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Image shows an elderly male and female couple hands, with the male in a hospital bed. Text reads: Assisted Dying in the UK: What Happened Last Week — And What It Means for Us

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Assisted Dying in the UK: What Happened Last Week — And What It Means for Us

Should people in the UK have the legal right to choose how and when they die, under controlled, compassionate circumstances?

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 25, 2025

Breaking News: Over 100 Labour MPs Oppose PIP Cuts: What It Means and How You Can Take Action

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Over 100 Labour MPs Oppose PIP Cuts: What It Means and How You Can Take Action

As of 24 June 2025, more than 100 Labour MPs have publicly come out against the government’s proposed £5 billion cuts to welfare – with a particular focus on opposing changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 24, 2025

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What Helen Keller Taught Us — and What the Media Got Wrong

Helen’s legacy has been polished into something softer. Less political. More palatable. But not the fiery adult who challenged the entire system.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 24, 2025

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Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 – Deafblind Access in the UK: Your Rights & How to Get Support

Whether you’re deafblind, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a better ally, here’s what you need to know about your rights, the support you’re entitled to, and how to actually get it.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 24, 2025

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How to Contact Your MP to Stop The PIP Cuts

Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 19, 2025

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PIP Reform 101: Latest Update on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Changes

Whether you’re currently claiming PIP, thinking of applying, or just want to understand how these changes may impact your rights, this no-fluff guide breaks down what’s happening, what’s at risk, and where to find support.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 19, 2025

Image shows a wheelchair user boarding a train. Text reads: Accessible Travel in the UK Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More

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Accessible Travel in the UK: Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More

Your no-fluff, everything-in-one-place guide to booking accessible travel across the UK, and getting the discounts you’re legally entitled to.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 18, 2025

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Is Diabetes a Disability in the UK?

Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 17, 2025

Text reads: What the 2025 Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK. Background image shows someone holding their wallet open.

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What the UK Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. While big-picture figures dominate the headlines, many decisions will have a direct impact on disabled and neurodivergent people, those needing mental health or social care support, and anyone relying on benefits. We’ve broken it down […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 13, 2025