Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC

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DPAC is a grass roots campaign group Email: mail@dpac.uk.net

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Image is of. Brick building with glass doors that says the words unite the union above the doors. Through the open doors a white banner with a coloured logo which says dpac on it can be seen
Image is on multi coloured background In white block text at top of graphic in black text it says Resisting Activist Burnout Second white block with purple and black text says Friday 29th May 1-3pm Ellen Wilkinson Building Manchester M15 6JA Join our hybrid event in person or zoom to share research stories and ideas on how to resist activist burnout and support each other in a community. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resisting-disabled-activist-burnout-tickets-1989906714550?aff=oddtdtcreator Scan the QR code or click the link to eventbrite in our link tree for more information Graphics are Leeds DPAC Manchester DPAC York DPAC and the university of manchester
#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 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
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
Image is on a white and black background Picture shows DPAC logo and in black text it says disabled people against cuts In white text on a black background it says online activity for together alliance march on Saturday 28th March 2026 DPAC
Graphic shows a microphone on an hazy image of people Text is in red purple and black colours It says Online protest Saturday 28th March 12 noon to 4pm In solidarity with the together alliance march against the far right A Disability Rebellion and DPAC Alliance #Disabled People Against Fascism #Disability Rebellion #DPAC #TogetherAlliance @DRDisabilityReb @Dis_PPL_Protest The colour logos are at the bottom left and right hand corners and are Disability Rebellion and DPAC logos
Image is on black background and has Block Green, Purple, Orange header text. At the top of the Graphic in black text it says Key info Central London 28th March Underneath in white text it says Park lane for main route Meets 12 noon sets off 1pm Arrives in Whitehall for 2pm The main march will begin gathering at 12 noon on Park Lane. It will depart at roughly 1pm making its way to Whitehall via Traflagar square Nearest stations to start are Hyde park corner Green park and Bond Street Underneath it says short route Traflagar Square meets 1 pm sets off 1.30pm Arrives Whitehall at 2pm A shorter accessible route will meet outside Waterstones bookshop in Trafalgar Square Nearest stations are London Charing Cross Westminster and Leicester Square Both routes will finish between Whitehall and Downing Street. Nearest stations are Charing Cross, Westminster and Leicester square Please note these times are approximate expect slight variations to the schedule
Alt text for graphic: Image is on a blue black and white background. Image shows a photo of a city that has been destroyed with piles of rubble and people walk along a sandy road towards it The Green & Black Text says Al Quds Day Annual March & Rally in Support of Palestine In black and Red text says Resisting Genocide Below the photo the text says Al Quds Day Sunday 15th March 2026 Assemble 1pm Home office 2 Marsham Street Westminster London SW1P 4DF Contact quds@ihrc.org For coach info: naveed@ihrc.org Tel 020 8904 4222 www.ihrc.org
#WelshElections2026 Disabled people are sitting and standing behind a white banner which has the DPAC Colour logo on it and text says DPAC Cymru next to the logo is the word Cymru in Welsh dragon red colours the black text says Disabled People Against Cuts, rights not charity
Alt text for graphic Image shows a microphone on an hazy image of people Text is in red purple and black colours It says Online protest Saturday 28th March 12 noon to 4pm In solidarity with the together alliance march against the far right A Disability Rebellion and DPAC Alliance #Disabled People Against Fascism #Disability Rebellion #DPAC #TogetherAlliance @DRDisabilityReb @Dis_PPL_Protest The colour logos are at the bottom left and right hand corners and are Disability Rebellion and DPAC logos
#WelshElections2026 Alt text for image graphic: Poster is mostly white with an orange and purple border Unite Community Wales and DPAC Cymru logos on display What Do Disabled People Want From the Welsh Government? Joint Unite Community Wales and our friends from DPAC Wales (Disabled People Against Cuts) for our first ever joint conference/open discussion. Some of the discussion points will be - Should Wales have a minister/commissioner for disabled people? How can disabled people feed into Welsh Government/Policy Making What would disabled people like to see from the Welsh Government? Train Unions and Disabled people And whatever else you guys bring up! We'll also be having a chance to socialise over free food! When - 21st February 2026 Where - Unite The Union, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9SD (And via Teams)
