This June, something brilliant is happening across the UK. The Big Lunch is joining forces with The Big Help Out to create one big weekend of friendship, food and action on 5–8th June.

This week, the Government cut the health element of Universal Credit (UC) for new claimants. For many disabled people and their families, including those we support across East London and Essex, this is not a distant political decision. It is a direct threat to their income, their independence, and their wellbeing. THE PROBLEM WITH THE WCA: Even before this week's cuts, the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) — the process used to determine who receives the health element of UC

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The CFDN Named Disability Advocacy NPO of the Year 2026/27. An award recognising community-led support for disabled people and families across East London and Essex