Active Independence are running a series of FREE 2 hour workshops for anyone interested in being a PA or working as one - starting on 21st April and throughout May.
Book Your Place today for one or all of the following workshops:
https://t.co/oEdYLJuwf3
This morning, I gave the U.K. Gov and the DWP both barrels in my speech to the U.N. Disability Rights Committee. U.K. is a systematic and grave disability rights abuser. When the #CRPD29 issues its report in March the evidence we submitted today will be founded upon. Solidarity
#CRDP23
Grave & systemic human rights violations towards disabled people from UN report of 2016 exist today
More than 50% of disabled people struggling to pay high energy costs
@Dis_PPL_Protest@KatieTraining Demand from desperate people needing help is overwhelming small user-led orgs like ours.
People in tears, exhausted trying get thru the system
#CRDP23
UK government has received criticism for its lack of engagement with representative organisations for disabled people around Disability Action Plan and National Disability Strategy
💷The Workforce Development Fund is now open for applications.
#AdultSocialCare employers can claim money towards the cost of qualifications and learning programmes supporting the development of their workforce.
🔗Find out more & apply: https://t.co/8zTszk01Dd
#WDF
Active Independence's Quilt will be displayed at the Flus Rotherham Threads that Connect Us at Rotherham Riverhouse from May.
View to see the final quilt and individual squares at
https://t.co/PcUAeecnyR
I've had some worried messages about The Budget #Disability Benefits announcement. Pls note this was a White Paper, ie proposal not draft law so early stage. Much can change & it can't start til 2026, so for now don't fret. Here's @MindCharity assessment https://t.co/wi3mee51ja