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Do you use a Blue Badge or Disabled Person’s Bus Pass? Or have you tried to get one and couldn't? Meet other disabled people, and discuss your experiences for paid research to improve these systems.

When and where: Online, 13-15 August
Payment: £25
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UK’s historic decisions on social care should be ‘ground zero’ for Covid inquiry, say DPOs The choices made by the UK state on how the social care system is structured mean that the impact of the pandemic in this area should be “ground zero” for the Covid inquiry’s investigations, disabl…

UK’s historic decisions on social care should be ‘ground zero’ for #Covid inquiry, say DPOs
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Government review of law on mobility aids could prove ‘absolutely transformative’ Disabled campaigners have welcomed the government’s announcement that it will review the laws around powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and examine how new mobility technology could be “saf…

Government review of law on mobility aids could prove ‘absolutely transformative’
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‘Landmark’ decision could lead to better protection of disability benefits A “landmark” decision has forced a regulator to examine whether credit companies should be allowed to take disability benefits into account when calculating if disabled people can take out risky lo…

‘Landmark’ decision could lead to better protection of disability benefits
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/landmark-dec...

No one should have to work beyond pension age to afford housing, yet this is a reality for rising numbers of people.

More #socialhousing will ensure housing security for our ageing population who, according to the government's stats, increasingly experience homelessness.

Cervical screening films for women with learning disabilities and autistic women - YouTube A short collection of films co-produced by women with learning disabilities and / or autistic women. Find out everything you need to know about smear tests, ...

Five films made by autistic women, and women with a learning disability, highlight their experiences and provide top tips to encourage more women to have cervical screening...

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Introduction to Active Support: Enabling Supported People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism to engage in their own lives - 15 September 2025 - ARC England Introduction to Active Support: Enabling Supported People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism to engage in their own lives (online … Read More

Does your organisation practice Active Support?

Our Active Support Training goal is for people to take a more active role in their own lives, lead meaningful & ordinary lives within their communities.

Want to find out more and how to implement? Check out our introductory workshop - bit.ly/40Rj0Gp

MPs ask government key questions on impact of universal credit cuts bill on poverty and safety A new cross-party report from MPs has raised significant concerns about the impact of the government’s disability benefit cuts and reforms on the poverty and safety of disabled claimants. The Labou…

A Commons committee has called on ministers to delay billions of pounds of cuts until they have carried out “an independent and comprehensive assessment” of the impact they could have on disabled people.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mps-ask-gove...

UN asks serious questions of ministers after activists highlight ‘discriminatory’ mental health bill A UN committee has raised serious concerns that the UK government’s mental health bill is breaching the international disability rights convention, with the legislation set to complete its passage …

A UN committee has written to the UK government with serious concerns about its mental health bill, which is set to complete its passage through parliament when MPs return from their summer holidays next month.
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Bus company’s urgent probe after driver called for wheelchair-user who reported discrimination to be shot A disabled bus passenger and campaigner has been left in a “state of constant fear” after he was shown “dehumanising” and “violent” messages exchanged between drivers that made fun of his weight an…

Bus company launches urgent investigation after disabled bus passenger was shown “dehumanising” and “violent” messages exchanged between drivers that called for him to be shot and accused him of lying about discrimination.
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Labour must break its silence on accessible housing, say campaigners on 3rd anniversary of broken Tory pledge Disabled campaigners have demanded that the Labour government finally breaks its silence and takes action to end the accessible housing crisis. A year ago, Inclusion London – backed by campaign all…

Disabled campaigners have demanded that the Labour government finally breaks its silence and takes action to end the accessible housing crisis.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-must-...

Network Rail faces fresh questions on inaccessible footbridges, after refusing to cough up for access Network Rail is being questioned again over its failure to provide funding to ensure the accessibility of new infrastructure, after it claimed it could not afford to ensure a new footbridge would b…

Network Rail is being questioned again over its failure to provide funding to ensure the accessibility of new infrastructure, after it claimed it could not afford to ensure a new footbridge would be accessible to people with mobility impairments.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/network-rail...