#UKDisabilityHistoryMonth2025 📢Fighting Back - Disabled People’s History of Resistance 📢Panel Discussion 📢Hosted By Oxfordshire DPAC 📢Sunday 7th December 2025 📢2.30-4.30pm 📢43 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LW Speaker includes Ellen Clifford DPAC and Author on the War on Disabled People Book your place here Book your place here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fighting-back-a-history-of-disabled-peoples-resistance-tickets-1970921823229?aff=oddtdtcreator Alt text for image: blue purple and green background - combined disability history month and Oxfordshire Disabled People against Cuts logo with supported by Oxford We Demand Change, Oxford Stand Up to Racism and Oxford and District NUJ logos. Title - UK Disability History Month 2025 - Fighting Back - A History of Disabled People's Resistance - Panel Discussion - Hosted by Oxfordshire Disabled People Against Cuts - speakers include Ellen Clifford (DPAC) (pictured) author of The War on Disabled People - QR code registration at bottom] A Disability History Month Event Hosted by Oxfordshire Disabled People Against Cuts To mark Disability History Month, we shall be hosting two sessions to discuss Fighting Back - A History of Disabled People's Resistance Resisting the Far Right - A Warning From History - Disability, Eugenics and the Nazis
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Alt text: Image is on a blue back ground there are striped colours on the left hand side and a speech bubble at the top In black text it says disability rebellion then online protest with a megaphone In white text it says on Monday 29th September from 12 noon Disability Rebellion is taking action online in solidarity with DPAC & other disabled people’s organisations who are protesting the Labour Party conference. This is our chance to show disabled people will not be silenced post as many times as you can about Disability Rights share how the cuts to benefits will affect you and your community. Use the # hashtags #GenocideAbroadDemocideAtHome #DisabilityRebellion #DPAC #WelfareNotWarfare #CareNotCuts Together online and offline we fight back At the bottom of the graphic is. A gold star with red hearts then a notice on white background in black text which says 29th September from 12 noon
Labour elected 2024 Will they investigate DWP Deaths? No. Will they stop benefit sanctions? No. Will they tax wealth? Ha! New Government same old shit. The shroud is orange fabric with black text, lying on green grass. Top left there’s a skull, the teeth spell DWP. Top right there’s a rose, Labour’s logo. There are chains filling the gaps between the text.
Image is on a yellow background with black text which says National Demo March against Fascism Saturday 13th September 2025 Assemble 12 noon Russell Square london WC1B 5EH March to Whitehall Then it says Unite Vs Tommy Robinson Stand up to Racism
Alt text Image is on an orange background Says in black text at the top National Demonstration Against Trump State Visit In white text it says Trump Not Welcome In black text it says Wednesday 17th September 2025 assemble at 2pm near BBC HQ March to 5pm rally Follow @stoptrump for demo updates
Alt image: Image shows a brick building with the words Drumbeat Supoort Services in the background. Striking workers from the Drumbeat services are grouped in front of the building holding NEU blue flags and placards that say cuts hurt kids
Alt text: Text over a dark background with the disability pride colours. Text reads "Genocide abroad, democide at home is Labour policy. 12:00 September 29th, the Wheel of Liverpool L3 4FN" Beneath the text is an inverted black triangle with the text "DWP stop killing us" and a black and white photo of a group of protesters with a Merseyside DPAC banner.
Woman with short red hair wearing black stands next to a man wearing dark blue with curly dark hair and a grey beard holding a white banner with DPAC Colour Logo with black text Disabled People Against Cuts Rights Not Charity
Andy Mitchell sitting at the DPAC stall in a marquee at Tolpuddle wearing a rainbow hat and holding a packet of opal fruits in one hand and an empty orange opal fruit wrapper in the other. He is wearing one of the light blue social security is a trade union issue t-shirt.
