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Exploring the stories, policies, and conversations affecting disabled people in the UK.
Welcome to the DisNewsYouKnow Podcast. The aim of this sound capsule is to talk about disability news in the UK, to explore the stories, and give a little analysis.
Although there are news sites out there for disability news—Disability News Service springs to mind—disabled people and the news that affects our lives are still underreported. Generally, as many of us already know, we are underrepresented in the media. The aim of this podcast is a little effort to try and address this balance.
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Disabled people are chronically underrepresented in mainstream media, and the news that directly impacts our daily lives is often glossed over or ignored entirely.
Hosted by Marlon Nyirenda, the DisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast was created as a sound capsule to cut through the noise. We provide clear, insightful analysis on the news stories that matter most to disabled people in the United Kingdom.
From navigating the migration from DLA to PIP, to tracking the collapse of major medical equipment suppliers, to unpacking the existential risks facing Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs), we ask the tough questions. Are welfare 'reforms' just hidden cuts? How does the cost of living crisis uniquely impact the disabled community?
Our mission is to keep you informed, highlight the voices of our community, and push back against media underrepresentation. Join Marlon as we explore the policies, the politics, and the people at the heart of UK disability news.
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Episode Highlight: A new report by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers says that inaccessible transport infrastructure could be costing the UK up to £176bn a year.
When transport acts as a barrier to equality, it shuts disabled people out of the workforce, limits consumer spending, and stunts economic growth. We break down why accessible infrastructure is a massive financial imperative.
Episode Highlight: A new consultation on PIP has been announced following the Timms review. Will disabled people truly be listened to?
With the last of claimants on the old DLA being migrated to PIP, many fear this signals further cuts. Marlon explores the core findings of the Timms review and what the newly announced consultation means.