Dr Alex Murray
@ahemurray.bsky.social
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…
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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
(ADP) to highlight the impact that disability benefits can have on the wellbeing of disabled people.
forms.office.com/e/7Kda0UzP6G
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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
May 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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
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.
May 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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.
Reposted by Dr Alex Murray
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-...
Looking to support our vital work? Take on a fundraising challenge for Z2K - we have accessible challenges suitable for all.
z2k.org/fundraising-...
May 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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-...
Looking to support our vital work? Take on a fundraising challenge for Z2K - we have accessible challenges suitable for all.
z2k.org/fundraising-...
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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
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
May 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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
We were unequivocal: these cuts will lead to more deaths.
Watch clips of our evidence below 👇
youtu.be/wVW3Oud3zm0
Reposted by Dr Alex Murray
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...
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
March 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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...
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
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
(ADP) to highlight the impact that disability benefits can have on the wellbeing of disabled people.
forms.office.com/e/7Kda0UzP6G
May 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
(ADP) to highlight the impact that disability benefits can have on the wellbeing of disabled people.
forms.office.com/e/7Kda0UzP6G