DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast

Was there a secret Access to Work cut last year?

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:35:54 GMT

Groups are claiming that there was a secret cut to Access to work last year

Disabled People's group hit back at Tories benefit claims

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:31:07 GMT

Disabled People's Organisation refuted claims by the Conservative Parties about the need for benefit reform

Sussex charity leads the way in LED EV charging innovation

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:01:59 GMT

A new project by a West Sussex creates a innovative hub for disabled people.

Are the Houses of Parliament about to be 21 century aceesible?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:16:08 GMT

Plans have been made for renovations to the houses of parliament to improve access

Good news on the horizon for transport accessibility

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:10:51 GMT

after a debate in the houses of parliament there is are new proposals for reform of transport accessibility for disabled people

RNIB petition against accessibility failures

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:44:18 GMT

RNIB petition against accessibility failures

Benefits, debates and more back to work schemes

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:21:25 GMT

Confirmation of benefit rates by the DWP but what about the cost of living?

Backbench debate on transport accessibility but will words lead to action?

And yet another back to work scheme but are there more schemes than jobs?

1st episode of a look at global disability headlines

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:06:07 GMT

a new episode that is a look at thew global disability news headlines

Debate Debate Debate will there be any progress on access to transport?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:58:42 GMT

News of a forthcoming backbench debate on accessible transport in parliament

Progress on accessibility for streaming platforms

and more

Calls for user experience in the Timms Review but is anyone really going to listen?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:58:01 GMT

Sir Timms review into Pip calls for evidence from disabled people and carers

Government considering action after care home ban scandal

And the assessor will see you next, the DWP want more face to face assessments but is it really fair?

Benefits Benefits Benefits....Until the cost of living goes up

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:06:55 GMT

News on the benefits uprates but what does the mean in in a world in turbulence?

Plus exemptions on benefits assessments and expansion of discount schemes for disabled people.

The Government announce an income boost for disabled people but is an upside always an upside?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:39:02 GMT

In this episode we explore the Government announces financial support for disabled adults receiving social care to combat the cost of living crisis.

The company who own Alton Towers due an access U-turn and worrying news in Social Care.

Sir Timms Review of Benefits - More Cuts on the Way

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:25:25 GMT

A look at Sir Timms review of Work capabilty and the future of disabled people of work? We ask ther question are the statistics all true? We explore why managing your own care needs with assitance is a form of unpaid work?

ep.11

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:28:11 GMT

Episode 11

Major Medical Equipment Company on a brink of collapse and the Covid Enquiry hears about disabled people's experiences

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:04:26 GMT

In this episode we discuss the imminent collapse of a medical equipment supplier and what this could means for thousands of disabled people. And also hear feedback from the covid enquiry as it hears from disabled people about the experiences of the pandemic. And other stories.

IT problems leaves disabled people unable to pay for care - is this shortisighted planning by local authorities?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:47:58 GMT

One of major stories is of payment apps suffering IT issues that have left hundreds of disabled people who receive care from social services unable to pay for their care. Is this poor planning from local authorities?

Research shows cost of living really hurting disabled people

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:27:53 GMT

We discuss new research about the poverty and disability and discuss the future of possible welfare reforms

DisNewsYouKnow Episode 7

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:49:42 GMT

Episode 7

The welfare reform bill passes parliament vote - what now for the disability community?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:28:39 GMT

We discusses what it means for the welfare reform bill passing the parliament vote plus other stories.

DisNewsYouKNow Special Welfare Reform

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:48:35 GMT

Apologies but this is more of a bit of a rant about welfare reform (not sorry).

Rights for the living and right at the end - more questions than answers

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:32:27 GMT

Top KC suggests assisted dying bill is incapatible with human rights legislation

And possible changes to the Motability scheme

No budget for Assisted dying service should bill be passed

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:06:57 GMT

In the episode we discuss the news that Health secretary West Streeting has said that should a the assisted dying bill pass into law then there are no earmarked funds to provide support.

The Assisted dying bill goes through the commons

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:40:08 GMT

In this episode we explore the news the assisted dying bill has been passed the house of commons

The first ever epsiode of the podcast

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:02:55 GMT

I'm uploading previous episodes of the podcast from it's previous home.

episode 14

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:22:17 GMT

episode 14

episode 15

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:14:49 GMT

episode 15

episode 13

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:57:28 GMT

episode 13

ep 12

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:28:14 GMT

episode 12