DPAC Northern Ireland

27/09/2026

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13/09/2026

Disabled people speak live on BBC News as news breaks that MPs have rejected the Assisted Dying Bill in its current form.

Following an emotional debate in Parliament on Friday 11th September, MPs voted 286 to 270 against the proposed legislation, a majority of 16.

A significant moment, and an important opportunity for disabled people to have our voices heard.

DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) Not Dead Yet UK Disability Rights UK Disability News Service

06/09/2026

With final reports due from Timms, Milburn and Streeting which could have significant effects on benefits, DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) have begun updating their resources for readers who want to have their say.

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, reviews, appeals.

04/09/2026

Why am I joining DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) and allies at Parliament Square Westminster on Friday 11th September for the Assisted Dying Bill Vigil.

Please use the link here with the template letter to contact the MP from Disability Rights UK and ask MP to Vote No

actionnetwork.org/letters/oppose-the-assisted-dying-bill

03/09/2026

The Assisted Dying Bill is being debated and voted on in Parliament again on Friday 11th September 2026

When contacting your MP and joining the campaign on social media against the Assisted Dying Bill here are some of the messaging to use as part of the campaign

03/09/2026

The Assisted Dying Bill will again be debated and voted on in Parliament on Friday 11th September 2026

Please join the campaign

03/09/2026

DPAC NI, DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) and allies need you to contact your MP and raise concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill which is going to be debated and voted on in Parliament
Friday 11th September

Please use the link here with the template letter to contact the MP from Disability Rights UK and ask MP to

actionnetwork.org/letters/oppose-the-assisted-dying-bill

31/08/2026

DPAC NI members will be joining DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) and allies at a Vigil on Friday 11th September 2026 as the Assisted Dying Bill will be debated in Parliament
Please spread the word

Time: 8.30 am to 2.30pm

Where: Parliament Square Westminster London SW1P 3BD

11/08/2026

DPAC Northern Ireland spokesperson Dermot Devlin spoke to UTV News about accessibility, Blue Badge parking and proposals for Belfast City Centre.

The Imtac survey highlights that Disabled people remain significant users of city-centre parking, with an average of 258 vehicles displaying Blue Badges recorded during the surveys.

The issue is not whether Belfast should become more pedestrian-friendly. The issue is whether accessibility is being built into that transformation from the beginning.

Accessible public transport, sufficient parking, proper drop-off points, mobility hubs, stronger enforcement and meaningful engagement with Disabled people must all be part of future planning.

A people-first city must include Disabled people too.

10/08/2026

Disability campaign groups, such as Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland (DPAC NI), have voiced concern.

On social media they said: "We've seen this played out elsewhere and it's disabled people who pay a price for 'progress'."

DPAC NI spokesperson Dermot Devlin said that "many disabled people can only walk or wheel short distances".

"We need to park or get off public transport close to our destinations."

The first All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast ended in the early hours of Monday morning with organisers saying they were overwhelmed by the positive response they received from all communities.

It is estimated that there were more than a million people in the city centre during the eight days of the fleadh. https://bbc.in/4xz4eSz