Ministers to push ahead on disability pay gap reporting, while Tories describe plans as ‘grievance-mongering’ The government is to push ahead with its delayed plans to force large employers to report on the size of their disability pay gap. The plans were first announced in the king’s speech in July 2024, …

The government is to push ahead with its delayed plans to force large employers to report on the size of their disability pay gap.
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Government could face legal action over cuts to ‘neglected’ Access to Work Disabled campaigners are hoping to take legal action over government cuts to the Access to Work scheme, a campaign event has heard. The A Thousand Cuts event, organised by disabled-led arts company…

Disabled campaigners are hoping to take legal action over government cuts to the Access to Work scheme, a campaign event has heard.
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Disabled people ensure their voices are heard in historic march against the far-right Disabled activists have explained why they needed their voices to be heard in Saturday’s historic mass march against the far-right through the streets of central London. The event, organised by the…

Disabled activists have explained why they needed their voices to be heard in Saturday’s historic mass march against the far-right through the streets of central London.
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One in three terminally ill people in deprived areas aren’t claiming DWP benefits they’re entitled to at the end of life A third of terminally ill people living in the most deprived parts of England and Wales are not claiming benefits they’re entitled to in the final 12 months of life. Contrary to successive governme…

A third of terminally ill people living in the most deprived parts of England and Wales are not claiming benefits they’re entitled to in the final 12 months of life.
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Renee Good's family speaks out on what would've been her 38th birthday "Today and everyday we remember what we have lost but remain so thankful for what she gave to all of us," her family says.

"Renee Good’s family speaks out on what would’ve been her 38th birthday"

“Today and everyday we remember what we have lost but remain so thankful for what she gave to all of us,” her family says

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Disabled people using the Motability car leasing scheme are set to face higher costs as the organisation seeks to offset £300 million in new taxes introduced in last year's autumn budget

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Read our press release following the Covid Inquiry Module 3 Report: shh-uk.org/failure-t...

Covid is airborne. The science was there.

Failure to act on it left healthcare workers exposed — and many now live with Long Covid.

These were preventable harms.

#SafeAir4All

A key finding from the Covid Inquiry report published this week:

“Guidance on preventing the spread of infection was flawed. It assumed the virus was spread by CONTACT transmission, failing properly to consider the extent to which it was also spread by AIRBORNE transmission.”

World Health Organisation takes down the page saying Meningitis spread by aerosols

(Of course UK Gov't gives them lots of money - our taxpayers' money)

New Access to Work applicants being told they could have to wait 37 weeks for decision, MPs hear The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now telling disabled people who need support through the Access to Work scheme that it could take 37 weeks to make a decision on their application, sen…

New Access to Work applicants being told they could have to wait 37 weeks for decision, MPs hear
#AccessToWork #DWP
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Tribunal dismisses DWP appeal and tells it to release ‘worst case scenario’ report on claimant errors A tribunal has ordered the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to release a report that describes the impact of its errors on disabled benefit claimants, following a three-year fight to keep the…

A tribunal has ordered the Department for Work and Pensions to release a report that describes the impact of its errors on disabled benefit claimants, following a three-year fight to keep the document secret.
#DWP
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DWP hides scores of emails that discussed its role in claimant deaths The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to release all but a few words from scores of emails discussing its role in the deaths of hundreds, and probably thousands, of disabled benefi…

The Department for Work and Pensions has refused to release all but a few words from scores of emails discussing its role in the deaths of hundreds, and probably thousands, of disabled benefit claimants.
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-hides-sc...

In response to a question from @ZackPolanski.bsky.social on #LongCovid @DrAmirKhanGP.bsky.social says “I feel really helpless when I see them.”

People who were healthy just a few years ago, a lot of them have lost their independence & ability to earn and there’s nothing in place to look after them.

Here is one of our members, Nicola Ritchie, explaining the impact of living with #LongCovid at the Covid Inquiry

Nicola is available to speak with the media after the release of the Module 3 Report on Thursday

If you’re following me and an #OT #AHP #Nurse #Doctor please share below and ask your colleagues and professional body to share 👇
@rcotpolicyuk.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk
@alitwy.bsky.social

CATA has found via FoI requests that government bodies did not fully disclose vital evidence to COVID Inquiry. They ignored views of PHE that airborne precautions should have been available to all HCWs. WHY?

