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Teaser - Deaths by Welfare w/ China Mills and John Pring (11/04/24)
Nov 4, 2024
China Mills, Head of Research at Healing Justice London, and John Pring, founder of Disability News Service, dive into the harrowing intersections of welfare and disability. They discuss the chilling concept of 'slow death' linked to UK welfare policies, spotlighting the advocacy work of the Deaths by Welfare Project. The conversation reveals the bureaucratic violence that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need for historical context and grassroots activism to challenge systemic injustices.
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- The Deaths by Welfare Project reveals the lethal consequences of UK welfare policies, particularly how austerity measures lead to increased mortality among disabled individuals.
- Strong activism from disabled communities has been crucial in documenting welfare-related deaths and confronting systemic injustices through grassroots resistance efforts.
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Understanding the Deaths by Welfare Project
The Deaths by Welfare Project tracks the harm caused by the welfare system in the UK, particularly highlighting how austerity measures have led to increased mortality among vulnerable populations. It documents the experiences of individuals affected by welfare reforms and uncovers the bureaucratic violence inflicted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The project emerged from the voices of those most impacted, including disabled activists who have long highlighted the lethal consequences of welfare policies. By concentrating on these lived experiences, the project seeks to hold the state accountable while amplifying the resistance and resilience of those affected by austerity.
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