Gov must not U-turn on uprating benefits in line with inflation.

900k #Disabled households on Universal Credit will be at least £385 a year worse off if based on earnings (5.4%) vs Sep CPI (10.1%).

Jeremy Hunt must keep his word to prioritise most in need. #CostOfLivingCrisis

Change 100, our internship programme for #Disabled graduates, is now open!

We offer paid summer work placements with leading employers in the UK who believe disability isn’t a barrier to a brilliant career.

Find out more (and apply) on our website 👉 bit.ly/3Tg5jKX

Brilliant to see how Cutting Edge Theatre Young Company are using their iPads. Keeping track of progress, memorising choreography and documenting their fantastic work!

Thanks very much for sending over this wonderful video!

A huge thank you to Yorkshire Building Society in Inverness for their generous donation for digital equipment, helping disabled adults at our Cheshire House Service to get online.

You can find out more here 👇

inverness-courier.co.uk/news/cheshire-…

While a temporary freeze on energy bills is a welcome step in the right direction, disabled people are already being pushed into poverty with current bills going through the roof. Read our response to today’s government announcement on energy bills: bit.ly/3TUvJTj

We've joined over 50 charities calling for Liz Truss to #FixThisCrisis by increasing Universal Credit and #Disability benefits to reflect the real cost of living.

Sign our petition: bit.ly/3QCqRQE

Because of the #CostOfLivingCrisis #Disabled people are choosing between essential things like charging their wheelchair or eating a meal.

As our new PM Liz Truss please act quickly so that everyone can keep safe and healthy this winter.

Here's a🧵on how we think you can do it.

'Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.'

If your mobility/daily living are affected by a health condition, you could be eligible. Find out more below 👇

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We're still looking for #disabled people to share their experience with #accessible taxis! If you're in Edinburgh, Inverness or the Highlands region, follow the link below and share your story, compensated by a £25 amazon voucher!

'Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.'

PIP has been replaced by the Adult Disability Payment - Find out if you're eligible and what this means here 👇

dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mone…

We are studying accessibility of taxis, and looking to host online focus groups for disabled people to discuss their experiences in Edinburgh, Inverness & the Highlands region.

Participation compensated by a £25 Amazon voucher.

Register here:
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We'd love to amplify as many #Disabled people as possible this #DisabilityHateCrimeWeek .

If you'd like to share your experience of hate crime, and help call out #Ableist abuse, please email [email protected].

Are you worried about being able to use your #BlueBadge on holiday this summer?

Travelling abroad can be a nightmare for so many reasons at the moment. This needs securing ASAP to, in the very least, make parking simple for #Disabled people.
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We hope you're all safe and as cool as can be!

There's some great tips for managing this extreme hot weather below 👇
bbc.co.uk/news/disabilit…

Happy 30th birthday, Wardieburn!

Last week, residents and staff at the service in Edinburgh celebrated 30 years of Wardieburn!

The sun was out celebrating with everyone on the patio! 🌞😎

Voting closes at the end of this week! If you're in any of the below stores this week, we'd be very grateful if you could ask for a token at checkout and help us ensure people with disabilities can stay connected!

Another brilliant episode of #BBCAccessAll -
A great podcast about air travel and festivals with a wheelchair, stand up comedy, sight-loss journeys and spies- we highly recommend tuning in!

Transcript available here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c…

Today's research from Sense echoes what #Disabled people told us earlier this year. Issues have worsened & for many, it feels like help isn't going far enough. #CostOfLivingCrisis bit.ly/3HDbJz5