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Eleni Chambers

@elenichambers.bsky.social

Disabled researcher/activist. Inclusion, access, involvement and co-production (mainly, but also wildlife, gardening, music, modern art, photography...) Works for different UK H&SC organisations, particularly likes Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).

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Disability News Service@johnpring.bsky.social · last mo.

Disabled people have told researchers that charging for social care is “unjust and harmful”, just as the new prime minister has spoken of his determination to address reform of the social care system. #CareCharges #SocialCare #AndyBurnham www.disabilitynewsservice.com/research-tha...

Research that says ‘unjust’ care charges cause ‘spiralling debts’ could support Burnham’s push for reform

Disabled people have told researchers that charging for social care is “unjust and harmful”, just as the new prime minister has spoken of his determination to address reform of the social care syst…

disabilitynewsservice.com

Eleni Chambers@elenichambers.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Really useful resource for social workers (or indeed other H&SC workers). Have a look at the resources and please take part in the survey if you use them

Dr Gillian Ferguson@learnventurer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are exploring how people have used resources which are hosted here wisper.writinginsocialwork.com. We would like you to take part in a quick survey. For info and to take part in the study, please click wisper.writinginsocialwork.com #socialwork #writing

Eleni Chambers@elenichambers.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Important consultation on legislation for powered mobility devices, including for Trirides etc, which currently aren’t covered at all

Disability News Service@johnpring.bsky.social · 8mo ago

A new consultation on outdated laws covering the use of powered mobility devices on public roads and pavements could lead to greater independence for disabled people across Britain and an end to legal confusion, say campaigners. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/consultation...

Disability News Service@johnpring.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Still can't quite get over being called 'vengeful' and 'vexatious' by #DWP for asking for an unredacted email that could reveal details re the department's links with hundreds, and probably thousands, of deaths over the last 15 years. #DeathsByWelfare www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdog-dis...

Watchdog dismisses DWP’s description of DNS editor as ‘vengeful’ and ‘vexatious’ for asking to see deaths email

The information commissioner has dismissed attempts by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to describe a disabled journalist as “vengeful” and “vexatious” after he tried to obtain informatio…

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Disability Rights UK@disrightsuk.bsky.social · last yr.

Deeply concerning to hear that Disabled people are facing surveillance, with evidence of being physically active is used against us. The only 'welfare reform' the government should be talking about is a complete overhaul of this ableist system.

Get Yourself Active@getyrselfactive.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨Disabled man lost his PIP after being filmed by DWP at his cricket club🚨 It's deeply concerning that Disabled people face punishment for being active. We must resist the welfare reform bill that will only make the DWP more harmful! getyourselfactive.org/punished-for...

Reunite Families UK@rfuk.bsky.social · last yr.

We're moved by the stunning photo essay by Frankie MIlls which powerfully demonstrates the pain couples and families in our community and across the UK suffer at the hand of the cruel and hostile UK family migration system. #FamiliesBelongTogether www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

In limbo: families hoping for change to UK income rules for spousal visas

Photographer Frankie Mills documents the lives of nine families whose stories illustrate the human cost of this policy threshold

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BERGΛMΛX@bergamax.bsky.social · last yr.

Chris Judge’s “A Daily Cloud” project began in 2020, born from quiet days in the garden during lockdown. With simple lines and a touch of imagination, he turned everyday skies into playful scenes - one cloud at a time. [1/3] Credits: adailycloud [FB] #clouds #creative

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Disability News Service@johnpring.bsky.social · last yr.

Network Rail’s decision to spend nearly £8m building a footbridge that will be inaccessible to many disabled people has been labelled an “appalling contradiction” of the govt’s commitment to improving the accessibility of the public transport system. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/network-rail...

Network Rail to spend £8 million on building an inaccessible footbridge that will last 120 years

Network Rail’s decision to spend nearly £8 million building a new footbridge that will be inaccessible to many disabled people has been labelled an “appalling contradiction” of the government’s com…

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Dr Jay Watts@shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · last yr.

Super news: Our letter on disability benefits cuts has almost 450 signatories — incl doctors, nurses, psychologists, OTs, clergy, and crucially, disabled people & carers. Thank you!🙏 Every signature matters for Parliament & media — so please sign & share if you haven't already. tinyurl.com/2z8xu9k8

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