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Rhian Davies

@dwrhian.bsky.social
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Chief Executive: Disability Wales www.disabilitywales.org Trustee: Wales Council for Voluntary Action Member: Disability Rights Taskforce

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Mair Rigby @mairsrambles.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great opportunities here
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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Unlimited’s Partner Awards fund disabled artists to create new work, from research and development through to touring. Closing: 28 Sept Location: England, Scotland and Wales Fee: £15K to £40K disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
An individual Jobs & Opportunities listing graphic with a blue background, a yellow megaphone illustration and white text that reads: DAO Listings, Jobs & Opportunities. A teal rectangle contains the listing details: Partner Awards for disabled artists, Unlimited, England, Scotland and Wales, £15K to £40K, Closes 28 Sept 2026. At the bottom, white text reads: Find this listing and more at disabilityarts.online/opportunities.
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Timms Review panel members have been told their changes to PIP must ‘stay within fixed financial limits’. This means the budget for PIP cannot increase. True coproduction means shifting power and sharing decision-making in all areas, not just where convenient. buff.ly/QGIRj4P
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Timms review process seems rushed and not true co-production, says co-chair
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims,…
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“I’ve been full time at The Guardian for over a decade now. I’m the first columnist in the country to use a wheelchair. I’m still one of the only visibly disabled journalists in the press. That is objectively batshit.” I wrote about the British media’s diversity problem. shorturl.at/ZHX5W
francesryan1.substack.com
Introducing: Press Access
The things nobody tells disabled journalists about getting into an industry that wasn’t built for us.
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
COMING TOMORROW: my new free Substack for disabled and marginalised journalists who want to break in or progress in the industry. Called Press Access, it will feature advice and whatever gossip I decide is printable without a lawyer. First one out Thursday. Sign up here: shorturl.at/YklKL
An illustration of me - a blonde white wheelchair user - sitting at a desk. There are little details of my work in the background: a rolled up Guardian newspaper, my books, and a Uni of Nottingham mug.
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Timms review is hosting 15 national workshops online and in person to shape the recommendations that form part of its final report. We want Disabled people to be part of shaping these recommendations. There are 300 participant places available. Register as a participant here: buff.ly/ZtlUstR
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Timms Review: register your interest in a shaping recommendations workshop
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Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Appalling lack of accessible taxis in our capital city www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Press Call: We’re looking for a couple of people who would be happy to speak to the Guardian journalist, Frances Ryan about the barriers they've faced when trying to go on holiday abroad because of their social care or NHS Continuing Healthcare support. I please email mail@dpac.uk.net
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Graeae Theatre Company @graeaetheatre.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Graeae is looking for an eclectic, rebellious gang to join a brand-new anarchic folk punk musical, directed by Jenny Sealey. We're seeking Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent: - Actor-musicians - Actor-singers - Actor-signers (BSL). Find out more: graeae.org/job/casting-...
Red background. Graeae logo at the top. Text reads Casting Call. An illustrated hand holding a megaphone is in the bottom right hand corner.
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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Disability is a political hot topic and there's fake information being spread. So we've produced this handy infographic showing how many disabled people there really are in England & Wales. This is free to share to combat false narratives around disabled people. A thread 🧵
A BuDS infographic headed "How Many Disabled People Are There? (England & Wales)". There are three overlapping coloured circles with labels of the same colour. In the centre of the circles is a picture of a wheelchair-user with his arms spread wide as if in welcome or show. The biggest yellow circle is labelled “People self-identifying as disabled to some extent in the 2021 Census: 10.5 million”. The middle-sized teal green circle is labelled “Disabled people meeting Equality Act definition: 6.6 million (approx.)”. The smallest dull orange circle is labelled “Disabled people receiving PIP: 4 million”.
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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎟️ Wanting to make your events more accessible? Our Resources page has links to guides and toolkits covering theatre, music, literature and hybrid events. disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...
Four people sit with microphones in front of them at a panel event
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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru/Neurodivergence Wales @ndwales.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We're always looking to improve the Neurodivergence Wales website and make sure it's easy to use, accessible and helpful for everyone who visits. If you have a few minutes to spare, we would appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 👉 tinyurl.com/yj7mjxf5
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Just Fair @justfairuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Disabled people are being pushed into poverty by policy choices, not personal failings. New findings show many are skipping meals because of disability-related costs. It is time to recognise the right to food in domestic law.
disabilitynewsservice.com
Food insecurity is widespread, severe and systemic for disabled people, evidence to inquiry concludes
Food insecurity* is a “widespread, severe, and systemic” issue for disabled people, with rising food costs a “significant” challenge, according to evidence submitted to an inquiry just as the gover…
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Disabled artists deserve better than this: unpaid "exposure," being the free diversity expert, access needs treated as an afterthought. Most orgs want to do better, they just never had the roadmap. So we built one. The Anti-Exploitation Academy is free and on demand: bit.ly/3YpzBzi
