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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 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.

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 18

“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.

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 18

#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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 18

#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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 17

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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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 17

#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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 17

#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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 16

#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

Image shows people gathered for the protest outside the offices of NICVA

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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Jun 16

#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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 14

📢 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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 10

Pleased to join today’s meeting and stand in solidarity with opposition to these cuts. We are stronger together ✊

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.

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚨 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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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Jun 7

Fantastic Ellen Clifford 👏 ✊️

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

YouTube video by MyWayAccess

youtu.be

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National Energy Action NI @neanireland.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

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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

YouTube video by MyWayAccess

youtu.be

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · May 25

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.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · May 23

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

Starmer's U-turn on winter fuel cuts - can we pressure more change? | Pod Save the UK

YouTube video by Pod Save the UK

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · May 19

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.

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · May 8

Questions MLAs Must Ask in Northern Ireland Assembly bit.ly/4iYBlHD

DPAC Northern Ireland Benefit Cuts Questions.

#WelfareNotWarfare #PIPDebate #DWP

dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · May 7

#WelfareNotWarefare

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

parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Parliamentlive.tv

Westminster Hall

parliamentlive.tv

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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · May 6

Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland - The Fight Against Benefit Cuts

#WelfareNotWarfare #PiPCuts #BenefitCuts #Disability #Disabled #DisabledLife #LabourUnalives #DisabilityRights

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