Perhaps we simply need to learn from the almost decade-old report on state failure + resultant democide of disabled people in the UK, where amendments could theoretically improve disabled people’s lives
(2016 UN report summary here: https://t.co/V5tVsTFN0u)
…or…
DWP staff make thousands of potentially fatal errors a month on disability claims, official reports reveal
#DWP#FoI#BenefitDeaths
https://t.co/0Kz4O4zJL0
This is my son "Waleed" he's 20 Days old, he can't breastfeed from her mother.
I really need your help to buy Milk packs and diapers for him.
If you care please Donate and Reply with a dot, just a dot.
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▪️⛓️💥 Free The Manchester 10 ⛓️💥▪️
We will have t-shirts and posters available soon for purchase.
100% of profits will go into the pot that exists to support those of The Mcr 10 that we are in touch with (prison visits, credit, books, family support, outside support).
Sick and disabled people have raised serious concerns about the latest #DWP announcement on its strategy to persuade more claimants receiving out-of-work sickness and disability benefits to consider moving towards employment.
https://t.co/OQkPeUr3ha
There are many petitions focussing on some aspects of the cuts but only this one covers all the disabled people affected and carers, and it calls for a complete sea change in how the government makes policy with disabled people, to avoid this catastrophic state of affairs again.
The mother of a disabled woman who took her own life after the Department for Work and Pensions wrongly stopped her benefits has called for a public inquiry into the years of deaths linked to the department’s actions.
#DWP
https://t.co/L7XRIr55VM
Gonna be reviewing a bunch of queer movies this pride month so if you care about that kind of thing check out my letterboxd!
#Film#Pride#PrideMonth
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Thousands of disabled people could lose out on thousands of pounds a year in housing benefit – and face eviction – because of the government’s cuts to disability benefits, but ministers have no idea how many will lose out and risk homelessness.
https://t.co/X9CrZunqmm
The Israeli Military Prosecution files an indictment against five reserve soldiers for their “serious violations” at the Sde Teiman detention facility.
Military Prosecution: The defendants tortured the Palestinian detainee using a sharp object inserted into a sensitive area.
Military Prosecution: The torture of the Palestinian detainee resulted in broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a rectal tear.
last week i sat down with @RoxyLegane from @KidsOfColourHQ to talk about the incredible community campaign that was built to support manchester 10. a horrifying case of state repression, the campaign roxy + others ran (+continue to) should inspire us all: https://t.co/WZ9avGLkno
But his last paw injury hasn’t healed yet — it’s been over two weeks now.
Plz keep sharing and supporting the campaign so I can visit the vet regularly, check on his condition, and buy him food 🙏🙏🙏🙏
https://t.co/jSVw08yrSN
After the war ended.
I’m so proud of myself for never abandoning my cat, Leo.
I took him w me every time we’re displaced, cared for him, and treated him the three times he got injured during the war.
Ily, Leo♥️
Disabled activists have questioned the “draconian” conclusions of a Lords committee that has told the govt to impose stricter conditions, more assessments, and a more “rigorous” work capability assessment on claimants of out-of-work disability benefits.
https://t.co/WIEnxPPCqe
The rage of today.
Obviously, two of The Mcr 10 were due to be out. But of course as we expected, sentencing reductions brought forward immigration issues.
Their legal teams have been working hard and filed for bail, but when you’re done being ‘prisoner’, the prison obviously
My bloodwork never matches how I feel. Treatments don't work or make me worse. I am constantly dumping precious energy into seeking advice from doctors which leads nowhere. This system has failed us…
New post on my blog:
https://t.co/PyfhpioQIx
#MECFS#LongCovid