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...

Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper

This consultation seeks views on the approaches government should consider around reform of the health and disability benefits system and employment support.

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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

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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...

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

!!!!!!!!! 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

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

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

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa

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

Donate to Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair, organized by Eleanor Brown

Hi, I’m Linka and I need your help to leave the house again. For the last … Eleanor Brown needs your support for Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair

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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

Donate to Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair, organized by Eleanor Brown

Hi, I’m Linka and I need your help to leave the house again. For the last … Eleanor Brown needs your support for Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair

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We just got the quote. Nearly £20000. Which is so much more than expected. I’m devastated. I can’t stop crying.

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

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...

£5685/£8000 starting today at 71%!! just £75 away from 72% the goal will likely be increased soon as final quotes come in, but we’ve done so well already - keep sharing!! #MutualAid 💸💕

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa

£5400/£8000 this is now over two thirds of the way there!!! please keep sharing and donating, this will change linka’s entire life and she deserves to go outside 🌻 #MutualAid 💸💕

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa

@crownlessagain.bsky.social so I perhaps own the cutest plushies in the whole wide world. How do they look exactly like them?!

Yes, yes I do have bunny plushies that look like Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, what about it? #TheUntamed #MDZS

A genuinely good orthotics appointment this morning - come away with two new neck braces (in different styles), a thoracic brace, and I’ve been measured for a body suit to stabilise my shoulders, hips and lower back! Having an orthotist who understands hEDS is amazing

Hospital appointment today means travelling by stretcher. Normally at least 2 hours of waiting either side of the appointment to be picked up as well. If you can help me get a wheelchair that meets my needs, I’ll be able to travel independently again which is a dream for me gofund.me/03945c24

Donate to Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair, organised by Eleanor Brown

Hi, I’m Linka and I need your help to leave the house again. For the last … Eleanor Brown needs your support for Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair

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£4675/£8000 starting today just £125 away from 60% funded!! #MutualAid 💸💕 #DisabilityCrowdfund

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa

Hospital appointment today means travelling by stretcher. Normally at least 2 hours of waiting either side of the appointment to be picked up as well. If you can help me get a wheelchair that meets my needs, I’ll be able to travel independently again which is a dream for me gofund.me/03945c24

Donate to Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair, organised by Eleanor Brown

Hi, I’m Linka and I need your help to leave the house again. For the last … Eleanor Brown needs your support for Help Linka get a life-changing wheelchair

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£4640/£8000 starting today on 58% - only £160 away from 60%, which is a HUGE milestone! please keep sharing, and donations however small are so so appreciated #MutualAid 💸💕 #DisabilityCrowdfund

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa

£4305/£8000 this is just £95 away from 55% now!! please share to help keep this moving - i know you’ve all seen it but have all your followers? maybe they’d like to donate! boost boost boost #MutualAid #DisabilityCrowdfunder

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Oh my goodness we’ve hit halfway on my initial crowdfunder goal!! Thank you so so much to everyone who has donated and shared so far. 5 years stuck housebound has been rough and it’s so wonderful to have hope in sight #MutualAid ♿️ gofund.me/03945c24

Feeling tender and emotional today but not a clue why. Just one of those days where you wake up teary

Boosting this again as we’re near payday!

Linka 🌈👩🏻‍🦼@emilylinka.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today is my birthday and I’m finally launching my crowdfunder for a wheelchair. I’ve spent 5 years housebound and it’s time for that to change. Anything you can give is appreciated, even if that’s just sharing this tweet with your followers ♿️ #NEISvoid #MutualAid #DisabledSky gofund.me/f7901daa