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The only reason we go to alton towers is having the pass. If we didnt have it my daughter would never experience days out. She absolutely cannot stand in the lines for that amount of time it causes her extreme anxiety being so crowded she has autism. Its also ridiculous to say we have videos and a sensory room we arent going there to watch videos how is that going to help anybody with autism like its a magic wand or use sensory rooms thats not what we are paying money for. Why have merlin not added the crowds as is stated on the other cards. Her long planned 16th birthday weekend at towers is now ruined and we have lost a lot of money with hotel bookings and tickets etc that has been planned a long time as you have to do with nurodivergent people!
Colleen supported: Hidden Disabilities Still Need Support: Change The Ride Access Pass System ImmediatelyMy daughter struggles with the concept of queuing. She’s 22 and non verbal. She’s not going to suddenly understand now. She even struggles in the queues that mix with fast track. All she can see is the big queue in front of her rather than seeing that it moves quickly. She is getting better with those on a quieter day but not always. If she’s in meltdown it’s a struggle to move her away though in the closeness of the queue.
The thrill and the fun that she gets from the rides are her everything.
It makes me really sad as Alton towers has actually helped her achieve so much over the years. When she had new medication that she didn’t want to take she was rewarded with a trip to AT for taking it. We made cut up laminated photos of AT rides with Velcro and gave her a piece for each step from the front door to getting in the taxi to school when she refused to go. When she lost the only bottle she would use. We said she if she used her new bottle she could go to AT. She had a sip before each ride. AT really helped her to achieve goals that were difficult for her.
We only ever visit quiet days but she still needed the rap.
We actually did try a day when rap wasn’t available. She had a meltdown and AT sent her to customer services to be given it as they saw how the queuing affected her.
I have actually praised Alton towers for the new prebooking of rap as the rap queues were way too long for her.
To think that she may never go again is actually heartbreaking
Tracy supported: Hidden Disabilities Still Need Support: Change The Ride Access Pass System ImmediatelyAnother example of this "Labour" government abandoning the most vulnerable in our society to please the City of London and the Treasury.Doing the work of the Tories.Tax the super rich to protect those least able in one of the richest countries in the world.As a former nurse I know what devastating impact this will have.These cuts are cruel and economically worthless.I am a lifelong Labour voter but no longer.This is an anti working class government.Did we kick out the Tories for this?
Raymond supported: TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORTAlthough I am a life long Labour member, I completely disagree with these PIP reforms, I receive these payments and struggled very hard against a Conservative government that did it's utmost to prevent me getting it. I cannot believe a Labour government is doing this. Instead of looking at cuts to the vulnerable Close the tax loopholes and make the rich pay their share of the tax burden.
John supported: Reform the Recent Changes to Disability BenefitsAfter 20 years of dedicated service as a registered health professional in the NHS, I found myself, through no fault of my own, living with multiple disabilities—some of them permanent. I had never claimed benefits before, but in recent years, I’ve had no choice. The financial support from PIP and LCWRA has been a lifeline for me, my family, and my children, as Universal Credit alone is simply not enough to survive on.
On top of the daily struggles that come with being disabled, I have also faced relentless discrimination and bureaucracy when dealing with the DWP and Universal Credit offices. I have had abrupt UC closures and overpayment notices—errors caused by DWP processes, not claimants like me—leading to constant uncertainty and distress.
Now, with the proposed cuts to disability benefits, my future and my family’s security are at risk. If I lose PIP under the new “four-point rule” in 2026 and my LCWRA payment of £416.19 is halved or removed under the UC health element changes, what financial support will be left for me,my family and young children ? These reforms will only push disabled people further into poverty, leaving us without the means to live with dignity.
Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment and restricting PIP to only the “severely disabled” is a cruel and dangerous move. Who decides what counts as “severely disabled”? Even experienced medical professionals struggle to define it, and the reality is that many of us who rely on these benefits—those who can barely walk, who need mobility aids, mental health support,specialist equipment, and daily support—will be left with nothing.
If the government needs to balance the budget, they should look elsewhere, not target the most vulnerable. Welfare benefits exist to uphold financial rights under the Equality Act 2010, not as a political bargaining chip.
That’s why I strongly support this vital campaign led by the Honourable Richard Burgon MP. We must stand together to protect the financial security and dignity of disabled people. Cutting disability support is not the answer—taxing extreme wealth is. I do not understand politics but I understand disability and the issues faced by disabled people , family and children due to my lived experience. I want our voices to be amplified and listened at the parliament and I truly wish this campaign delivers our voices through this campaign . Wishing this campaign the success it deserves.
Sam supported: TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORTI have severe autism and can't socialise at all face to face with strangers, can't speak on phone, I also have many other conditions that link in and means I need a full time carer, this duty to engage thing isn't possible so to get a peaceful life I'll have bo choice but to not move to UC and Struggle. working isn't possible when significant issues with coordination, judgement, memory and behaviour inflexible routine etc all go hand in hand with the autism.
Rick supported: TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORTI am a benefits adviser working for a charity, I am appalled at these cuts to welfare for sick & disabled people, not just PIP but the sickness benefits too. These changes will plunge people into even greater poverty, increased health crisis & homelessness. It’s devastating for people already struggling with so many challenges, I am truly shocked that this is a Labour Gov
Sara supported: Reform the Recent Changes to Disability BenefitsI am currently claiming PIP and use my PIP money to help pay for a carer. In the next 12 months or so I expect to receive a review letter/form from the DWP. I am worried that if this new pointing system is implemented and the DWP decide that I don't qualify, what is going to happen to me? I suffer from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Raynauds Disease, and Arthritis amongst other things. All this stress and worry doesn't help my conditions. The thought of having to fill in the claim form is bad enough, let alone if I then had to appeal yet again.
But if I had to, I would!!
Gina supported: STOP the new 4 point PIP ruleYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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