Band leading the march all wearing blue t shirts with the DPAC and Unite logos. Message on the t shirt reads “social security is a trade union issue - welfare not warfare”
Image is on. Light green background with a purple boarder Image at the top of graphic shows the martyr tree and the tolpuddle martyrs There are stars either side of the graphic showing the performers attending the festival Purple text says Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 18-20 July 2025
MPs came out and supported DPAC lobby before the vote on the UC Bill
Image is of a man wearing a white t shirt looking into the camera. Newspaper article text says police arrested Autistic man in supported housing as part of a Quaker raid operation Graphic. Is on Green and pink background in black text it says Protest is not a crime Online meeting all welcome With short contributions from John McDonnell MP, Emma Dalamaybe Neurodivergent Labour, Joe Booth, RMT free our unions and plenty of time for discussion. Chair Janine Booth Black text it says Friday 18th July 7pm to 8.30pm Register here http://bit.ly/ProtestCrime
Alt text of Image Image is on a cream background with a lighter green boarder and picture of disabled people lobbying their MP In a green background with cream text it says Lobby Your MP! On a cream background in green text Bin Universal Credit Bill On a green background in white Text Wednesday 9th July 11.30am At the bottom of the photo it says in white text #BinUCBill In a green background in white text it says Westminster Hall, Storeys Gate Westminster London SW1A 0AA Logos are disability rebellion Disabled People Against Cuts Crips Against Cuts
Alt text for graphic Image is light grey background At the top in dark green box In white text it says Stop The Cuts Underneath on light grey background in Green text it says This is Our Last Chance In dark Grey Text it says Tuesday 8th July 4pm Meet in front of Castle Gardens by McDonalds 1 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3RE MPd final vote for the bill is 9th July so our last chance to take action against it. Labour want to cut disability benefits that people rely on to survive we say stop the cuts listen to disabled people In a dark green box in light grey text it says Join us Tell Labour to kill the cuts not disabled people I’m dark grey text it says @dpac_cymru #WelfareNotWarfare Image is of DPAC colour logo
Image is on a black background. In white text it says #TakingThePIP Everyone! We need to go again! We need You to tell your MP to vote against the welfare bill on Wednesday. These cuts will hit those the most unable to work and in need of support. Click the link below to generate a letter to your MP
Image is on a light blue background In black text it says Disabled People Against Cuts Cymru Disability Protest Swansea - Cardiff Image is of a red megaphone speaking then disabled people protesting followed by DPAC Colour logo Underneath in black text it says Cardiff 4pm Monday 7th July Meet outside Cardiff Central library Central Hub In black text it says Swansea 4pm Tuesday 8th July Meet in Castle Square Swansea
Image is on dark yellow and grey background. Photo shows disabled people protesting Top of graphic says in Dark Yellow Text Stop The UC Cuts Bill In black text it says Wednesday 9th July 2025 12.30pm Erskine House 20-32 Chichester Street Belfast BT1 4GF #WelfareNotWarfare Logos are NIPSA and DPAC
Image is on a white background photo image is in red and and white In red text it says Protect future claimants On a red background in white text it says Bin Universal Credit Bill In red text it says Wednesday 9th July 2025 4pm Old palace yard Westminster SW1P 3JY At the bottom of graphic are white logos of DPAC and Crips Against Cuts
Image is on a cream background with a lighter green boarder and picture of disabled people lobbying their MP In a green background with cream text it says Lobby Your MP! On a cream background in green text Bin Universal Credit Bill On a green background in white Text Wednesday 9th July 11am At the bottom of the photo it says in white text #BinUCBill In a green background in white text it says Westminster Hall, Storeys Gate Westminster London SW1A 0AA Logos are disability rebellion Disabled People Against Cuts Crips Against Cuts
Image is on a white and red background In red text Stop Disability Benefit Cuts In a red box in white text it says Tuesday 1st July 1pm Old Palace Yard Westminster London SW1P 3JY There is an image of disabled people holding flags and banners a protest Then it has logo of DPAC and Crips Against Cuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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Alt text for graphic: Image is on purple white blue and white background On purple background image of a red megaphone with black lines to represent speaking. In white text it says Write to your MP to Vote NO to concessions and NO to the PIP & UC Bill om 1st July white exclamation mark On white back ground is image of an envelope with black outlined in black text says we need everyone to email their MP Now! On blue background is black and white image of houses of parliament in white text says we can’t give up pressure now MPs near to hear from you flood their inboxes tell them to support parliament amendment No concessions and vote the bill down
Image is on a black background. Photo is of a woman wearing black holding white flowers In white text it says No More Welfare Deaths Stop The Cuts Join Leeds DPAC For Our Action Monday 30th June 12 pm Meet outside Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square Quarry Street Leeds LS2 7UP Please wear black Logo is Leeds DPAC in black and white
Image is on a white and red background In red text Stop Disability Benefit Cuts In a red box in white text it says Tuesday 1st July 1pm Old Palace Yard Westminster London SW1P 3JY Then it has logo of DPAC and Crips Against Cuts #WelfareNotWarfare
