AutisticMumTo3Aug 16, 2024

Crowdfunder’s final push could see book on ‘violent’ DWP sent to politicians across the country – Disability News Service
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/crowdfunders-final-push-could-see-book-on-violent-dwp-sent-to-politicians-across-the-country/

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Crowdfunder’s final push could see book on ‘violent’ DWP sent to politicians across the country

Disabled activists are hoping a final push with their crowdfunding campaign will allow copies of a new book about the “violent” history of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to be sent to k…

Disability News Service
AutisticMumTo3May 31, 2024

Government failure on mental health detentions ‘is scandalous’  – Disability News Service
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-failure-on-mental-health-detentions-is-scandalous/

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Government failure on mental health detentions ‘is scandalous’ 

The government has “fallen short” on its promise to halve the number of people with learning difficulties* and autistic people detained in mental health hospitals, a committee of MPs has warned.  T…

Disability News Service
AutisticMumTo3Apr 27, 2024

UNCRPD: UK government abuse slammed by disabled people
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-news/2024/04/26/uncrpd-disabled-people/

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#DisabledNotHeard

Tories AGAIN accused of killing disabled people after UNCRPD's "damning verdict"

Disabled people speak out after the UNCRPD released its damning report showing how the UK government is contravening their rights.

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Naomi Lawson JacobsFeb 23, 2023

I wrote a letter for the campaign to #ScrapCareCharges in protest against the sky-high social care costs that are keeping disabled people from participating in society & threatening our health and wellbeing. #SocialCare reforms and funding must ensure #disabled people can live a good life with the same choice, control & dignity as everybody else.

Can you join me and write a letter to your MP? It only takes a few clicks: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-care-charging

#InclusionLondon #DisabilityRights #MakeCareFair

Time to end the social care charging scandal

"I want the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. But, unfortunately, despite the Government's recent increase in social care funding, I'll have to continue giving up my modest income from benefits to pay for vital care support."" Your MP has the power to get this government to end thecare charging scandal. Call on your MP to act now https://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-care-charging