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DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast

DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast

by Marlon Nyirenda

News Commentary

Season 1

Free travel for disabled people on UK busses from next year

From 1 April 2027, eligible disabled bus pass holders in England can travel on local buses for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Major review of Transport Accessibility

The law commission announced a review of transport accessibility law following concerns raised in transport select committee report in 2025. Could this be a step towards new transport accessibility laws for disabled people?

Making public transport fuly accesible could boost economy by 176 bn

A new report by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers says that inaccessible transport infastructure could be costing the UK up to £176bn a year

New consultation on Pip following the Timms review

A new consultation on PIP has been announced following the Timms review. But will disabled people be really listened to or we just on the road to more welfare cuts dressed up as reform?

Disability charities merger for sustainability is there a extensial risk for DPOS?

With the merger of two Cornwall disability charities one DPO and the other not, what does this mean for the future of user led organisations?

Fast-tracked care for motor neurone disease

The Health Minister announced a new fast track care pathway for motor neurone ne patients at the Rob Burrow centre.

Migration from DLA to Pip. Does this just mean more cuts?

With the last of claimants on the old DLA been migration to PIIP (personal independence payments) does this signals further benefits cuts? Some disabled people fear so. But with the Timms review questioning the effectiveness of PIP perhaps it isn't all doom and gloom?

£60m innovation fund launched to transoform disability employment opportunities

The Government has launched another 'innovation fund to try and tackle unemployment for disabled people. The aim is to ask for pitches from business itself.. Have I misread a memo?

DWP extend award timelines to tackle backlog of claims

DWP have extended benefit award timelines to tackle backlogs of claims. But should they go further? Should they be lifetime claims for those with lifelong impairments and/or health conditions?

The DWP make recording of telephone assessments mandatory

The DWP have announced that all telephone assessments will now be recorded. What are your thoughts? Extra protection for claimants or a problem for some?

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