I must begin by apologising for not updating my followers for a few weeks. I have been in battle – mode against my local authority who seem determined not to increase my package of social care, unless I undertake a health assessment that everyone can clearly see I don’t need. This has caused several sleepless […]
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Even though events in February suggested that we had been successful in our attempts to #SaveWILG, I am still struggling to live a comfortable, independent life. The problem is that Wrexham County Borough Council are simply incompetent, and failing in their duty of care towards me. This has recently been highlighted by the fact that
Incompetence #SaveWILG Read More »
Following the positive news from the Welsh Government in providing an independent reassessment for WILG recipients should they be unhappy with the reassessment from local authorities, comes more uncertainty. I had been looking forward to spending the rest of my life without having to worry about the ability to live my life independently. However, the
I have just received this Written Statement by Julie Morgan AM, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services. It is an update on the current situation regarding the Independent Care Assessments that the #SaveWILG Campaign insisted upon. This is another positive step forward and it is encouraging that the end is now in sight… ***
Written Statement by Julie Morgan AM #SaveWILG Read More »
At the weekend I travelled to the Welsh Labour Grassroots/Momentum AGM in Llandrindod Wells. It was a positive meeting that proved very productive. The opportunity to mix with fellow comrades from across Wales is always welcome as we attempt to build upon our strong Socialist foundations. At the end of the meeting, I asked Adam
WLG/Momentum AGM #SaveWILG Read More »
The following article was written by John Pring and appears on the excellent Disability News Service website, which can be accessed by clicking here. *** A disabled campaigner is encouraging hundreds of recipients of support through the Welsh Independent Living Grant (WILG) scheme to consider taking up the government’s offer of an independent re-assessment of
I received the following letter from the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services to update me on the progress of WILG assessments. It makes for interesting reading. I will be writing in response to this letter soon, but for now I think it is important to make sure that everyone is fully informed of
#SaveWILG Update: Letter from Julie Morgan Read More »
On April 25th, the #Right2IL Campaign was launched in Parliament. Unfortunately, I could not be there so I wrote the following which was read out by my good friend and comrade, Ellen Clifford. Apparently, the message was well-received. I am looking forward to playing my part in the fight for the rights of disabled people
Statement from #SaveWILG Campaign at the #Right2IL Campaign launch Read More »
The following article was written by Paul Martin and published by the BBC. I take no credit for this piece, apart from the contribution of quotes. The article can also be read on the BBC website by clicking here. Re-assessments of severely disabled people unhappy with their care packages will not begin before July. The
BBC Report: Wales disability support cuts: Care to be re-assessed in July #SaveWILG Read More »
I received the following email from Carmarthenshire-based Tracey Howells, the daughter of a WILG recipient. The following should provide hope and support for anyone wanting to oppose decisions made by local authorities. Those of you who have been following this blog closely, will not be surprised to read about yet more incompetence from local authorities. The good
Open Letter from Daughter of WILG Recipient #SaveWILG Read More »
