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Paula Peters
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Disability Rights Activist - DPAC
Co founder of Bromley & Croydon DPAC
Disability Rights Advocate
Trade Unionist - Unite
NHS Activist
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Paula Peters @paulapeters19.bsky.social · Nov 16
#BlueSkyIntro 🦋

So, Hello all. I’m Paula Peters. I’m a disabled woman. I’m a disability rights activist. I hate injustice or any form of discrimination or oppression. I care hugely about people and the community. I’m a trade unionist. Believe in solidarity & injury to one is an injury to all
paulapeters19.bsky.social
#TimmsReview
#PIP

📢Stop Disability Cuts
Stop The Sham Timms Review
📢Friday 25th September 2026
📢1pm
📢Meet Outside Cardiff Vale College and Business Centre
City centre campus
Dumballs Road
Cardiff CF10 5FE
On white background with black text Top of image is graphics of DPAC Cymru, Unite Community & ADFCCAD Welsh unpaid carers Title says stop disability cuts Stop the sham Timms review On right hand side is an outline of a person with long black hair shouting in a megaphone Underneath it says join our protest When? 1pm Friday 25th September 2026 Where? Outside the Cardiff Vale & College Business Centre, Dumballs Road Cardiff CF10 5FE
September 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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#TimmsReview
#PIP

Welsh disability campaigners reject invitation to be “glorified doorstaff” in controversial DWP review.

dpac.uk.net/2026/08/stat...
Statement: why we won't be "co-hosting" Timms Review workshop - DPAC
Welsh disability campaigners reject invitation to be “glorified doorstaff" in controversial DWP review.
dpac.uk.net
August 25, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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#Bluesky

I’m really struggling to find fellow activists on here -
Hello, I’m Paula Peters I’m a disabled person, disability rights activist with @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social trade unionist with @unitetheunion.bsky.social & NHS Campaigner
If you can RT so people can connect or follow
Somidarity
August 24, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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#NoToAD
#VoteNo

The Assisted Dying Bill heads back to Parliament to be debated and MPs having a vote

Please contact your MP today raising concerns about the bill and ask if in doubt vote No

www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/what-yo...
What you need to know before MPs vote on Assisted Dying
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
August 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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#ADHDReality

@channel4tv.bsky.social anything to say ?

Jenny, Amnesty's Disabled People's Human Rights Network Committee member, responds to the language used to promote Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?'

www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
When Debate Becomes Denial: Why Channel 4’s ADHD Framing Matters
Jenny, Amnesty's Disabled People's Human Rights Network Committee member, responds to the language used to promote Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?'
www.amnesty.org.uk
August 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
paulapeters19.bsky.social
#NewsStories

DNS (Disability News Service) is looking 4 examples from last few months of broadcasters, particularly BBC News & Sky News, that have failed 2 challenge claims that spending on 'welfare' is spiralling out of control & needs to be cut. Examples with links to video would be most useful.
June 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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#AssistedDyingBill

There are many disabled people and DPOs who fear the return of the Assisted Dying Bill.

Please read @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social important press release statement on the concerns around the Assisted Dying Bill

dpac.uk.net/2026/06/retu...
Return of assisted dying bill with co-sponsor Marie Tidball MP - DPAC
Statement for Press – return of assisted dying bill co-sponsorship by Marie Tidball MP
dpac.uk.net
June 17, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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#BristolDisabilityPride2026

Do you live in Bristol or can travel there?

📢Disability Pride Bristol 2026
📢Sat 20 June 2026
📢10.30 am to 4pm
📢City Hall Bristol
College Green BS1 5TR

Check out the graphic for more info ⬇️
Image is on a cream background. A hand holding up a placard in black text says Disability Pride Bristol 2026! In black bloc in white text says 10.30 al to 4pm 20th June at City Hall There is a purple ribbon on the top right hand side of the graphic Underneath in black text it says twinning with Manchester’s Disability Pride Event On the left hand side of graphic are three QR codes including for BSL support In a light purple bubble with black text it says nothing about us without access In black text it says a day of Workshops, Stalls, Conversations, Creative activities, films and much more! Underneath in a black bloc background in white text it says A day for disabled adults, young people and allies to come together Then in black text it says Hosted By Bristol Disabled People Organisation network There are a list of organisations at the bottom of the graphic supporting the event At the bottom of the graphic in black text it says you can find out more here info@bristoldef.org.uk or phone 0117 914 0528
June 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Reposted by Paula Peters
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#SocialistSunday No1. @premnsikka.bsky.social @normalisland.co.uk @jujuliagrace.bsky.social @paulapeters19.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @elemjay.bsky.social @vamroses.bsky.social
Mike’s Diary 10 - 23 May thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/05/23/m...
Mike’s Diary 10 – 23 May
Sunday 10 May Reports that Thiago Ávila had been released from prison in Israel were premature and unverified, the Brazilian embassy has had no contact with him whatsoever. This is from Thiago’s X …
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May 24, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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#PIP
#TUC

