Ian Mccreath

Director @tlap1, Convenor of @DementiaCan. Director @SCIE_socialcare. Working to bring people together & make life better. New account, opinions my own.

[BuDS Disability Service @BuDs_UK]

These lobbyists are saying explicitly that they want ordinary disabled people living with long-term conditions like MS to be 'eligible' for assisted suicide. The slippery slope is plain for all to see.

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

In our new podcast episode, we asked @clentonF what he hopes for in a new government. He discusses the role of politicians & the opportunity of a new government to reimagine the health and care system as one that prioritises equity. Listen now: https://t.co/wYMZKS7scl #KFPodcast

[Lord (David) Alton @DavidAltonHL]

In a Leader, The Times warns against“Unintended Consequences”of changing the law on euthanasia: “The trajectory of how the law has changed in other countries is a warning” it calls for “far wiser” response of significantly improved palliative care. Telegraph also urges caution:

[Kevin Yuill @historykev]

Wow! A blow against #assisteddying/#assistedsuicide: The Times, which has always supported it, opposes "stumbling into legislation which has already revealed a deeply disturbing tendency to exceed its original remit." I hope thoughtful MPs will agree. https://t.co/bwEF5xioP9

[Ami Dar @AmiDar]

It’s very rare for a celebrity to speak at length about a complicated situation in another country and get it right. Javier Bardem does it here, and I hope you have a few minutes to listen to this. The Spanish is beautiful and the translation is good.

[Ian Mccreath @TLAP_Ian]

Rich Amos reflects on the 1st lived experience Care Minister meeting

“It was good to hear first-hand govt’s plans & to discuss approaches that we feel could pave the way for people who draw on care & support to have a direct influence on policy design.”

https://t.co/TgpYq8DZzf

[Liz "blue tick" Carr @thelizcarr]

Since @KierStarmer_ made a promise to have assisted suicide debated in Parliament, perhaps he can make another promise:

That he & his MPs will watch my @BBC @OpenUniversity documentary, Better Off Dead? to hear why many of us are terrified of these laws?

https://t.co/KOoAi5mFz7

[Susan “The Actual Susan” McDonnell 🇮🇱🇬🇧 @sleeepysandy]

I hate falling out with people, but on assisted dying: your desire to have a death at the time and of the type of your choosing does not outweigh the evident risks of ill, elderly and disabled people being bullied & cajoled into agreeing to be killed. Get better palliative care.

[Simon Bottery @blimeysimon]

"The government has not yet set out its detailed vision for #socialcare. It should do so, spelling out the real potential  value of social care". We've updated our 'radical but realistic' vision for social care to reflect the change of government. https://t.co/L2HYtQCVoH

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

I want to see what the assisted dying bill actually says but I'm highly sceptical that adequate safeguards can be put in place given the state of our welfare / healthcare systems.

[Richard Humphries 💚 @RichardnotatKF]

“…it remains unclear how they can build the bridges needed to actually deliver the National Care Service.” https://t.co/nIIUKvxmXd

[LBC @LBC]

‘A Paralympian requested a ramp outside her house and she was offered the drugs to end her life.’

@Tanni_GT discusses the upcoming vote on assisted dying with @IainDale, warning against Canada’s legislation as an example, where policy was ‘rapidly’ expanded on.

[Liz "blue tick" Carr @thelizcarr]

I made my BBC documentary Better Off Dead? to explain why me & many other disabled people oppose legalising assisted suicide.

Some of us have very real fears based on our lived experience & based on what has happened in other countries where it's legal.

https://t.co/KOoAi5m7Jz

[Sam Holmes @Civil_Sam]

Thank you @clentonF @TheKingsFund I’ve been working in mental health system/service co-production for some time and I found this podcast fortifying in challenging times for making the ‘why’ case for co-production and therefore securing the investment behind it.

[Ian Mccreath @TLAP_Ian]

The rhetoric:

https://t.co/1HynmJ9PBm

& reality… ⬇️

#MindTheGap

Access to work becoming a frequently common issue being raised

One to 👀 into @DWPgovuk @leicesterliz @wesstreeting @RachelReevesMP @SKinnock
#SicknessToPrevention
#Growth
#Change
#AGoodLife
#Rescue #Reform

[Kate Stanforth @KateStanforth]

Absolutely no words. @DWPgovuk have cut my support dramatically (both hours and pay). I now cannot do my job.

Please help me stay in work. Even if it's just sharing to make a noise.

https://t.co/MnjJCCgqYW

*Having to take a lil time off for mh, be back soon*

[It begins at home. Climate awareness song @ronaldamanze]

A View point from our Brent Arts for dementia meeting centra manual.
Engaging in creativity and culture is good for positive wellbeing, feeling connected, and motivation in people across a range of ages and locations.
@Brent_Council @KrupeshHirani @BrentLibraries @BarryGardiner

[Ian Mccreath @TLAP_Ian]

Back when my home town was cool….Regal theatre knocked down and now a GP surgery

[Ian Mccreath @TLAP_Ian]

Thin lizzy too

https://t.co/bIXYQluL1j

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

'If you're not at the table, you're on the menu'.

In our new podcast episode, Jo Vigor is joined by @clentonF @TLAP1, who shares his leadership journey & what it mean to have a health and care system that prioritises equity. Listen today: https://t.co/LI5LYtPV6W #KFPodcast