Disability activism
The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve
The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve
This year saw the continued decline of living standards for disabled people and a repeated government focus on cutting social security spending
Assisted dying is a step closer to being legalised – but are the safeguards tough enough?
Assisted dying is a step closer to being legalised – but are the safeguards tough enough?
The public has shown support for assisted dying being legalised, in principle, but disability campaigners are concerned that it could still put vulnerable people at risk
Letters: Our US ‘special relationship’ could be dangerous if there’s a world war
Letters: Our US ‘special relationship’ could be dangerous if there’s a world war
We may be closer to world war than ever, but relying on America to save us is a folly, says a reader
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are
Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Poverty is even harder if you’re disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I’m both
Poverty is even harder if you’re disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I’m both
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
Disabled people are speaking out about Travelodge’s accessible room policy
