"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...

🗣️"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...

🧗‍♀️"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...

"For me, it was never just about looking a certain way – it was about structure, focus, and self-belief. Fitness gave me energy, direction, and confidence, and it taught me discipline." What is fitness to Disabled people? Hear Lee's story💬 getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

"Fitness not only gave me a purpose to get back on my feet, it allowed me to meet new friends and force myself out of my comfort zone." We're excited to share Lizzi's story of adjusting to being disabled, challenge and tandem-cycling in the Paralympics! getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

Fitness is different for everyone, which is why we're excited to share Efia's story of sport as a Disabled person. 🏊🏾‍♀️She spoke about how her view of fitness has widened through meeting of other physically active Disabled people. Read the blog 👇 getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to others. Today we’re sharing Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during activity. getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people. First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health. 'I started with what I knew and enjoy!' getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

This #NationalFitnessDay we wanted to spotlight the experiences of our Sounding Board members, and what fitness means to them as Disabled people. First up is Rachel, talking about fell-running and mental health. 'I started with what I knew and enjoy!' getyourselfactive.org/story/what-i...

Living in the Bedfordshire area? Be Active Bedfordshire have new roles available - Senior Relationship Manager, Insight & Impact Officer and Physical Activity Clinical Champion. They welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. www.beactivebeds.co.uk/careers-and-...

💸Cash4Clubs Funding available! They aim to get small grants of £2,000 to sports clubs that need it, especially those working to engage adults from marginalised backgrounds, such as Disabled people. The funding is unrestricted! Deadline: 8th Dec. 2025 sported.org.uk/cash4clubs/

"Our government bears a fundamental duty to safeguard protected minorities and those at risk in our society. If there is even a hint of uncertainty regarding the potential ramifications of this legislation on their well-being, it cannot proceed." - Rachael Ross, founding member of the NDSPG

💰Funding opportunity from Go! London 🏓Does your grassroots organisation delivering physical activity opportunities for underserved Londoners aged 4 -24? You could get a grant of up to £40,000! Deadline: 15th Sep, 5pm Learn more👇 golondon.org.uk/foundation/

🚨'Protect benefits to ensure Disabled people can be active' Article by @activityalliance.bsky.social on the Activity Trap: the fear that increased activity could impact vital social security payments including PIP. Protect benefits, protect activity. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10090-p...

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 The Impact of Universal Credit Bill on Disabled People's Access to Physical Activity 77% of people we polled use their LCWRA benefits to pay for physical activity - benefit cuts will have devastating public health impacts. Full report👇 getyourselfactive.org/resource/uc-...

We are devastated to hear the Government's Universal Credit Bill has gone through. This will halve the UC health element for thousands of Disabled people, taking away £3,000 a year when they already cannot afford essentials. Disabled lives are more than numbers on a spreadsheet.

Ahead of Wednesday's vote, we'll continue our campaigning to get the Government to #BinUCBill, which would cut the Universal Credit health element in half, from £416 to just over £200. Disabled peoples' lives are not a cost-cutting exercise!

📝Designing the Future of Physical Activity Together For #CoProWeek2025, our co-production lead, Liddie Bone, takes us through the importance of supporting Disabled people to be physically active - led at the helm by Disabled voices and experiences. www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/designi...

When done right, co-production can be hugely empowering for us. When we are given a voice in decision-making, everyone wins! 💬Hear Rachel, a member of our co-production Sounding Board, about how this process built up her self-esteem #CoProWeek2025

When services are genuinely co-produced, they work better, because co-produced solutions make the most of the shared expertise of the professionals and the people who have direct experience of using them. Working in partnership can only be positive! getyourselfactive.org/guide/a-simp...

🚨Disabled man lost his PIP after being filmed by DWP at his cricket club🚨 It's deeply concerning that Disabled people face punishment for being active. We must resist the welfare reform bill that will only make the DWP more harmful! getyourselfactive.org/punished-for...

It's co-production week! An opportunity to learn more about how to design and develop things with lived experience at their forefront. Here's Rachel, a member of our co-production group, talking about why it's so important! #CoproductionWeek

⚽️Referee course for people with dyspraxia! 📅Monday July 28th 📍The Portland Centre, Nottingham ⏰10am - 6pm Find out more: t.co/Oncl1kZ810

We reject the Government's 'concession' that would create a two-tier disability benefits system. It is not a concession to have a system where future generations of Disabled people receive less support than Disabled people today. The only concession we accept: kill the bill!

🚨 Joint statement: Unacceptable “concessions” on the disability cuts MUST be rejected. Signed by @justtreatment.org, @nsunnews.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, Crips against Cuts, Mad Youth Organise and Taking the PIP. 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/unaccep...

Great to see Sky News coverage of our poll conducted that shows only 27% of the British public support the Government's benefit cuts. This is a reckless plan that marginalises Disabled further with negligible public support - it's time to kill the bill! news.sky.com/story/politi...

