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DR UK s statement on MPs rejection of the Assisted Dying Bill.

We welcome today's decision by the House of Commons to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Second Reading. This outcome proves that parliamentarians listened to serious concerns raised by Disabled people, Disabled People's Organisations, campaigners and parliamentarians about the potential impact this legislation could have had on the lives of some of ...


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Timms Review sparks fears about the future of PIP
Late in the evening of 9th of September, the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP), published its draft recommendations. The recommendations came just hours after a parliamentary event on PIP, which focused on the findings of a new co-produced survey with Disability Rights UK, Commission on Social Security and Toynbee Hall from 2,000 PIP recipients and a new...

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Personal Budgets Helpline available as normal from 14th September
The Personal Budgets Helpline will resume as normal from Monday 14th September.

You can call the helpline on 0330 995 0404 during the usual opening hours: 9.30am to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You can also email your enquiry to [email protected]<...


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DR UK launches survey on heatwaves and Disabled people
The summer is winding down, and with it, a succession of intolerable and uncomfortable heatwaves.

Summer 2026 affected all of us. Everyone felt the impacts of hot nights, short tempers and disrupted routines. But for many Disabled people the extreme heat also exacerbated physical and mental health. The high cost of living also precluded opportunities to pop to the beach o...


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Sam's Story - How Cars Helped Me Build Independence, Creativity and Confidence
Sam tells his story about how cars have helped him build independence, creativity and confidence. He discusses the barriers that he has faced throughout his life, as well as experiences that have helped support his creative journey.

How Cars Helped Me Build Independence, Creativity and Confidence 

Independence didn’t arrive in my life as a single m...


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