And also better medical treatments means that more people survive what would have been fatal illnesses and accidents not long ago. But not rarely they are left with some disabilities or chronic illnesses. From babies born prematurely to cancer, strokes, brain injuries and so on.

Absolutely right @andyburnham.bsky.social 👏

The only concession that needs to be made on the PIP cuts is throwing them in the bin. The Government should make the tough choice of going after their rich billionaire donors. A decision that will actually be hard for them.

It sounds familiar...

#OnlineProtest #StayAtHomeProtest STOP this government from #TakingThePip because being ill isn’t a crime & neither is asking for help. No one should fear growing old, getting sick or becoming disabled in the UK! @fight4lifeuk.bsky.social - Solidarity with all my #DisabledCommunity

Solidarity! Together we can be strong, supporting each other...the government can try to make our lives more difficult, but we will keep on fighting for ALL of us to have our best lives

At first glance, it might seem fair that you need 4 points to qualify for PIP. But we all know the truth, many sick and disabled people are already denied the support they need because of incompetent and cruel assessors.

I’m sorry, the DWP announcing “don’t worry, the benefits u-turn means only 150,000 people will be pushed into poverty now!” is just insane. Cruel, incompetent ghouls who shouldn’t be allowed to run a bath let alone a system sick people rely on to live.

The “welfare reform bill” is out and let’s be clear: this is not reform - it is devastating cuts. Disabled people will be made poorer, sicker, and more isolated as a result. That it is a Labour government causing this misery will be a mark of shame on the party for years to come.

Please share and if you can join us #pipprotest #disabilitybenefits

🚨Write to your MP to support the cross-party motion against benefit cuts! We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people. ✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949! Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...

More than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people, including Liz Carr, Ruth Madeley and Rosie Jones, urge the Prime Minister to abandon the “catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”. My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Please share and if you can join us #pipprotest #disabilitybenefits

#WelfareNotWarfare DPAC Norfolk had a cracker of a demo on 17th May 2025 in Norwich Norfolk to highlight disability benefit cuts Over 300 disabled people and allies attended. Here are some of the photos from the march which @labourlewis.bsky.social attended and spoke at

please share and let people know, we must stand up (in this case lie-down) for our rights! #pipprotest #disabilityrights

3/3 Read the open letter here: brnw.ch/21wSOLy

There are 650 MPs and after the GE 411 of them were Labour. A huge majority. I'm actually extremely disappointed that only about 10% of them are saying disability cuts are impossible to support. Quite shocking really.

EXC - 42 MPs have signed a letter to Keir Starmer saying the disability cuts are “impossible to support” PM is facing biggest rebellion of the parliament over welfare vote MPs call for pause and rethink until fuller impact assessments can be done in autumn and warn disabled people are frightened

It’s time we stand up, not to demand new rights, but to defend the ones we already have. Rights that were hard-won are now under threat. No one else is going to fight this battle for us. We owe it to ourselves, and to every generation that struggled before us, not to stay silent.

🚨NEWS🚨 DR UK submission to the Work and Pensions Committee: 'Green Paper Consultation is a sham' Read our full submission and condemnation of these moves to push more Disabled people into poverty to paper over successive government policy failures 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/green-p...

My eight year old daughter, Nina has come up with her own slogan - autistic. Because she believes that if you have autism you’re fantastic. If you agree please give this a like or a share (she’s been inspired by @francesryan.bsky.social activism)

When we face tough times, our social security system should be there to support us. But the UK government is planning to slash support for disabled people. This would impact thousands of people like Steve. ❗ But this isn't a done deal yet. Email your MP now action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...

Steve’s life changed completely after an injury left him unable to work. He got little support from the social security system, and the amount he received wasn't even enough to cover essentials, like food and bills. Steve was left with no option but to turn to a food bank.

📣Disability and Migration Conference📣 Refusing to stay silent in the face of cruel benefit cuts and hostile anti-migrant policies, joint resistance is where we are strongest! 📅Saturday, 28th June ⏰11 am - 5 pm, 📍356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...

Arts organisations must stand in solidarity with disabled artists to protest cuts to benefits which threaten not only our livelihoods - but our lives. If theatre companies put out a statement of solidarity, what would you like it to say? Comment below or DM And SHARE this! #welfarenotwarfare

It doesn’t matter who you vote for in the local elections…as long as we don’t vote for Labour, Tory or Reform. We will send a powerful message to Labour & other parties that disabled people have a voice and we will punish any party who supports the oppression of disabled people.

