Not one of the seven ministers for disabled people who have served in the post since the Conservatives came to power in 2010 issued a message of support on social media on the UN’s international day of disabled people this week. […]
Sarah Newton
DWP ‘lies again’ about impact of benefits freeze on disabled people
Still no replacement for Newton, seven days after resignation
Discrimination faced by disabled DWP staff leaps by half in four years
Long-awaited Newton meeting confirms confusion over DPO engagement
‘Shocking’ PIP death figures ‘show assessment process is unfit for purpose’
Newton forced to apologise after misleading MPs in WOW debate
DPO welcomes ‘ground-breaking partnership’ with elected mayor
A ground-breaking new partnership between disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) and Greater Manchester’s elected mayor could become a “template” for future work with local authorities across the region, according to one leading DPO. Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) said this […]
Minister seeks recruits for new disability network… but refuses to pay them
DWP refuses to reveal police forces that share information on disabled protesters
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to say which police forces have passed it video footage and other information about claimants of disability benefits who have taken part in anti-fracking and anti-austerity protests. DWP’s attempt to hide its […]