Disability North
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User-led | Promoting inclusion, independence & choice for disabled people in the NE | RT does not = endorsement
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Joined August 2012
🚨 We’re shocked and disappointed. The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future. These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 The Government's Universal Credit Bill has passed, rushing it through in one day, without a committee stage where Disabled people's voices could have been heard. It's clear: the government views Disabled lives as nothing more than a cost-cutting exercise
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 UN criticises Starmer's benefit cuts, warning that measures will 'increase poverty rates' As MPs go to vote for the final time later today, the bill is receiving international criticism from the United Nations https://t.co/SEhmBc4BTf
news.sky.com
Last week, the government won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels.
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Every Disabled organisation is against this bill. Slashing the Universal Credit health element in half, pushing more Disabled people is unconscionable - especially when the Government could easily tax the rich. ❌MPs must vote against the bill today! #BinUCBill
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The welfare bill would still force 50,000 people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely ✍️ @NeilForPoole
politicshome.com
Last week’s 11th-hour scramble to save the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was a stark reminder of how not to make long-term welfare policy.
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We ask all MP’s to vote against the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill. It is condemned by: All Deaf & Disabled People’s Organisations All Major Charities All Human Rights orgs All Anti Poverty orgs The United Nations. The DWP’s Bill is simply the wrong policy approach.
đź§µThread United Nations 'has received credible information indicating that if approved, the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill will deepen the signs of regression' And it seeks answers on:
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This is so important! The concessions have not fixed the bill and we stand with other DPOs in asking MPs to vote against the bill.
Hundreds of thousands of people in poverty will still lose ÂŁthousands because of the Universal Credit Bill. Julia Modern from the Disability Poverty Campaign Group explains how impact assessments hide the reality. Tell your MP to vote against the bill: https://t.co/34ONO7AMpZ
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Chaotic, rushed-through concessions drawn up on the back of a napkin are no way to make policy that will affect millions of people. MPs must vote NO on benefit cuts, and work with Disabled people to coproduce reforms to welfare that help Disabled people instead of punishing us.
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Closing date 4 November ! Be part of a fantastic team.
Direct Payment Advisor, @DisabilityNorth , ÂŁ23K https://t.co/sdLnXZ29PR
#CharityJobs #NorthEastJobs #NewcastleJobs
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.@RachelReevesMP Equipment for mobility & health, plus heating to stay well means higher bills for Disabled people. Use #Budget2024 to fund an energy social tariff targeted at Disabled people with high energy costs. Read DPCG’s pre-budget statement here: https://t.co/oNIJru3S0f
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.@RachelReevesMP Some Disabled people are unable to work. That doesn’t make us less valuable as people. In #budget2024 we need your support, not to be attacked. Read our DPCG pre-budget statement: https://t.co/oNIJru3S0f
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.@RachelReevesMP if you want a #Budget24 that supports disabled people into work, invest in services, invest in accessible housing: Disabled people living in accessible homes are 4 times more likely to be employed. Read DPCG’s pre-budget statement here: https://t.co/tVIWUOQKYZ
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Great opportunity to join the team!
Direct Payment Advisor, @DisabilityNorth , ÂŁ23K https://t.co/sdLnXZ29PR
#CharityJobs #NorthEastJobs #NewcastleJobs
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We are one of the community organisations supporting North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to ensure its engagement with the public on its clinical strategy. To get involved visit https://t.co/AgbgrCfJLh
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Over the next 5 years we have ambitious plans to restore The Dene Centre, an incredibly exciting prospect, starting with the roof! We are looking to raise an additional ÂŁ50k. Can you help ? https://t.co/awBoBCxPiS building on the incredible history! #sponsoraslate #raisetheroof
justgiving.com
The Dene Centre Roof has reached the end of its life, leaks and buckets are increasing!
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Solidarity with @JamieRHale, who was on @BBCBreakfast this morning alongside @GMCDP speaking about his appalling treatment at a recent graduation ceremony. Sadly this is far from a once off - it’s deeply systemic When will institutions recognise their Equality Act obligations..?
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Today we are facilitating a focus group for @NEAmbulance to look at access to 999 services for those who use powered wheelchairs.
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Disabled people wish to enjoy all the rights guaranteed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Will the next government implement it? Give us our rights? Ask your MP ! Show them the Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto ( https://t.co/P6E086WLnD)
disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com
The Disabled People's Manifesto for the General Election in 2024, by a coalition of DPOs and disabled-led groups (DPO Forum England)
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Two fantastic opportunities to join the Disability North team ! https://t.co/hOLZo84xi7
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There are still NO conversations from either party on Disabled peoples rights & lives in any election coverage! We have & demand better rights! Educate your candidates on disability, and inclusion, Point them to the Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto ( https://t.co/P6E086Xjdb)
disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com
The Disabled People's Manifesto for the General Election in 2024, by a coalition of DPOs and disabled-led groups (DPO Forum England)
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