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Dr Alex Murray
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Research Fellow at the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research at Birkbeck. I research disability, welfare/social security law and courts and tribunals. Autistic and chronically ill but still outrageously fabulous… .. more

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 7
I am doing a survey to gather people’s experiences of receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment
(ADP) to highlight the impact that disability benefits can have on the wellbeing of disabled people.

forms.office.com/e/7Kda0UzP6G
The image shows a research flyer with information about the study. The survey with all the details can be found via this link https://forms.office.com/e/7Kda0UzP6G

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 9
It’s officially (almost) the end of the week and the survey has had 99 responses already. Thank you so much to everyone who has shared and/or filled it out. Shows how important this is! #PIP #DisabilityRights

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 9
Thank you for asking it’s good to explain anything that might be less clear!

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 9
Also to add no contact details that are given to me will be shared with anyone else. The research information on the survey also gives all the details about how data will be stored and secured.

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 9
They will be! It is an anonymous survey with the option to add an email address at the end if someone wishes to hear about findings/new research. Any details that people give that could identify them will also be removed before anything is shared or written up.

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 7
This is a fantastic look into what’s going on with increased PIP claimants. The ‘problem’ really is greater poverty and need rather than ineligible people giving a claim a go and getting through by hook.

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · May 7
neweconomics.org/2025/05/what...
What’s behind the rise in disability benefit claims?
Rising rates of disability colliding with greater financial hardship are pushing more people to seek support
neweconomics.org

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Dr Alex Murray @ahemurray.bsky.social · May 7
This is to submit evidence to the government on changes to disability benefits.

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · May 7
Today, alongside DPAC, Scope and Rethink Mental Illness, we gave evidence at a Work and Pensions Select Committee on the impact of the proposed Green Paper cuts.

We were unequivocal: these cuts will lead to more deaths.

Watch clips of our evidence below 👇

youtu.be/wVW3Oud3zm0
DR UK Give Evidence to Work & Pensions Select Committee
YouTube video by DisabilityRightsUK1
youtu.be

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Z2K (Zacchaeus 2000 Trust) @z2ktrust.bsky.social · May 7
As accessing disability benefits becomes even harder, our advice services and influencing work are more important than ever.

Looking to support our vital work? Take on a fundraising challenge for Z2K - we have accessible challenges suitable for all.

z2k.org/fundraising-...
White text on a pink background with icons of people wheeling, cycling and completing an obstacle course reads "take on a challenge for Z2K"

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · May 7
NEW ANALYSIS: A rise in financial hardship is a key driver of the increase in benefit claims. These new figures cast serious doubts on the government’s justification for cutting disability and incapacity payments. 1/10
Screengrab from NEF website. Photo shows couple at home looking at laptop. Text reads: What’s behind the rise in disability benefit claims? Rising rates of disability colliding with greater financial hardship are pushing more people to seek support

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Martin Bonner @argentas.bsky.social · Mar 18
I have submitted an FOI request to try and find out how many of those currently receiving PIP (personal independence payment) may lose their entitlement under the new rules:

www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a Freedom of Information request to Department for Work and Pensions
Please could you provide the following information: The number of claimants currently in receipt of PIP daily living component at: a) The standard rate b) The enhanced rate For each of the above, pl...
www.whatdotheyknow.com