Following the launch of our report 'The Impact of Welfare Cuts on Disabled People and Access to Physical Activity', we were in Parliament yesterday speaking to MPs about the importance of resisting these benefit cuts. 📊Read our full report here: getyourselfactive.org/impact-of-we...

We spoke on LBC News today about our newly released polling results that found the public overwhelmingly DO NOT support the benefit cuts. It's not about concessions, the bill needs to be gone. Read our report into the impact of cuts on physical activity: getyourselfactive.org/impact-of-we...

🚨BREAKING 🚨 Our new polling finds overwhelming majority of British public reject REJECT cuts and will increase pressure on the NHS 💥51% say of PIP recipients say they would be less active upon losing their payments💥 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/public-...

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 New polling from @getyrselfactive.bsky.social reveals only 27% of the public supports the Government's benefit cuts 👉49% of the public say that cutting benefits will make the health of Disabled people worse www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/public-...

More than 120 Labour MPs have rebelled against the Government's benefit cuts, signing an amendment aiming to kill the bill. This is an important step in a resistance against these damaging cuts - testament to the tireless campaigning of Disabled activists!

We are deeply concerned to see the #AssistedDyingBill pass last Friday. With social care disastrously underfunded, this bill offers the government even less incentive to fund public services. Solidarity to all the Disabled activists who campaigned to have our voices heard.

Working class Disabled people are less likely to be physically active than Disabled people from higher socioeconomic groups (43% vs 29%). With the cuts introduced in Parliament today, we know the poorest will be the worst off in all areas of their lives. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

With the Gov proposing the biggest cuts we've ever seen to disability benefits, we are in solidarity with Disabled campaigners resisting the assisted dying bill. A bill with any safeguards voted down and a chronically underfunded social care system - assist us to live before you assist us to die!

🏏International Disability Cricket!🏏 An exciting opportunity to see Disabled sport at an international level! 📍Where? Lords Cricket Ground 📅When? 25th June, 10am 🎟️Tickets £5 for the whole day! Find out more information and get tickets here tickets.lords.org/en-GB/catego...

More money for the NHS will fall flat if the Government go ahead with their proposed disability benefit cuts, which are a major public health risk. It's time for them to abandon the cuts and pledge to fully fund our health and social care system. #SpendingReview

We are excited to launch the Measuring Success in Co-Production: Learning by Doing programme's outputs. Read the programme’s Reports and the Reflective Learning Resource on our website: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/launchi... #coproduction #measuringsucces

💥Our Letter Template To Oppose Benefit Cuts💥 The Government's proposed cuts will impact all areas of our lives, including our right to physical activity. Use our template to write to your MP so they vote against the cuts! getyourselfactive.org/guide/write-...

Excited to see a focus on breaking down the barriers people face based on class, race, gender and disability when it comes to physical activity! For an accessible, inclusive sector for all 🏅

Austerity policies, such as cutting the winter fuel payment, are a public health risk. This U-turn from the Government is welcomed. We hope they will further consider the detrimental impact of disability benefit cuts and make a similar U-turn! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...

Have you heard of the Activity Trap? Research by @activityalliance.bsky.social shows that half of Disabled people fear losing our benefits if we are seen to be physically active. ❌A more punitive benefits system will only lead to worsening physical and mental health

Para-athlete Jazz Turner is about to make history as the first Disabled person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the British Isles. ⛵️ Her mission aims to raise funds for Sailability, an organisation dedicated to making sailing accessible Support Jazz! jazzturneruk.wordpress.com

A new coproduction guide has been launched today from @disrightsuk.bsky.social and their @getyrselfactive.bsky.social campaign. It's aimed at those working in physical activity or sport, and has been created by a team of people including Activity Alliance. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/9929-di...

Amazing new resource from Get Yourself Active for the sports sector on how to embed co-production to create inclusive physical activity opportunities for all!

📖NEW co-production guide for people working in the physical activity and sports sector! Tips and explainers on... 👉What co-production is 👉How it can benefit your work 👉How it can embed disability inclusion in your sector! Download it here now!💥 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/co...

🚨Benefit cuts are a public health risk 34% of children living in families where someone has a disability are in poverty, which has subsequent health, educational and psychological impact. The Government should be focusing on getting people out of poverty, not putting more people in it.

3 in 4 Disabled people want to be more physically active. Why are we not? 💰Financial barriers ❌Inaccessible facilities 📚Social care professionals not given the tools to help Disabled people be active 🩺Stigma from health professionals (it will not 'cure' us!) 🪤Activity Trap: fear of losing benefits

Follow our Get Yourself Active Campaign on here! Find out more about it on this website getyourselfactive.org

Hello Bluesky! Looking forward to connecting with people over here about disability justice and the importance of access to physical activity for all! Posts incoming on... co-production, health and social care, sports, disability and more! Give us a follow, lets connect💛