Alt text of graphic: Image is on white background Text is in black and red In black text National Day Of Action In a red outline box in red text says update Image shows a bloody handprint and splattered blood Underneath in black text says Disability Benefit Cuts Bill Liverpool Protest Tuesday 1st July -4pm Front of Lime Street Station Has logo of Merseyside DPAC Then black text #TakingThePIP #DisabledNotDisposable #WelfareNotWarfare #NotYourScapegoat Then image of Crips Against Cuts logo
image is on a cream & black background in red text at the top of graphic is says: Protest outside Cardiff consultation then a red line underneath then Breaking Important information In black text it says - the DWP has rescheduled their consultation on the disability benefit cuts, the venue is now much more accessible and has better transport links This was the result of disabled voices calling out the injustices of the previous event There is a red line underneath In red text it says: the consultation is still unfair with the most controversial proposals not up for discussion. On white & black background is DPAC colour logo. In white text it says Protest Information Outside TyWilliam Morgan & Central Square Cardiff CF11 1EP 12.45-16.00 Monday 23rd June 2025 Please do not feel you have to stay for the whole of the time Bottom of graphic is cream background and. Red line Image is of a megaphone. In red text says it’s important that those attending the consultation are not prevented from doing so Then red line underneath
Image is on a purple, white red and white background At the top of the graphic on the purple background is a red and purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out in white text it says Friday 20th New location outside old palace yard and a white exclamation mark next to it Underneath on a white background in black text says Protest Against The Assisted Dying Bill Tell MPs we are #NotDeadYet Underneath on a red background is a black and white image of Houses of Parliament next to it in white text says We need as many people as possible to join us unutec against this bill demo starts at 8.30 am #KillTheBill Underneath on white background in black text says stop the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill The images of supporting organisations supporting the demo which is not dead yet disability rights Uk Inclusion london and DPAC
Image has a purple, white, red, white background At the top of the graphic on purple background is a red, purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out of it in white text it says Write to your MP to Vote against on 20th June On a white background there is an image of an envelope outlined in black in black text next to it says Friday 20th June will be the third reading of the bill this is the big one On a red background is a black and white image of houses of parliament in white text it says We need as many of us as possible. Write to your MP and ask them to vote against the assisted dying bill On a white background it says in black text stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill. The images are of organisations supporting which are not dead yet disability rights uk inclusion london and DPAC
Image is on a dark grey background with light green text it says Stop Disability Benefit Cuts then a line underneath in light green text says rally in parliament square SW1P 3JX then a line underneath In lighter green text says Monday 30th June 4.30pm Underneath in light green box in grey text says #WelfareNotWarfare Image underneath is disabled people on a march with placards At the bottom of the graphic are the main supporting organisations logos
Disabled people and allies holding banners and flags gather outside offices of NICVA in Belfast
Activists are at Parliament square where. White banner says Not Dead Yet in Black paint
Image is on a red and white background and has a image of the Houses of Parliament in black at the top of the graphic next to an orange and white megaphone it says in white text Friday 13th & Friday 20th June at Old Palace yard opposite Parliament Protest against #AssistedDyingBill Tell MPs we are #NotDeadYet We need as many people as possible to join us united against this bill Demos Start on both days at 8.30am Logo shows not dead yet then stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill
Alt text image shows a flat bed lorry with a black advertising computer board. On it shows a picture of Torsten Bell MP next to the image on a yellow background it Says Swansea Wear £4500 Disability Benefit Cuts backed by your MP Underneath in white text it says 11,592 disabled people here rely on that support. A QR code is next to it and in white text it says Protect disability benefit support. On a yellow background in black text it says Amnesty International
Alt text: Image top bar of the image is on a red background with an orange megaphone on the left in white text it says Share your creativity to protest against assisted dying #NotDeadYet. There is an image of an artist palette and paints on it Second bar is on. Light pink background in Black text says New Date: 17th June from 6pm to 8pm New Theme to be confirmed? Linking the disability benefit cuts to assisted dying Third bar is on. White background with images of pink flowers on green stalks a brown guitar and black song notes and. Book a pink heart with pink arms around it and light and dark brown paw prints Bottom of the graphic is on a red background in white text it says: The assisted dying bill has a terrifying message that disabled and terminally ill people would be better off dead. We want to change that Join us and share your loves interests passions and people who matter to you. If you can’t make it share it on line. Tweet your MP and the public and show we’re #NotDeadYet The very bottom of the graphic is on a white background in a red box it says in white text not in black text not dead yet. Then in black text it says stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill register below then the doac colour logo underneath in black text disabled people against cuts Dpac.uk.net
