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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. linktr.ee/disabilityrightsuk

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"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...
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Social care for disabled adults is in as much crisis as support for elderly people – so why is the government silent about it? | John Harris
Working-age adults such as my son, who is autistic, face an unreliable system, yet ministers talk only of a national care service for older people, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This 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...
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Right to Food commission release report on food poverty
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Rachel 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...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
DR 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...
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DR UK joins new programme on disability and the environment
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨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...
Movement without Barriers Video Series
Episode 1: Taking the First Step
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Are 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...
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Are Disabled People Invisible?
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Exciting new series out, take a watch! 👇
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Summer 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
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Disability 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...
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Chancellor urged to treat Disabled people fairly
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨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...
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New update to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s ‘Keep Britain Working’ review
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎬 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👇
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our 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...
Social Care Activity Pack
An interactive pack aimed at people working in social care to help you to support more disabled people to be active.
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Dr Beckie Rutherford (she/her) @beckierutherford.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"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.
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DR UK launches survey on heatwaves and Disabled people
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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We'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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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Buy a Radar Kay and Disability Rights Handbook and save 40% off the Handbook price
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎬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"
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
No 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...
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Dismantling the Activity Trap: A call for action
Sharing new Activity Trap research and action needed so disabled people can be active without risking social security
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨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 More👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/help-sh...
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Help Shape Disability Rights UK’s Next Five Years: Online Roundtable
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Life 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/...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
💬"In a society where people aren’t able to make genuine choices at the end of life, including inequitable access to care, and where the risks of ableism and coercion are high, passing this bill is a step we can’t afford to take.” Read more 👇 www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-a...
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Government admits disabled people may face ‘subtle pressure’ to choose an assisted death, if bill passes
A new government assessment has admitted that disabled people – and particularly older disabled people – could face subtle pressure to choose an assisted death, if a bill described as “unsafe” and …
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
All 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...
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Oppose the Assisted Dying Bill!
The UK Government consistently fails to assist Disabled people to live. We fear that rushing to assist us to die before we have access to the support we need to live, will dangerously devalue our live...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🚨Oxfordshire DPAC calls for a lobby against the £1.8 million-a-year disability care cuts 📝Sign their petition & more info you.38degrees.org.uk/p/oxdpac926 🪧Join the lobby 8:30am, Tuesday 8th September Council Chamber, County Hall OX1 1ND
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Write to your MP and tell them to vote No to the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday 11th September. It is in the form of a Private Members’ Bill, which removes the chance to share our views and gives politicians less time to scrutinise the legislation.  actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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Oppose the Assisted Dying Bill!
The UK Government consistently fails to assist Disabled people to live. We fear that rushing to assist us to die before we have access to the support we need to live, will dangerously devalue our live...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Next Friday, the Assisted Dying Bill will again be voted on in Parliament. It ran out of time in the Lords before because they felt it needed over 1,200 amendments just to make it safe and workable. Email your MP and tell them to vote against the bill👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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Oppose the Assisted Dying Bill!
The UK Government consistently fails to assist Disabled people to live. We fear that rushing to assist us to die before we have access to the support we need to live, will dangerously devalue our live...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Really excited for this upcoming series, shifting the narrative on physical activity and how different it can look for Disabled people. Physical activity is a right, not a luxury - and we deserve to enjoy movement in a way that suits us!
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💥Movement without Barriers: New series coming soon! In episode 2, we'll speak to Efua and Amanda about how physical activity supports their mental wellbeing - without it being pressured or competitive. Keep an eye out for the series release soon 📺
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🪧What role can Disabled communities play in challenging racism and building solidarity? Take part in this survey to be part of the conversation, which aims to create opportunities for reflection, learning and understanding 👇 touretteshero.typeform.com/to/bxYMB5Pe
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Anti-racism and allyship in disability communities (Isaac)
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🎬 TEASER 🎬 Our new Movement without Barriers series is coming in September! Here's a clip of the first episode, where Rachel and Lizzi talk about enjoying physical activity again after becoming Disabled and learning to let go of comparison 👇
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💡As a new energy price cap lands, the energy industry calls on the Government to introduce a new social discount on energy bills for those with the greatest energy needs, including Disabled households. Read the story here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/energy-...
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Energy suppliers call for the introduction of an energy social
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Read our write-up of the Get Yourself Active Local event we held with partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We spent the day reflecting on our joint work and exploring what comes next in the journey towards a more inclusive and active society. getyourselfactive.org/celebrating-...
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Celebrating Change, Sharing Success: Moving More Takes Everyone - Get Yourself Active
A reflection from partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin on the Get Yourself Active Local programme, exploring what comes next in the journey towards a more inclusive and active society.
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Very excited for this! A new series with Disabled people speaking about how they got active in ways that felt good for them, away from stigmatising narratives. There'll be discussions on mental health, the Activity Trap on benefits and taking the first step. Coming in September!
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📢Announcing our NEW video series: Movement without Barriers Co-produced conversations from Disabled people, on their experience finding ways to enjoy physical activity and feeling more confident. 💕Lived experience 📝Practical advice 📺Real stories Coming in September! 📅
Movement without barriers
Video series
A new series exploring Disabled people’s stories around physical activity, the barriers we face and top tips for getting started. It will be a safe space for Disabled people to speak about movement and what it means to us. 
Tune in!

