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ALT Call for evidence on The Timms Review urging submission of views by 28 May to influence Personal Independence Payment future.
ALT PhD thesis title page, with a Newcastle University logo at the top, and text underneath that reads: “Geographies of Impulse: Tourette Syndrome and the embodied experience(s) of public spaces”.
ALT 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 their 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. FULL ON WEBSITE