Choice in Hackney

The Welfare Reform Bill fails disabled people. Cuts don’t create jobs—they deepen poverty. Choice in Hackney demands co-produced reform, not punishment. MPs, reject these cuts! #DisabilityRights #WelfareReform #NoMoreCuts #Inclusion

Come along to a Health & Wellbeing Event for the African and Caribbean Community, 24th March 2026 at MIND in Haringey. #HealthAndWellbeing #AfricanCaribbeanCommunity #CommunityHealth #HaringeyEvents #WellbeingEvent #MindHaringey

To respond to the Timms steering group's review of PIP visit ow.ly/cwSE50YvB9o but remember the Dept for Transport's consulation on Powered Mobility Devices which closes on 22 April. Visit shorturl.at/BWlDI to have your say on changing the mobility rules

This is really important so please do share your views on proposed changes by this steering group - it is up to us!

It's really tough at the moment with so much going on... but remember it's also good to look after yourselves, so if you're looking for a supported tailermade trip take a look at breakawaysupportedholidays.co.uk

Do remember to register to vote in the upcoming elections! It's so important to hold our representatives to account

Ahead of the 2026 local elections in London, remember that you can register to vote if you’re 16 or over. It’s a key way to exercise your civic and democratic rights. Share 👇 + find out more at registertovote.london #NoVoteNoVoice #LDW2026 #LondonDemocracyWeek

Two really interesting jobs @InclusionLondon

Join us as a befriender or gardening helper. Visit choiceinhackney.org/index.php/how-… to find out more. Contact: paul.salt@choiceinhackney.org to make a real difference to someone's day.

This is a hugely important exercise, do take part!

Info: Hackney Tennis is hosting free adult disability tennis sessions on Wednesdays from 15 April, 2-3pm, at Clissold Park, 3 Queen Elizabeth's Walk, N16 0BF. They are designed for adults with disabilities, but all are welcome! Email Luke Barker, at headcoach@hackneytennis.co.uk

We'd love you to join us for a free CV & Employability workshop in Hackney on 27 March. It's run by volunteer trainers from Deloitte who will look at both traditional and unconventional pathways into employment. Please apply via the webform (below)

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) recently highlighted that roughly £24bn is going unclaimed every year in the UK. This must be addressed.

DWP Have a look at the list Disability Advisory Panel members announced benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/disabilit…

#GovernmentConsultation There is a govenment consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the law governing the use of powered mobility devices. Please spread the word on this consultation The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 31 March 2026. gov.uk/government/con…

🚨NEWS🚨 We are warning against the Government's bank spying bill, which will bring surveillance onto Disabled people already living in fear of the DWP. Read more👇 independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

In other words: “we’re putting in job advisors in GP surgeries to bully disabled and sick people into work. And we don’t give a damn about their wellbeing.”

Welcome intervention, commissioned by @Debbie_abrahams' Work and Pensions Select Committee, to demonstrate that better employment support for disabled people could generate significant fiscal savings, without needing to rely on crude cuts to benefits inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

Disabled people have been targeted by consecutive govts since Blair. Culminating in increased poverty, a loss of £1,200 per year, since 2014. Homelessness for disabled households in England has risen by almost 75% since 2019. Thousands of deaths. Multiple UN reports. #Democide

Access to Work dossier of evidence shows ‘real harm’ and job losses caused by DWP cuts and failings 'AtW no longer operating “as a transparent, accountable, or lawfully administered scheme”, says the report'. (links in article) #Labour disabilitynewsservice.com/access-to-work… via @johnpringdns

💬 “I need support. I can't run my business without it.” @ableMoveUK founder, Josh, had his Access to Work support slashed by 80%. The scheme designed to remove barriers to employment now leaves his independence and his business at risk ⬇️ bigissue.com/news/social-ju…