CATA (Covid Airborne Transmission Alliance) has today issued this press release ahead of next Thursday's publication of the Inquiry's module 3 report:

tinyurl.com/CATA-press-r...

➡️‼️So, post-COVID-19 syndrome affects over 40% of young, fit active-duty service members post-C19, and poses a serious long-term threat to military medical readiness and operational capability. #REINFECTIONS ➡️‼️And AGAIN: Long COVID strikes millions worldwide, often with persistent pulmonary, neurological, and fatigue symptoms lasting months to years, severely impairing daily function, work productivity, and overall quality of life in a substantial portion of those infected. #LONGCOVIDAWARENESSMONTH #AVOIDREINFECTIONS #AVOIDSARS2

From initial post 👆

"➡️‼️And AGAIN: Long COVID strikes millions worldwide, often with persistent pulmonary, neurological, and fatigue symptoms lasting months to years, severely impairing daily function, work productivity, and overall quality of life in a substantial portion of those infected."

Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office

The Epstein files grant us a rare glimpse into the kind of machinations that must be happening all the time. As @bylinetimes.bsky.social reveals, Trump's fixer, Steve Bannon, helped Boris Johnson overthrow Theresa May. Blatant foreign interference in our politics. 🧵
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...

An exciting start to 2026 so far 💚

In Jan, I was appointed joint Specialism Lead for ME/CFS & Long Covid in the @thercot.bsky.social Long Term Conditions Network.

#occupationaltherapy #LongCovid #PwME #chronicillness

Sounds good. 💚

And behind the scenes, I’m in the preparation phase of setting up my own independent OT practice, with hopes to launch in the next few months 💚

Grateful for these opportunities and for the small sparks of purpose returning 🙏

#occupationaltherapy #LongCovid #PwME #chronicillness

Jeffrey Epstein survivors speak out
#SuperBowl #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlXL

"I was 14"
"I was 16"
"I was 16"
"17"
"14"

"There are about a thousand of us"

"It's time to bring the secrets out of the shadows"

"It's time to shine a light into the darkness"

"Release all of the Epstein files"

Increase in demand for #OccupationalTherapy
👇 #DisabledPeople waiting months for needed equipment and adaptations
@dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
@johnpring.bsky.social
@disrightsuk.bsky.social

Disabled students still face barriers, research finds, just as ministers prepare to publish SEND white paper Disabled young people in the UK still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for …

Disabled young people still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for inclusive education, according to new government-funded research.
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DNS update Two bits of news from me. Firstly, I’d like to explain the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks. Early last month, I underwent heart bypass surgery, and after eight days… | John Pring DNS update Two bits of news from me. Firstly, I’d like to explain the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks. Early last month, I underwent heart bypass surgery, and after eight days...

Two bits of news from me, firstly about the future of Disability News Service, and secondly an explanation for the lack of news stories from DNS over the last few weeks:
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Say no to Palantir in the NHS NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back

Get Palantir out of the NHS

notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-pal...

New Survey now out: experiences of people with ME and Long Covid with hyperbaric oxygen / oxygen therapy.

Please share widely.

For all the info and survey link, head on over to

www.physiosforme.com/o2survey

Government’s focus is on ‘punishing’ young disabled people rather than supporting them, activists fear Activists have told an inquiry they fear the government is focusing its attention on “punishing” young disabled people for their needs and challenges, rather than ensuring they receive the support …

Government’s focus is on ‘punishing’ young disabled people rather than supporting them, activists fear
@dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @dpac-cymru.bsky.social
#AlanMilburn #DWP #NEETs #PIPReview #DPACCymru
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Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers The business leader heading the government’s efforts to keep ill and disabled people in work has suggested to MPs that he does not believe stricter enforcement of the Equality Act is the way to add…

Government adviser on health, disability and work warns against Equality Act crackdown on employers
#CharlieMayfield #DWP #EqualityAct
@rushanaraalibgs.bsky.social @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
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