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Preparing for emergencies survey
Hi everyone, Scope are working with the British Red Cross to find out what support disabled people and their families need in emergencies. We want to ask people about how they have prepared for emergencies. For example, fires, floods and power cuts. You can enter a prize draw for a £40 gift voucher. The survey will be open…
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The London Marathon 2025 🏃♀️🏃♂️ #TeamScope are back for 2025! 🥇
Today, over 120 runners will be taking on the incredible challenge of 26.2 miles in support of disability equality. All funds go directly towards supporting Scope’s vision of a world where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society, while providing…
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Email template for your MP about disability cuts
Hi everyone - this is thanks to epicem. Thought I'd post it here as a new discussion thread in case anyone has missed it buried elsewhere. The template is provided by Z2K, a charity fighting poverty. You just enter your postcode and it finds your MP and generates a template for you to sign and send. Easy-peesy. If we all…
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Artist wins award for exhibition exploring disability
From BBC News by Rachel Russell An exhibition that explored an artist's life as a disabled person has won an award. Jason Wilsher-Mills' work, Are We there Yet?, won the Museum and Heritage Awards' Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year. It attracted more than 51,000 visitors when it was on display at Ferens Art…
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The Impact of Disability Benefits Survey
Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I am a disabled researcher working at Birkbeck. I look at disability benefits as well as our courts and tribunal systems. I am looking to gather peoples experiences of receiving disability benefits to examine the impact they can have on the wellbeing of disabled people. I have made a short…
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SHOULD KING CHARLES DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT AND CALL A GENERAL ELECTION
LABOUR ARE NOT FIT TO RUN THIS COUNTRY , THEY ARE CRUEL , THEY DO NOT CARE AND KING CHARLES HAS THE POWER TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT AND CALL A GENERAL ELECTION . SAVE THE UK NOW
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Have you signed and shared the following petition to protect disability benefits?
Hi all, Challenging legislation via public outcry is fundamental to causing government change. I created this petition in order to attempt to stop the changes before 2026. We are currently at 1253 and signatures and need to get to at least 10,000 to get a government response and 100,00 for a debate. Public outreach is…
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US politics - Guardian Article - "Useless Eaters" rhetoric returns: Trump and Musk attack disabled
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/27/us-disability-rights-trump It's a tough read - and watch in the cover of it by the permaculturalist & campaigner in this vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z48jkaMc-U&t=324s Keep the strength ✊ I have a good few long term friends in the states, and non agree with what their…
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Which party do you think are best for disabled people?
If they were in power? Independents or Green Party? I've not looked on their websites yet, so I don't know myself.
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The wealthy would be OK with paying more tax - in fact some are campaigning for it.
If 'The Rich' support an increase in their tax.. What is government afraid of? 2025.- Millionaires launch battle bus to demand higher taxes on the super-rich…
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VE day - 12pm 2 minutes silence remembering those who fought for our freedom ❤️
2025 marks the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May and VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on 15 August. It is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and Commonwealth, through a series of national and local events…
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New Disabled Dating App - Ellie
Hey folks! ? My name is Ed, I'm part of a new (and 100% free) disabled dating app called Ellie ? Ellie connects people with disabilities looking for love or friendship - all around the world. One week ago, we launched the first version and have had a great response so far - over 1500 signups, and some really lovely…
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Challenges and Advantages Experienced by FE Lecturers with Non-visible Disabilities
Hi everyone, If you're an FE lecturer in the South West of England with a non-visible disability, I’d really appreciate your help completing a short questionnaire about the challenges and advantages of working with non-visible disabilities. The responses will provide valuable insights for better understanding of your…
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MP constituents surgery
Hi everyone, After a back and forth of emails with my Labour MP about PIP cuts, I've got an appointment with my MP on 9th May at his surgery. It's just a 10 minute slot, and there is so much to say, and would appreciate any advice on the most efficient use of that time. The first reply I got was a list of existing…
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Accessibility of urban greenspaces
Hey guys! I'm a student from the University of Leeds and I'm doing a project on the accessibility and inclusivity of urban greenspaces in Glasgow. If any of you are from/know anyone from Glasgow that would be willing to share your experiences of accessibility to greenspaces I would really appreciate it. I have attached a…
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Can we the general public force a re Election
There is a petition on change.org.Surely a vote on mass of no confidence could force parliament to change what and who is governing our country.literally every News channel is covering this shocking story now of welfare cuts alone.
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We will stick together
Hiya all, we have to stay strong!!
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just want to say thanks to he been reaching out to me helped me and my mental health means a lost so thanks x
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How to find my comments?
Another question for the community please.. How do I easily trace my comments on a thread without scrolling through endless pages? 🙏
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Purpl Discounts
Hello, I just came across purpldiscounts.com and wondered if anyone had heard of it/use it? Apparently you can get discounts as a disabled person, I saw some as much as 20%.
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Research participants needed
Hello everyone, Are you interested in taking part in a research study about chronic lower back pain? I’m looking for participants to take part in an online research study which will contribute to my Health Psychology MSc dissertation at Leeds Beckett University. What is the study about? This study is looking at what…
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Personal Independence payments: All 1.6 million claims to be reviewed
The BBC is reporting that: What are your thoughts on this? Could this affect you?
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Activising my MP...
Hi everyone, Thought you'd like to know I've had some positive results after emailing my MP. Our's is a Liberal but seems pretty keen, replying quickly and putting in an early day motion to Parliament. This battle isn't over folks, don't give up and let the Labour front bench walk over us. We are many and can raise a right…
