by MM Support | Tuesday, 6 April, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the reborn Scarlet Sees Red. I’m Mik Scarlet,broadcaster, journalist, arty type and equality consultant and I’mhonoured to be joining the Disability Union’s newsletter. Each issueI will explore hot topics that concern the disability community andgiving it...
by Dan White | Wednesday, 31 March, 2021 | Uncategorized
COMMENT by Dan White @DanWhite1972 In a time of global crisis, communities should be able to rely on their elected representatives for support and guidance, regardless of their voting persuasions. Those deemed responsible for the lives and laws for said communities...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 20 November, 2020 | Uncategorized
DISABLED ACTIVISTS ARE OUTRAGED: Sia’s new film is another backwards step for the entertainment industry – sidelining disabled people, telling our stories without us and dismissing disabled actors On 19th November, pop-star Sia released the trailer...
by The Disability Union | Monday, 2 November, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s currently an accessible housing consultation, asking what needs to happen to make sure there will be enough accessible housing built. We need you to reply, and tell them why you think it’s important. Have you found it difficult to find your first...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 3 July, 2020 | Uncategorized
Yesterday it was revealed that the government has once again failed to communicate with disabled people on one of the issues that affects us most of all, benefit sanctions. It has indefinitely postponed an investigation into the alleged link between the deaths of...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 12 June, 2020 | Uncategorized
Written by Fleur Perry, 12/6/2020 New guidance by NHS England allows PAs, but doesn’t mention disabled people, and sparks petition for disabled people to be consulted on all new NHS policies. Petition here! The original guidance barred visitors, but allowed...
