Kill The Bill Coalition Statement We, the undersigned groups and organisations, stand in solidarity with all those fighting to #KillTheBill. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a dangerous and unnecessary piece of legislation that endangers the rights and safety of every single one of us. It is therefore no surprise that those who … Read more
Disability groups including WinVisible have condemned the government’s breaches of rights under COVID. Reactions here. Here is the full list compiled by DNS: 1 Ministers failed to offer recipients of so-called legacy benefits such as ESA the same £20-a-week benefit increase given to those on universal credit. 2 The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) took … Read more
WinVisible (women with visible & invisible disabilities) is looking for a Campaign Co-ordinator — Disabled Mothers’ Rights Based at the Crossroads Women’s Centre in Kentish Town, North West London. £31,200 per year / 35 hours — flexible/remote working supported/job share option 3-year fixed term contract. Start 4 May 2021 or as soon after as possible. … Read more
When you are a patient in hospital, have an appointment there, or are taken to Accident & Emergency, it can be even more scary alone. Having a close family member, close friend, carer or personal assistant with you is possible under COVID. There is official NHS guidance on this, document reference C1112. Who you can … Read more
Arianna from Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty is speaking at our Zoom workshop on Wednesday 17 March 1.30pm-3pm, about this campaign. Register on Eventbrite here. Shared from ECAP: Disability Benefits Must be Extended Indefinitely – STOP the Reviews! Several claimants being supported by ECAP recently received letters informing them that either their Personal Independence Payment or … Read more