The Government has tried to cut PIP, and is now looking at changing it.

We think the government's review will be unfair and it will punish disabled people who can't work.

DPAC is unhappy with the TUC's response to the review.

dpac.uk.net/2026/05/dpac...
DPAC response to TUC statement on PIP today - DPAC
We are disappointed with the TUC statement on PIP today calling for reform on PIP by linking it with work.
dpac.uk.net
May 18, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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#PIP

The Timms review will not carry out any genuine consultation with disabled claimants, the DWP has revealed. Instead, there will be a series of carefully controlled events and DIY consultations that organisations will be expected to fund themselves.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/timms-r...
Timms review avoids genuine consultation with disabled claimants
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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@pcsunion.bsky.social hi this is @paulapeters19.bsky.social dpac activist. Are you able to follow me back in solidarity please
May 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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#CutSanctionsNotIncomes

Social Security is a Trade Union Issue

Conference & workshops by @unitecommunity.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
@pcsunion.bsky.social

6 June 2026
11 am - 4.30pm
Tony Benn House Victoria St Bristol BS1 6AY

Register
surveys.unitetheunion.org/260412255341...
#CutSanctionsNotIncomes Social Security Is A Trade Union Issue Conference organised By Unite, DPAC & PCS 📢6th June 2026 📢11am to 4.30pm 📢Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AY There will be a range of speakers, followed by discussion and workshops organised by Unite Community, DPAC & PCS (Venue is Step free and has lift access to all rooms) Event will have BSL To register please use the survey link below: https://surveys.unitetheunion.org/260412255341345 Text is on white, red and blue background Heading says: in block colours of blue, red and black Cut Sanctions not incomes Underneath ion a blue background in white text Social Security Is A Trade Union Issue. In red block background in white text: it couldn’t be clearer, our social security net is broken. On a white background in black text it says: Instead of being there to support people, it has become a political tool to demonise and punish. With 15 million adults and children living in Universal Credit Households social security is not a fringe issue, it’s the reality, impacting on workers and communities up and down the country. Join DPAC, PCS & Unite Community to discuss what a fair and supportive system should look like. Next to the Text it says in Red Scan here and underneath a QR code Red block in white text says; 6 June 2026 11am to 4.30pm Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AY In Blue Text it Says AM - in black text it says hear from trade unionists, disabled activists and academics. Then a blue circle in white text says Lunch. In blue Text it says PM: in black text workshops delivered by Unite Community, PCS and DPAC. The logos of PCS and DPAC and unite community follow Underneath at the bottom of the graphic is a link to the survey to register for the event
May 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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#CouncilTaxReduction
#UniversalCreditMigration

Today began the judicial review against the appalling discriminatory cuts to council tax support for disabled people when migrating to Universal Credit. Vigil organised by @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social & allies
Activists are standing before a red brick building and are grouped around a white banner with the DPAC logo that says Rights not Charity Activist on the left of the banner with a black placard with multi coloured text that says Shane on Cut Throat Councils. A lady stands next to him holding a green placard with a unite logo on it and text says no to disability harassment. A stands with a cardboard placard that says UC Migration equals disability discrimination Somerset Council Defend Disabled residents A group of placards and banners on the pavement. At the top of the image are two DPAC banners. To black placards in multi coloured text say Go Andy and Shame on Cut Throat Council’s Activists are standing in front of a red bricked building holding banners and flags and placards
May 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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#PIP

Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

www.gov.uk/government/n...
Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved
The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, research...
www.gov.uk
May 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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#CouncilTaxReduction
#UniversalCredit

The hearing is due to take place over two days on 6-7 May at the Bristol Administrative Court.