UN asks serious questions of ministers after activists highlight ‘discriminatory’ mental health bill A UN committee has raised serious concerns that the UK government’s mental health bill is breaching the international disability rights convention, with the legislation set to complete its passage …

A UN committee has raised serious concerns that the UK government’s mental health bill is breaching the international disability rights convention, with the legislation set to complete its passage through parliament when MPs return from their holidays.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/un-asks-seri...

Bus company’s urgent probe after driver called for wheelchair-user who reported discrimination to be shot A disabled bus passenger and campaigner has been left in a “state of constant fear” after he was shown “dehumanising” and “violent” messages exchanged between drivers that made fun of his weight an…

A disabled bus passenger and campaigner has been left in a “state of constant fear” after he was shown “dehumanising” and “violent” messages exchanged between drivers that made fun of his weight and even called for him to be shot.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/bus-companys...

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and how can it help you?

Join a free webinar led by ARC England for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI could support you with organisation, communication, work and staying safe...

Members can book now 👉 tinyurl.com/325rbcsa

INQ000616456 - Easy Read Expert Report for the UK Covid 19 Public Inquiry by Professor Chris Hatton and Professor Richard Hastings titled UK Covid-19 Inquiry Social Care in the UK: How the Covid-19 pa... Easy Read Expert Report for the UK Covid 19 Public Inquiry by Professor Chris Hatton and Professor Richard Hastings titled UK Covid-19 Inquiry Social Care in the UK: How the Covid-19 pandemic affected...

New Easy Read report on how COVID-19 affected people using social care, including people with learning disabilities & autistic people.

By Professors Chris Hatton & Richard Hastings.

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Read @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's report into the personal and sector-wide impact of the UC Bill on Disabled people's physical activity.

Physical activity is a right, not a luxury, and with our access stripped back, it paves the way for the deterioration of other rights too.

Read and share!

@arcengland.bsky.social
#CareCantWait

Care Can't Wait - ADASS Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life

4 in 5 of us will need adult social care at some point in our lives. But, currently, it’s not always there for everyone who needs it.

We’re supporting @adass.bsky.social's #CareCantWait campaign – building the case for a care and support system we can all depend on.
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ARC England Response to the Dr Penny Dash Review of Patient Safety across Health and Social Care - ARC England July 2025  ARC England welcomes the Dr Penny Dash Review and acknowledges its robust evaluation of patient safety across the … Read More

We welcome the Dr Penny Dash Review of Patient Safety across health and social care & acknowledges its robust evaluation.
However, we caution concern on the proposed reallocation of Healthwatch functions to Integrated Care Boards and Local Authorities.

Read our blog in full: wp.me/p9ih3D-95t

Shocking new research from ‪@uwebristolofficial.bsky.social‬ shows 300,000 people on waiting lists for social housing in England's rural areas.

Our Head of Member Relations, Kevin Garvey, spoke to Greatest Hits Bristol about the urgent need for more affordable, rural housing.

Love George Ezra? Join a free tribute performance this Wednesday 🎵

www.What-To-Do.co.uk offer people who draw on care and support free, accessible, online experiences...

A feel good tribute performance to enjoy listening to all George Ezra’s biggest hits including ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Budapest’!

Your Place's new scheme is a reminder of how vital #SupportedHousing is for providing a lifeline to those who need it most.

Yet, due to funding cuts and rising costs, supported housing across England is in crisis.

The government must invest in and #SaveOurSupportedHousing

24 hours to go! 🤩

How are we feeling, #Lionesses fans? 💪

Government quietly releases multiple disability research reports on the same day… eight days too late for MPs The government has quietly published 12 detailed research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just eight days afte…

The government has quietly published 12 research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just 8 days after MPs voted to impose £2 billion-a-year cuts to disability benefits.
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YouTube video by Dimensions UK Learning Disabilities and Autism Leaders' Awards 2025 - highlights of the day

Great day with @arcengland.bsky.social !!!

#StartsAtHome #SaveOurSupportedHousing

Motability finally hits back at ‘hostile, harmful and inaccurate’ media coverage The disabled boss of the charity that oversees the Motability car scheme has finally hit back at months of “hostile”, “harmful” and inaccurate media reports and online comments about how it is run …

Motability finally hits back at ‘hostile, harmful and inaccurate’ media coverage
#Motability
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