Notes app checklist screenshot. "Disabled artists deserve better than: unpaid opportunities, being everyone's diversity and inclusion expert, no budget for access provisions." They're all unticked. Another list below titled "DO BETTER. Join our anti exploitation academy". This one is ticked and underlined, with stars and a pouty illustration next to it.
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 26/07/2026
Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️
chart showing Social security spending as a proportion of GDP, by category: GB
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Citizens Advice @citizensadvice.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. We’re helping to raise awareness by reminding people that Samaritans are there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen 💚
Flyer for Samaritans Awareness Day, featuring the Samaritans logo and the date, 24 July. It mentions support available 24/7 for those struggling, with a phone number for free calls in English and a separate number for Welsh between 7pm-11pm daily.
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Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Heddiw, lansiwyd rhaglen Pŵer Cyfartal Llais Cyfartal 2026-27! Llongyfarchiadau i'n carfan newydd o fentoreion, y daeth llawer ohonynt ynghyd i ymuno â ni heddiw a dechrau eu taith PCLlC.
The first slide in Welsh. Testun gwyn yn y canol ar gefndir porffor. Mae'r testun yn darllen "Diwrnod lansio 2026 - 27". Mae logo Equal Power Equal Voice yn ymddangos yn y gornel dde uchaf, ac mae delwedd o bopiwr parti yn ymddangos yn y gornel chwith isaf.
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Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Today we launched the 2026 - 27 Equal Power Equal Voice programme! Congratulations to our new cohort of mentees, many of whom came together to join us today and begin their EPEV journey.
White text in the centre on a purple background. Text reads "Launch day 2026 - 27". Equal Power Equal Voice logo appears in the top right hand corner, and an image of a party popper appears in the bottom left hand corner
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Burnham’s cost-of-living steps welcomed, but disabled campaigners say he must do much more #AndyBurnham #CostOfLiving www.disabilitynewsservice.com/burnhams-cos...
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Burnham’s cost-of-living steps welcomed, but disabled campaigners say he must do much more
Disabled campaigners have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first major policy decision – to temporarily scrap VAT on electricity bills – but say he must do much more to address disability poverty. In his fi…
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Boards Wales @boardswales.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy · 14/07/2026
5x Board member positions available at TPAS Cymru to support an organisation working for tenants in the social housing sector. It's a great team, and you'll be working with David Wilton who is one of the nicest people working in the housing sector in Wales™ […] [Original post on toot.wales]
A woman and two young children sit on a hill overlooking a coastal town.
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Boards Wales @boardswales.toot.wales.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026
The WCVA is recruiting 6-7 new Trustees for the Dyfodol Fund, which will have responsibility for a £4m fund to create long-lasting benefit for voluntary organisations across Wales. Closing date 29 July boards.wales #Swyddi
Man and child view a pastoral landscape with rolling green hills, scattered trees, and a distant village under a cloudy sky.
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Frances Ryan's piece summarises a harsh reality for Disabled people. Responses to the report only highlight current negative attitudes towards Disabled people. Government's "overhaul" of PIP must reflect what is missing in the current system: dignity, hope and humanity.
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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 16/07/2026
Nothing about us without us. Five simple words, one powerful idea behind decades of Disabled rights activism. And that reminds decision-makers today that real change must be led by us. Learn more about our history: bit.ly/4h8NHOe #DisabilityPrideMonth
A bright pink textured background with yellow electrical tape and yellow arrows. Bold black text reads: Nothing about us without us!
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Disabled people’s organisations raise concerns over ‘less than honest’ and ‘diluted’ PIP review report #TimmsReview #PIP #DWP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/pip-review-d...
disabilitynewsservice.com
PIP review: Disabled people’s organisations raise concerns over ‘less than honest’ and ‘diluted’ report
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have raised grave concerns about last week’s “less than honest” report from the Timms Review and have warned that it has “diluted” disabled people’s concerns …
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wamesmecfs.bsky.social @wamesmecfs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
DEWISCIL in Powys can help residents with neurological and post-viral illness, who have been physically disabled by their illnesses, to communicate their needs for care and support services with Social Services. tinyurl.com/mrxx6zy6
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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A support body in Wales is looking for further investment to build a new fund that will provide grants to local charities
civilsociety.co.uk
Welsh charity body looks to raise over £10m for grantmaking fund
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our Head of Policy, Fazilet Hadi, is currently giving evidence to the @commonswec.parliament.uk on flexible working and disability 💬"The burden of enforcing reasonable adjustments shouldn't be on us as Disabled people" You can watch it here 👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Image of Fazilet Hadi, who is wearing a white and block spotted dress with a yellow Visitor lanyard, sitting in a select committee room in Parliament, giving evidence
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Vicky Foxcroft MP @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Spoke to Sarah Montague on World at One about the Timms Review today. The findings confirm what Disabled people have been saying for years: the system is not fit for purpose. I’m glad the Gov pledges any future decisions will be made in co‑production with the people they affect.
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Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts | Editorial
Editorial: Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth
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Debbie Abrahams MP @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
My statement on the Timms Review's interim report.
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Timms Review's interim report contains a lot of nuanced analysis, echoing what Disabled people have been saying for years. Today's news coverage hasn't reflected this. Instead it's dominated by kneejerk reactions as part of more ‘welfare panic’ that demonises Disabled people.
