Orc1nus

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world -Thorin

[SOS Whitstable @SOSWhitstable]

@HackedOffHugh @Channel4 We have a petition calling for nationalisation with 292k signatures @HackedOffHugh.

If by any chance you could share it, it would be a massive help: https://t.co/QXLPJyn7re

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

Forgot to say includes @FSB_Policy, @The_FPB, @MindCharity and @Scope.

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

In case anyone is interested

[Work & Pensions Committee @CommonsWorkPen]

2.8m people are economically inactive due to illness or disability – held back by lack of flexible jobs and accessible workplaces.

From 9.30am we will hear from experts, @FSB_Policy, @The_FPB, @MindCharity and @Scope.

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

Parliament TV: Westminster Hall debate on government support for people with ME/CFS tonight at 4:30pm!

Tabled by Tessa Munt MP (Wells and Mendip Hills, Liberal Democrat), it takes place today, Wednesday 19th November at 4:30pm, and should be available to watch via the link below:

https://t.co/UHPiO8Tqix

#ParliamentTV #MECFS #Debate #pwME

[Neena Jha @DrNeenaJha]

A recall a patient who waited 2 YEARS for a knee replacement

He was a self employed builder

Due to his severe knee pain he lost his job. After a year lost his home which led to his depression

Want to get the sick back into work - employ drs & solve the NHS waiting list crisis!

[Stripy Lightbulb CIC @StripyLightCIC]

be addressed urgently.

@AshleyDalton_MP

There are parts of DWP's 'in-house' training that pose a threat to the #MEcfs community.
@leicesterliz @StephenTimms

Conflict between Government Dept policies on #MEcfs.

https://t.co/kQib580xm6
2/2

#pwME #MEcfs

[Canary @TheCanaryUK]

Here's the real reason DWP Universal Credit claims have soared

Despite parliament being on their summer holibobs, the right-wing rags haven’t taken the summer off from spreading DWP lies, writes @RachelCDailey
https://t.co/MB8pLKkPHU

[ORCA @OceanicRescue]

This is appalling!! This will spell BIG TROUBLE for Orcas.

Baja California Sur establishes regulations for swimming with orcas https://t.co/WF6bPJUmLY

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

. @Health_Mgmt_UK NHS professionals to be trained on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome.

https://t.co/QitmC2Cimq

#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #DeliveryPlan #HealthcareProfessionals #NHS

[Canary @TheCanaryUK]

DWP internal documents show Labour assurances on Universal Credit cuts are worthless

Internal WCA assessor training obtained by the Canary just blew a hole in Labour's assurances on fluctuating conditions under the Welfare Bill. @h_sharland reports:
https://t.co/V56xuMeN1i

[Dolphin Project @Dolphin_Project]

It is estimated that there are only 73 Southern Resident killer whales left. The situation is so dire, that this orca population may disappear if the recommended measures are not implemented soon. Full story at: https://t.co/qLiRsYSgOV

Images: NOAA

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

If someome gets a fine from the hosepip ban is is ok for them to say, nah, I'm not paying that, I'm just gonna invest it?

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@Indra68 @DRDisabilityReb @Shrink_at_Large @Dr_Bekka_UK @BladeoftheS You can make a complaint about UC online here:
https://t.co/wMEGSFFSNf

If it is a general complaint about DWP (not UC specific):
DWP Complaints
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 2GY

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@MePeterNicholls For sure. But she said his answer can be referred to if they need to challenge it

https://t.co/kUjY7WsWCX

[Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP]

@LurgeeLife @DRDisabilityReb The minister has explained the definition of constant - and his definition given in the Chamber should be the one used by the DWP in decision making. If it’s not, challenges can be raised that they’re failing to apply the law correctly.

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

UC Health element - severe conditions

Kirsty Blackman got Stephen Timms to confirm that "constant" means that they cannot reliably, safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time do that activity. If not, then descriptor applies.

Does not mean 100% of time

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@ayaz_manji @ThisisMEtweety Oh I definitely have concerns still. I wanted to have a record of what he said so it could be used in the future if necessary.

He said "Constantly" refers to functional criteria not to symptoms

But hopefully the wording in the bill changes and it will be made clearer

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@ThisisMEtweety @ayaz_manji This came later on as well

https://t.co/MpTukfHTHz

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

Stephen Timms just given "firm assurances" that severe conditions criteria (reliably, safely, repeatedly, reasonable time) in the bill exactly reflects how they are applied at present & is being moved into legislation

Constantly refers to functional criteria not to symptoms

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@BellegardeSZN That's the main bill with all the amendments in it

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

Third reading
Ayes: 336
Noes: 242
Majority: 94

Damn it!

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@slomoassassin It passed so it's going ahead
Bad news

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

@FootyEddie I think it's all here, but I haven't got the energy to go through it today

https://t.co/kh0u02SgbK

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

Meant voting on third reading. It's been a long day.

[Orc1nus @Orc1nu5]

There were other amendments but they weren't objected to, so I missed those because they went so fast.

They are now voting on if it will proceed to a third reading