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DPO logoDPO manifesto for the general election launched

Ahead of the next general election, DPO has launched its manifesto calling for radical reform.
6 Oct 2023
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Cover page of a newsletterPeople First (Self Advocacy) Summer Newsletter

Read about the work we've been doing and find links to some of our members' news.
1 Aug 2023
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Map of London with the 32 boroughs outlined and two self advocates to the right with their arms help up in solidarity.London Campaign Network

Our new 3 year project to develop a London Campaign Network and accessible training for trustees of self advocacy groups.
24 Jul 2023
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A computer with a rocket launching above itWelcome to our new website

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website. We have lift off! We hope that you find it interesting and accessible. Do let us know.
22 Jun 2023
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Two people with their arms raisedSelf-advocates Support and Action Group - June 2023

Learning Disability Week meeting 21.06.23
12 Jun 2023
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Hand offering moneyNew £150 disability cost of living payment to come in from 20 June

A £150 one-off cost of living payment between 20 June and 4 July for people on certain disability benefits.
29 May 2023
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Easy Read documents being held upNew Easy Read version of report on the state of our everyday rights

Launch of the new Easy Read version of Just Fair's recent independent report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
10 May 2023
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Information in a speech bubble and a legal documentCo-Producing Accessible Legal Information project

People First is a partner in a new research project on accessible legal information
1 May 2023
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Photo of Whorlton Hall with a sign at the frontFour convictions in the Whorlton Hall case

Five years on from the original investigation and BBC Panorama documentary in 2019.
27 Apr 2023
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The Trussell Trust logoThe Trussell Trust - Free advice and support

Find your local Trussell Trust food bank, their contact details and opening times
9 Jan 2023
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Icon of a calculatorThe Turn2Us Benefits calculator

Check what you are entitled to now.
9 Dec 2022

LeDeR Annual Report 2021 published

Learning from Lives and Deaths - people with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR)
18 Jul 2022
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BIHR logoBIHR Easy Read Hub

The British Institute of Human Rights have launched an Easy Read hub. All information has small words, short sentences and pictures.
4 Jul 2022
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Screenshot of the cover of the Draft Mental Health BillDraft Mental Health Bill 2022 - our briefing and consultation response

Understanding how the Draft Mental Health Bill will affect people with a learning difficulty, disability or autism
30 Jun 2022
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Document with image of scales representing equality on the frontHuman Rights Act Reform consultation - briefing

A Modern Bill Of Rights A consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998
22 Apr 2022
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DRUK logoDisability Poverty Campaign Group launched

A new coalition led by DRUK and Inclusion London
7 Apr 2022
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Two people with their arms raisedSupporting Each Other Equals Power project

Evaluation of the pilot project delivering a peer support model for people with learning difficulties
4 Feb 2022
Photo of Charles holding a sign which reads "Human rights are not optional"

Photo of Charles holding a sign which reads "Human rights are not optional" A voice for the voiceless

People First member Charles tells us about the communication approach that changed his life
28 Jan 2022
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Three people at a committee tableConcern over bill that offers new rights… but only to people with Down’s syndrome

A government-backed bill that provides new rights, but only to a small minority of people with learning difficulties.
25 Nov 2021
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