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
BBC and Sky News fail to explain why presenters do not push back on claims of ‘spiralling welfare spending’ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/bbc-and-sky-...
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BBC and Sky News fail to explain why presenters do not push back on claims of ‘spiralling welfare spending’
Two major broadcasters have been unable to explain why key news presenters are failing to challenge politicians and commentators who repeatedly claim – wrongly – that spending on social security is…
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
DNS is looking for examples from the last few months of broadcasters, particularly BBC News and Sky News, that have failed to challenge claims that spending on 'welfare' is spiralling out of control and needs to be cut. Examples with links to video would be most useful. Thank you!
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Appeal for disability arts memories to help preserve history of a ‘cultural phenomenon’ @disabilityarts.bsky.social @heritagefunduk.bsky.social #CrippingCulture #DisabilityArts www.disabilitynewsservice.com/appeal-for-d...
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Appeal for disability arts memories to help preserve history of a ‘cultural phenomenon’
A new project is calling for people with memories and experiences of the disability arts movement to help preserve its history, with artists saying it will recognise the “vital role” the “cultural …
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The government made cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element last year. The cuts are starting to affect Disabled people now. The Disability Poverty Campaign Group needs your help to understand the impact. Complete our survey, available in BSL and Easy Read:
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Survey: cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element
The government made cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element last year. Fill in our survey to help us understand the impact and campaign for change.
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The government’s Access to Work scheme is plagued by multiple failings, including lengthy delays – which risk disabled people losing their jobs – poor communication, and an inaccessible process, a committee of MPs has concluded. #DWP #AccessToWork www.disabilitynewsservice.com/access-to-wo...
disabilitynewsservice.com
Access to Work is plagued by multiple failings, concerned MPs hear from disabled workers
The government’s Access to Work scheme is plagued by multiple failings, including lengthy delays – which risk disabled people losing their jobs – poor communication, and an inaccessible process, a …
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Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
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Disability by David Turner review – a revelatory new history
This study of the struggle for rights includes incredible personal stories that we should all be more familiar with
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Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🚨 5 days left to apply 🚨 Equal Power Equal Voice is recruiting its next cohort of mentees. Support for under-represented communities to build confidence, skills, and leadership through mentoring. Apply: epev.cymru/about/joining/
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
DWP finally announces some funding for PIP workshops, but allows just five weeks to complete process #DWP #PIP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-finally-...
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DWP finally announces some funding for PIP workshops, but allows just five weeks to complete process
The government has finally agreed to provide some funding for a few disabled people’s organisations to engage with its personal independence payment (PIP) review, but has given them only about a mo…
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Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The clock is ticking ⌛ Wales needs decision-makers who reflect the people and communities they serve. If Equal Power Equal Voice sounds like the right opportunity for you, don’t hesitate apply now: epev.cymru/about/joining/
Text reads: 12 days left to apply
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New scheme offers a ‘bridge’ to disabled people left waiting for months by Access to Work delays #AccessToWork www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-scheme-o...
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New scheme offers a ‘bridge’ to disabled people left waiting for months by Access to Work delays
A new disabled-led scheme in Wales is set to provide a “bridge for disabled people” who are facing lengthy delays with their Access to Work applications. Disabled campaigners have been raising the …
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
A groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden histories of disabled people who fought against injustice shows disabled people are still “locked in bureaucratic battles” for support, just as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. #DisabilityHistory www.disabilitynewsservice.com/secret-histo...
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Secret histories unearthed by author show how disabled people fought injustice through the centuries
A groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden histories of disabled people who fought against injustice shows disabled people are still “locked in bureaucratic battles” for support, just as they w…
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The disability minister has been asked why he appears to have provided no funding for a plan to increase engagement among disabled people and their organisations with his review of the personal independence payment system. #DWP #PIP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/minister-is-...
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Minister is asked why he expects disabled people to fund their own PIP review engagement events
The disability minister has been asked why he appears to have provided no funding for a plan to increase engagement among disabled people and their organisations with his review of the personal ind…
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UK Disability History and Heritage Hub @ukdishisthub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
CFP alert: We are thrilled to announce the Call for Presenters for a hybrid event in collaboration with @britishlibrary.bsky.social! This will be taking place on 27th November 2026, with presentations happening both in-person and online. Deadline to submit your ideas is: 31st July 2026! #DisHist
Poster for the Call for Presenters for "Collections Uncovered: Disability at the British Library." All text is black typed on cream, yellow and light blue backgrounds (descending down the page in that order). The text reads:
Collections Uncovered: Disability at the British Library
27th November 2026, 10am-4:30pm, hybrid

