I am up to my neck in negotiations with my local authority over emergency payments for my depleted Direct Payments account. It has taken a beating over the past six months, as I have been using it to fund the 24/7 support that I so desperately need. I had saved quite a sum to be […]
The Final Furlong #SaveWILG Read More »
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
Mile End #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
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 »
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 taken from the Leader Live website. I am claiming no credit for writing this article which also appears in the Leader newspaper. *** Improvements have been made to the way care is delivered for more than 1,000 disabled people in Wales to help ensure they get the support they need to
The following article was taken from the Plaid Wrecsam blog. I take no credit for the article and thank everyone at Plaid for their support. *** Today sees a Plaid Cymru-initiated debate on the Welsh Independent Living Grant in the Senedd. Coincidentally, the Welsh Government yesterday announced it was pausing its controversial plans to axe
U-turn on disabled living grant welcomed by Plaid #SaveWILG Read More »
The following article is taken from the Disability News Service website and was written by John Pring. I am taking no credit for the writing of this article and urge readers to visit the Disability News Service website. You can do so by clicking here. *** Disabled campaigners have welcomed measures that aim to address
The perfect 42nd birthday gift. *** TITLE Welsh Independent Living Grant DATE 12 February 2019 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 care and support is arranged for people previously in receipt of
Breaking News: #SaveWILG Read More »
When I told my Social Worker that I was in need of 24/7 care in my own home, she actually laughed at the prospect of anyone in my local authority receiving such a level of care and support. Read the following paragraphs and you might discover why I NEED round the clock assistance to function
Nightmare on Finney Close #SaveWILG Read More »
