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Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) across the UK are calling for urgent reform to address decades of systemic funding inequalities that threaten their survival and effectiveness. At the centre of this movement is the Funding Justice campaign from Disability Rights UK (DRUK) and DPO Forum England – two national coalitions of DPOs which WECIL is an…
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The recent increases in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage, as outlined in the UK Government’s budget, are creating a financial storm for organisations providing essential support to Disabled people. Projections suggest that these measures will cost the sector a staggering £266 million in additional expenses by 2025. For Disabled People’s…
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Any Easy Read version of this article is available here. We Are The People, a small research team of Disabled academics and non-disabled allies engaged in disability research and disability activism, are inviting Disabled people from global majority backgrounds (Black and racialised groups) to take part in an exciting and meaningful research project. This initiative…
Disabled activist Ellen Clifford, who spoke at WECIL’s Access All Areas event in 2022, has initiated a legal challenge against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over proposed reforms to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), which she argues could lead to “cataclysmic” cuts in out-of-work disability benefits. The High Court in London heard the…
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In a landmark initiative to address long-standing issues faced by Disabled passengers, the UK government has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to chair the Aviation Accessibility Taskforce. This new expert group aims to break down barriers to air travel for Disabled people and establish industry-wide practices that ensure dignified, accessible journeys. The taskforce, announced by the…
The rising Disability Price Tag continues to place immense financial pressure on Disabled people across the UK, with recent figures from Scope showing that the additional costs faced by Disabled households have now reached an average of £1,010 per month. This is an increase from last year’s figure of £975, demonstrating the worsening financial situation…
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Proposals to pedestrianise large parts of Bristol’s city centre have sparked major concerns among Disabled activists. Cllr Kelvin Blake, former Chair of WECIL, has spoken out against the plans, warning they could create “no-go zones” for Disabled people by removing essential accessible parking and increasing the distance from public transport hubs. “Removing accessible parking while…
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People’s Voice want to change the Diamond Bus Pass so Disabled people can travel for free before 9:00 am on weekdays. To change the Diamond Bus Pass, People’s Voice have created a petition. A petition is a demand for people or groups to change something. People sign their names on a petition to support it….
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Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) are calling for urgent action from the UK government in response to the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Disability News Service (DNS) reported that Inclusion London, Disability Rights UK, Harrow Association of Disabled People, Spinal Injuries Association, and Claddag – have set out seven key steps they believe are…
An Easy Read version of this article is available here. People’s Voice has launched a petition urging the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to extend the usage hours of the Diamond Bus Pass, allowing Disabled people to travel before 9:00 am on weekdays. This change would reduce the financial burden on Disabled people who…
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