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disabled transfag cottagepunk | it/they | vegan | non-monogamous | #Autistic #ADHD #Hypersomnia #Autoimmune #ConnectiveTissueDisease #HSD #MadTwitter

[Az ⚧ @gaying_mantis]

Also: many people denied diagnosis because treatment isn’t available and Drs decide it “pointless” to diagnose. And many conditions such as CFS/ME, FND, fibromyalgia still poorly understood by most medical professionals leading to lack of diagnosis and medical neglect.

[michelle maher @mmaher70]

PIP claimants tell DWP they reject plans for vouchers and proof of named conditions
Disabled people with severe problems don't have a formal diagnosis
#MND can take a very long time to diagnosis
Neurologist appointments are a year or more
We send numerous consultants, and specialists doctors letters
Under go horrendous assessment
Voucher scheme is another level of angst and attack, providing evidence all the time for a Voucher
Disabled people denied equality
#Labour #lizKendall

https://t.co/Ockj3BZdcC

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

Comments by new work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall, and her support for a controversial report, suggest she wants to increase pressure on disabled people to move off benefits and into work, while disregarding risks to their health.
https://t.co/YJZexbzzna

[Theresa ♿ @TheatreSpoonie]

I need people to know that this is an NHS wide view. Until the NHS removes EVERY SINGLE PERSON involved in the PACE trial is fired, this will continue. Until Simon Wessely & his supporters face consequences including being struck off, this will continue.

https://t.co/FgwvMmywft

[Az ⚧ @gaying_mantis]

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[Eliza Charley | Actress on Pause @ElizaCharley]

Now trending in Entertainment 👀 @WhatsTrending — It’s been called “the greatest medical scandal of the 21st century” (@GeorgeMonbiot). Now, the race is on for who will cover it first! @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight or @jonstewart @TheDailyShow

It’s #JohnVsJonVsME!

[Jeroen den Dunnen @DrDenDunnen]

A strong indication for #autoimmunity in #longcovid: transfer of antibodies of patients induces symptoms in mice. Check out our latest preprint @biorxivpreprint: https://t.co/c9I3ZKEEIF 1/11

[Mark Ungrin @Mark_Ungrin]

Letter in @TheLancet regarding the WHO's attempt to change terminology around airborne transmission is now up. Proud to be associated with the amazing @trishgreenhalgh, @Globalbiosec and @JuliaMWrightDal !

https://t.co/sPoEgKO8T6

[Green & Black Cross - Join us on Bluesky/ Insta @GBCLegal]

Knowing your legal rights is one of the best ways to resist police repression and keep our movements strong ✊✊

🌟We have loads of upcoming trainings planned!🌟
➡️ Check out the list below and book on our website https://t.co/kPqPFEKTAB

[Alice Wong 王美華 @SFdirewolf]

People need to understand “vulnerable populations” aren’t groups at the bottom or far away from you. At the rate the way the state is completely dismantling public health measures & abandoning the most marginalized, pretty soon EVERYONE will become VULNERABLE. That means YOU.

[Nicola Perugini @PeruginiNic]

This is how aid trucks are blocked. When few trucks are allowed in, they get attacked by the Israeli military, they are blocked before reaching northern Gaza/other areas, and agencies cannot deliver in areas with active fighting due to Israel’s restrictions on satellite comms

[Cathy Reisenwitz @CathyReisenwitz]

Sex work is not *inherently* more dangerous than, say, working in a Tesla factory. But it is always more dangerous where it’s criminalized. Why? Ex: In the US, sharing professional safety tips with a sex worker puts you at risk for prosecution for pimping and/or sex trafficking.

[Gustavo Turner @GustavoTurnerX]

Attention adult creators and companies: UK media regulator Ofcom is requesting feedback on how to implement the Online Safety Act regarding porn.

Your content is accessible from the UK, so you need to make your voice heard (the anti-porn people already are).

Instructions here:

[Az ⚧ @gaying_mantis]

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[komm, süssy tod @punished3liza]

i also dont know why they dont just diagnose you with hypermobility, MCAS and POTS on the same visit they diagnose you with autism (or vice versa) but they form a nearly-unbreakable constellation. if you have one you will usually (but not always) have the others

[Plan B Earth @PlanB_earth]

1. On Wednesday, the Government plans to stop juries acquitting the wonderful people taking necessary measures to protect life and to protect us all.

Please join us outside the *Royal Courts of Justice at 9am, 21 Feb* to stand up for trial by jury and democracy 🧵

[Autistica @Autistica]

We know autistic men are more commonly diagnosed than autistic women. Researchers at @KingsCollegeLon want to know if this is because the questionnaires used to diagnose do not reflect the experiences & traits of autistic women.

Take part in their study: https://t.co/RfxYDebHKy

[Sex Workers’ Union @swunion_uk]

Our statement regarding the UK Government’s Pornography Review

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

[Subeaux @BabaSubeaux]

What do any of you know of my Palestine? Of the late night queer parties in Ramallah? Of raves held in biblically aged buildings? Of lesbians in hijabs, of gay men in hoop earrings, of trans Palestinians dancing with joyful abandon?
(1/3)

[Steve Peers @StevePeers]

1/ Here's the Rwanda bill - my thread with the main points follows