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Giselle Robertson
@giselle2914.bsky.social
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Unpaid carer interested in carers rights / policy, learning disabilities and of course social care. Mum to two and an avid reader, where I go so too goes my book😊
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fiona-purchase.bsky.social
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/06/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition. | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition.
Martin was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 1995. A blog about us as a family, with a focus on his Parkinson's
hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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babs05.bsky.social
I was wondering poll tax. Got Thatcher thrown out. Maybe it could happen to Starmer?
Labour posted on Instagram again today. Same response as yesterday, everyone furious. #WelfareCuts

Pip cuts will ruin disabled people’s lives. This is Labour’s poll tax moment
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Pip cuts will ruin disabled people’s lives. This is Labour’s poll tax moment | Letters
Letters: Readers share their sadness and frustration at the government’s plan to cut benefits including personal independence payment
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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was-steve.bsky.social
What will it take before Starmer realises that the only way to rescue this country from the pit of brexit is to begin - URGENTLY - the process of rejoining the EU.
icoll.bsky.social Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · Mar 22
Brexit damaged supply lines, that’s fact. Drug shortages are the result, that’s fact too. Brexiters won’t accept this because they don’t deal in facts, or evidence, or logic, or constructive debate.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says
Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with medicines for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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madknittrsteaparty.bsky.social
Still in shock that a Labour Government thinks:

- the Tories were too generous with sickness benefits

-impoverishing us further is a 'moral duty'

- my life lacks any dignity because I don't earn

I always say that I wouldn't wish #ME #LongCovid on anyone but if they could spend just one day...
March 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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goodlawproject.org
Little of this is about Labour's grim economic inheritance. We wanted a Government that would come in and make the country better. Instead we've got one which feels very much as though its only interest is itself. And it's making the country worse.
March 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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goodlawproject.org
It's really not that hard. We understand that Labour had a difficult inheritance. It's more that, since taking office, Labour has (it sometimes feels deliberately) stuck its middle finger up at almost everything Labour voters care about. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
How did it come to this? Labour’s journey from landslide victory to ‘deep unhappiness’
Rachel Reeves’s speech next week is being crafted as a ‘re-education’ on Labour’s achievements amid gloominess and sinking poll ratings
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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goodlawproject.org
In defending Rishi Sunak's non-disclosure of his financial interests, in appointing a Covid Corruption Commissioner in name only, and in arguing against the public interest in transparency, the Cabinet Office is a leopard which hasn't changed its spots. And you really ought to ask, 'why?'
March 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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adhawkeye.bsky.social
Of course she did because she's ideologically opposed to taxing the rich and spending money on anything that might make life on this island even remotely bearable. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Rachel Reeves rules out ‘tax and spend’ policies ahead of spring statement
Chancellor warned ‘that's not available in the world we live in today’ as she prepares to unveil cuts on Wednesday
www.independent.co.uk
March 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
Choosing to take money from disabled benefit claimants rather than levy a wealth tax is simply immoral 👇
Labour mollifies the rich, targets disabled people and claims moral justification. There isn’t any | Frances Ryan
Ministers run away from a wealth tax and then concoct a punitive benefits system. They have made that choice and it’s immoral, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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rowanberrydesigns.bsky.social
He doesn't care, PIP is nothing to do with being out of work, it's to cover the costs of gaining more independence with your disability and mobility. Cut PIP and you cut the ability of disabled people to get to jobs they already have! Disgusting. Reeves is the new Osborne.
March 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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riverlorien.bsky.social
No one from govt has explained how ill and disabled people who simply *can't work* are supposed to cope in deep poverty - potentially for the rest of their lives. Taking away money for essentials won't magically make them well or able bodied
March 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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introverse.bsky.social
PIP doesn't exist to replace working income. It exists because life as a disabled person is more expensive than life as a non-disabled person. Reduce PIP and you reduce disabled peoples' ability to do normal things, including work.
March 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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stavvy.bsky.social
Keir Starmer’s Government is facing criticism over its opposition to a United Nations tax reform plan aimed at tackling global tax avoidance, as formal negotiations resumed on Monday in New York.

#FFS 🤬

It's miles beyond the pale.

bylinetimes.com/2025/02/04/k...
Keir Starmer's Government Votes to Block UN Plan to Tackle Global Tax Avoidance
The UK has joined with the United States and a handful of other rich nations in rejecting the UN push
bylinetimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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midwalesmike.bsky.social
Economic growth will never happen. Pay rises due in April 2025 won't cover the extortionate price hikes from utility companies, council tax, BT, privatised transport, that Starmer said would stop.

Found online.
February 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
giselle2914.bsky.social
@thesnp.bsky.social
The Scottish Government giving free rein 2 Scottish Health Boards 2 drag out annual health checks 4 adults with Learning Disabilities. Having 2 years 2 implement the policy wasn’t long enough apparently !
NHS Lanarkshire must be thrilled.

www.healthandcare.scot/stories/4039...
Scotland misses target on disability health checks
Just 6% of eligible people with a learning disability in Scotland were offered a promised annual health check last year, far below the Scottish government’s commitment. Annual health checks for peopl...
www.healthandcare.scot
January 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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libdems.org.uk
People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain.

