“I hope the authorities in Wiltshire will appreciate that there is a huge public interest in a proper understanding of this case, and that, as a society, we all have a stake in ensuring that such deaths are prevented in the future.” Caroline Collier Disability News Service

"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 Caroline Collier tells Disability News Service Tell your MP - NO to cuts. buff.ly/HETgPlC

Govt Green Paper proposes benefit cuts to “get Disabled people back to work” but offers ZERO realistic plans. Instead, they’re cutting PIP which is NOT an employment-related benefit. Sign our open letter: buff.ly/TJI8pM6 #ItsTimeForInclusion

Benefit cap could see countless #PIP claimants left homeless after cuts, but #DWP has no idea how many #PathwaysToWork #BenefitCap #HousingBenefit Inclusion London Campaign for Disability Justice Joe Halewood HSM disabilitynewsservice.com/benefit-cap-co…

"It is clear that the effects will be appalling, and any proper impact assessment would highlight the likely huge increase in mental health issues, homelessness, breakdown in caring arrangements and utter desperation that would likely follow their implementation." Caroline Collier

Changes to #benefit systems profoundly impact #Disabled people. But has the Govt truly listened to our experiences? If you think not, then sign our open letter calling for genuine collaboration on system reviews that impact us: buff.ly/TJI8pM6 #ItsTimeForInclusion

New analysis from Trussell & WPI Economics shows the impact of the government's massive cuts to disability support is even worse than previously thought: *440,000* people in disabled households will be forced into severe poverty and left at risk of needing a food bank. 1/4

We’re calling on Govt to fully involve #Disabled people in reviewing systems that impact us! #ItsTimeForInclusion Sign our open letter now: buff.ly/TJI8pM6 #OpportunitySecurityRespect #ItsTimeForInclusion #DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP

Do you have lived experience of disability and a commitment to creating a fairer society for all? Barnet Together partners Inclusion Barnet are seeking a Peer Community Organisation Support Lead to run their voluntary sector support activity. Apply now: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/inclusion…

Changes to benefit systems profoundly impact #Disabled people. But has the Government truly listened to our experiences? If you think not, then sign our open letter calling for genuine collaboration on system reviews that impact us: buff.ly/TJI8pM6 #DisabilityBenefits

Private Eye has found that that 281,000 PIP claimants *already in paid work* stand to lose out under the proposed cuts (i.e the four-point rule) That's 55% of all PIP claimants in paid work, according to the article (not my article but I want to flag it)

A new report from the APPG on Poverty & Inequality warns of devastating consequences for Disabled people if the Government proceeds with its proposed disability benefit cuts. 🚨 Read the report🔗 tinyurl.com/sj43hpt5 #TakingThePIP

Our founder Caroline Collier said: “We fear the consequences could be far more serious than anticipated, with a raft of bad outcomes for disabled people, and we sincerely hope that future debates and votes will force a rethink.” Disability News Service #DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP

“Not one of those who responded [to our survey] said cuts to their benefits would motivate them to get a job,” our campaign CEO, Caroline Collier shared with APPG on Poverty and Inequality during their inquiry. 🔗 buff.ly/NzvjiQY #ItsTimeForInclusion

Caroline Collier APPG on Poverty and Inequality Disabled people and their organisations MUST be fully involved in reviews of: WCA, PIP assessment process, Safeguarding, employer & employee support & Access to Work. Sign our open letter now: buff.ly/TJI8pM6

"By pushing the cuts onto future claimants, the government are betraying the next generation of disabled people. We urge MPs to use their power to stop this impending disaster." Read our response to the #WelfareReformBill ⬇️ Parkinson's UK #DisabilityBenefits

On Friday, we wrote to every MP in the UK to urge them to reject the rushed Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit bill being voted on in Parliament tomorrow. Whatever the outcome, we still need your support. Sign up to support our campaign: buff.ly/UKsiSKO

If we gave the Government the benefit of the doubt that this delayed access to relevant information was coincidental rather than deliberate, it still has lessons for the need to bring actual evidence to bear on decision-making that impacts powerfully on Disabled people's lives.

"We need more than lip service from this government around disability rights – we need to see real commitment and action. And that starts with the appointed representatives showing up and taking their responsibilities seriously." Our CEO Caroline Collier comments. Disability News Service

This #TrusteesWeek, 3 - 7 November, a massive thank you to each of our own Inclusion Barnet trustees! ow.ly/l1mi50Xnbeg And let's celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.