Activists mourn ‘dedicated campaigner’
Activists have praised the “quiet determination” of a dedicated disabled campaigner who has died suddenly…
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DPOs ‘risk becoming servants of local councils’
Disabled people’s organisations are in danger of becoming “servants” of their local authorities, as the…
Fellow rights campaigners mourn loss of Caroline Gooding
Tributes have been paid after the death of Caroline Gooding, an “inspired” campaigner and activist…
Partnership is bringing DPOs together to seek out funding
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) across London are building a new partnership that will allow them…
Westminster Abbey protest: Police launch inquiry over treatment of protesters
The Metropolitan police have launched an inquiry into the policing of a five-hour protest outside…
Westminster Abbey protest: What would Jesus do? Call the cops, says the dean
The dean of Westminster has been heavily criticised after he denied disabled activists permission to…
Westminster Abbey protest: Activists explain decision to pitch camp outside the abbey
Disabled activists have explained why they set up a protest camp in the grounds of…
Activist’s plans would see single funding stream for support
The entire system of disability benefits and other support should be swept away and replaced…
Disability Wales set to break new ground with direct payments co-op
A Welsh user-led organisation is aiming to become the first in the UK to set…
Queen’s birthday honours: OBEs mark couple’s 40 years of volunteering
A disabled couple who have spent four decades campaigning to persuade the public to be…