It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
Screenshot of a post by Ed Davey on a pink-gold gradient background, with the Liberal Democrats logo at the bottom. Ed's post reads "People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain. It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown. This dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric is further proof that the UK can’t rely on the Trump administration. It’s in our national interest to rebuild trade and security ties with our allies in Europe."
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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peterjonesuk.bsky.social
Great to see @ukparliament.parliament.uk & related accounts so active on here. But where are UK Government Departments?
ukparliament.parliament.uk UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · Jan 6
Welcome back to Westminster.

The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and @houseoflords.parliament.uk sit from 2.30pm today.
January 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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nhsactivistrn.bsky.social
Happy #followbackfriday

I'm Siobhan a Nurse activist fighting for better conditions for NHS Workers & against privatisation. Post about healthcare from a lay perspective.

Don't follow big accounts that won't fb or interact support the little guy 😉

Please consider a 🔁 help me build on Bluesky. TY
December 27, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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jongelman.bsky.social
CDC report confirms the long-term COVID issues. Navigating the transition back to the workplace with post-COVID conditions presents significant hurdles. buff.ly/4gnBnsf #LongCOVID
Long COVID: Back to Work Challenges
An analysis of trends and developments in Workers' Compensation Law throughout the United States.
buff.ly
December 21, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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christheowl.bsky.social
I am researching the experiences of disabled people finding work. I'm focussing on people who, like me, have a physical impairment.

Please consider participating or sharing. The survey link is below and further information is attached. Thank you.

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Information Sheet Disability Employment: Perspectives of Disabled People Before you decide to take part in this study it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. A member of the team can be contacted if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part. Purpose of the study The study aims to find out more about the experiences of disabled people when they are looking for employment. The study is focussed on people who are physically disabled. It is recognised that people may have multiple impairments. Why have I been chosen? You have been approached as you may have experiences that you wish to share on finding employment as a disabled person. Do I have to take part? Taking part is entirely voluntary and that refusal or withdrawal will involve no penalty or loss, now or in the future. What do I have to do? There will be a survey with questions on finding employment as a disabled person which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Are there possible disadvantages and/or risks in taking part? The survey asks about experiences of finding employment. It is understood that finding work may be a difficult process. The survey also asks you to talk about any experiences of discrimination that you may have had, and barriers that you may have experienced in finding work. Each question is entirely voluntary, and it is important to keep yourself safe if you choose to complete the survey. Only complete the questions that you feel able to. What are the possible benefits of taking part? There are no intended benefits of taking part. Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential? All data will be identified only by a code, with personal details kept in a locked file or secure computer with access only by the immediate research team. The following link is general information about how the University uses personal data: https://www.information- compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/research-participant-data. What will happen to the results of the research project? Results will be presented at conferences and written up in journals. Results are normally presented in terms of groups of individuals. If any individual data are presented, the data will be totally anonymous, without any means of identifying the individuals involved. The data collected during the project might be used for additional or subsequent research. The results of this study will be available in Spring 2025, and participants can request a copy of the research project. Who is organising and funding the research? This research is being organised by Dr Chris Whitaker for part of his Executive Masters in Business Administration. It does not have any external funding. Contact for further information The researcher, Chris Whitaker can be contacted at cmw55@jbs.cam.ac.uk, or their supervisor j.martin@jbs.cam.ac.uk at any time. Additional sources of support Further information and support with disability employment is available via the following links: -ACAS- Disability at Work - https://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at- work -EHRC - Information on disability discrimination - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act- 2010/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010/disability-discrimination
December 19, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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eisforerin.bsky.social
My first post here definitely has to be Tendril Theory, because when I made this in 2015 I had no idea how often it would be ripped off. Tell your friends and your enemies to tag me please 😂
Image is the “Tendril Theory” cartoon, original located at eisforerin.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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premnsikka.bsky.social
UK govt wrong to deny pension compensation to the 1950s women.

Ombudsman urged apology and compensation. Govt apologized but no compensation.

No point of an independent report if recommendations ignored.

Govt that funds foreign wars can fund justice.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Anger greets UK government decision not to compensate ‘Waspi women’
Minister says flat-rate compensation scheme for women affected by rising state pension age would have cost taxpayer £10.5bn
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:24 AM
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maggiechapman.bsky.social
In the week of #HumanRightsDay, I challenged Scottish Government to come good on its promise to put human rights at the heart of decision-making.

I spoke up for culture & creativity in the Scottish Parliament & attended an EIS Union event about their ASN campaign.

Here's a snapshot of my week:
Green graphic shows a picture of Maggie at Dundee University, next to the words: This week, I: Attended an all-staff Townhall meeting at Dundee University to listen to staff concerns; Demanded action by Scottish Government so that everyone can realise their basic human rights; Showed solidarity with RMT union workers fighting to keep Scotrail ticket offices open; Highlighted the importance of the DCA & other cultural facilities for community wellbeing.
December 15, 2024 at 7:52 PM