Rachel Charlton-Dailey
@rachelcdailey.bsky.social
Disability rights & sausage pics. Author of Ramping Up Rights (2025) and Ruby Hastings (2024). Journalist at The Canary. (She/they)
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Hello if you're new here, I'm a disability rights journalist, activist and author. Currently write for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social and my disability rights history book, Ramping Up Rights is also out now. AND of course I'm dog mam to Rusty (pictured)
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I had a taxi driver tonight tell me that he thinks 20-30% of all disability benefit claims are fraud. I told him the actual figure was around 4%. He didn’t believe me and changed the subject.
The thing is the actual figure is less than 1%, but I knew he wouldn’t believe that.
The thing is the actual figure is less than 1%, but I knew he wouldn’t believe that.
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I had a taxi driver tonight tell me that he thinks 20-30% of all disability benefit claims are fraud. I told him the actual figure was around 4%. He didn’t believe me and changed the subject.
The thing is the actual figure is less than 1%, but I knew he wouldn’t believe that.
The thing is the actual figure is less than 1%, but I knew he wouldn’t believe that.
Local authorities spend £150 MILLION a year fighting SEND parents in appeals and tribunals. That money could've supported 26,000 kids. Oh, and their success rate is less than 1%
By me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
By me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Councils spend over £150 million a year trying to stop disabled kids getting support
Local authorities are supposed to help the parents and families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely
www.thecanary.co
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Local authorities spend £150 MILLION a year fighting SEND parents in appeals and tribunals. That money could've supported 26,000 kids. Oh, and their success rate is less than 1%
By me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
By me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Lord Falconer, sponsor of the Assisted Dying Bill, said people being too poor to live shouldn't stop them seeking an assisted death. Yes really
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Labour peer just let slip he thinks poor people should be allowed to use assisted dying
When you're so determined to push through an assisted dying bill that will kill so many, what's a few benefit scroungers anyway?
www.thecanary.co
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Lord Falconer, sponsor of the Assisted Dying Bill, said people being too poor to live shouldn't stop them seeking an assisted death. Yes really
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Councils spend over £150 million a year trying to stop disabled kids getting support
Local authorities are supposed to help families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely - or actively fighting against them, says @rachelcdailey.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Local authorities are supposed to help families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely - or actively fighting against them, says @rachelcdailey.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Councils spend over £150 million a year trying to stop disabled kids getting support
Local authorities are supposed to help the parents and families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely
www.thecanary.co
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Councils spend over £150 million a year trying to stop disabled kids getting support
Local authorities are supposed to help families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely - or actively fighting against them, says @rachelcdailey.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Local authorities are supposed to help families of SEND children. But many are failing in their duties entirely - or actively fighting against them, says @rachelcdailey.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Your yearly reminder that “Blue Monday” was made up by travel companies to sell more holidays at the point of the year when we’re all poorest and the weather is shit. Depression is real all year round.
January 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Your yearly reminder that “Blue Monday” was made up by travel companies to sell more holidays at the point of the year when we’re all poorest and the weather is shit. Depression is real all year round.
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I deeply enjoy Rachel's articles and the sheer beauty of her sweariness throughout.
Why did the Mirror elevate a petition to make benefits a prepaid card? The answer will (not) shock you.
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Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The Mirror just did the DWP's job for them in turning the public against benefit claimants
The Mirror are supposed to be a left-wing newspaper - so why are they trying to crawl up the arse of the DWP?
www.thecanary.co
January 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I deeply enjoy Rachel's articles and the sheer beauty of her sweariness throughout.
