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@getyrselfactive.bsky.social
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Campaign run by and for Disabled people, working to remove the barriers we face in physical activity. Funded by Sport England, run by Disability Rights UK. getyourselfactive.org

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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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www.GetYourselfActive.org 
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We are supporting Paralympic champion Lizzi Jordan’s call on the government to formally recognise tandem bikes as adaptive bicycles, helping to reduce the financial barrier to accessing one by granting them VAT exemption. Find out more 👇 www.britishcycling.org.uk/article/2026...
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Tax Free Tandems
Lizzi Jordan calls for tax-free tandems to improve access to cycling for visually impaired people
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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.
Get Yourself Active logo in the right hand corner, alongside images of archery, a whistle, a bike, swimming goggles, a tennis racquet and ball, trainers, a cricket bat and ball and a basketball net.
Sport England and Disability Rights UK logo on the bottom part of the page.
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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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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Disabled people have a right to physical activity but many fear taking part will impact our eligibility for social security, new Activity Trap research shows. Join us for a webinar to discuss the research and next steps. 🗓️ 22nd October, 13:30 💻 Online 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 · 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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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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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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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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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!

Website icon: Getyourselfactive.org
YouTube Icon: Disability Rights UK

Background is green, with three images of a microphone, headphones and a stage mic, with a Get Yourself Active logo
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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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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"The announcement that Reform would cut Personal Independence Payment to Disabled people is not just a threat to remove a lifeline, but a signal that they don’t consider us to be equal citizens." Read @disrightsuk.bsky.social's statement 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...
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Disability Rights UK Statement on Reform's attack on Disabled people
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🚌We are pleased to hear the news that bus transport will be free for Disabled people in England at any time in the day. We hope this is just the start, as free, accessible public transport benefits everyone. Not to mention its role in reducing the effects of climate change! 🌎
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🏞️The great outdoors should be accessible to all of us, but sadly often a countryside explore is cut short by an inaccessible gate. Disabled Ramblers has published a detailed guide on accessible gates to stop this issue. Take a look! 🌳 disabledramblers.co.uk/most-accessi...
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Most Accessible Latched Gates – Disabled Ramblers
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Getting active doesn't just mean sports! It's about Disabled people having equal right to partake in creative, enjoyable activities. These are things we all deserve - and spaces non-disabled people also get locked out of based on class, race & gender. GYA seeks to change this for all of us!
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📣 Fill out our survey! Are you a physical activity provider who wants to provide inclusive opportunities but may find it hard? We want to hear about your facilities, as well as any challenges you may face in providing accessible services. Take part 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/fill-ou...
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Fill in our Survey for Physical Activity Providers on Inclusive
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🗒️Survey on Disability Confident Employers The DWP is asking for the views of Disabled people to help inform their Disability Confident employer scheme. Have an experience you'd like to share? Take part here 👇 forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Timms Review interim report was released today. Many of the initial findings will come as no surprise to Disabled people - but what scope for change is there when the Government have said they will not increase - or may even cut - the existing budget?
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Another heatwave hitting parts of England this week... try to stay as cool and safe as you can ❤️‍🩹 Don't push yourself to do any unnecessary physical activity, especially if it feels uncomfortable and remember: trying to protect your wellbeing is what matters most!
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"For an organisation, you could spend lots of time and money investing in something and then it turns out, it's not what we need. That's why it's better to involve us from the start" Rachel from our Sounding Board group speaks about the role of co-production 🗣️
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📣 Fill out our survey! Are you a physical activity provider who wants to provide inclusive opportunities but may find it hard? We want to hear about your facilities, as well as any challenges you may face in providing accessible services. Take part 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/fill-ou...
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Fill in our Survey for Physical Activity Providers on Inclusive
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Go over and follow @getyrselfactive.bsky.social to learn more about their work centring the experiences of Disabled people and fighting for all of our rights to movement and sport, free from barriers or obstructions 🎾
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Powerful words from Martino this #CoProWeek2026 on how co-production can shake the foundations of the status quo! 🎙️"The sports and physical activity sector has been dominated by the same voices for a very long time... we need to challenge that model and challenge the medical model"
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What are the advantages of co-production? This #CoProWeek2026, hear from Chloe as she explains just how much learning she has gained from being a part of the co-production process. Want to learn more? View our simple guide 📖 getyourselfactive.org/guide/a-simp...
