Ministers are facing questions over why the Department for Work and Pensions is using a screening process to filter out potential recruits with health conditions while repeatedly complaining that too many disabled and older people are not in jobs. #DWP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/concern-over...

Concern over ‘Fit4Jobs’ questionnaire that filters out DWP recruits with health conditions

Ministers are facing questions over why the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is using a strict screening process to filter out potential recruits with health conditions, while repeatedly comp…

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This is a massive scandal. Labour has invented a made-up tactical vote organisation to trick Gorton and Denton into voting for them. How can this even be legal?

I'm very grateful for the 6 gifts that have been kindly bought for my children 🥰

Violet Coal@violetcoalwrites.bsky.social · 9mo ago

UC have been difficult but I supposedly get UC on 22nd. I dont know how much. They're still moving goal posts. It's hard. On my gift list, I have decorations, gifts i wish I could buy my children, & some of their safe foods. Please consider helping, if you can. www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...

My gp is amazing. I had blood tests recently. Another doctor called, not my usual. He said i'm mildly anaemic - my choice if I get supplements. Asked if my diet changed, I said we are temporarily reliant on foodbanks. "Ok. Just eat more veg and red meat." I didn't bother saying anything (1/4)

UC have been difficult but I supposedly get UC on 22nd. I dont know how much. They're still moving goal posts. It's hard. On my gift list, I have decorations, gifts i wish I could buy my children, & some of their safe foods. Please consider helping, if you can. www.amazon.co.uk/registries/g...

Christmas list - Violet and family | Amazon Gift List

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I have had to claim UC again recently during a period of ill health. They've been monstrous to deal with. It has felt they have actively done anything they can to make applying as difficult as possible. Assuming I survive, I have a fire in belly and a lot of receipts. Fuck that system.

The regime wants to gut the law that allows women to get loans and mortgages without needing a male co signor. This can’t be allowed to happen. Without financial freedom, women become trapped with their fathers & husbands. They become property again.

I've been blocked from seeing my kids again this weekend. My ex is probably a psychopath (i know it is a term that is overused but not this in this case, imo) Please. It you can help me access christmas with my children, I will repay as soon as i can, either back personally or pay it forward.

Violet Coal@violetcoalwrites.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thanks so much for the shares and donations. I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!

im starting a rumor that pantone has beef with an ink company and that's why they did this

NPR@npr.org · 9mo ago

This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection." n.pr/4rDF0jv

🐎 KELPIE 🐎 Also known as and related to water horses and backahast - one of my favourite mythological creatures. If you choose to ride a kelpie, I hope you're good at holding your breath. #digitalart #artsky #kelpie #illustration #fantasyart

This is my friend motaz, his page got shut down because of how this place operates. This is his new account and he needs support.

Maika Monroe is a phenomenal actor i love her so much.

I feel so defeated atm

Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on! PP: lexis0805 VM: yeah_imlexx +Share if you can't spare +Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request 💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive #MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA

Thanks so much for the shares and donations. I've had a quiet and peaceful weekend with my kids. I really love this painting by my daughter, inspired by the show Uncanny. I only have a WIP from my son's Ender dragon drawing but i'll get a photo of the finished piece tomorrow because it is amazing!

Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement. Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph Because this does NOT add up! No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies… 🧵1/9

I haven't stopped working for weeks. I'm learning to juggle my work with my health conditions but I will not begin to see much income until after Christmas. I'm escaping domestic abuse which has left me in very restricted conditions. More of my journey is here www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...

Donate to Help a Mum Rebuild a Safe, Stable Home for Her Children, organized by Violet Coal

My name is Violet. I’m a mum of two autistic children. I am a surv… Violet Coal needs your support for Help a Mum Rebuild a Safe, Stable Home for Her Children

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Please share to help us ❤️

You are not "failing" if a recovery tool many people find useful doesn't seem to work for you. Everybody's nervous system, trauma, & recovery needs are unique. Don't get in your head about how your recovery contrasts to others-- just focus on YOUR next recovery supporting choice.

Your faithfully, A Dog

Davis Bickford@davis.social · 10mo ago

Fun fact: your dogs can’t read the calendar and you can tell them tomorrow is Thanksgiving too. You can give them turkey every day and they’ll never know you’re fibbing.

After testing toys powered by AI, researchers found that the playthings can easily verge into risky conversational territory for children, including telling them where to find knives in a kitchen and how to start a fire with matches. Merry Christmas children! 🔪🔥💀🎄 futurism.com/artificial-i...

AI-Powered Toys Caught Telling 5-Year-Olds How to Find Knives and Start Fires With Matches

AI-powered toys are flying off the shelves -- but they're engaging in horrifically inappropriate conversations with children.

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But my children deserve some sort of Christmas experience with their mother. Please consider helping us. These four gifts on my list that are reduced dramatically would be fantastic gifts for my kids. I cannot afford to get them, even at their reduced cost. They will be up in price again soon.

How to combat SWer burnout part 7

This time of year is always the hardest emotionally for me. So the games that I'll be re-playing are going to be connected to cycles of Greif, death and life. I may not finish them but I will be lost in the soundtracks and Atmospheres~

yes.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 10mo ago

Ban on Palestine Action is repugnant and should be lifted, high court told

I honestly feel us vulnerables need some sort of a buddy system so we aren't left alone with NHS staff. This is despicable.

Another awful experience with the NHS here. At such a vulnerable time... Wtf is it with classist, ableist health 'care' staff?

Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷

I still have to share this. Me & my kids need to be reunited. I don't feel great about this but the restrictions placed on me by my ex make this necessary. They have health problems being ignored. Restrictions from being with me. They need me, a lot. I am working very hard and as much as I can.

Violet Coal@violetcoalwrites.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I really didn't want to do this. I really didn't. Something happened this week that made me see it is now essential to reach out and ask for help. I don't really know what to say. I'm sad, stressed. I will put this here and I will hide for a little while. Sorry. www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum...