Rhian Davies
@dwrhian.bsky.social
Chief Executive: Disability Wales www.disabilitywales.org Trustee: Wales Council for Voluntary Action Member: Disability Rights Taskforce
Disability is a political hot topic and there's fake information being spread. So we've produced this handy infographic showing how many disabled people there really are in England & Wales. This is free to share to combat false narratives around disabled people. A thread 🧵
🎟️ Wanting to make your events more accessible? Our Resources page has links to guides and toolkits covering theatre, music, literature and hybrid events. disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...
We're always looking to improve the Neurodivergence Wales website and make sure it's easy to use, accessible and helpful for everyone who visits. If you have a few minutes to spare, we would appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 👉 tinyurl.com/yj7mjxf5
Disabled people are being pushed into poverty by policy choices, not personal failings. New findings show many are skipping meals because of disability-related costs. It is time to recognise the right to food in domestic law.
Food insecurity is widespread, severe and systemic for disabled people, evidence to inquiry concludes
Food insecurity* is a “widespread, severe, and systemic” issue for disabled people, with rising food costs a “significant” challenge, according to evidence submitted to an inquiry just as the gover…
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Disabled artists deserve better than this: unpaid "exposure," being the free diversity expert, access needs treated as an afterthought. Most orgs want to do better, they just never had the roadmap. So we built one. The Anti-Exploitation Academy is free and on demand: bit.ly/3YpzBzi
Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. We’re helping to raise awareness by reminding people that Samaritans are there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen 💚
Heddiw, lansiwyd rhaglen Pŵer Cyfartal Llais Cyfartal 2026-27! Llongyfarchiadau i'n carfan newydd o fentoreion, y daeth llawer ohonynt ynghyd i ymuno â ni heddiw a dechrau eu taith PCLlC.
Today we launched the 2026 - 27 Equal Power Equal Voice programme! Congratulations to our new cohort of mentees, many of whom came together to join us today and begin their EPEV journey.
Burnham’s cost-of-living steps welcomed, but disabled campaigners say he must do much more #AndyBurnham #CostOfLiving www.disabilitynewsservice.com/burnhams-cos...
Burnham’s cost-of-living steps welcomed, but disabled campaigners say he must do much more
Disabled campaigners have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first major policy decision – to temporarily scrap VAT on electricity bills – but say he must do much more to address disability poverty. In his fi…
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5x Board member positions available at TPAS Cymru to support an organisation working for tenants in the social housing sector. It's a great team, and you'll be working with David Wilton who is one of the nicest people working in the housing sector in Wales™ […] [Original post on toot.wales]
The WCVA is recruiting 6-7 new Trustees for the Dyfodol Fund, which will have responsibility for a £4m fund to create long-lasting benefit for voluntary organisations across Wales. Closing date 29 July https://boards.wales #Swyddi
Frances Ryan's piece summarises a harsh reality for Disabled people. Responses to the report only highlight current negative attitudes towards Disabled people. Government's "overhaul" of PIP must reflect what is missing in the current system: dignity, hope and humanity.
Frances Ryan@francesryan.bsky.social · 3w ago“The purpose of such interrogations has never been to determine whether someone needs disability benefits, but to make them reluctant to apply for it.” Today’s col. on Pip, its impending overall - and what a humane and effective system could actually look like. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Nothing about us without us. Five simple words, one powerful idea behind decades of Disabled rights activism. And that reminds decision-makers today that real change must be led by us. Learn more about our history: https://bit.ly/4h8NHOe #DisabilityPrideMonth
Disabled people’s organisations raise concerns over ‘less than honest’ and ‘diluted’ PIP review report #TimmsReview #PIP #DWP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/pip-review-d...
PIP review: Disabled people’s organisations raise concerns over ‘less than honest’ and ‘diluted’ report
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have raised grave concerns about last week’s “less than honest” report from the Timms Review and have warned that it has “diluted” disabled people’s concerns …
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DEWISCIL in Powys can help residents with neurological and post-viral illness, who have been physically disabled by their illnesses, to communicate their needs for care and support services with Social Services. tinyurl.com/mrxx6zy6
A support body in Wales is looking for further investment to build a new fund that will provide grants to local charities
Welsh charity body looks to raise over £10m for grantmaking fund
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Our Head of Policy, Fazilet Hadi, is currently giving evidence to the @commonswec.parliament.uk on flexible working and disability 💬"The burden of enforcing reasonable adjustments shouldn't be on us as Disabled people" You can watch it here 👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Spoke to Sarah Montague on World at One about the Timms Review today. The findings confirm what Disabled people have been saying for years: the system is not fit for purpose. I’m glad the Gov pledges any future decisions will be made in co‑production with the people they affect.
My statement on the Timms Review's interim report.
The Timms Review's interim report contains a lot of nuanced analysis, echoing what Disabled people have been saying for years. Today's news coverage hasn't reflected this. Instead it's dominated by kneejerk reactions as part of more ‘welfare panic’ that demonises Disabled people.
BBC and Sky News fail to explain why presenters do not push back on claims of ‘spiralling welfare spending’ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/bbc-and-sky-...
BBC and Sky News fail to explain why presenters do not push back on claims of ‘spiralling welfare spending’
Two major broadcasters have been unable to explain why key news presenters are failing to challenge politicians and commentators who repeatedly claim – wrongly – that spending on social security is…
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DNS is looking for examples from the last few months of broadcasters, particularly BBC News and Sky News, that have failed to challenge claims that spending on 'welfare' is spiralling out of control and needs to be cut. Examples with links to video would be most useful. Thank you!
Appeal for disability arts memories to help preserve history of a ‘cultural phenomenon’ @disabilityarts.bsky.social @heritagefunduk.bsky.social #CrippingCulture #DisabilityArts www.disabilitynewsservice.com/appeal-for-d...
Appeal for disability arts memories to help preserve history of a ‘cultural phenomenon’
A new project is calling for people with memories and experiences of the disability arts movement to help preserve its history, with artists saying it will recognise the “vital role” the “cultural …
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The government made cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element last year. The cuts are starting to affect Disabled people now. The Disability Poverty Campaign Group needs your help to understand the impact. Complete our survey, available in BSL and Easy Read:
Survey: cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element
The government made cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element last year. Fill in our survey to help us understand the impact and campaign for change.
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The government’s Access to Work scheme is plagued by multiple failings, including lengthy delays – which risk disabled people losing their jobs – poor communication, and an inaccessible process, a committee of MPs has concluded. #DWP #AccessToWork www.disabilitynewsservice.com/access-to-wo...
Access to Work is plagued by multiple failings, concerned MPs hear from disabled workers
The government’s Access to Work scheme is plagued by multiple failings, including lengthy delays – which risk disabled people losing their jobs – poor communication, and an inaccessible process, a …
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🚨 5 days left to apply 🚨 Equal Power Equal Voice is recruiting its next cohort of mentees. Support for under-represented communities to build confidence, skills, and leadership through mentoring. Apply: epev.cymru/about/joining/
DWP finally announces some funding for PIP workshops, but allows just five weeks to complete process #DWP #PIP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-finally-...
DWP finally announces some funding for PIP workshops, but allows just five weeks to complete process
The government has finally agreed to provide some funding for a few disabled people’s organisations to engage with its personal independence payment (PIP) review, but has given them only about a mo…
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