www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...
High Court to hear disabled Somerset resident’s challenge
Somerset resident Andy Mitchell will have his case against Somerset Council challenging the lawfulness of its council tax reduction scheme heard.
www.leighday.co.uk
April 30, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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#EducateDontSegregate

Join @allfieuk.bsky.social In collaboration with @gmcdp.bsky.social on 30th April 2026
Educate Don’t Segregate meeting
11.30 am to 6pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation Manchester M1 5BY
Meeting is hybrid
Register via eventbrite

eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-incl...
Image is on purple and white and yellow back ground Allfie logo #EducateDontSegregate Build inclusion
April 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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#BlueBadge

@francesryan.bsky.social from @theguardian.com is asking blue badge holders how you are treated by the public when you’re out?
Deadline for experiences is Thursday 16th April

Link here

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Blue badge holders: how are you treated by other members of the public when out?
Have you experienced reactions from other people when using your blue badge? We’d like to hear from you
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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#CouncilTax
#ManagedMigration

If you have been impacted by loss of council tax emotion since migrating to UC
Please support
📢Court Vigil, Coffee & Discussion
2 Redcliff Road
Bristol BS1 6GR
Unite Community logo DPAC logo Background image of Bristol Civil Justice Centre Vigil, coffee and discussion Wednesday 6th May 9am - 1pm Bristol Civil Justice Centre BS1 6GR If this affects you, please come along! Join Andy Mitchell outside Bristol Civil Justice Centre before he takes Somerset Council to judicial review over their discriminatory Council Tax reduction scheme for disabled people migrating to Universal Credit. Following the vigil (9-10.30am) there’s a room booked at nearby Tony Benn House for tea, coffee, and a discussion on disability/social security cuts. Case information: https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/another-legal-challenge-to-uc-migration-council-tax-hikes contact: dpacsouthwest@gmail.com
April 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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#Motability

It’s discriminatory and outrageous that Motability ops are installing black boxes to Motability cars for disabled drivers under the age of 30

inews.co.uk/news/young-m...
I'm a young Motability driver - tracking our vehicles is completely unfair
Sex Education star Keron Day is worried by the ‘black box’ monitoring tools made mandatory for disabled motorists under 30
inews.co.uk
April 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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#DisabledPeopleAgainstFascism
#TogetherAlliance

Why it’s important disabled people resist the far right

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-peo...
Disabled people ensure their voices are heard in historic march against the far-right
Disabled activists have explained why they needed their voices to be heard in Saturday’s historic mass march against the far-right through the streets of central London. The event, organised by the…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
April 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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#TogetherAlliance
#28March

Please tag @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social in all posts re the demo today

Check out online activity & join in ✊🏼
solidarityrpm.bsky.social Solidarity RPM @solidarityrpm.bsky.social · Mar 28
We know that there are many disabled people across the UK who can not travel to the Together Alliance National Demo in London but want to be involved online to support and show solidarity.
From 12 noon today, join us online here:

dpac.uk.net/2026/03/onli...
March 28, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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#TogetherAlliance
If you can’t make @togetheralliance.bsky.social national demo in central london and we know many can’t, there’s plenty of online activity to be involved with

Link here

dpac.uk.net/2026/03/onli...
Online Activity For Together Alliance March on Saturday 28th March 2026  - DPAC
We know that there are many disabled people across the UK who cannot travel to the Together Alliance National Demo in London, but want to be involved online
dpac.uk.net
March 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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#DefendTheRightToProtest

On Tuesday 17th March @pscupdates.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social &many organisations including @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social were part of a photo shoot and lobby of MPs to #DefendTheRightToProtest
Activists and MPs are grouped around a white banner with logos of various organisations. The text on the banner says Defend The Right To Protest. MPs are standing with the Houses of Parliament in the background
March 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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#NoToFarage
#NoToHate

Nigel Farage is addressing a rally in Croydon on 28th March
Croydon Says No To Farage

Protest organised by Croydon Stand Up To Racism

6pm
Assemble outside Fairfield Halls Park Lane Croydon CRO 1JD

Please spread the word
@togetheralliance.bsky.social
Image is on a Yellow and Black Background. It has a photo of the Clacton MP Nigel Farage. The text is Yellow and Black and says No To Farage No To Hate Sign the joint statement to cancel the event and a QR code Protest Farage’s Visit to Croydon Sat 28 March Assemble from 6pm outside Fairfield Halls CRO 1JD
March 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM