I WILL WRITE A NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ON PLANET EARTH BLOGS THROUGHOUT THE TORY SPONSORED CORONAVIRUS CRISIS.
What follows is a random collection of thoughts from a human being trapped in 21st Century British society.
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I had thought about ending this series of blogs, but l wouldn’t want to be knee -jerk in my reaction like Boris Johnson and company. I prefer the more cautious and pragmatic approach of first Minister Mark Drakeford.
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I have copied the article below from the Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) website. The original piece can be viewed by clicking on this link. I am happy to promote this virtual festival that l hope becomes a regular feature of our calendar, to remind everyone about the importance of independent living to disabled people.
11 July WILD will launch with an online festival by & for disabled people – the likes of which you haven’t seen before! Celebrating who we are & coming together to redefine what it means to be a disabled person in the 21st century. Sign Up. Share & RT
Web: http://wwww.wildaboutculture.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WILDcrips
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/427804564769420/
Twitter @WILD_Crips
Wild is a long-term initiative to re-imagine the transformation to an inclusive society with independent living being a central part in that transformation.
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This week is Loneliness Awareness Week, and we want to start a conversation about loneliness and the impact it can have on your mental health. More people feel lonely than you might think. We need to talk about it more.
Join in the conversation this #LonelinessAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/CGtF8LgRXN
— Health in Mind (@Health_in_Mind) June 15, 2020
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As a disabled person l can tell you a lot about loneliness. Thankfully, l am mentally strong and resilient. This is fortunate as l have many fights to win before l can reach that elusive state of happiness.
I realise that not everyone is as lucky as me and l would therefore encourage everyone to pick up the telephone or send a message to friends or family that are alone and isolated at his time.
Having said all that, there is something about ITV’s campaign to Get Britain Talking that l find really nauseating. If people to pour their heart out then they will find the appropriate time to do so and do not need to be guided by pebble-brained celebrities during bubblegum TV.
I cannot think of anything more awkward than negotiating a manufactured silence and the only thing that Ant and Dec’s mini break would have achieved, was a mass electricity surge as the nation twiddled their thumbs and put the kettle on. It really was cringe worthy stuff.
While ITV’s message is a positive one that should be applauded, l do think there are better ways to encourage people to look after their mental health and well-being.
If they are watching Britain’s Got Talent , then it is probably too late…