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We one of the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all.
@disrightsuk.bsky.social"Social care for Disabled adults is in as much crisis as support for elderly people – so why is the government silent about it?"
Read the @guardian story here:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialThis week at the @UKLabour Conference the Right to Food commission, which aims to deliver food security to everyone in the UK by 2035 launched its report with evidence from the Disability Poverty Campaign Group.
Read the full story here:
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/right-f...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialRachel and Lizzi speak about what physical activity means to them - but it wasn't always this easy. Hear their journeys stepping back into sports after becoming disabled, and how it helped build their confidence in life.
Full episode over on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-gp...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialDR UK joins new programme on disability and the environment.
The aim of the project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, envisions cities where nature, climate resilience and disability inclusion are fully integrated.
Read the full story here:
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-j...
@getyrselfactive.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social🚨New Series Launch: Movement without Barriers episode 1 is out now!
🎙️Listen to Rachel and Lizzi discuss how they got back into activity after developing a disability, with top tips for building confidence.
Watch here 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-gp...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialAre Disabled people invisible? New blog piece by Fazilet Hadi
Whilst the funding of the social security system and our support and services are almost a daily discussion, our actual lives never seem to factor into the conversation.
Read the full piece 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/are-dis...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialExciting new series out, take a watch! 👇
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialSummer may be gone, but the heat remains, affecting the health and homes of Disabled people.
The Disability Rights UK Heatwave Survey is still online!
Please share your experience of heat in our survey to help us to make the case for change: surveymonkey.com/r/6GQZ2NW
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialDisability Rights UK has written to the chancellor ahead of the autumn budget, asking the Government to take short and long-term measures that lift Disabled people out of poverty and combat discrimination and exclusion.
Read the full story and letter here:
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/chancel...
@disrightsuk.bsky.social🚨Interim Mayfield Review released, setting out initial plans for a new ‘Workplace Health System’
Read for more information on the review's contents and DR UK's response 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/new-upd...
@getyrselfactive.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social🎬 TEASER CLIP 🎬 If it is not affordable, it's not accessible! Our new Movement without Barriers series is coming soon 🔥 In episode 4, Michelle and Rachel give some top tips on how to move more for less👇
@getyrselfactive.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.socialOur Social Care Activity Pack has been refreshed for 2026! 🎉
It’s packed with practical guidance and tools to help people working in social care support more Disabled people to be active.
Explore the updated pack: getyourselfactive.org/resource/soc...
@beckierutherford.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social"Every response will help build the evidence needed to ensure Disabled people are not overlooked in future climate and heatwave planning." Very important survey from @disrightsuk.bsky.social gathering disabled expertise on the impact of the climate crisis.
@basw-uk.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.socialWe'll be exploring the activity trap in an upcoming episode of our Let's Talk Social Work podcast. Meantime, please do consider joining this webinar hosted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social exploring how we can support Disabled Adults to participate in physical activity. 👇
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@getyrselfactive.bsky.socialReposted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social🎬Movement without Barriers: New series coming soon! Ep 3 will be on the right to participate, supporting physical activity providers to make their work more accessible. 🗣️"Your responsibility is just as much before and after your delivery as it is when they're in your space"
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialNo one should have to choose between being physically active and access to benefits.
Join the webinar on the Activity Trap research launching soon, to discuss the findings and where we go from here.
🗓️ Thursday 22nd October
🕰️ 13:30
💻 Online
Book your spot 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dismantlin...
@disrightsuk.bsky.social🚨Join DR UK's Online Roundtable Discussion!
Following our strategy survey, this event is an opportunity to share your experiences & contribute to the future direction of Disability Rights UK.
📆Monday 21 September
⏰5:30–7:00pm
💻Online via Zoom
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialLife as a Disabled person is expensive. That is not the fault of us, but a system that has in-built barriers that cost us more.
The benefits system must reflect this, instead of being another barrier in our lives.
Our Head of Policy, Fazilet Hadi, writes for The BMJ 📝 www.bmj.com/content/394/...
@disrightsuk.bsky.socialAll the amendments to protect those who may seek assisted dying because they “feel like a burden”, have experiences of mental distress or are homeless were rejected.
Email your MP to vote against the Assisted Dying Bill on 11th September 👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