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🌞 As the hot weather continues, we wanted to share some resources on water safety There are so many opportunities across this isle have fun in the water, but it's important to be aware of precautions to stay safe. Read @rlssuk.bsky.social's resource 🛟 www.rlss.org.uk/listing/cate...
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Summer Water Safety
47% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August.* We also see a heightened risk of drowning when air temperatures are higher.  When UK average maximum air temperatures reach or exceed...
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
It's #CoProWeek2026, hosted by @scie.org.uk! We spoke to co-production participants and organisations about why it's so important to them 🧩 📹Have a watch and share! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFfU...
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Celebrating co-production week 2026!
YouTube video by Disability Rights UK
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🌿No one should be restricted from enjoying the outdoors 🍁 The Barnwood Trust has just launched their #AccessToNature Hub, full of tools, guidance and real examples to help organisations take action and make nature more accessible for Disabled people. More 👇 www.accesstonaturehub.org
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Home - Access to Nature Hub
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
📅Next week is co-production week 2026! 📺To brush up on what co-production is and why it's so important in the physical activity sphere for Disabled people, why not watch back this webinar on the advantages of co-production? youtu.be/eD3Php2cDzA?...
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Co-production Webinar Series: Advantages of Co-production
YouTube video by Disability Rights UK
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Last year, we spoke to Paralympic champion Sophie Christiansen about the importance of access to sport for Disabled people from a young age, barriers she faced and disability community! Listen here 🎙️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwr-8iTjpd8 Read here 🔍 getyourselfactive.org/story/our-in...
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Interview with Paralympic Champion Sophie Christiansen about Disability Rights
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
How do you stay active in a way that suits you? 💬"I only do as much as my body says its wants to do and I place no judgement on that" We heard from Georgia about pole-dancing, how it helped their joint strength and learning to be non-judgemental with your body youtu.be/VdHNihYeh6g
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How do you stay active in a way that suits you? Georgia's story
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
On Nike's 'Runners welcome, walkers tolerated' advert... 💬"Rather than encouraging participation, such messaging discourages Disabled people from engaging in physical activity altogether - it signals we are not fully welcome in these spaces." More 👇 getyourselfactive.org/nikes-aliena...
Image of a red billboard Nike advert that says Runners welcome. Walkers Tolerated. Nike logo tick underneath that says 'Run'
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"Many students were keen to understand how the social model of disability shapes practice... What stood out was their willingness to reflect and share their current experiences." GYA's Helen wrote about her day at @uochester.bsky.social's Social Work Day 👇 getyourselfactive.org/reflections-...
Image of Helen smiling at a Moving Social Work stall. She is standing behind a table with leaflets, next to a banner with the DR UK, GYA and Moving Social work Logos on it
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🚆A Day Trip to Durham – Co-production and Physical Activity Event Our Co-production Lead, Liddie, wrote about her recent trip up to Durham Uni and reflections on wider co-production work! Read more 👇 getyourselfactive.org/a-day-trip-t...
'Moving Intersectionality: Chasing the Data Glow and the Dull Thud' powerpoint slide on a presentation. There are people sitting at tables listeningImage of the building at Durham Uni with stairs and glass panel ceilingsImage of a set of codesigned cards based on Elinor Ostrom’s principles for collaborative group working.
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
💬 Why It Mattered for a UK Disabled People’s Organisation to Be in Rome "Innovation without inclusion risks widening inequalities; innovation guided by Disabled people can transform lives." Read Laura's blog on her DPO travels to Rome 👇 getyourselfactive.org/why-it-matte...
Selfie of Laura, who wears  glasses and has blonde hair outside Villa Wolkonsky in Rome
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Ever wondered what our GYA team is getting up to? Would you have guessed an impromptu trip to Stonehenge? Read Laura and Liddie's blog on their trip to meet Wiltshire CiL as we connect and learn from DPOs across the country! 👇 getyourselfactive.org/road-trip-bi...
