Bumpy Bristol

Shining a spotlight on issues some people sidestep. A voice for wheelchair users, parents with prams & pushchairs, blind & deaf folk❤️

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

A pavement is only as good as its poorest section - A chain is only as strong as its weakest link - If our most vulnerable cannot get from A to B without a diversion, danger or discomfort then they cannot successfully get to B. Seamless step free society also helps deliveries!😌

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

Our Communications Director @louie_freeman1 wrote for the @thefabians back in the spring, about the systemic barriers facing disabled people, but the opportunity the Government has if it takes the opportunity to solve these issues.

https://t.co/ctvP1Jg8Ni

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

So inspired by the vital work Chloe Schendel-Wilson is doing at @DisPolCentre Her focus on moving away from "tick-box" policies to genuine, people-first care is exactly what the UK needs right now. Fully support this mission! 🦾💼 #DisabilityRights #UKPolitics

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@DisPolCentre @TransportForAll @tomgordonLD Thank you Chloe and Josh

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@tomgordonLD Thank you Tom

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

We are thrilled to see Andy Burnham introduce 24/7 free bus travel for disabled people across England.

We first wrote to him about this in 2022. Since then, @TransportForAll, Whizz Kidz and @tomgordonLD MP have also championed this cause.

This has been a huge success. 🎉

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@DisPolCentre Well done thank you 💜

[Nikki Fox - BBC News & Watchdog Presenter @FoxNikkiFox]

Disabled people ‘stuck’ in hospital despite being fit to leave https://t.co/nEiDlYzUOg

This is the story we've been working on. It's a hard watch, but so important.

The talented @Ericameagher covered Lucinda's story and this happened as a result.
Thank you Ravi and Lucinda xx

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@fromthenorth66 The sun is up, the sky is blue 🎵😌🌞

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

Good investigative journalism from @Telegraph 👏 https://t.co/ebtRJKUBVe

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@JeremyVineOn5 How about you pay? https://t.co/ebtRJKUBVe

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 🤭

[Lucy Webster @Lucy_Webster_]

It's publication day!

I'm so proud of this book. Everything I have and everything I've experienced as a disabled woman is in these pages

I hope you love her

https://t.co/JLQp5S0P7i

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 I already am 😌 please do

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@griminthenorth @areyoflight The standard term is 'non-disabled'. Accessibility adjustments are not extra rights; they are simply designed to ensure equal access to standard spaces. BTW the Equality Act levels the playing field rather than tip it anyone’s favour. That was the point of it. We should keep it!

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@jasrichards2 💯

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@jasrichards2 @Salliepops I’m very happy to have made some new friends thank you

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@native_am_pride I see pure joy wrapped in a blanket 😌

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 @MailOnline @theSundaily @Daily_Express @GBNEWS Create a Private X List: We can add all of these handles to a custom, private "Media Watch" list. This lets you view their posts in a single feed without having to follow them or interact with their profiles.

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 The official X handles for the major UK media outlets and broadcasters most frequently critiqued by disability advocates for benefit-related coverage include: Daily Mail: @MailOnline The Sun: @TheSunDaily Express: @Daily_Express GB News: @GBNEWS

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 @MailOnline @theSundaily @Daily_Express @GBNEWS Tagging or arguing with these commentators directly signals "high engagement" to X’s algorithm. This accidentally boosts their posts, pushes their content into more timelines, and often triggers targeted dogpiling against the disabled user.

[Bumpy Bristol @bumpybristol]

@Salliepops @jasrichards2 @MailOnline @theSundaily @Daily_Express @GBNEWS Kathleen Stock (@DocStockEd): A columnist called out by disability watchdogs for writing a column in The Times that questioned the legitimacy of young women using walking sticks and mobility aids.