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John Pring, DNS
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Editor/founder of Disability News Service; author of The Department, published by Pluto Books; disabled journalist and author; autistic.
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Tens of thousands of disabled people and allies have made clear to the government that they reject any plans to cut spending on personal independence payment and other disability-related support.
#PathwaysToWork #PIP #DWP
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Tens of thousands tell government: We reject any plans to cut PIP
Tens of thousands of disabled people and allies have made clear to the government that they reject any plans to cut spending on personal independence payment (PIP) and other disability-related supp…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
A veteran activist, who has spent her life campaigning for disability rights, has called on the government to fix the “rotten to the core” social care system, after experiencing “terrifying” treatment during a short stay in a care home.
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Safeguarding probe launched after veteran disabled activist reports ‘terrifying’ care home experience
A veteran activist, who has spent her life campaigning for disability rights, has called on the government to fix the “rotten to the core” social care system, after experiencing “terrifying” treatm…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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The Department for Work and Pensions has refused to rule out spending cuts to personal independence payment when it completes a year-long review that is being headed by the disability minister.
#DWP #PIP #TimmsReview
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DWP refuses to rule out cuts to PIP next year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to rule out spending cuts to personal independence payment (PIP) when it completes a year-long review that is being headed by the disability m…
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November 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to rule out spending cuts to personal independence payment (PIP)

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DWP refuses to rule out cuts to PIP next year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to rule out spending cuts to personal independence payment (PIP) when it completes a year-long review that is being headed by the disability m…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Official figures expose how Labour, Tory and Reform politicians and media have repeatedly lied about "spiralling" social security spending

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New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut bene…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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johnpring.bsky.social
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut benefits.
#DWP #ReformUK #Conservatives #Labour
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New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut bene…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
A government review has called for action by employers and ministers to ensure “safer, more supportive, inclusive workplaces” and to address the barriers faced by sick and disabled people in and out of work.
#KeepBritainWorking #DWP #Mayfield
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Government review calls for ‘safer, more supportive’ workplaces for disabled people
A government review has called for action by employers and ministers to ensure “safer, more supportive, inclusive workplaces” and to address the barriers faced by sick and disabled people in and ou…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The government has restored accessibility to the heart of its planned rail reforms, in a victory for disabled campaigners and allies who fought plans to remove a key measure from new legislation.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-li...
Ministers listen to disabled campaigners and return key accessibility duty to railways bill
The government has restored accessibility to the heart of its planned rail reforms, in a victory for disabled campaigners and allies who fought plans to remove a key measure from new legislation. L…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut benefits.
#DWP #ReformUK #Conservatives #Labour
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-official...
New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut bene…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Tens of thousands of disabled people and allies have made clear to the government that they reject any plans to cut spending on personal independence payment and other disability-related support.
#PIP #DWP #PathwaysToWork
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tens-of-thou...
Tens of thousands tell government: We reject any plans to cut PIP
Tens of thousands of disabled people and allies have made clear to the government that they reject any plans to cut spending on personal independence payment (PIP) and other disability-related supp…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Safeguarding probe launched after veteran disabled activist reports ‘terrifying’ care home experience
#SocialCare #ResidentialCare
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Safeguarding probe launched after veteran disabled activist reports ‘terrifying’ care home experience
A veteran activist, who has spent her life campaigning for disability rights, has called on the government to fix the “rotten to the core” social care system, after experiencing “terrifying” treatm…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
DWP refuses to rule out cuts to PIP next year
#DWP #PIP #TimmsReview
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DWP refuses to rule out cuts to PIP next year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to rule out spending cuts to personal independence payment (PIP) when it completes a year-long review that is being headed by the disability m…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Government review calls for ‘safer, more supportive’ workplaces for disabled people
#KeepBritainWorking #DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-r...
Government review calls for ‘safer, more supportive’ workplaces for disabled people
A government review has called for action by employers and ministers to ensure “safer, more supportive, inclusive workplaces” and to address the barriers faced by sick and disabled people in and ou…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Ministers listen to disabled campaigners and return key accessibility duty to railways bill
@abcommuters.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
#RailwaysBill
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Ministers listen to disabled campaigners and return key accessibility duty to railways bill
The government has restored accessibility to the heart of its planned rail reforms, in a victory for disabled campaigners and allies who fought plans to remove a key measure from new legislation. L…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
@reformpartyuk.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @conservatives.bsky.social
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New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut bene…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
An annual report by the care regulator has highlighted how the continuing social care crisis is impacting disabled and older people who need support in their own homes.
#SocialCare #StateOfCare #AdultSocialCare #CQC
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Regulator’s annual report shows impact of social care crisis on disabled people
An annual report by the care regulator has highlighted how the continuing social care crisis is impacting disabled and older people who need support in their own homes. The Care Quality Commission …
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November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A cross-party group of MPs and peers has called on the government to draw up a national strategy to address the “deeply troubling” and “systemic” barriers that prevent disabled people accessing the equipment they need to live independently.
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Disabled people face ‘systemic’ barriers in accessing community equipment, parliamentary inquiry finds
A cross-party group of MPs and peers has called on the government to draw up a national strategy to address the “deeply troubling” and “systemic” barriers that prevent disabled people accessing the…
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November 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the #Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget.
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Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
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November 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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A Labour-led committee of MPs has called the government’s universal credit cuts act “discriminatory” and warned that it will push disabled people into poverty, despite every one of its Labour members voting for the legislation in July.
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Committee calls cuts bill ‘discriminatory’, even though all its Labour MPs voted for it
A Labour-led committee of MPs has called the government’s universal credit cuts act “discriminatory” and warned that it will push disabled people into poverty, despite every one of its Labour membe…
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November 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced the government into a major U-turn this summer.
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DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Parents who pay to support a child through the Department for Work and Pensions and its Child Maintenance Service face death rates up to three times higher than others the same age, according to “shocking” and “deeply troubling” new figures.
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‘Shocking’ figures show parents linked to DWP service face death rates up to three times higher
Parents who pay to support a child through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its Child Maintenance Service (CMS) face death rates up to three times higher than others the same age, acc…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association.
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Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Just a few days left until our 15th anniversary celebration! Come along, support our work, and enjoy an evening of brilliant Deaf and Disabled artists in London.

Get your ticket now. Please spread the word. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-birthd...

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A promotional poster on a mustard-yellow background for Stay Safe East’s ‘Big Birthday Benefit Bonanza Event’, celebrating 15 years of the charity. Text announces an evening of Deaf and Disabled performers, with confirmed acts including Sakara, Signdance Collective, Elle Chante, and DJ Blue T. On the left, a woman sits on a stool playing guitar and singing into a microphone. On the right, a woman with curly hair sits looking to the side, wearing a light-colored outfit. The Stay Safe East logo appears in the top right corner with the charity number 1153615. Venue: The Source, Stratford, London. Date and timing: 11th November, 6:30–9pm.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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david-s.bsky.social
Labour scrap disability cuts white paper, following action by Disabled people... but ministers could use secondary legislation to “sneak things through in dribs and drabs and hope changes won’t be noticed”.

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwps-plans-i...

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DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
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October 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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inclusionlondon.bsky.social
Our Louise Holden: "I share Mr Campbell’s concerns about how the Met treat disabled victims when their attitude to their own disabled staff is so appalling. ...

"The work Inclusion London was involved in stopped and the new structure is a closed shop.

"Community confidence is at an all-time low."
October 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM