Lizzie Green

Organising & Mobilisation @TrussellTrust. @CloreSocial Fellow. Tweets mine. She/Her.

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

BREAKING 🚨 Almost half of people claiming Universal Credit ran out of food in the last month and did not have enough money to buy more.

Universal Credit is falling short and pushing people to food banks. People cannot wait for an economic turnaround to improve their current situations.

We urge the Government act. People facing hunger need immediate relief, and strong services in their communities.

The upcoming budget must strengthen social security to tackle hardship at the root.

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

In partnership with @wikimediauk, we have produced a completely free go-to training resource for campaigners, activists, and changemakers of all kinds.

Find out all you need to know here: https://t.co/aeIgQDFkeb Please share 📢 #ChangemakersToolkit

[Sense @sensecharity]

Our campaigner, Anna, has written to the #Chancellor in the hope of talking to him about the impact the #CostOfLivingCrisis is having on disabled people and their families right now. (1/2)

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

Well done Anna🌟incredible campaigner!📣

[Sense @sensecharity]

We are thrilled to announce Anna Tesdale as our Campaigner of the Year! 🏆

Anna has shared her experiences with us and bravely told her story to the media to raise awareness of how the #CostOfLivingCrisis is impacting disabled households. (1/2)

[Sense @sensecharity]

70% of people with complex disabilities are worried they won't be able to cope financially this winter.

We need to do more for disabled people and their families. Join us in demanding support from the government for the extra costs they face.
https://t.co/HrgrueNctH

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

Brilliant result! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Transport for All @TransportForAll]

🗣️"Today represents the best possible outcome – but it’s not a step forward, we've just resisted things getting worse...We can’t help but wonder what we could achieve if disabled people were listened to."

Our reaction to gov U-turn on ticket offices:
https://t.co/SHy52ihVdN

[Damian Field @damianfieldpr]

"Cuts and other restrictions in Sunderland, but also further afield and that's leading to inconsistent provision and a lack of quality of respite services" - @Lizzie_One from @sensecharity #GiveCarersABreak https://t.co/c7aIqQBpQe

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

Our @sensecharity new research shows 1 in 5 carers can't remember the last time they had a break. Carers are burnt out providing care round-the-clock with little support.
Lowri and Mia are just one of the many families that deserve better. Join our call - https://t.co/ZCDYVmF8Ys

[Sense @sensecharity]

Family carers of disabled people play a vital role in society, giving round-the-clock support to loved ones.

Taking breaks from caring is essential to rest, reconnect with family and friends, or catch up on life admin.  (1/3)

[Damian Field @damianfieldpr]

Carers of disabled people, providing round-the-clock support, are burnt out, many going without any respite support. This must change. #GiveCarersABreak @aine_fox reports on new @sensecharity research https://t.co/2Qq2xebdRF

[Katie King @KtKingTweets]

£150 cost of living payments will be paid to some disabled households from today - a one-off payment that will barely scratch the surface.

Great to see @RichardKSense, CEO of @sensecharity, quoted in @BBCNews making the case for more financial support. https://t.co/zzvcvFtOOr

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

I mean...

[Katie King @KtKingTweets]

At @sensecharity we're looking for a new PR Officer to join our lovely media & campaigns team. My DMs are open if you have any questions at all! #charityjobs #prjobs #charitycomms https://t.co/7mC5zZL2dC

[stellacreasy @stellacreasy]

The average prison sentence for a violent offence in England is 18 months. A woman who had an abortion without following correct procedures just got 28 months under an 1868 act- we need urgent reform to make safe access for all women in England, Scotland and wales a human right.

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

Ace opportunity for campaigners 👇🏼

[Breakthrough Impact @BrktrhImpact]

Are you campaigning for change for yourself & your community?

The @BrktrhImpact Accelerator 2023 is now open for applications! Get the coaching, tools & connections you need to create change.

Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/ubXdI1watd

[Sense @sensecharity]

Many families with disabled children struggle to access respite support.

Parent carers can face exhausting battles trying to get respite care or short breaks.

Families shouldn't have to reach breaking point to secure the support they need. (1/2)
https://t.co/XLIau1iFEa

[Sense @sensecharity]

📣 Four things you need to know about new voter ID rules.

If you live in England, there are new rules that mean you’ll need photo ID to vote in the local elections on 4 May.

Steven explains what that might mean for you if you’re disabled.
https://t.co/dt8Dvsg08s

[Sense @sensecharity]

Life costs more if you're Disabled

Today we're joining 68 other charities to urge the UK Government to put Disabled people at the heart of its response to the cost of living crisis.

Show your support by sharing our posts. (1/5) #SupportCantWait

[Sense @sensecharity]

On Thursday, it will be 3 years since the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK.

Disabled people make up 60% of those who died from Covid.

As we're feeling our way back to normal, we cannot forget the devastating impact of the pandemic on the disabled community. (1/2)

[Isabella McRae @IsabellaMcrae]

With a big drive to get people into work, campaigners fear disabled people and carers will face "cruel sanctions" @Jamestaylor2 @scope @DisRightsUK @anastasiaeberry @mssocietyuk @sensecharity

https://t.co/M36SaiOyk2

[Lizzie Green @Lizzie_One]

@CarysNelkon Beautiful 😍