Selfie of Laura, who is blonde wearing glasses, and Liddie, who is smiling with her hood up. Image taken in the blustery rain! Stonehenge is in the background
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🏅Carers Active Together Mass Action Day on 15th April, by @carers-uk.bsky.social 61% of carers said they needed more support to be able to look after their wellbeing - this day aims to help carers be involved and active, together. Learn more on their website 👇 www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
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Carers Active Together 2026 | Carers UK
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
📊Take part in the study on physical activity after knee replacement surgery If you had UK surgery and used an Apple Watch, iPhone, Fitbit, or Oura Ring before & after, you may be able to join the study: bit.ly/49KiOxo 📩PAPrKA@manchester.ac.uk ☎️0161 306 2719
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PAPrKA Study
Webportal for RADAR-base remote monitoring research studies
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
📚Case study alert! As part of our Get Yourself Active Local work, we've been working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, supporting Disabled people and local authorities to access activity in a way that suits them! Read more 👇 www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
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Implementing Get Yourself Active Local in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
The aim of the project is to increase the number of people with lived experience of disability, mental health and long-term health conditions to be more active and move in a way that suits them. The p...
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap. Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
Image of parliamentarians around a table whilst GYA and Durham present on the impact of the Activity Trap
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Co-Production Webinar Series!🧩 This series, co-designed by our co-production group, is there to help embed co-production in your organisation's work. There are 6 short sessions for you, at 20-30 minutes each. Take a look at each session and register here! www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/join-ou...
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Join Our Co-Production Webinar Series!
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan. They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇 getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
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Health & Social Care Organisations Sign Open Letter on NHS Ten-Year-Plan - Get Yourself Active
Numerous health and social care organisations have addressed the Government's NHS Ten-Year-Plan in an open letter, stating it needs great co-production.
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Health and social care organisations sign our open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan. Any "preventative strategy must start with co-produced solutions and [...] investment in social care." getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
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Health & Social Care Organisations Sign Open Letter on NHS Ten-Year-Plan - Get Yourself Active
Numerous health and social care organisations have addressed the Government's NHS Ten-Year-Plan in an open letter, stating it needs great co-production.
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
💼Job opportunity! Become a Training Officer on our Moving Social Work Programme, embedding disability rights in social work training and giving the right tools to support physical activity for Disabled people Deadline: 9am, 12th Jan More info👇 careers.disabilityrightsuk.org/job/83a611d4...
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Training Officer – Moving Social Work Programme - Job page - Disability Rights UK
Training Officer to join our Moving Social Work ProgrammeWe are hiring a new Training Officer to join our Moving Social Work Programme. This programme supports social work practitioners and students t...
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Whilst the Universal Credit Bill cuts begin in April, there may be steps you need to take before then to secure your claim at the current rate. Our Handbook Editor, Ian, takes you through the upcoming deadlines and how they may affect you 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/univers...
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Universal Credit Cuts: Upcoming Deadlines That May Affect You
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We're proud to be supporting @activityalliance.bsky.social's #WeAllBelong campaign this International Day of Disabled People. Everyone should feel we belong in sports and activities - physical activity is a right, not a luxury! #IDDP
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
"These aids don’t cure, nor claim to heal, But they restore the right to feel— To move, to work, to love, to be, To live this life with dignity." Beautiful poem from Lee about the feeling of independence we get when we're supported right 👇 getyourselfactive.org/story/freedo...
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Freedom Comes in Many Forms - A Poem - Get Yourself Active
Read Lee Goddard's poem about the freedom and independence that aids can give us as Disabled people.
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🗣️"Nowadays fitness looks different from my younger years. Its predominantly wheelchair based or seated and I love it. I think the biggest thing it’s taught me is how to adapt." Hear Gavin's story of getting back into sport and what it means to him👇 getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Gavin's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Gavin!
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Get Yourself Active @getyrselfactive.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🧗‍♀️"Rock climbing was my starting point. Instead of focusing on my limitations, I had to work out how to make my body work for me—through adaptations or finding another route." Read Katy's story of adventure sports and the power of DPOs ⬇️ getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...
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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Katy's Story - Get Yourself Active
As part of National Fitness Day, we wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – today we're hearing from Katy!
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