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Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
In its Blueprint for Change ahead of the general election, the Big Issue is calling for a more compassionate approach to support disabled into work, instead of a punitive benefits regime which is more likely to push people deeper into poverty
There's no debate – Britain's disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency
There's no debate – Britain's disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency
Tories want to paint disabled people as 'benefit cheats'. Is Labour really any better?
Tories want to paint disabled people as 'benefit cheats'. Is Labour really any better?
Abuse survivor tried to take her own life after years-long battle with DWP over disability benefits
Abuse survivor tried to take her own life after years-long battle with DWP over disability benefits
My child was awarded disability benefits after five years of fighting. Why don't I feel victorious?
My child was awarded disability benefits after five years of fighting. Why don't I feel victorious?
Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'
Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'
Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP
Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
Letters: Rishi Sunak needs to educate himself on what it's like to be disabled
Letters: Rishi Sunak needs to educate himself on what it's like to be disabled
'I'm terrified': Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
'I'm terrified': Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
DWP crackdown on disability benefits is already causing 'unimaginable terror', MPs warn
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
'It makes me want to scream': PIP changes could be 'tragic' for disabled people, DWP warned
DWP sparks outcry as disabled people face end to cash benefits: 'This won't solve the UK's problems'
DWP sparks outcry as disabled people face end to cash benefits: 'This won't solve the UK's problems'
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people's lives. History must never be repeated
Covid pandemic forever changed disabled people's lives. History must never be repeated
UK 'no longer a leader in disability rights' as UN finds Tory policy has led to 'hate'
UK 'no longer a leader in disability rights' as UN finds Tory policy has led to 'hate'
Tory government 'demonises' disabled people who face 'onerous' benefits system, UN warns
Tory government 'demonises' disabled people who face 'onerous' benefits system, UN warns
Why delay on no-fault eviction ban is dangerous for disabled renters: 'We must end this cruel law'
Why delay on no-fault eviction ban is dangerous for disabled renters: 'We must end this cruel law'
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Tories unveil plan to make UK 'most accessible place in the world' – but does it go far enough?
Tories unveil plan to make UK 'most accessible place in the world' – but does it go far enough?
'An urgent wake-up call': Half of disabled people are struggling to pay their energy bills
'An urgent wake-up call': Half of disabled people are struggling to pay their energy bills
Britain is a scary place for disabled people, says Paralympian Hannah Cockroft – and she's right
Britain is a scary place for disabled people, says Paralympian Hannah Cockroft – and she's right
Disabled people like me were forgotten during the pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry makes that clear
