Pam Thomas

PhD Accessible Environments. MA Disability Studies (sociology) For social justice & inclusive built environment. Against systemic, societal disabling barriers.

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

Ministers have been forced to admit that the proportion of Access to Work claims they are rejecting has leapt by more than a fifth this year, with disabled campaigners describing the figures as “unacceptable” and “clearly worrying”.
#DWP #AccessToWork
https://t.co/smOb9zqsUu

[Mik Scarlet @MikScarlet]

If I get invited to one more inaccessible event I will scream. I never thought in 1995 as the DDA came into force I'd still be living in a country that's so inaccessible 30 years later. Totally pointless toothless legislation is to blame.

[JELLY HEAD @LordOrk]

Co designed fleet is an important part of that success too - Not a matter of luck that the inclusive design was right , involving disabled people from the start

Congratulations @merseyrail @PamThomas01 @DavidPo22194359 and all involved

[Pam Thomas @PamThomas01]

@LabourHousing @edarothUK Despite decades of work, it is very disappointing that there does not seem to be any progress on making M4(2) accessibility standard mandatory for all new build homes. Anyone can acquire a physical impairment, most are shocked at how inaccessible their own & other homes are.

[St Helens Borough Council @sthelenscouncil]

Let’s bridge the gap between rumour & reality

Myth: The OYO Hotel is being used to accommodate asylum seekers

Truth: Yes but only families & vulnerable women & children fleeing war, torture, or persecution. 41% of displaced people worldwide are children

https://t.co/ggbHghiReB

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

Housing policies announced by the Labour government in its first year in power will have a “quite negligible” impact on improving accessibility and addressing disabled people’s housing needs, a disability rights campaigner has told MPs.
https://t.co/lyujx2c8W3

[JELLY HEAD @LordOrk]

. @NCAT_UK publishes roadmap to tackle transport postcode lottery

Need for reform is clear

92% of disabled people encounter barriers using at least one mode of transport, face challenges such as inadequate physical infrastructure + outdated policies
1/2 https://t.co/eGHeJCIdJ9

[Ian Birrell @ianbirrell]

Adults with learning disabilities are dying 20 years earlier than other citizens - and almost 40% are avoidable.

This is a scandal taking place in Britain. But most of our media and politicians ignore it while focusing on their dismal tribal issues https://t.co/DBpZh1XjQl

[Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil]

🚨 New CCTV cameras are being deployed at Liverpool’s busiest School Crossing Patrol sites to catch drivers who fail to stop when legally instructed.

📸 Drive throughs will be recorded for prosecution.

👧👦 SCPs protect our most vulnerable.

https://t.co/v8qg9QLUOi

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

For more than 16 years, Disability News Service has broken important stories about the discrimination disabled people face every day across the UK.
Now DNS is looking for new subscribers to help fund its work.
https://t.co/JbFeY1xcyD

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Listen up: It's time to stop whispering about suicide.

We are losing too many to silence. Help us shout about saving lives today, on #SamaritansAwarenessDay.

Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.

[United Nations @UN]

As of Thursday, the world has already used up more resources than can be renewed this year.

Each and every one of us can #ActNow to ensure sustainable consumption & production to protect our planet. https://t.co/X0Shwfcd3n

#EarthOverShootDay

[UK House of Commons @HouseofCommons]

Next week we'll be celebrating ten years of e-petitions in Parliament 🥳

How does it work?

[Liam Robinson @liamrobinson24]

📰 Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September

♻️ All food waste will be able to be recycled, including leftovers, vegetable peelings, bones, and teabags

🗑️ This will help drive down carbon emissions and reduce waste

https://t.co/T5OkcgRNxm

[Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil]

🌞 | It's going to be a scorcher today - please remember to stay safe in the sun!

🧢 Use sunscreen and wear a hat
👵 Check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours
💧 Stay hydrated

Get more tips and advice: https://t.co/GEsQp7fpSV

@LiverpoolPH | @NHSCandM

[Dr Jay Watts @Shrink_at_Large]

Someone just tweeted me and said we can’t afford to have 20–25% of the population on PIP.

So, as a PSA: 20–25% of the population AREN’T on PIP.

20–25% of the disabled population are on PIP.

The percentage of the whole population is 5.5%.

#TakingThePIP

[Paul Lewis @paullewismoney]

There is no water shortage in the UK. Just a shortage of water management. They want the public to be responsible for managing water rather than doing the job they are very well paid to do.

[🏥 Alder Hey 💙 @AlderHey]

Parents in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, or St Helens can help prevent further spreading of #measles in the region by taking advantage of summer ‘catch up’ immunisation clinics for children and young people.

Find out more: https://t.co/RkEuFgzFya

[Liverpool Echo @LivEchonews]

Controversial new law could see all cars banned from parking on pavements in England
https://t.co/n3FpvlivoP