Inclusion London is asking disabled people to join them in a campaign against disability hate in the media by reporting harmful coverage and allowing advertisers to be targeted.

Readers of this website know the degree to which hatred is whipped-up against disabled claimants in an ongoing campaign to cut the benefits bill.  The vicious, negative stereotyping in the media is particularly apparent right now, in the run-up to the release of the Milburn and Timms reports.

Inclusion London is asking disabled people to report negative disability coverage whenever they see it, by completing a short form on their website. They also want to know which organisations adverts are running alongside this content.

The group aims to firstly monitor all areas of the media including print, online news, TV, radio, podcasts and social media to build a clear picture of how disabled people are portrayed.

From this evidence they will build up a clear picture of the narratives and stereotypes that are being deployed.

They will then encourage companies to pull their advertising from publications that spread prejudice and hate.

You can read more about Inclusion London’s campaign here.

And you can complete the online form here.

 

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    · 10 days ago
    I have thoughts that are not good ,they dont give a damm about how there comments affect disabled people. I have work from 15 yrs old to 58yrs old ,had stroke,mental health problems amongst other problems, I worked full time sometimes 60hrs a week Why! Because I love my job but NHS couldn't didn't assess my needs for my condition said no appropriate job available so they finish my contract, when i could have continued in another role..
    Now im made to feel  like a scrounger
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    · 12 days ago
    ACTIVITY TRAP FOR RECIPIENTS: https://youtu.be/0LuaBbmwCl8?t=66
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    · 15 days ago
    BBC News BBC Verify article "Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax" is basically advocating for cuts to disability and incapacity benefits. BBC Verify supposedly exists to combat disinformation. But instead seems to promote it.
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    · 16 days ago
    Totally pissed off with the 24/7 none stop Anti disabled frenzy by the Gutter media BBC ITV& establishment gutter rags. It’s identical too 30s Germany
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    · 18 days ago
    I have posted an article below, in relation to complaining about negative, factually incorrect and either hateful or discriminatory press coverage, I will add it again below:


    Current Regulators

    • Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO): The independent regulator for the majority of UK print and digital newspapers and magazines, enforcing the Editors' Code of Practice.
    • IMPRESS: An alternative, state-recognized press regulator operating under the Royal Charter framework.

    How to Make a Complaint Today

    • Submit an online complaint form directly via the IPSO website.
    • Contact IPSO by phone at 0300 123 2220 or via email at advice@ipso.co.uk.
    • For broadcast media (TV and radio) or the BBC, complaints are handled separately by Ofcom or the BBC.
     
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    · 18 days ago
    More recognition of the reality of a benefits system that actively works against disabled people. 

    New research by Durham University with Disability Rights UK reveals how fear of losing benefits is preventing Disabled people from being physically active – and why urgent reform of the social security system is needed.


     
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    · 18 days ago
    Great idea but unfortunately when you try to complete the form to report negative media activity a message appears stating 'This form has exceeded its allocated quota', so you can't report anything. 
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      · 18 days ago
      @Dave - Adviser Thanks, although having read that the broadcasting watchdog version of IPSO - Ofcom - "cleared Talk TV over comments made by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who had described some young people on disability benefits as “parasites” - I wonder if IPSO will be any different.  Perhaps if these organisations were flooded with complaints they might realise just how damaging these comments are.  Seem to be a daily occurrence with so many media  & broadcasters lately.  
       
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      · 18 days ago
      @Sitting Duck Try the following:


      Current Regulators

      • Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO): The independent regulator for the majority of UK print and digital newspapers and magazines, enforcing the Editors' Code of Practice.
      • IMPRESS: An alternative, state-recognized press regulator operating under the Royal Charter framework.

      How to Make a Complaint Today

      • Submit an online complaint form directly via the IPSO website.
      • Contact IPSO by phone at 0300 123 2220 or via email at advice@ipso.co.uk.
      • For broadcast media (TV and radio) or the BBC, complaints are handled separately by Ofcom or the BBC.
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    · 19 days ago
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/channel-4-nazi-the-experiment-b3070016.html

    Perhaps this will jolt some party leaders that some of their ideas are as bad as the above
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    · 19 days ago
    Just seen Channel 4 Documentary “The Experiment”. Hope it gets repeated continually until everyone has a chance to see it. It certainly makes folk question themselves about the causes and consequences of “othering” disabled persons in contemporary British society.  
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      · 18 days ago
      @Chessaroo I watched it and was horrified as were a few of the volunteer visitors when they realised what was actually happening in this “cosy little institution”. I too hope more folk watch this, it was eye opening. I sent the link to several family members. 
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    · 19 days ago
    Every social media post, tv reporting and the news media hate the sick and disabled it’s as if we are low life’s and I for one feel I’m being persicuted because I’m now sick and unable to live a normal life
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    · 19 days ago
    Every day there is horrendous vilification on Facebook whenever the subject of welfare is brought up. We are viciously attacked and stereotyped as lazy, good for nothing leaches on society. As someone with many chronic long term health conditions including an incurable (but mostly manageable) type of cancer, I’ve actually been told to just “hurry up and die” so that I’m no longer a drain on taxpayers money. I worked for over 35 years, most of those paying 40% tax, so I feel justified in my time of need to get a bit of support. The general public appears to believe all the rubbish in the media and on television, that we’re all living in the lap of luxury, taking exotic holidays, and swinging the led, when nothing could be further from the truth. It’s not enough that we have to live our daily lives in pain, treated as second class citizens, struggling to get timely access to the physical and mental health support we need, but that negative opinions are constantly being stoked by wildly outlandish claims that we’re all conning the system. I truly despair at the unjustified level of hatred focused on those with genuine disabilities, it seems we’re not entitled to a life. 
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      · 18 days ago
      @Caz I'm so sorry you've had some really nasty people tell you "to hurry up and die." 
      It should be unbelievable but as you say the level of hatred towards the disabled is quite disturbing. 
      Try to remember that there are a lot of kind people out there who don't share these disgusting views.
      When I am out and about (which isn't very often due to disabilities) I've had some very kind strangers step in to help me when needed. I try to remember them and not the nasty lot, which admittedly is difficult.
      I don't have a Facebook account so avoid all the hatred there.
      I wish you all the best. We're not alone, although it does feel like it at times!
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    · 23 days ago
    I Sean something about more cuts to the mobility sceme saying we should have second hand cars .and make pip people come for more early appointments with the DWP like if you got 5 year award they will call you in early 
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    · 24 days ago
    Thanks for drawing this initiative, to our attention. It is a most worthy and necessary endeavour. Those who engage in biased and hateful reporting towards disabled people, are more often than not, client journalists. Client journalists serve a political master, and assist in the promotion, of a political agenda. There is little or no objectivity and fairness in their reporting, not even the pretence of it. It is high time, those pursuing this line, will learn that their actions have consequences - and that they and their advertisers, will be called out on it.
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