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A coloured atlas-style map of the Gulf States with a magnifying glass over Iran

The US & Israeli Conflict With Iran

Freya Clark

Post updated 10 Aoril 2026

There is now a fragile ceasefire in the US, Israeli and Iranian war, and we have taken this opportunity to update our information. Although the fighting is partly stopped, the economic impact of the war is still affecting people all over the world, including here in the UK. Disabled people, as always, are hit hardest by these impacts.

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Covid infection risk still lowest ever. Covid risk level remains Moderate at 1 in 735. Everyone recommended to get vaccinated.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 5 April 2026

Ben Clark

More Covid good news, as infection levels in England continue to fall. The risk level is still Moderate, with 1 in every 735 people in England infected.

This week’s NOIDS data was collected over the first Easter holiday weekend, and may be revised next week. For this reason, we are only tentatively reporting a 1 in 735 incidence. However, even if this incidence is later slightly increased, it is certain that, overall, infection levels in England have remained at their lowest level since 2021.

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Screenshot from the BBC News website showing the headline "Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sides" over a picture of both pro- and anti-assisted dying demonstrators.

Assisted Suicide Bill In Westminster Falls

Ben Clark

More great news, as the Assisted Suicide Bill in the Westminster Parliament also falls, joining the Scottish Bill which was voted down last week.

The multimillionaire lobbyists behind these Bills are spreading an untrue story that the Westminster Bill failed because it was ‘talked out’ by opponents in the House of Lords. This story is objectively untrue for the following reasons.

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A blue and yellow infographic. On the left is a picture of a disabled woman in a power wheelchair. She is laughing into the camera. On the right is the headline "Timms Review", and the following text in white: "BuDS has stepped in to help make sure that the voice of ordinary disabled people is heard loud and clear by the Timms Review". Below the text is the blue and yellow BuDS logo.

Responding To The Timms Review

Ben Clark

The Government have decided to review Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This page is designed to help disabled people understand this Review and contribute to it.

Why Is This Review Happening?

In the summer of 2025, the Government introduced legislation to cut PIP so that fewer disabled people would be able to claim it. However, many MPS said they would not support this plan and so the Government said that no cuts would be made to PIP until after PIP had been ‘fully reviewed’.

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More good news as Covid risk lowest ever. Covid risk level falls to Moderate at 1 in 638. Other respiratory viruses nearly back to baseline.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 15 March 2026

Ben Clark

More Covid good news, as infection levels fall to their lowest level since 2021. For the first time, we have reduced the risk level to Moderate, with 1 in every 638 people in England infected. In other good news, other respiratory viruses are mostly now back at baseline levels. Overall, the risk from respiratory viruses, including Covid, in the community is at its lowest ever level.

Because of the lag in publishing other Covid data, we are basing our risk assessment this week entirely on NOIDS data. However, this data historically has been reliable, and we are confident as clinically vulnerable people ourselves that our assessment is accurate.

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A white blonde woman wearing a white t-shirt leaning her hand on a wall with her other hand to her head indicating pain. Stock image.

Meningitis Alert

Ben Clark

Article accurate as of 16 March 2026

There has been an outbreak of “invasive meningococcal disease” in the Canterbury area of Kent. Two teenagers have died, and a number are seriously ill. The NHS are warning that anyone who becomes unwell with symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia should go immediately to A&E or call 999.

Cases of this serious disease have not been reported outside Kent so far. The NHS is giving antibiotics to thousands of people in the area to try and prevent any spread. However, meningitis can and does spread between people. For this reason, we are warning all disabled people, carers, and clinically vulnerable people to be on special alert for the symptoms.

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Good news continues as Covid risk remains lower. Covid risk level is Moderately High at 1 in 495. Other respiratory viruses still not back to baseline.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 1 March 2026

Ben Clark

The Covid good news continues for another week, with risk levels remaining Moderately High and 1 in every 495 people in England infected. Other respiratory viruses, such as influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain above baseline but continue to decline.  Overall, the risk from respiratory viruses, including Covid, is still at historically lower levels.

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