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Policy & PIP · 25 September 2026

Our response to the Timms Review update: disabled people must shape what comes next

Speak To Me reflects on the September 2026 Timms Review update, the commitments we welcome, the concerns we still hold and what must happen next.

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Accessibility & technology · 19 September 2026

When Automation Takes Away Independence

As more of everyday life becomes automated, are disabled people being designed out of it? Harry Georgiou reflects on an inaccessible automated till in Liverpool ONE.

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Access & travel · 5 April 2026

I Had a Deeply Concerning Experience at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

By Joel, 28, from Liverpool On Saturday 4 April 2026 , I arrived at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on the 12:30pm flight from Almería . What should have been a routine arrival turned into an experience that was not only distressing, but potentially dangerous. I am sharing this because what happened to me should not happen to any disabled passenger. From the moment we landed, the way my wheelchair was handled, and the way passenger assistance was delivered, fell far below the standard that any

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Access & travel · 1 October 2025

Waiting for 9:30 – Why Flexibility Matters

The other day, we heard from Hayley Collier, who faced an unnecessary barrier while simply trying to get to work. Hayley arrived at her

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Access to Work · 8 August 2025

Access to Work Cuts Threaten Disabled Entrepreneur’s Business and Wellbeing

By Harry Georgiou – Speak To Me When the UK Government says “disabled people who can work, should work,” you might assume they would

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Real voices · 7 August 2025

We’re Still Here – And We Always Will Be

A SpeakToMe Statement on SEND Reforms, Representation, and Real Change Over the past few months, the future of SEND provision in England

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Access to Work · 2 August 2025

If Access to Work Was "The Best Kept Secret," Why Are We in This Crisis?

Yesterday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published its Access to Work - Official Statistics Release Strategy , with plans to

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Policy & PIP · 2 July 2025

The Reform Bill Has Passed – A Defining Moment

SpeakToMe Responds to the Government’s Vote on Universal Credit & PIP Reforms Published: 2 July 2025 Yesterday, the Government voted in

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Policy & PIP · 27 June 2025

The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome — But It Should Never Have Come to This By Harry Georgiou – Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work

The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is, without question, a step in

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Policy & PIP · 27 June 2025

The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome - But It Should Never Have Come to This

By Harry Georgiou, Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to

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Communication · 17 January 2025

What Role Does Inclusive Communication Play in Educational Environments?

Inclusive communication is vital for creating educational spaces where every student feels respected, understood, and empowered to share

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Real voices · 13 November 2024

Joanne's Story: Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Meet Joanne, a 32-year-old from Liverpool, whose life experiences with hidden disabilities spark a powerful conversation through the

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Access & travel · 9 September 2024

Disabled by Inaccessibility: Sam’s Struggle to Reach the Paralympics in Paris

Today, Sam shared with us a story that highlights the frustrating reality of navigating a city that isn’t always accessible or

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Thought leadership · 22 March 2023

Thought Leadership: Harry Georgiou

Harry Georgiou is the Youth Advisory and Co-Production Assistant at DFN Project SEARCH. Harr y is on a crusade to create a future in

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Real voices.No filter.

Our response to the Timms Review update: disabled people must shape what comes next

Read. Listen.Question. Act.

When Automation Takes Away Independence

I Had a Deeply Concerning Experience at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Waiting for 9:30 – Why Flexibility Matters

Access to Work Cuts Threaten Disabled Entrepreneur’s Business and Wellbeing

We’re Still Here – And We Always Will Be

If Access to Work Was "The Best Kept Secret," Why Are We in This Crisis?

The Reform Bill Has Passed – A Defining Moment

The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome — But It Should Never Have Come to This By Harry Georgiou – Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work

The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome - But It Should Never Have Come to This

What Role Does Inclusive Communication Play in Educational Environments?

Joanne's Story: Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Disabled by Inaccessibility: Sam’s Struggle to Reach the Paralympics in Paris

Thought Leadership: Harry Georgiou

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