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Sisters of Frida

@sistersofrida.bsky.social

Sisters of Frida CIC is an experimental collective of disabled women and gender diverse people. We want a new way of sharing experiences, mutual support and relationships with different networks.

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Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · yesterday

Disabled women face significant barriers to cervical screening. Could self-testing finally close the gap? Read more: enablemagazine.co.uk/screened-out/ #CervicalScreening #DisabledWomen #HealthEquity #Accessibility #WomensHealth #CancerPrevention #InclusiveHealthcare

Screened Out | Enable Magazine | Enable Magazine is the UK's leading disability and lifestyle title, filled with news, exclusive interviews and real-life stories.

Enable is the UK's favourite disability magazine, packed with the latest disability news and features.

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Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 5d ago

New research confirms what Disabled People's Organisations have been saying: that #SocialCare charging pushes people into poverty, debt and ill health. The Government now have the opportunity to do the right thing and end this scandal once and for all.

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…

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Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 6d ago

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into how effectively the Government is helping to keep women and girls safe as they travel. 📢 Written evidence is now being accepted until 9 October. Submit evidence here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/15... #VAWG #TransportSafety

Safer journeys for women and girls: MPs launch inquiry - Committees - UK Parliament

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry looking at how effectively the Government is helping to keep women and girls safe as they travel.  

committees.parliament.uk

Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social · last wk.

We welcome the Prime Minister’s determination to solve the social care crisis. Across the country, people are being pushed into poverty to pay for their care, often having to sell their homes or give up the little they receive in benefits. This must change. (1/2)

Screenshot from BBC News. Text reads: "'A National Care Service': Burnham sets out plans for social care. Tara Mewawalla, live reporter". Photo of Andy Burnham making a speech, captioned PA Media.
Wheels for Wellbeing@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · last wk.

In this last week of Disability Pride Month, we want to highlight the importance of including accessibility for Disabled families in active travel and environmental improvements. Check out this recent blog by our Campaigns and Policy Lead Kate on the subject: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/inspiration/...

The right cycle for the journey: cycling with disabled children

From rear-steer tandems to e-bikes, Kate Ball shares practical advice on cycling with disabled children for everyday journeys.

cyclesprog.co.uk

Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 2w ago

Disabled woman was 'brutalised' by police in 'terrifying' A30 arrest Charlotte is 65 and uses crutches. 'I genuinely thought my life was in danger. I genuinely thought I was going to die at the hands of this man.' #DisabledPeople #PoliceAccountability #Ableism www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...

Disabled woman was 'brutalised' by police in 'terrifying' A30 arrest

Charlotte is 65 and uses crutches. 'I genuinely thought my life was in danger. I genuinely thought I was going to die at the hands of this man.'

cornwalllive.com

Campaign for Disability Justice@campaignfdj.bsky.social · 3w ago

Did you lose Universal Credit Health Element in the cuts? Last year Disabled people spoke out and saved PIP, but many lost essential UC support. @inclusionlondon.bsky.social wants to know about the impact this has had.

Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 3w ago

We want to understand the impact that the the government's cuts to Universal Credit Health Element have had on Disabled people. Gathering this evidence will help to support our ongoing campaigning work. You can help by completing our survey, available in BSL & Easy Read: buff.ly/ZuIHGbP

Survey: Understanding the impact of cuts to the Universal Credit Health Element. Cartoon image of a woman with a speech bubble containing a question mark, and a survey with tick boxes next to her.
Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 3w ago

We have one month left to make our voices heard! People with learning difficulties aren't being given a voice about laws which affect them. We're calling for Parliament to follow the Equality Act and start including people with learning difficulties. 🔗 Sign the petition: buff.ly/esyOGw3

Inclusion London. Petition: Improve access to Parliament's work for people with learning difficulties. An illustration of a hand holding a megaphone above the Houses of Parliament.
Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 2w ago

BBC Podcast: Polly Shute, co-founder of Out and Wild Festival, for lesbians and non-binary people which has a higher than average number of disabled and neurodivergent ticket holders. #DisabilityJustice #DisabledPeople #LGBTQIA #Accessibility www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Have we found the most accessible festival in the country? - BBC Sounds

And was the character Mary Lennox, in The Secret Garden, actually autistic?

bbc.co.uk

Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 3w ago

According to the Football Association, nationwide, the total number of women playing regular grassroots football has increased by 19% in the last year When it comes to players with registered disabilities playing in FA-affiliated clubs, the number has jumped by 19% since last year.

The marginalised groups finding community through football

Priced out of stadiums and long shut out of the sport, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots football

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Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 3w ago

Woman Born Deaf and Blind Gets Her Medical Degree, Relies on ‘Naturally Heightened’ Sense of Touch Alexandra Adams says the biggest hurdle in becoming the U.K.’s first DeafBlind doctor has been discrimination, not disability people.com/woman-born-d...

Woman Born Deaf and Blind Gets Her Medical Degree, Relies on ‘Naturally Heightened’ Sense of Touch

Alexandra Adams, born deaf and blind, earns her medical degree and says discrimination — not disability — was her biggest hurdle.

people.com

Sisters of Frida@sistersofrida.bsky.social · 4w ago

Two-thirds of disabled people feel poorly represented by the UK Government www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/two-thi...

Two-thirds of disabled people feel poorly represented by the UK Government - Learning Disability Today

A new UK study published for Disability Pride Month has found that one in three (34%) disabled people do not feel they belong in their communities and two-thirds feel unrepresented by the Government.

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