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Reach plc churnalism is a menace as Rachel exposes, here is a list of all the titles they own, yes really
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
January 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Reach plc churnalism is a menace as Rachel exposes, here is a list of all the titles they own, yes really
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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"Arguably, anywhere that detains innocent women never really gives a f**k about their welfare in the first place"
Plenty has been written about the appalling findings of the inspection of Derwentside IRC - but this, from @rachelcdailey.bsky.social, really sums it up:
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Plenty has been written about the appalling findings of the inspection of Derwentside IRC - but this, from @rachelcdailey.bsky.social, really sums it up:
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Inspection finds vital needs ignored at UK's only female detention centre
The detention centre's troubling practices raise serious concerns for women wellbeing and mental health, an official inspection has found
www.thecanary.co
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM
"Arguably, anywhere that detains innocent women never really gives a f**k about their welfare in the first place"
Plenty has been written about the appalling findings of the inspection of Derwentside IRC - but this, from @rachelcdailey.bsky.social, really sums it up:
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Plenty has been written about the appalling findings of the inspection of Derwentside IRC - but this, from @rachelcdailey.bsky.social, really sums it up:
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Why did the Mirror elevate a petition to make benefits a prepaid card? The answer will (not) shock you.
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The Mirror just did the DWP's job for them in turning the public against benefit claimants
The Mirror are supposed to be a left-wing newspaper - so why are they trying to crawl up the arse of the DWP?
www.thecanary.co
January 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Why did the Mirror elevate a petition to make benefits a prepaid card? The answer will (not) shock you.
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The DWP are bragging about doubling PIP reassessment figures. But they're hiding the fact new claimants are left in limbo for longer as a result. Oh, also that the success rate has fallen dramatically. Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
DWP PIP reassessments double, at the expense of new claimants
DWP try to brag about how many claims they've processed - but that's only because they had such a huge backlog in the first place
www.thecanary.co
January 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The DWP are bragging about doubling PIP reassessment figures. But they're hiding the fact new claimants are left in limbo for longer as a result. Oh, also that the success rate has fallen dramatically. Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Timms Review still hasn't appointed a steering committee, despite the review being supposed to be completed by the autumn. Apparently, it will still be co-produced with the disabled community. Aye sure it will, lads www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Timms Review: Co-Chair Update, December 2025
www.gov.uk
January 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Timms Review still hasn't appointed a steering committee, despite the review being supposed to be completed by the autumn. Apparently, it will still be co-produced with the disabled community. Aye sure it will, lads www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Alternatively I believe Autistic Barbie would be clutching a bag of oven chips and arriving at her minimum wage retail job wearing a power suit
January 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Alternatively I believe Autistic Barbie would be clutching a bag of oven chips and arriving at her minimum wage retail job wearing a power suit
woahhhh influx of new followers from the other place! Hello!
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
woahhhh influx of new followers from the other place! Hello!
Lot of people (men) waste their time and mine telling me the government and media haven't deliberately turned the public against disabled people. Lemme save you the trouble lads, I literally wrote the book on it. And I report on it nearly every day.
January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Lot of people (men) waste their time and mine telling me the government and media haven't deliberately turned the public against disabled people. Lemme save you the trouble lads, I literally wrote the book on it. And I report on it nearly every day.
Watching kingsman 2 and the president just got arrested for endangering his people, lol imagine
January 10, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Watching kingsman 2 and the president just got arrested for endangering his people, lol imagine
Tesco’s festive profits soar – so why does that not mean cheaper food for us?
"Over the last four years, Tesco’s operating profits have shot up by a massive 72%. Meanwhile, food prices in the UK have also increased by a staggering 40%."
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
"Over the last four years, Tesco’s operating profits have shot up by a massive 72%. Meanwhile, food prices in the UK have also increased by a staggering 40%."
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Tesco's festive profits soar - so why does that not mean cheaper food for us?
Tesco's operating profits have shot up by a massive 72%. Meanwhile, food prices in the UK have also increased by a staggering 40%... Hmm...
www.thecanary.co
January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Tesco’s festive profits soar – so why does that not mean cheaper food for us?
"Over the last four years, Tesco’s operating profits have shot up by a massive 72%. Meanwhile, food prices in the UK have also increased by a staggering 40%."
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
"Over the last four years, Tesco’s operating profits have shot up by a massive 72%. Meanwhile, food prices in the UK have also increased by a staggering 40%."