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our Personal Budgets Helpline is currently closed ☎️ As a result, we are unable to answer calls or respond to email enquiries at the moment. We apologise and will update our website when we reopen. You can find guidance in our Personal Budgets factsheets 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/guidance-res...
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Guidance & Resources
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"Sharing those barriers I faced to getting physically active made me feel less alone" Hear Rachel speak about what finding her co-production community meant for her 📹
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Not a single Disabled People's Organisation (organisations run by and for Disabled people) publicly supports the Assisted Dying Bill. That tells you everything you need to know. Write to your MP, telling them to vote against the bill on 11th September 👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Remember, it's narratives like these that seek to create division amongst Disabled people about who is 'deserving' and 'underserving'. If they can call one of us 'undeserving', they can do it to all of us, paving the way for benefit cuts and the rest. www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/a...
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Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth to spark Ofcom storm as backlash grows
Branding the programme 'sensationalist nonsense' and 'reprehensible', the boss of charity ADHD UK says he's was left 'so angry' by the programme's one-sided perspective
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🚨On 11th September, MPs will vote on the Assisted Dying Bill. But the Bill already passed in the Commons last June, so what happened? Read this thread to understand what's coming up and what we're campaigning against 🧵
On 11th September, MPs will vote on the Assisted Dying Bill. But the Bill already passed in the Commons last June, so what happened? Here's what you need to know...

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"The Ombudsman said listening to patients and service users is essential to preventing harm, but too often Disabled people’s voices are not being heard because information is not provided in formats they can access." Read more 👇
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
'Government Removes Time Restrictions for Disabled Person’s Bus Pass - The Clock is Ticking for Real System Change' We welcome this news and hope it leads to a wider transformation of the transport system for all of us, especially Disabled people. More 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/governm...
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Government Removes Time Restrictions for Disabled Person’s Bus Pass -
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"Interweave Love Into Our Society": On the Death of Jason Arday "Ableism produces disabling structures and extra scrutiny reserved for anyone who doesn't fit the mould. Jason lived, worked and was judged within institutions shaped by exactly that logic." www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/interwe...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The Assisted Dying Bill, lacking essential safeguards, has now been brought back, with the threat of skipping important parliamentary steps to get it passed. Join us in writing to your MP to urge them to vote no to the Bill on the 11th of September 👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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Oppose the Assisted Dying Bill!
The UK Government consistently fails to assist Disabled people to live. We fear that rushing to assist us to die before we have access to the support we need to live, will dangerously devalue our live...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The announcement that Reform would cut Personal Independence Payment for Disabled people is not just a threat to remove a lifeline but a signal that they don’t consider us to be equal citizens. Our response: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
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Disability Rights UK Statement on Reforms attack on Disabled people
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Heatwaves are a disability rights issue!☀️ New piece from our Community Organisation Lead, Polly Maton, explaining how heatwaves uncover and amplify pre-existing inequalities within society - something Disabled people know only too well this week. Read👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/heatwav...
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Help set the future of digital care tech research! Do you have lived and/or professional experience of social care? Researchers are looking for people to take part in their workshop to find the most important research questions about digital care technologies. More: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help set the future of digital care tech research
Are you someone with lived and/or professional experience of social care?
We are trying to find the most important research questions about digital care technologies. We need people to attend a workshop, to decide on the top ten research questions in the area. This includes people with care and support needs, unpaid carers and people who work in socila care.
This is YOUR opportunity to set the future research agenda.

Step One of this project was asking the community 'what do you think research should focus on when it comes to digital care technologies?'

Step Two of this project was compiling a list of the research questions/topics that the community gave us, and asking people to choose the most important ones.

Step Three is this workshop. Everyone will come together to pick the most important top ten research questions.
Please express interest in the workshop in the form below!
Date: 22nd September
Start: 9am
Location: SHeffield INOX

Travel to Sheffield and accomodation in Sheffield the night before the workshop will be covered.

Participants of the workshop will be paid £240 for their time.
Scan the QR code for the form. You can let us know any access needs in the form.

Logos of: James Lind Alliance, Centre for Care, NiHR, University and Sheffield and UKRI
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🚨 NEWS STORY: When Access to Work Stops Working Our CEO, Kamran Mallick, had his Access to Work support cut after over 15 years. There was no discussion, no explanation. In his own words, "I know I am not alone in this, and that is exactly the problem." www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/when-ac...
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When Access to Work Stops Working
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨NEWS 🚨 The Timms Review is seeking participants to shape recommendations following their Interim Report, although there are "still a lot of unanswered questions on how the recommendations will be genuinely co-produced with DPOs" Read more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/pip-rev...
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PIP Review Moves to Recommendations Stage
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join @gmcdp.bsky.social's Disability Justice Picnic this month! 🧺Want to meet other friends, comrades and community in Manchester? Food and drink, chats, an open mic and games! 📅Saturday 22nd August ⏰1 - 4pm 📍Alexandra Park, M16 8PJ, Manchester
Saturday 22nd August
1-4pm
Alexandra Park pavilion and cafe, M16 8PJ

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GM Disability Justice Picnic 2026
Food and drink, games, socialising, open mic

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣DR UK are recruiting Trustees! Join our Board to help us make a real difference to the inequality that Disabled people continue to experience across the UK. More information on... ✊Our values 💼The role 🗳️Election 📰Application here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
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Disability Rights UK are Recruiting Trustees!
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🚨Take action! Write to your MP and get involved in improving Access to Work 📝 @inclusionlondon.bsky.social Widespread issues with the system are undermining AtW's operation. Get involved and urge your MP to properly protect, and fund, Access to Work. www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/write-y...
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Write to your MP and Get Involved in Improving Access to Work
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
😱The Relationship Between Disability and Horror: Blog for Disability Pride Month Despite horror's history of dehumanising depictions of Disabled people, the genre can "challenge convention around what is considered abnormal, scary, and strange." Blog 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/explori...
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