuts bill, further plans to reform …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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September 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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“It is not the way to build trust.”: DWP slaps gagging order on disability experts ahead of PIP review jhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-slaps-gagging-order-disability-32483238
DWP slaps 'gagging order' on disability experts ahead of PIP review
The DWP has slapped a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on an advisory group
www.birminghammail.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Hampshire Paralympian's astronaut dream may soon have lift off
John McFall, from Fleet, has his eyes set on the stars after achieving athletics glory.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Bereaved family urges better care for ‘forgotten’ learning disabled people
The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR), expected to show data for 2023, was due to be published in about November last year.
www.independent.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Devastating 'fuel poverty gap' doubles in five years with energy prices still rising - Metro
August 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Ho hum. Sounds about right. Guess they’d argue that makes her qualified.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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August 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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MPs ask government key questions on impact of universal credit cuts bill on poverty and safety
A new cross-party report from MPs has raised significant concerns about the impact of the government’s disability benefit cuts and reforms on the poverty and safety of disabled claimants. The Labou…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Motability finally hits back at ‘hostile, harmful and inaccurate’ media coverage
The disabled boss of the charity that oversees the Motability car scheme has finally hit back at months of “hostile”, “harmful” and inaccurate media reports and online comments about how it is run …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Free bus-pass travel has fallen by a third - and no one knows why - The i Paper
July 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Silence from MP sister of Rachel Reeves over suicide linked to PIP flaws, just as government was seeking cuts
Labour’s chair has refused to answer questions about a disabled constituent whose suicide was closely linked to flaws in the personal independence payment (PIP) system, just as her government was t…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Majority of Britons think disability benefits are too high - The Telegraph
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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“If I’m lying in my bed it’s like lying in a coffin.” Midlothian disabled housing complex labelled 'deathtrap' over intercom system that doesn't work - Edinburgh News
June 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Labour must do the hard work of making employment accessible – instead of cutting benefits - The Big Issue
May 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Families with disabled children in the UK face unacceptable social care assessment delays (avg. 210 days!). @SenseUK urges action for timely support. More info: www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/nationa... #DisabilityRights #SocialCare #UKNews #Sense #Children
Disabled children ‘waiting 200 days to be assessed for social care support’
Sense said waiting for an assessment leaves families without appropriate support from their local authority.
www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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New documentary highlights the autistic and neurodivergent community in UK film & TV! 🎬 A must-see for understanding diverse perspectives and celebrating neurodiversity in the industry. deadline.com/2025/04/docu...
Documentary Feature To Spotlight “Often-Overlooked Subculture Of Learning Disabled, Autistic & Neurodivergent Creatives” In UK Film & TV Industry
A documentary is to focus on autistic and neurodivergent creatives in UK film and TV - directed by Lizzie Evans.
deadline.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM