Disabled creatives like me are behind many of your favourite shows – so why has our work support been withdrawn? | Annalisa Dinnella

The UK government has announced plans to cut funding to the Access to Work scheme, which provides support to disabled creatives in the entertainment industry. This decision will likely impact the production of popular TV shows such as Sex Education and Call the Midwife, which have benefited from the contributions of talented disabled individuals. The cuts will be devastating for the industry, as they will limit opportunities for disabled creatives and undermine the message of inclusion and determination that shows like Strictly Come Dancing have promoted.

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The cuts to the Access to Work scheme will have a negative impact on disabled creatives and the UK's creative industry as a whole. This could lead to a loss of talent and a decline in the quality of TV shows and other creative content.

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