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Activists have told an inquiry they fear the government is focusing its attention on “punishing” young disabled people for their needs and challenges, rather than ensuring they receive the support they need.
#DPACCymru #AlanMilburn #NEETs
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Government’s focus is on ‘punishing’ young disabled people rather than supporting them, activists fear
Activists have told an inquiry they fear the government is focusing its attention on “punishing” young disabled people for their needs and challenges, rather than ensuring they receive the support …
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February 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Disabled young people still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for inclusive education, according to new government-funded research.
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Disabled students still face barriers, research finds, just as ministers prepare to publish SEND white paper
Disabled young people in the UK still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for …
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February 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The business leader heading the government’s efforts to keep ill and disabled people in work has suggested to MPs that he does not believe stricter enforcement of the Equality Act is the way to address disability discrimination in the workplace.
#DWP
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Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
The business leader heading the government’s efforts to keep ill and disabled people in work has suggested to MPs that he does not believe stricter enforcement of the Equality Act is the way to add…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The Department for Work and Pensions has disputed claims made by its own disability minister which explained why widespread cuts were made to disabled people’s Access to Work support packages after Labour came to power in July 2024.
#AccessToWork #DWP
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DWP disputes Access to Work claim made by its own disability minister
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has disputed claims made by its own disability minister which explained why widespread cuts were made to disabled people’s Access to Work support packages…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
#CharlieMayfield #DWP #EqualityAct
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Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
The business leader heading the government’s efforts to keep ill and disabled people in work has suggested to MPs that he does not believe stricter enforcement of the Equality Act is the way to add…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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onperambulation.bsky.social
John's journalistic work is excellent and important and it's great to hear that the future of DNS seems bright. As good a time as any for me to once again recommend John's excellent and heart-rending book The Department, which outlines with deep humanity the cruelty of the DWP.
February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Government’s focus is on ‘punishing’ young disabled people rather than supporting them, activists fear
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#AlanMilburn #DWP #NEETs #PIPReview #DPACCymru
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Government’s focus is on ‘punishing’ young disabled people rather than supporting them, activists fear
Activists have told an inquiry they fear the government is focusing its attention on “punishing” young disabled people for their needs and challenges, rather than ensuring they receive the support …
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February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Disabled students still face barriers, research finds, just as ministers prepare to publish #SEND white paper
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Disabled students still face barriers, research finds, just as ministers prepare to publish SEND white paper
Disabled young people in the UK still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for …
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February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
#CharlieMayfield #DWP #EqualityAct
@rushanaraalibgs.bsky.social @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
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Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
The business leader heading the government’s efforts to keep ill and disabled people in work has suggested to MPs that he does not believe stricter enforcement of the Equality Act is the way to add…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
DWP disputes Access to Work claim made by its own disability minister
#AccessToWork #DWP #FoIA
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DWP disputes Access to Work claim made by its own disability minister
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has disputed claims made by its own disability minister which explained why widespread cuts were made to disabled people’s Access to Work support packages…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Two bits of news from me, firstly about the future of Disability News Service, and secondly an explanation for the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks:
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DNS update Two bits of news from me. Firstly, I’d like to explain the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks. Early last month, I underwent heart bypass surgery, and after eight days… | John Pring
DNS update Two bits of news from me. Firstly, I’d like to explain the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks. Early last month, I underwent heart bypass surgery, and after eight days...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A new consultation on outdated laws covering the use of powered mobility devices on public roads and pavements could lead to greater independence for disabled people across Britain and an end to legal confusion, say campaigners.
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Consultation on electric wheelchairs, scooters and powered attachments could see end to legal confusion
A new consultation on outdated laws covering the use of powered mobility devices on public roads and pavements could lead to greater independence for disabled people across Britain and an end to le…
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January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Controversial government legislation that has now become law provides no solution to the culture of abuse, neglect and exclusion within the mental health system, or its continued structural racism, say disabled campaigners.
#MentalHealthAct
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New Mental Health Act ‘offers no solution’ to abuse, exclusion and racism in mental health system
Controversial government legislation that has now become law provides no solution to the culture of abuse, neglect and exclusion within the mental health system, or its continued structural racism,…
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January 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Disabled people across the country have backed the chief executive of a disability organisation after she turned down an MBE because of how successive governments have “demonised, dehumanised and scapegoated” disabled people.