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
If they must insist on making all customer support robots can they at least make them not fucking shit??
January 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
If they must insist on making all customer support robots can they at least make them not fucking shit??
"The bias we see on The Traitors only highlights just how discriminatory society is on the whole"
I wrote about the unconscious racism and ableism on The Traitors for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
I wrote about the unconscious racism and ableism on The Traitors for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
The Traitors just exposed how racist and ableist the UK really is
So far this series, both of the people who have gone home have been women of colour - and it's not new on The Traitors
www.thecanary.co
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
"The bias we see on The Traitors only highlights just how discriminatory society is on the whole"
I wrote about the unconscious racism and ableism on The Traitors for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
I wrote about the unconscious racism and ableism on The Traitors for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
snow sausage
January 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
snow sausage
Rather excitingly the @gmcdp.bsky.social book club are reading my book this month! The meeting is on 12th January and I'll hopefully be popping in at the end to answer any questions www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gmcdp-onli...
GMCDP Online Book Club
Join GMCDP's new book club for interesting topics and engaging conversations on the works of disabled authors and beyond!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Rather excitingly the @gmcdp.bsky.social book club are reading my book this month! The meeting is on 12th January and I'll hopefully be popping in at the end to answer any questions www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gmcdp-onli...
2025 was a huge one. Launching my book into the world, touring, surrounded by my incredible community both new and old. Running a huge campaign to stop benefit cuts, grieving, going full time at The Canary. And so so many dog walks and cuddles. Here's to 2026
January 1, 2026 at 10:08 AM
2025 was a huge one. Launching my book into the world, touring, surrounded by my incredible community both new and old. Running a huge campaign to stop benefit cuts, grieving, going full time at The Canary. And so so many dog walks and cuddles. Here's to 2026
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Please know it's never too late to reach out if you're experiencing abuse, you deserve safety and respect.
Resources here:
For women: womensaid.org.uk
For LGBTQ+ specific help: www.galop.org.uk
For men: mensadviceline.org.uk
If you are worried you are perpetrating abuse: respectphoneline.org.uk
Resources here:
For women: womensaid.org.uk
For LGBTQ+ specific help: www.galop.org.uk
For men: mensadviceline.org.uk
If you are worried you are perpetrating abuse: respectphoneline.org.uk
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK
The Men’s Advice Line is for male victims of domestic abuse. We offer confidential advice, non-judgmental support, practical information and help
mensadviceline.org.uk
December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Please know it's never too late to reach out if you're experiencing abuse, you deserve safety and respect.
Resources here:
For women: womensaid.org.uk
For LGBTQ+ specific help: www.galop.org.uk
For men: mensadviceline.org.uk
If you are worried you are perpetrating abuse: respectphoneline.org.uk
Resources here:
For women: womensaid.org.uk
For LGBTQ+ specific help: www.galop.org.uk
For men: mensadviceline.org.uk
If you are worried you are perpetrating abuse: respectphoneline.org.uk
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wow, sorry. Deleting now. I didn’t know she was French
December 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
wow, sorry. Deleting now. I didn’t know she was French
The hill I will die on is that Muppet Treasure Island is better than Muppet Christmas Carol, but there's more nostalgia attached to MCC because we watch it yearly.
Sure, Caine is unreal as Scrooge, but he's no Tim Curry as Long John Silver, is he?
Sure, Caine is unreal as Scrooge, but he's no Tim Curry as Long John Silver, is he?
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The hill I will die on is that Muppet Treasure Island is better than Muppet Christmas Carol, but there's more nostalgia attached to MCC because we watch it yearly.
Sure, Caine is unreal as Scrooge, but he's no Tim Curry as Long John Silver, is he?
Sure, Caine is unreal as Scrooge, but he's no Tim Curry as Long John Silver, is he?
11 pounds and 90 pence for SEVEN stamps today.
December 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
11 pounds and 90 pence for SEVEN stamps today.