Disability Rights UK

Become a Trustee of Disability Rights UK We are recruiting for new trustees to join our board. You will join a great team who this year won The Charity Governance Award in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion category. Read more about this at the Charity Governance Awards website: https://lnkd.in/eMfgBwhJ If you live in the UK, have personal lived experience as a Disabled person and think you have the qualities to work at a strategic level then we would very much like to hear from you. We want to hear from Disabled people with a intersectional experience. To bring greater diversity to our governance. If you would like an informal conversation first please get in touch. More information available on our website: https://lnkd.in/emPpbd-P #CharityBoards #Trustees #DisabledPeople #Governance #Recruitment

🔍 Do you use medical devices like wound care products, stoma appliances or catheters? Your experience matters! Take the survey to help shape the future of medical devices and enter to win £250! 💷  https://lnkd.in/dn3BGwpk Find out more on DR UK's website: https://lnkd.in/eU3vPhu9

On Sunday, 1st December 2024, we lost Baroness Rosalie Wilkins. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy as a disability rights champion will remain with us forever. Our CEO, Kamran, writes a deeply personal obituary, reflecting on her life. https://lnkd.in/e54yqMyE ALT TEXT: Image of Rosalie and other Disabled campaigners bringing a petition to Parliament

❄️The winter edition of the Disability Review Magazine is out now! Featuring pieces on chronic illnesses at Christmas, how to be anti-ableist and an interview with Ruth Madeley, speaking about the importance of Disabled stories on screen. 📖Read it here👇 https://lnkd.in/eRUyiKDv

💥Join DPAC's vigil outside the high court for case against consultation on Work Capability Assessment (WCA) changes 🕘 9am 📅Tuesday, 10th December 📍Outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London WC2A 2LL More information: https://lnkd.in/eucaxiSh

🚨NEWS🚨 Government goes back on it's word, and fails to implement personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) as recommended by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report. DR UK: 'The interests of private business are being prioritised over people's lives.' https://lnkd.in/eqRW7QNm

This International Day of Disabled People, DR UK's Mikey Erhardt wrote for The Big Issue about life for Disabled people in the UK over the last year, as well as the successes of Disabled activism and our demands for the upcoming year. https://lnkd.in/e27dzVcT

🚨DR UK's Statement on Passing of Assisted Dying Bill We stand firmly against a law that risks pressuring Disabled people into decisions driven by lack of options rather than genuine choice. This bill could reinforce the narrative that Disabled people’s lives are less valuable. At a time when social care is chronically underfunded, and many Disabled people are unable to afford essentials, this legislation sends a chilling message: the government prioritises the right to die over the right to live. Full statement: https://lnkd.in/efwTggH6 ALT TEXT: DR UK's Statement on Passing of Assisted Dying Bill Disability Rights UK is deeply dismayed by the passing of the second reading by MPs of the Assisted Dying Bill with a majority of 55 in Parliament. This decision comes as a profound betrayal to Disabled people across the UK, who continue to struggle to live with dignity in a society that fails to meet even our most basic needs. At a time when social care is chronically underfunded, accessible housing is scarce, and many Disabled people are unable to afford food, energy, or other essentials, this legislation sends a chilling message: the government prioritises the right to die over the right to live. We stand firmly against a law that risks pressuring Disabled people into decisions driven by fear, desperation, or lack of options rather than genuine choice. This legislation could deepen inequalities and reinforce societal biases that view Disabled people’s lives as less valuable. Disability Rights UK is committed to fighting for a society where every Disabled person has the support they need to live fulfilling lives with dignity and respect. We call on the government to immediately invest in social care, housing, and financial support for Disabled people. The focus must be on enabling life, not facilitating death.

The final speaker at our conference was Maia, who spoke about digital spaces as campaign tools - how they can become vital life lines for those otherwise isolated and without community, or guidance on navigating state bureaucracy. #DRUKConference24

Megan spoke at our conference about the importance of in-person, grassroots campaigns and that young Disabled people have more skills than social media! And on the flip side, how important inter-generational spaces are for us to learn from older campaigners! #DRUKConference24