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Some disabled people could lose £10k a year in benefits by end of decade Experts say planned cuts will deliver series of ‘painful income shocks’ for many

Tens of thousands of people will be hit by “knock-on impact” of PIP cuts. Unpaid carers face losing carer’s allowance if their family member loses eligibility for disability benefits - a devastating double loss

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

PIP is by no means a perfect policy (and not enough people receive support from it). But support that enables disabled people to live independently will inherently aid them in going to work.

The savings made here will be pennies for the government, but will be beyond painful for disabled people.

Footage from Liz laying out Labour’s “tasty” plans.

Up to 1.2 million disabled people will lose thousands of pounds under the gov’s welfare overhaul. If you want more people to get “out of bed” and into work; don’t cut care & mobility budgets that help people get out of bed & into work!

Catch if you can!

This wave of cuts is going to crash hard and pull so many people under. This is not just the loss of livelihood. This is life and death stuff.

💡 Commissions Spotlight - 📝The Living Poem (Working Title) - By Ellen Renton - Commissioned by young people at Spartans Community Foundation with Imaginate (@edchildrensfest.bsky.social)

👉 Independent Arts Projects (IAP) are looking for a well-organised & efficient General Manager who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, including financial management, HR, reporting, & administration.

📆 deadline: 12pm 22 April

🔗 www.independentartsprojects.com/work-with-us/

This is a brilliant initiative by Playwright Studio, these kinds of open spaces for writers of all levels of experience are vital for development, especially in the north of Scotland which has a unique grassroots writing scene with not a lot of national support. Big thanks to EC too for hosting!

GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.

ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.

*£3billion.

(3/3)

Nik & I have been collaborating for over a year now! We’re looking kick on with our exciting new project, The Grim Collective. Here’s an old poem of mine with some fresh beats, provided by Nik. Unfortunately the subject is still painfully relevant, with the gov’s plans to ✂️ welfare by £9billion.

A photo of a young black man reading poetry into a microphone, holding a black bound notebook. At the top and bottom on the image is overlaid the text, "2025 OPEN CALL / FOR POETRY & SPOKEN WORD"

Calling poets and spoken word artists!📖🖊️

Apply to perform at Hidden Door Festival 2025, taking place 11-15 June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh, our epic new venue set within a huge industrial site.

Deadline Sunday 23 Feb 🗓️

hiddendoorarts.org/poetry-spoke...

#HiddenDoorFestival

Labour are a liability and this is only gateway for even more systemic brutality. People will die under these changes.

Research for anti-poverty charity Z2K found the economic value of disability benefits far outweighs the cost: while there is a £28bn annual bill for administering the benefits, they give a potential £42bn economic boost . This is not a new phenomenon. It just doesn’t fit with their narrative.

This callous ignorant rhetoric is now systemic. It’s been abundantly clear that Labour was never going to reverse these welfare reforms proposed by the tories. I’m sick to death of having to justify the value of disabled people’s existence through economic terms.

Nabbed a ticket for this! Always keen for what Jackie boy has in store. It will be cracking I’m sure. And I’m not just saying that cause I’m contractually obligated to back the work of a fellow Jack…

Also, looking forward to my first Strange Town show!

A wise old dog (black in colour). A hand in front holds a lime Green play.

Brodie and I are settling down for a wee read. In fact we’re launching a post series called Brodie’s Books and Boss Plays.

First up @kieranhurley.bsky.social ‘s Adults.

Attenborough eat your heart out.

The disabled man’s evolutionary prowess.

Organisations 'devastated' by Creative Scotland funding rejection Scottish arts organisations denied long-term funding by Creative Scotland have called the decisions “incomprehensible” and “devastating”

Scottish arts organisations denied long-term funding by Creative Scotland have called the decisions “incomprehensible” and “devastating” 👇 #TheatreNews #TheatreSky

A lot of positivity for sure! The most encouraging news we’ve had for a long while!

But also feeling it for those that have missed out. It’s still very perplexing and sad.

Bated breath...not jut for those employed full time at arts institutions, but even more among freelancers whose lives have been in paralysis for years because of this cack-handed system.

The value of your work is not defined by the value of grants awarded to you. Keep on breathing.

Hi Jen, hope you are well! Could you please add me to the second pack?

An image of the four productions in a square format with the Theatre in Schools Scotland in the middle. Top left, Ginger, an image of a performer holding a wooden spoon with a ginger hair. Top right, Image of two performers in front of a fun signpost in colourful clothing. Bottom left, image of two performers laying on ladders in dungarees. Bottom right, Image of a performers jumping in a yellow raincoat and blue trousers.

✏️📣 We are delighted to announce a brand-new programme for Theatre in Schools Scotland, bringing bold, inspiring, live theatre and dance productions into Scotland's schools and nurseries.

Theatre in Schools Scotland is managed by Imaginate and @ntsonline.bsky.social

Brian Logan unveils inaugural season at A Play, A Pie and A Pint A new musical based on Dante’s Inferno and the debut play from performer Cilla Silvia feature on the programme

And here is Brian Logan's first season as AD of A Play, A Pie and A Pint.

18 shows at Oran Mor, 7 transfers to @traversetheatre.bsky.social, tours elsewhere. Lots to look forward to.
www.thestage.co.uk/news/product...

This is exciting!

Get this one in the diary folks! Remi is a powerhouse! 🔥