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Can You Trust the DWP When Their Own Staff Steal?

Recent revelations have highlighted disturbing cases of DWP staff committing benefit fraud, stealing funds meant for people living in poverty, with disabilities, or nearing the end of their lives. These are not just administrative errors; these are deliberate criminal acts carried out by individuals who know the system inside and out.

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Proving Pain for PIP Eligibility

For millions of people in the UK living with chronic pain, applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can feel like a battle against an invisible enemy. Pain, especially when it’s invisible or fluctuating, is difficult to measure, explain, and prove. The PIP assessment system, designed to support people with additional care or mobility needs, often falls short in recognising the daily impact of pain, leaving many to feel dismissed, doubted, or denied.

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How To Deal With People With Ableist Attidudes

Living with an invisible disability is a silent struggle, one that is often met with doubt, judgment, and unsolicited advice. The absence of visible symptoms often leads others, sometimes even friends or family, to minimise or dismiss the very real impact such conditions have on daily life. This ableist mindset can be harmful, especially when it’s cloaked in “concern” or feigned expertise.

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Raynaud’s Disease and PIP Eligibility

Raynaud’s disease (also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or syndrome) is a circulatory condition that affects blood flow to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes. When exposed to cold temperatures or stress, the small blood vessels in the extremities constrict excessively, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, colour changes, and functional limitations.

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How to Start a Business From Scratch

There has never been a more empowering time to start a business from scratch, especially if you are long-term unemployed, disabled, or seeking independence from a system that doesn’t always serve you. With government policy actively encouraging people to return to work, including those who face barriers due to disability or health, starting your own business can be a powerful, self-directed solution. You gain not only control over your income and routine but also protection from benefit sanctions, while still receiving financial support as you build your dream from the ground up.

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UN Raises Alarm Over Labour’s Disability Benefit Cuts: “A Continuation of Tory Austerity”

An urgent letter from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to the UK government has sparked outrage and concern within the disability community. The correspondence, sent Monday evening (07/07/25), follows a coordinated campaign by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) who presented damning evidence of how the proposed cuts to out-of-work disability benefits could worsen the lives of thousands of disabled people.

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Foreign Nationals and Eligibility to UK State Benefits

Foreign nationals (Legal) are a vital part of British society; they work in our hospitals, build our infrastructure, teach in our schools, and contribute to the economy. A fair welfare and healthcare system should recognise their contributions while safeguarding public resources. Basing access on contributions, coupled with compassionate exceptions for those in genuine need, strikes the right balance.

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Why Can’t Governments Just Reset the Economy?

If governments are drowning in debt and slashing public services, why not just “press reset” and start again? When budget cuts and tax hikes hit the most vulnerable, many wonder why central banks can’t simply wipe the slate clean. Here’s why the real issue isn’t ability, it’s political will.

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The Definition of Hate Crime and What the Law Says

Hate crime is a violation of human rights and a crime against the very values of equality, dignity, and respect. It tears communities apart and leaves victims in emotional ruins. Society must come together to condemn hate, strengthen the law, and support victims. Most importantly, we must remember that diversity is our strength, and no one should be made to feel unsafe for simply being who they are.