Legislation MPs call for a delay to planned cuts in universal credit health reform Alison Bloomer Jul 30, 2025 A cross party group of MPs are calling for the planned cuts in universal credit health reform to be delayed until…
Legislation MPs vote in favour of the welfare bill after PIP amendment Alison Bloomer Jul 1, 2025 The second reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill has passed by 335 votes to 260 –…
Legislation Welfare reform concessions are not enough, say disability groups Alison Bloomer Jun 27, 2025 The Government has agreed to make concessions to its welfare reform Bill after a rebellion by Labour MPs. However…
Legislation Labour rebellion over Universal Credit and PIP Bill grows Alison Bloomer Jun 24, 2025 A group of Labour MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill,…
Debate How can we create employment pathways, not just welfare reform? Alison Bloomer Apr 15, 2025 Young autistic people and people with learning disabilities recently gathered for a landmark SEND Youth Parliament…
News Welfare cuts will hit over three million families, government analysis shows Alison Bloomer Mar 26, 2025 New government analysis shows that 3.2 million families will be hit by the proposed welfare cuts expected to save…
Employment New report on future of work-related disability benefits Alison Bloomer Nov 18, 2024 A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Trust has examined the barriers to work for people on work-related disability…
News DWP issue urgent warning about Universal Credit move Alison Bloomer Oct 7, 2024 The DWP has issued a six month warning for people with a learning disability who receive tax credit benefits about…
News Half a million disabled people could lose out under universal credit, report warns LDT Editor Oct 19, 2012 Up to half a million disabled people and their families will be worse off under universal credit if current plans…