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Labour pressed to urgently address sick pay reform
‘With the cost-of-living crisis, our flawed sick pay system is putting millions at risk.’
Disabilities
The three welfare amendments the Lords must fight for
Alex Hern gives their noble lordships pointers on how to avoid completely wrecking life for disabled people in Britain
The DWP’s ‘scrounger’ rhetoric is causing real harm
Following today’s news six major disability charities have warned the government about its use of ‘scrounger’ rhetoric, we look at how widespread it has become.
The government’s replacement for DLA is not fit for purpose
Anjuli Veall of Parkinson's UK argues that the changes being made to DLA as it becomes PIP will harm those with conditions like Parkinson's, and anyone with a long-term, yet fluctuating condition
Labour’s failings on disability – and the way forward
Ben Baumberg writes about where Labour can move on from the ‘benefit scrounger’ argument.
Disability minister ignorant on how legal aid cuts affecting disabled people
Alex Hern reveals the extent of disability minister Maria Miller's ignorance over how her own government's policy affects the disabled.