In recent months the Government has attempted to blame economic policy on Disabled people — including increasingly targeting those with… more
News Type: Welfare reform
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
DWP announces consultation on Work Capability Assessment process
On Tuesday (05/09) the DWP announced a consultation on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) process. Having announced earlier this year… more
Disabled People’s Organisation Forum briefing – Austerity Kills
Austerity Kills – policy briefing and contact your MP Policy briefing ahead of financial statement – no more austerity –… more
Disability Benefits Consortium Briefing on Uprating Benefits
Background The disability benefit system is deeply complicated and provides support for a range of people both in work and… more
Open letter: ‘managed migration’ from ‘legacy benefits’ to Universal Credit
NSUN has signed an open letter alongside other UK charities to the Secretary of State for the Department of Work… more
NSUN #KeepTheLifeline statement
Today, the £20 a week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit takes effect. For many, the cut means… more
DPO Forum response to Health & Disability Green Paper
Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper Consultation response from the DPO Forum England September 2021 About us… more
National Disability Strategy: Where do we go from here?
By Mary Sadid, NSUN Policy Officer Yesterday, the House of Commons returned from recess. A £20 a week cut to… more
#KeepTheLifeline: Standing together to stop the benefits cut
NSUN is joining a coalition of voices calling on the government to #KeepTheLifeline and stop the cut to Universal Credit… more