Equity Deaf and Disabled Members Committee

Equity Deaf and Disabled Members Committee The DDMC is a specialist committee of Equity (UK Trade Union) representing Deaf & Disabled people working professionally in the Entertainment Industry.

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Sharing a webinar invite from our friends Z2K!***Z2K would like to invite you to a webinar we are hosting from 11am-12pm...
08/06/2026

Sharing a webinar invite from our friends Z2K!

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Z2K would like to invite you to a webinar we are hosting from 11am-12pm on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

As debate continues around disability benefits reform, what would a better approach to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reassessments look like? Z2K’s latest research sets out practical, evidence-based proposals for change.

Disabled people and campaigners have long raised concerns about repeated and unnecessary reassessments, especially for people with lifelong or progressive conditions. Our new findings show the problem remains widespread and costly for both disabled people and the public purse.

In this webinar, we’ll share:

* New analysis of government data on reassessment patterns
* Case studies from Z2K’s advice services
* Recommendations for the Timms Review on reducing unnecessary reassessments

You’ll also hear from Roxie, a campaigner and expert by experience, on what meaningful PIP reform should look like, alongside time for Q&A. You can register to attend here.

As speculation mounts about disability benefits system reform, what would a better approach to personal independence payment (PIP) reassessments looks like? Z2K’s latest research makes a clear, evidence-based case for change and sets out practical and affordable solutions. Since PIP’s introducti...

Bristol Members — there's a vigil on Wednesday the 6th May hosted by DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) (with whom we h...
25/04/2026

Bristol Members — there's a vigil on Wednesday the 6th May hosted by DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) (with whom we have recently affiliated! Yay!) to support strategic litigation protecting Disabled people's rights.




Have you been impacted by loss of council tax support since migrating to Universal Credit?

Please support the court vigil, then coffee and discussion

📢6th May 2026
📢9am to 1pm
📢Bristol Civil Justice Centre
2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR

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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: [email protected]

We’re so excited that DDMC member Sarah Warren was on the scene to share the Access Toolkit at the South West Regional m...
03/04/2026

We’re so excited that DDMC member Sarah Warren was on the scene to share the Access Toolkit at the South West Regional meeting last Sunday.

If you missed it, don’t panic: the Toolkit is posted for all to enjoy here:

🛠️ https://www.equity.org.uk/accessibility/accessibility-toolkit-equity-meetings-and-events 🛠️

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🚨 LAST CALL - PROTECT YOUR AI RIGHTS 🚨If you have worked on a PACT-Equity agreement between 2021 and now, you have until...
18/12/2025

🚨 LAST CALL - PROTECT YOUR AI RIGHTS 🚨

If you have worked on a PACT-Equity agreement between 2021 and now, you have until 12 p.m. noon TODAY to vote in our indicative industrial action ballot on AI protections for performers.

The more members who vote, the stronger our voice.

Film and TV performers to vote on support for industrial action over artificial intelligence.

24/06/2025
24/06/2025

Equity is delighted to have the unanimous support of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Disabled Workers' Conference for our emergency motion supporting the Taking The PIP campaign.

Our thanks to our delegate Sarah Warren who moved the motion, The Musicians' Union for seconding and for their vital campaign against the cuts which will have a severe impact on disabled people’s financial security, independence, and wellbeing.

https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/equity-secures-backing-for-campaign-against-disability-cuts

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