Joining with Big Brother Watch, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People and others, we’re campaigning against a Bill in Parliament — it gives the DWP powers to snoop on the bank accounts of over 22 million claimants, monitoring every payment by robot algorithm. Thanks to Big Brother Watch for coming to the #NoMoreBenefitDeaths protest outside the DWP on 4 March. BBW interviewed some of us about the Bill. Watch the video below. Read the joint letter to Ministers signed by 40+ organisations here Sign and share these petitions: The Bill is currently in the House … Read more
On Monday 4 March, we’re taking part in the #No More Benefit Deaths national day of action called by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC). Protesting against plans to slash our entitlement to disability benefits, put more disabled claimants on work conditions, and increase sanctions. DPAC info here. The London protest will meet at 12 noonAt Department for Work & PensionsCaxton House6–12 Tothill StreetLondon SW1H 9NA (Westminster tube) You can also take part on social media, search: #NoMoreBenefitDeaths #FundWelfareNotGenocide Other in-person actions include: Monday’s protest is ahead of Budget Day on Wednesday 6 March. The Chancellor … Read more
On Monday 30 October, we took part in the protest outside the DWP building, and then in the road, against tightening the Work Capability Assessment and say: “No More Deaths from Benefit Cuts”. It was called by Disabled People Against Cuts, joined by John from Black Triangle (Scotland), Unite Community claimant groups across London, and many other claimants. Video clips here and here (thanks to Steve Topple at The Canary). Here is our response to the consultation, from our collective experience: Work Capability Assessment: Activities and Descriptors Consultation Response by WinVisible (women with visible & … Read more
We’re supporting The Mothers Manifesto protest outside Parliament calling for action on food insecurity of children and mothers. The Mothers Manifesto is a group of mothers and grandmothers from Cornwall and Devon who have travelled to London and camped outside Parliament and Downing Street on hunger strike to highlight children and mums going hungry because of poverty. When: Wednesday 13 September 11am – 4pm Where: outside Parliament, London SW1A 0AA. Nearest tube Westminster (step-free) or on Twitter @mothers_manif #MothersHungerStrike The Global Women’s Strike/Women of Colour GWS, Disabled Mothers’ Rights Campaign and others are supporting this … Read more
Ellie talks with James O’Brien, LBC, about who the government is likely to target next after people seeking asylum, about disability benefits and the cost of living.
Hi all, we’ve updated our Universal Credit self-help tips here. The page includes info for ESA claimants on postponing ESA to UC, and our rights.
On Tuesday 25 April, we’re joining Fuel Poverty Action, Disabled People Against Cuts and others in support of Helen Timson, a disabled woman who successfully challenged benefit deductions by the DWP done without her knowledge or consent — the DWP is now appealing against this. Vigil details: Time: 9.15-10.15am and 12-2pm — WinVisible joining at 12 on Tuesday Where: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, WC2A 2LL Watch court hearing live Court 75 on YouTube 10am – 4pm: Click on Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFfdJovibEk Continues Wednesday 26 April. She says: “My name is Helen Timson. I’m … Read more
At Extinction Rebellion’s (XR) The Big One, women from the Disabled Mothers’ Rights Campaign, Newham Disability Reps Forum and WinVisible are part of the Women Care! Women’s Speak Out on Friday 21 April: For those of us at home, the main XR events will be livestreamed on YouTube here. And we’re taking part in: Nearest accessible tube stations are Westminster (and Waterloo if Westminster is closed). And next week Tuesday 25 April: Stop benefit deductions by energy companies and the DWP without consent! Support Helen Timson’s legal challenge. Held by Fuel Poverty Action, DPAC and … Read more
WinVisible member Elizabeth J has written to her MP: “Dear Tulip Siddiq MP and team, Please can something be done about the DWP failing to send out letters informing claimants that our PIP has been extended by 12 months due to their backlog. I got a letter informing me about a similar extension during the COVID crisis, so there is technically no reason for this not to be done. I sent in my review paperwork in May 2022, my payments were due to end 25 Feb 2023 according to the previous extension. It is hugely stressful … Read more
WinVisible supported Ms S, a woman with end-stage kidney failure on dialysis, in her fight to get full PIP. We helped cut through the DWP’s resistance, who were pressuring her to accept less than she actually needs. She won over £4,000 backdated benefit. Ms S says: “I can’t thank T and C enough for all the support they have given me over my PIP review. I was certain I wasn’t going to win this, and it caused me a lot of stress. They guided and supported me through the whole process. Although I’m very ill, my … Read more