If a disabled person loses PIP, their unpaid carer will also lose Carer's Allowance. £83 a week that makes a difference, even if it's not a fortune. For some families, this could mean destitution. Those of us who know how arbitrary and cruel the PIP system can be are rightly worried.

Shoutout to all unpaid carers being hit hard by the Labour government’s brutal benefit cuts. #carersuk #stopthecuts #disabilitybenefits @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @disabilityrebel.bsky.social #pip

#WelfareNotWarfare 📢Local action Annoucement 📢Protest Neil Coyle Labour MP Bermondsey and Old Southwark 📢Friday 25th April 2025 📢10.30 am 📢 149-151 Jamaica Road, London SE16 4SH

watch Gary'sEconomics on youtube about the defunding of the poor the welfare state and government.

Do you think the proposed disability benefits reforms are purely about saving money? Or do you think there are other motives behind them, perhaps ones that aren't pleasant? 👀 Would love to hear your thoughts. #DisabilityRights #UKPolitics

The reason why protest is essential to political change is that only when people *see* the scale of discontent do they realise they are not alone, and that the tide can turn.

#TaxTheRich Please share this crowd funder and if you can donate a little something to support DPAC campaigning work Link to crowdfunder here www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/tax-the-ri...

The more I read the disability reforms green paper, the more it feels akin to: "We've decided to drive a truck into a huge crowd of people. We're not consulting on that decision, but we invite responses on what mitigations we should put in place for those affected."

Join the Protest on 10/06/2025 We’re especially looking for people who can help spread the word – but if you have any skills and a few hours to spare each week, we’d love to hear from you. fight4life.co.uk/recruitment/ #pipreform #disabilityUK

In 1945, Britain was broke, yet Labour established the NHS & Welfare State In 2025, Britain has more millionaires & billionaires than ever before, yet ... "Revealed: 1.3 million people with cancer, arthritis and more could lose PIP under Labour's benefit cuts" www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

#PIP The toxic DWP are sending out a vile survey asking disabled people in receipt of PIP spend their money They have no legal right to ask & you have no legal obligation to fill it in!

Today's access issue wasn't caused by an immigrant, a trans person, or someone unemployed. It was a white, male cop parking a van diagonally with all 4 wheels on the pavement, who blocked the only space left while talking to someone, & not budging a mm as I struggled by.

When one marginalised group is attacked, they will keep going after marginalised groups until they are oppressing everyone. Those who cheer on the oppression of marginalised groups are cheering on their own oppression. Don’t think that they won’t come after you too eventually.

Labour MP Richard Burgon has launched a petition to oppose his own party’s proposed cuts to disability benefits.

Join the Protest on 10/06/2025 We’re especially looking for people who can help spread the word – but if you have any skills and a few hours to spare each week, we’d love to hear from you. fight4life.co.uk/recruitment/ #pipreform #disabilityUK

“Disabled women are seen as statistics and stereotypes – reduced entirely to our disabilities, or robbed of the dignity of being believed we have one.” I wrote about Britain’s growing cohort of disabled women and why we need to change the narrative. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"It’s vital that lessons are learned from David’s untimely and tragic death...as a society, we all have a stake in ensuring that such deaths are prevented in the future.” - our campaign's @carolinejc.bsky.social to @johnpring.bsky.social buff.ly/3SDrDDj Tell your MP - NO to cuts. buff.ly/HETgPlC

📢 On 10 June, join us in standing up against harmful PIP reforms — from home or in a public space near you. This isn’t about luxuries. It’s about protecting the essential support that helps disabled people live with dignity, independence, and security. #Fight4Life #PIPreform #DisabilityRights

The disability benefits cuts are bad enough, but the ableist language? Absolutely appalling. Comparing PIP to “pocket money” for teens is dehumanising. And saying work gives disabled people dignity? Not all jobs do, especially when you're treated like dirt and paid next to nothing.

💔 PIP Reforms: A Step Backwards for Disabled People 💔 The latest changes to #PIP aren't about support — they're about cuts. Once again, disabled people are being treated as numbers on a spreadsheet rather than human beings with real lives, needs, and rights.