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We Care Campaign
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🪧 There’s growing cross-party rebellion over £5bn benefits cuts.

📰 Adam Forrest nails it: Labour cuts could push people like me—working, claiming PIP—out of work.

This isn’t support. It’s sabotage.

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#ProtectPIP #BenefitsCuts #WeCare
I claim PIP - Labour cuts will backfire and push people like me out of work
Disabled people in full-time work say they are being targeted for ‘soul-destroying’ cuts to the welfare bill
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May 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/5 📢Our latest research with Cordis Bright exposes the true cost of living with a learning disability and why the government can't overlook these unavoidable costs.

#CostOfBeingOverlooked #ProtectPIP
Purple graphic with colourful icon of people with a disability. There is cream text that says 'The true cost of being overlooked. Mencap’s new research exposes the true cost of living with a learning disability, and why the government can't overlook these unavoidable costs. Here’s what was found' Blue graphic with an icon of purple people with a disability at the bottom of the page. The white text says 'Unavoidable and high extra costs. People with a learning disability incur higher costs in almost every area of life including housing, mobility, care, health, food, and social activities. These are essential expenses, not luxuries.' A pink graphic with an icon of a mother and child shopping in a supermarket. The cream text says 'Inadequacy of PIP. For many participants, PIP does not sufficiently cover these costs, and some families are left subsidising support or going without essentials. PIP is inflation linked, not based on real needs. 85% of low income households with a person with a learning disability went without essentials in the 6 months to May 2024 (JRF).' A purple graphic with a purple icon of a person sat on a sofa with their head in hands. The cream text says 'Harmful impact of losing PIP. Participants said losing PIP would mean: An inability to cover basic needs. Social isolation and worsening physical and mental health. Increased pressure on health and social care systems'
June 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM Everybody can reply
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hollybunty.bsky.social
hollybunty.bsky.social
@hollybunty.bsky.social
'CARERS FIGHT BACK' EVENT

"Now in #CarersWeek (9-15 June),
we are demanding that the Govt
scrap the proposed📗benefit cuts,
end the harassment & prosecution of carers
re inadvertent “overpayments”,
and guarantee a decent income
for carers & disabled people,
not poverty & exclusion!"

#ProtectPIP🛡️
📝⤵️
June 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM Everybody can reply
unitedresponse.bsky.social
United Response
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
PIP isn’t a luxury – it’s how people live safely and independently.

📣 @mencap.org.uk have created an ‘email your MP’ action to make it easy to urge your MP to speak up for people with a learning disability ahead of debates in parliament.

👉 Take action today: buff.ly/uRw29tS

#ProtectPIP
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning…
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April 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM Everybody can reply
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jonsparkes.bsky.social
Jon Sparkes
@jonsparkes.bsky.social
Disability benefits are a lifeline for people with a learning disability and their families. I'm calling on my MP to stand up for people with a learning disability at the next debate in parliament. Will you join me? via @mencap_charity #ProtectPIP secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/protec...
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
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April 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM Everybody can reply
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hfmencap.bsky.social
hfmencap.bsky.social
@hfmencap.bsky.social
The UK Government is planning changes to PIP that could leave people with a learning disability without the support they rely on every day.

We’re asking you to stand with people with a learning disability and tell your MP that PIP must be protected.

#ProtectPIP #HFMencap
April 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM Everybody can reply
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veganmua.bsky.social
Emma 🛏️♿🌱☮️♻️🍉
@veganmua.bsky.social
Disability benefits are a lifeline for people with a learning disability and their families. I'm calling on my MP to stand up for people with a learning disability at the next debate in parliament. Join me? @mencap.org.uk #ProtectPIP #WelfareNotWarfare secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/Protec...
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
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April 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
@mencap.bsky.social
1/6 Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded to MP Alison Hume's question yesterday in Parliament that people with a learning disability shouldn't need reassessments for PIP as part of the Benefits reforms 📣

#PrimeMinisterQuestions #ProtectPIP
April 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/4 📢 Today, Liz Kendall spoke about the government's proposed changes to disability benefits.
 
#DisabilityBenefits #ProtectPip
May 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/4 Today the Government confirmed the choice to turn their back on thousands of disabled people and by pushing ahead with these welfare reforms, they are causing a huge amount of anxiety.

