We have released a joint statement against the Government’s ‘concessions’ to the proposed welfare cuts with Disability Rights UK, Crips… more
News Type: Welfare reform
Lobby your MP about the welfare cuts: Template email
As NSUN members will know, the Government are in the process of proposing cruel welfare cuts for Disabled claimants. We are… more
Briefing on Mental Health and Welfare cuts
NSUN has published its briefing on the proposed welfare cuts outlined by the Government in the ‘Pathways to Work’ Green… more
Welfare Reform on the Government’s Terms: Inside the DWP’s ‘sham’ consultation
By Kieran Lewis Rights & Migration Policy Manager at NSUN In the wake of its ‘Pathways to Work’ Green Paper,… more
Labour’s Disability benefit reforms: What they are and what to do about them
At the time of writing, the proposals discussed are not in effect. There are no immediate changes to your benefits. … more
Initial reaction: NSUN responds to the Pathways to Work Green Paper
We stand in solidarity with all who are affected by today’s announcements, as well as inflammatory news reporting on Disabled… more
NSUN responds to the Get Britain Working White Paper
On 26th November 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published a new document: the Get Britain Working White… more
NSUN responds to the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill: financial surveillance
NSUN has signed a joint letter to Liz Kendall MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, opposing proposals… more
NSUN responds to the consultation on PIP reform
In July 2024 NSUN responded to a government consultation on reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The consultation, titled “Modernising… more
NSUN responds: mental health and benefits reform
In recent months the Government has attempted to blame economic policy on Disabled people — including increasingly targeting those with… more
New NSUN Briefings: funding grassroots groups, welfare support & accessible transport
We are releasing a set of three briefings focussing on precarity, access, and mental health. They are the result of… more
‘Don’t push disabled people into poverty’: Over 100 disability organisations tell Government to ditch Work Capability Assessment changes
NSUN, as a member of the Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC), opposes the proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)…. more