Call for Presenters

Join the UK Disability History and Heritage Hub to explore disability stories in the collections of the British Library. The day will begin with academic, artistic, or community presentations on all things disability
history. Presentations will be online and in-person.

The afternoon will be a hands-on, in-person workshop with
selected material from the British Library collections.

Topic ideas:
. cataloguing disability
. activist publications
. access
. disability histories in the British Library collections

Presentations may be 5 or 15 minutes.
These can be standard papers or something more
creative, like an interview or performance!
Please submit by text or video:
. Summary (max 200 words)
· Personal or organisation bio (max 100 words)
. Videos may be up to 3 minutes
Email ukdishistheritagehub@gmail.com by 31st July 2026
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UK Disability History and Heritage Hub @ukdishisthub.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
👋👋 to all of our new followers! Please do check out our website and sign up to our two mailing lists: - one for our monthly events - one for our monthly news bulletin ukdishisthub.mystrikingly.com
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Applications still open - we want to hear from you!
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Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme @epev.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Could Equal Power Equal Voice help you take your next step into public life? ✨ Join one of our upcoming Q&A sessions to find out more and get your questions answered 💬 Sign up 👉 epev.cymru/about/who/
Photo of woman holding up hand. Text reads: Q&A sessions. Thursday 28th May. For mentees: 12.00 - 13.00. For mentors: 15.00 - 16.00. Thursday 4th June. For mentors: 12.00 - 13.00. For mentees: 15.00 - 16.00.Llun o fenyw yn codi ei llaw. Mae’r testun yn darllen: Sesiynau Holi ac Ateb. Dydd Iau 28 Mai. Ar gyfer mentoreion: 12.00 - 13.00. Ar gyfer mentoriaid: 15.00 - 16.00. Dydd Iau 4 Mehefin. Ar gyfer mentoriaid: 12.00 - 13.00. Ar gyfer mentoreion: 15.00 - 16.00.
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Sioned Williams AS/MS @sionedplaid.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It's an honour to be asked to serve as Deputy First Minister of Wales and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality. I look forward to taking on the important challenges of this portfolio and delivering fairness for everyone in Wales.
A photo of Sioned Williams in front of a green background with the outline of a Welsh flag. At the top of the image are the words: "Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog y Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb." At the bottom of the image are the words: "Sioned Williams AS. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality."
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Is your organisation planning to submit a response to the Timms Review of PIP? Inclusion London and Transport for All have created a toolkit for DDPOs to help you process caseworkers’ information and insights into an appropriate form to submit to the review. Use the toolkit 👇
Transport for All and Inclusion London logos. Toolkit for DPOs: Using casework evidence to contribute to the Timms Review of PIP.
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Rhian Davies @dwrhian.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
“We’ve been calling for all political parties to commit to supporting the Disabled People’s Rights Plan and to continuing and developing it further to tackle the barriers that disabled people face in everyday life” @disabilitywales.bsky.social nation.cymru/news/senedd-...
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Senedd election 2026: What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
Ella Groves, ICNN Senedd Reporter The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration? Nation...
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