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Advert
Does anyone else find the new Currys disability advert patronising and annoying?
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Urgent responses needed Consultation on Autism 2009 Act
Apologies but I only just found this and it closes tomorrow so please if you can respond as the government need to know that the 2009 act hasn't done anything but put more duties on disabled people to educate the ignorant! With no watchdog or complaint process for us to whistle blow people who break the law and no…
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Call for participants: Study researching disability and life during heatwaves
Do you identify as Disabled? Are you interested in talking to researchers from the University of Bath about your daily life during a heatwave? What is the study about? We’re looking to interview people who identify as Disabled about how extremely hot weather affects their daily lives, and better understand how we can make…
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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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Talking and thinking about disability in education
Talking and thinking about disability in education Who is this for: Parents and carers of children aged 17 years and younger, who would like to share their views. What is it: A study about your perceptions of the way that disability is talked about in schools. How can I share my views: A short, online questionnaire. Please…
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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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Feedback on moving into residential care
Do you live in residential care? Or have you lived in residential care in the last year? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website and would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email Content.Core@scope.org.uk. It would involve speaking to us about your experience of moving into residential…
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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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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?
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/721828 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…
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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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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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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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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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