Disability activism
Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?
Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?
Covid exposed brutal differences in how poverty affects health. Experts warn we’ve not learned our lessons, as the poor continue to live shorter, unhealthier lives
Labour’s benefit cuts might only be worth the price tag of a Premier League striker – here’s why
Labour’s benefit cuts might only be worth the price tag of a Premier League striker – here’s why
Disabled people are a potential solution to, and not a cause of, our languishing economy, writes Arun Veerappan of The Disability Policy Centre
We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else
We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else
Those with learning disabilities and autism simply want connection, friendships, inclusion – and the same opportunities as everyone else
Fats Timbo: ‘It was hard growing up with dwarfism – but I’m going to change the world’
Fats Timbo: ‘It was hard growing up with dwarfism – but I’m going to change the world’
Labour accused of ‘turning its back on disabled people’ in Grenfell Inquiry response: ‘We’re dismayed’
Labour accused of ‘turning its back on disabled people’ in Grenfell Inquiry response: ‘We’re dismayed’
Labour’s rental reforms not doing enough for disabled tenants, MPs and campaigners warn
Labour’s rental reforms not doing enough for disabled tenants, MPs and campaigners warn
I’m a disabled artist and activist. I create art where everyone is valued – including nature
I’m a disabled artist and activist. I create art where everyone is valued – including nature
‘The world needs more kindness’: People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
‘The world needs more kindness’: People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
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
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?
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
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
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
