The government’s proposal in the health and disability green paper that people should have to be awarded 4 points for one of the daily living activities in order to receive PIP is absolutely mad. Thousands of disabled people will be thrown off PIP and pushed even further into poverty.
Just responded to the DWP consultation, for what it's worth
www.gov.uk/government/c...
This is a seminal moment: a Labour government cutting disability benefits. Not just continuing Tory levels. Cutting.
This comes after a week of speculation, itself an act of cruelty by a government toying with people’s dignity.
These cuts are disgraceful - and they will cost lives.
The truth of the disability benefit reforms is that Labour know they will push people to suicide with these cuts, and a dead disabled person is a financial win in their eyes.
a reminder that disabled people who chose to live with their partners, as all people should have the right to do, no longer qualify for any out of work benefits. their only crumb of financial independence is PIP. women trapped in abusive relationships under these circumstances have little to no hope
Love to everyone terrified by today’s benefits announcements—claimants, carers, allies.
There’s no making this OK. But know this: it won’t end up as Labour postures. The disabled community will carry on fighting back—lobbying, resisting and mutual aid.
Stay safe today please💜
I’m so excited - I got sent these pictures of my wheelchair this morning, built to my exact needs and specifications and will be here next week. She’s so cute!! I love the pink detailing.
Very open to suggestions of what to name her!
Tried to have a new carer start this week, but both shifts she came smelling really strongly of perfume and my MCAS just couldn’t cope with it. Back to the drawing board I guess
Me too 💜
Interested in tarot?
What about neurodivergence?
You might like my interview series all about how our brains impact our relationships with the cards — The Cards We’re Dealt:
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#Tarot #Neurodivergence #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD
I want to say a special thank you to @seafoamghost.bsky.social who has been sharing my crowdfunder on here every single day. You got so many eyes on it and worked so hard in ways that I didn’t have the energy to. Thank you angel 💜
my wife is running this fundraiser for help resourcing during a long slog of a job hunt. she’s reached 25% of her goal which is amazing, but it’s been stalled out there for a few days, so I’m hoping to get some momentum.
any amount helps, and shares are a big deal.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-tra...
Really really 😭😭😭😭 it’s actually happening
I’m so happy!
Screenshot of Linka’s wheelchair go fund me showing the full total of £20,000 has been raised.
I can’t believe we are fully funded. Thank you to everyone who has shared and donated. You have changed my life in ways I can’t express. I’m going to be free again. I get to leave my home again. I can’t believe it. Thank you thank you thank you
I’m over the moon. It’s amazing
!!!!!!!!! if the person who donated so much money and got linka to her goal somehow sees this, you are an actual genuine angel on earth, THANK YOU
So ummm apparently we’re at 100%?! Like a full £20,000. I just woke up from a nap, and I genuinely feel like I’m dreaming. I can’t believe it. Thank you thank you thank you
Finally got the final quote for my wheelchair and it’s bumped the GoFundMe up from £8k to £20k. I’m devestated - cried a lot, contemplated giving up completely. But friends told me to keep going so if you can share, I would hugely appreciate it
#MutualAid #NEISVoid ♿️ #Crowdfunder
gofund.me/989e17ca
Thank you my love 💜
Yeah it’s pretty devastating tbh. We thought it would maybe be £10-12k, which felt manageable. But this feels like it will just never happen. Hard to feel hopeful
Thank you so much 💜
That helps so much thank you! I really appreciate it
Thank you so much 💜
Thank you. You’re an absolute angel 💜💜💜
Finally got the final quote for my wheelchair and it’s bumped the GoFundMe up from £8k to £20k. I’m devestated - cried a lot, contemplated giving up completely. But friends told me to keep going so if you can share, I would hugely appreciate it
#MutualAid #NEISVoid ♿️ #Crowdfunder
gofund.me/989e17ca
We just got the quote. Nearly £20000. Which is so much more than expected. I’m devastated. I can’t stop crying.
lol this is such a mood. What do you mean they’ve just met and they’re thinking about sex already?!
Linka, a white woman, is reclined flat at 180 degrees in a Permobil M3 corpus wheelchair.
Taken from behind - Linka, a white woman, is outside in a permobil m3 corpus wheelchair.
Had a trial and fitting for my wheelchair today. It was so amazing to see all the features it can have! Being able to lay down flat in my chair will change my life.
If you can help with my crowdfunder, I would appreciate it so much. It’s the only way I’ll be able to get it.
gofund.me/f7901daa
I have had quite a few requests for the pattern for the Mini Fade Blanket from people who want to keep up with the Birth Stones Mini Skein Club by @thediscreteunicorn
The pattern is now pre-published with the first 5 sections, at a reduced price🧶 #knitting
More info: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