#ProtectPIP #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
Purple graphic with a pink icon of a woman with her head in her hands. The white text reads 'The government announces new Benefits bill. Mencap’s recent survey of people with a learning disability found that without PIP, there will be vital support taken away for some people who need it most.' Purple graphic with a pink icon of hands reaching out to each other. The white text reads "Without PIP, I would not be able to keep the roof over my head or be able to eat, buy clothes or have anything to do or access." - a person with a learning disability.' Purple graphic with a photo of groceries in a brown paper bag. The white text reads 'Without PIP 70% of Policy Shapers would have to save money by cutting down on food. Have your voice heard Write to your MP' Purple graphic with a pink icon of woman holding her hands to her head looking worried. The white text reads 'Proposed changes to how PIP is assessed mean that some people with a learning disability who need help across lots of areas could miss out, even if they rely on support every day. This support pays for things like help with cooking, washing, and going to the toilet. It’s not optional. And it’s not something people can just go without.'
June 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM Everybody can reply
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terrybrough.bsky.social
Terry Brough
@terrybrough.bsky.social
secure.mencap.org.uk/ProtectPIP?u...
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
secure.mencap.org.uk
April 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM Everybody can reply
ukpirate.party
Pirate Party UK
@ukpirate.party
Reforming PIP is an attack on our most vulnerable. Labour’s plan targets disabled people and those most in need of support, not fraudsters who cheat our system. #ProtectPIP #PiratePartyUK
March 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/3 We want to thank Alison Hume MP for raising with the Prime Minister the need for people with a learning disability to not have PIP reassessments as part of the Benefits reforms 📣

#ProtectPIP
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM Everybody can reply
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jonsparkes.bsky.social
Jon Sparkes
@jonsparkes.bsky.social
96% of families who will suffer as a result of the proposed cuts to social security include a disabled person. Taking money from people with a learning disability doesn't make them better and doesn't make them work. Write to your MP today and insist on a rethink.
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Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
secure.mencap.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
@mencap.bsky.social
1/4 The Government wants to change the rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

📣 MPs will be debating this in the summer. This is your chance to ask them to speak up.

👉 We've made it easy to email your MP. Take action today: brnw.ch/21wRSGj

#ProtectPIP
Purple background with an image of Parliament on it. The white text reads "PIP isn’t a luxury, it’s how people live safely and independently.". There is a pink text box, with white text that reads "Have your say. Write to your MP."
April 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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3/3 We need your voice 👉 Email your MP today and ask them to protect PIP: brnw.ch/21wTxgS

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe #BenefitsBill #ProtectPIP
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM Everybody can reply
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alihaydor.bsky.social
Ali Haydor
@alihaydor.bsky.social
This isn’t what Labour is meant to stand for.

Slashing PIP & support for disabled people won’t stop fraud - it’ll punish the most vulnerable in our society.

Thousands could be pushed into poverty, including children

This is not justice. It’s not fairness.
It’s not Labour

#StopTheCuts #ProtectPIP
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
@mencap.bsky.social
7/ Read the full article here: brnw.ch/21wU2GV

#ProtectPIP #UniversalCredit
How your MP voted on stripped-down benefit cuts - full list of Labour rebels
Charities have reacted with fury over cuts to health-related Universal Credit payments, and 47 Labour MPs broke ranks to vote against the Government's stripped down welfare Bill
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July 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM Everybody can reply
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ldwales.bsky.social
Learning Disability Wales
@ldwales.bsky.social
PIP helps nearly 200,000 people with a learning disability in the UK to remain independent. It helps pay for important things like travel to appointments, energy bills and specialist equipment at home.

Your voice matters - share your PIP story here: secure.mencap.org.uk/ProtectPIP
mencap.bsky.social Mencap @mencap.bsky.social · May 16
1/2 Bryony from the Voices Council shares why PIP is so important for people with a learning disability

PIP helps cover everyday essentials like cooking safely, getting into the bath, or travelling to important health appointments.

#ProtectPIP #LearningDisability
May 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/3 📣 “We're being asked to vote on something...where we don't fully know what the impact will be.” Labour MP Jen Craft @thurrockjen.bsky.social spoke up on BBC Politics Live today, calling out the lack of consultation with disabled people over the changes to the benefits bill.

#ProtectPIP
June 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM Everybody can reply
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terrybrough.bsky.social
Terry Brough
@terrybrough.bsky.social
secure.mencap.org.uk/protectpip?u...
Protect our PIP
In March, the Government unveiled a deeply concerning plan to cut disability benefits and impose stricter criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIP). Nearly 200,000 people with a learning disabi...
secure.mencap.org.uk
May 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM Everybody can reply
hfmencap.bsky.social
hfmencap.bsky.social
@hfmencap.bsky.social
Changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could leave thousands without the help they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

🚩We cannot let this happen🚩

Take action today: secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/Protec...

#ProtectPIP #HFmencap #LearningDisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice
April 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM Everybody can reply
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mencap.bsky.social
Mencap
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1/2 Bryony from the Voices Council shares why PIP is so important for people with a learning disability

PIP helps cover everyday essentials like cooking safely, getting into the bath, or travelling to important health appointments.

#ProtectPIP #LearningDisability
May 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM Everybody can reply
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npfoodbank.bsky.social
North Paddington Foodbank
@npfoodbank.bsky.social
🚨🚨🚨 Every £1 taken from carers and disabled people today costs far more in crisis support tomorrow. A false economy and moral failure. #ProtectPIP #SpringStatement
March 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM Everybody can reply
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