There is no doubt that we are living in worrying times. The coronavirus pandemic certainly needs to be taken seriously, and I have just finished writing a set of guidelines for my personal assistants and any visitors to my home. I would encourage others to do the same. A good article that lists what is […]
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The following has been taken from the Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) website. The original article can be found by clicking on this link. *** Forwarded by Disability Labour @DisabilityLab In the absence of any effective action and advice from the UK Government all members and their families should be aware of the advice from
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The #SaveWILG campaign seems to be back in full swing, although I can’t make much public comment at this precise moment. I can let you know that the Petitions Committee at the Assembly will be discussing my petition at their next meeting on Tuesday 10th of March at 09:15. I will be sure to keep
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So proud of my beautiful friend Ellen Clifford, who has written this must-read volume. You can pre-order a copy of the book by clicking on this link. Blows the lid on what has been described by the UN as a ‘human catastrophe’ – the government’s war on disabled people Overview Author Bio Table of Contents
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I have copied the following blog from the Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) website. It is very important that disabled people read the following and take decisive action (whether you have engaged with DWP in the past, or not), if we ever want anything to change… *** The government’s benefits advice body Social Security Advisory
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I have so much to say at the moment, but I am not in a position to share what is going on with you. This is for a variety of reasons, but fear not you will be the first to know what is happening once I am in a position to tell all. For now,
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The following article was taken from the Luke Clements site and was written by Ann James. *** February 18, 2020 The Deputy Minister’s update statement on the Welsh Independent Living Grant[1] (WILG) is particularly welcome because it acknowledges the risk to the independence, choice and control of disabled people in Wales unless the Welsh Government enables
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The following article dates from Friday, 15 April 2011 and is taken from The Broken Of Britain blog. This was a blog written by the late Dr Rhydian Fon James and his words are as relevant today as they were nine years ago. To read a biography about Rhydian, please click the following link. I
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TITLE: Welsh Independent Living Grant (WILG) – Update on Independent Care Assessments DATE: 13 February 2020 BY: Julie Morgan AM, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services It is paramount that people’s ability to live independently is not compromised by changes to the way their care and support is arranged and provided. Last July, and
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Many thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes – it means a lot and is much appreciated. I can’t believe twelve months have passed so quickly. I am proud to have published Dancing on Thin Ice – a selection of Tanka and Haiku poems in the last year. It was a year that began with
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