Disabled activists stand behind a black banner in white text it says disabled people against cuts rights not charity it has a colour logo and a red and white megaphone on it
Alt text for graphic Image is on a black background. At the top is a red and green logo in white text it says the peoples assembly Underneath it says in white text Join The Peoples Assembly National Demonstration Sat June 7th 12 Noon Portland Place Today We March Welfare Not Warfare. Tax The Rich Stop The Cuts Underneath are all the logos of trade unions and campaign groups supporting the demo
Alt text for graphic Image is on a black background It has a red and green logo at the top in white text it says Peoples assembly Underneath in white text it says join the People’s Assembly National Demonstration In white text outlined in blue it Says 1 day to go Underneath in white text it says Welfare Not Warfare Stop The Cuts Tax The Rich At the bottom of the graphic are all the trade unions and groups who are supporting the demonstration
Alt text for image: Poster. At the top is a red bar and white letter is ‘Share your creativity to protest assisted dying #NotDeadYet’. Next to this are images of a paint pallet and megaphone. Below this is the text ‘What brings you joy in life? Join our online creative protest. Monday 9th June 6 pm to 8 pm. Write a poem/ song, draw, paint or bring something that brings you joy! Use #NotDeadYet to share. Below this are images of a flower, music, hands hugging a heart and paw prints. Below is the following white text on a red background: “The Assisted Dying Bill has a terrifying message that Disabled and terminally ill people would be better off dead. We want to change that! Join us and share your loves, interests, passions and people who matter to you. If you can’t make it share online. Tweet your MP and to the public and show we’re #NotDeadYet. Below this is the logo for Disabled people against cuts and not dead yet uk and the text ‘Stop the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Alt text of image: On a black background shows a map wity a red line on the map with black arrows with black box and arrows with white text In white text at the top of the graphic it says National Demonstration Saturday 7th June 1.30pm Top of Whitehall Accessible March At the top of the red line it says assemble at 1.30pm top of Whitehall Nearest accessible toilets Charing Cross Station (has radar key) Changing places Victoria Embankment Sliver Cross Pub has wheelchair lift End Rally at Horseguards Rally Will be BSL and have a safe space at front of stage Nearest accessible underground station at end of rally is Westminster underground at Bridge Street Jubliee line is step free lift from street to platform level. Logos are of People’s Assembly Disabled People Against Cuts Crips Against Cuts
#WelfareNotWarfare Saturday 7th June 2025 12 noon BBC Portland Place London Join the National People’s Assembly demo Image is of Paula wearing glasses on her head speaking into a megaphone Quote in white text says Disabled People are now in a fight to prove our very existence in society and to access all Services- Paula Peters DPAC
Image is of a wheelchair user holding a cardboard placard in red paint says Labour Stop taking the PIP
Alt text for image: Graphic is on a black background At the top of the graphic it says peoples assembly in white text and a green and red logo In white text it says Join The People’s Assembly National Demonstration Saturday 7th June 12 noon Portland Place In white text outline in light orange it says 1 week to go In white text it says Welfare Not Warfare Stop The Cuts Tax The Rich At the bottom of the graphic are logos of all the trade unions and campaign groups who are supporting the demo
Alt text; Image is on a white background In black Red and Green Text It says : Brighton and Hove Stop The War Coalition Welfare Not Warfare Stop Starmers Militarism Defend the right to protest Speakers: Corinna Edwards Colledge - joint secretary Brighton & Hove & Deputy Regional Convenor Unison Shabbie Lakha - National Officer Stop The War Coalition Paula Peters - DPAC Ruth Rohde - Researcher How the west profits from the slaughter in Yemen and Gaza Shadow World Investigation Text at the bottom says: Thus government’s obsession with militarism is being paid for by the poor and disabled. instead of funding and supporting war Starmer should be supporting disabled people and funding health and education Images are of a logo of white hands holding people in. Green background, blood splatters and a war plane with a red line through it
Image is on a a light yellow and darker orange with stripes background. Image shows wheelchair user holding a placard that says in Red Text Welfare not Warfare and has people either dude wearing a red hat and a red t shirt Black Text says Against Disability Benefit Cuts Saturday 31st May 2025 11am meet outside Milton Keynes Theatre
Disabled people hold a white material banner that says disabled people against cuts and the DPAC logo on it with a wheelchair user holding a placard in their hands
Alt text for image On a black background White text says Join The People’s Assembly National Demonstration Sat 7th June 12 Noon Portland Place 2 weeks to go! Welfare Not Warfare Tax The Rich Stop the Cuts At the bottom of the graphic are all the logos of trade unions and grass roots campaigns supporting the Demo