#NewYearHonours
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Support from across UK for CEO who turned down MBE over government ‘demonisation’ of disabled people
Disabled people across the country have backed the chief executive of a disability organisation after she turned down an MBE because of how successive governments have “demonised, dehumanised and s…
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January 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The Department for Work and Pensions is refusing to explain which disabled people it expects to lose out from nearly £2 billion in new cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after the “savings” were quietly revealed in budget documents.
#DWP #PIP #WCA
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DWP refuses to say who will lose out in £2 billion cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after budget
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to explain which disabled people it expects to lose out from nearly £2 billion in new cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after the “saving…
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January 7, 2026 at 7:15 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Consultation on electric wheelchairs, scooters and powered attachments could see end to legal confusion
@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
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Consultation on electric wheelchairs, scooters and powered attachments could see end to legal confusion
A new consultation on outdated laws covering the use of powered mobility devices on public roads and pavements could lead to greater independence for disabled people across Britain and an end to le…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
New Mental Health Act ‘offers no solution’ to abuse, exclusion and racism in mental health system
#MentalHealthAct
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New Mental Health Act ‘offers no solution’ to abuse, exclusion and racism in mental health system
Controversial government legislation that has now become law provides no solution to the culture of abuse, neglect and exclusion within the mental health system, or its continued structural racism,…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Support from across UK for disabled CEO who turned down #MBE over government ‘demonisation’ of disabled people
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Support from across UK for CEO who turned down MBE over government ‘demonisation’ of disabled people
Disabled people across the country have backed the chief executive of a disability organisation after she turned down an MBE because of how successive governments have “demonised, dehumanised and s…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
DWP refuses to say who will lose out in £2 billion cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after budget
#DWP #Budget2025 #DisabilityBenefits
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DWP refuses to say who will lose out in £2 billion cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after budget
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to explain which disabled people it expects to lose out from nearly £2 billion in new cuts to disability benefits, six weeks after the “saving…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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amateurfoi.bsky.social
Minister rejects pleas from disabled peers for national wheelchair and equipment strategy
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Minister rejects pleas from disabled peers for national wheelchair and equipment strategy
The government has dismissed pleas by disabled peers for ministers to introduce a national strategy to address the “untenable” state of wheelchair and community equipment services. A trio of disabl…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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amateurfoi.bsky.social
Welsh government publishes 10-year plan for disability rights… but fails to include any long-term policies
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Welsh government publishes 10-year plan for disability rights… but fails to include any long-term policies
The much-anticipated disability rights plan for Wales has left it to the next Welsh government to come up with a strategy to tackle the long-term barriers disabled people face in their daily lives.…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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amateurfoi.bsky.social
Labour ministers considered means-testing PIP, but later ruled it out, watchdog’s report shows
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Labour ministers considered means-testing PIP, but later ruled it out, watchdog’s report shows
Labour ministers considered the possibility of means-testing personal independence payment (PIP) last year, but then ruled out the option, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted. A…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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amateurfoi.bsky.social
Sadly DWP are likely to come up with a different exemption to refuse John's RFI. That's it go-to behaviour.

Watchdog dismisses DWP’s description of DNS editor as ‘vengeful’ and ‘vexatious’ for asking to see deaths email
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Watchdog dismisses DWP’s description of DNS editor as ‘vengeful’ and ‘vexatious’ for asking to see deaths email
The information commissioner has dismissed attempts by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to describe a disabled journalist as “vengeful” and “vexatious” after he tried to obtain informatio…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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amateurfoi.bsky.social
Labour accused of ‘horrifying’ betrayal of disabled people after slashing Tory accessible housing target
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Labour accused of ‘horrifying’ betrayal of disabled people after slashing Tory accessible housing target
The Labour government has been accused of a “truly horrifying” betrayal of disabled people after slashing an accessible housing target proposed by the last Conservative government. On 18 March 2024…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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rickburgess.bsky.social
Starmer’s war on regulation just also happened to junk standards for accessible housing.
But you can tell them your thoughts -
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December 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM