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Repurposed my DogsDogsMoreDog account to use my voice in the fight for disability rights. As a disabled person, we need all the voices we can.

Joined January 2024
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This was my original account & why I created it. My girl. My always. For now, as a disabled person, my voice is needed for my community. We are facing far more struggles, demonisation & hate crimes. Please stick around. Will always love the dog content & your pups. Thank you!
I started this account as a tribute to my girl, my always, who I’m lost without. And to share the love I have for dogs with others like yourselves. To support others in their happiness, charity needs, your pet grief, or simply sharing moments of dog joy. Dogs are the best of us.
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How many young disabled people will die from suicide?
Exclusive interview with Pat McFadden in Denmark: + DWP chief says Britain’s welfare state needs a ‘big reset’ ahead of publication of two major reports into ‘Neets’ and disability benefits + Labour has to "turn the page" on last year’s welfare fiasco but Parliament will “have to decide” in 2027 on proposals for reforms + A "distinct system" for young people has its "merits" + Looking at lessons from Danish ‘fleksjob’ which helps disabled people and those suffering from ill-health with government subsidised jobs + Will make the case for investment in job support in spending review mirror.co.uk/news/politics/w…
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IS HATING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PART OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION? Andy Bowie, a Serco director overseeing #disability assessments, reportedly mocked someone using a commode and tweeted “Help is for weak people.” Why isn’t @DWPgovuk demanding independent scrutiny?
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At last someone stands up for the #disabled in the @HouseofCommons But why have @UKLabour allowed this to carry on and their own MPs contributed to the misinformation and outright lies? #ChallengeTheNarrative #disabilityrights
We need an honest debate about welfare, not one built on myths and misinformation. The repeated claim that people receive PIP for mild anxiety simply isn't true. PIP is assessed on someone's ability to carry out everyday tasks, not on their condition or diagnosis.
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There are people who believe that if you’re on disability benefits, you’re living in a lap of luxury. That they get all their needs met, all the things we need paid for, when in reality, many disabled people have to put up with poverty and abuse to get by. It’s barely anything!
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What? So the DWP can scrutinise people with disabilities down to the most intimate details of their lives, but apparently won’t scrutinise the man overseeing their assessments? This isn’t just a Serco HR matter. It’s public accountability @DWPgovuk @SercoGroup @CommonsWorkPen
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Palantir have paid huge sums to former Labour ministers to lobby for this. The NHS sees no convincing patient benefit. Like the US told Trump this week, we're done with big tech corporations taking over our democracy and public assets. Labour won't stand up to them. We will.
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Stop arresting pensioners for holding pieces of cardboard then.
BREAKING: Met Police Commissioner demands major police reform 'Even the best performing forces solve 22% of crimes', Sir Mark Rowley admits. Watch live ➡️ trib.al/diIUQir
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I don't care what anyone says, no data center is worth the trees, bees, and clean water that it's ruining.
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The DWP are a disgrace. Your for profit assessors who cost the taxpayer billions in "services" and millions in botched assessments need to go. Hang your head in shame for what you're doing to disabled people @patmcfaddenmp @stephenctimms
Cut disability benefits for bombs from veterans 27% of veterans have ran out of food, compared to 13% non veterans 2,180 veteran households were homeless or at risk homelessness Nearly half (47%) of veterans with children in their household reported going without essentials such as food in the prior six months. Warning of swearing, but ask why he's swearing ! #PIP #Welfare #Veterans trussell.org.uk/news-and-res… questions-statements.parliam… youtube.com/shorts/VBkmswNu1…
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Around 40% of Universal Credit recipients are IN WORK. The benefit tops up poor wages in order for them to survive. Many PIP claimants also work, and the benefit enables them to do so. People in their 20s can be too sick or disabled to work. Simplistic nonsense from Burnham.
'I don't want to see anyone in their 20s on benefits' Andy Burnham insists he does want to cut the welfare bill, in an interview with @DanielHewittITV Watch our ITV Tonight Special, 'Burnham: Inside The First 100 Days' at 1915 on Tuesday 3rd November, ITV 1, ITVX and STV
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This is truly dystopian. Not in our name.
Metropolitan Police arrest a 94 year-old-woman for words of support for Palestine on a placard.
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the poorest 34 *million* people. The problem is not a pensioner or a young person looking for a job - the problem is wealth inequality. We need a wealth tax. Now.
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I 100% stand by this tweet about @JeremyVineOn5 I don’t care about a Liberal pushing back against a rancid right winger. The damage is done, lie spread, fear real. We shouldn’t need a Liberal to pushback because people like Carole should not be given a platform
Carole Malone claims anyone who wants benefits just gets them! She's supposed to be a journalist, yet appears completely unaware of assessments, refusals and the appeals process. Disabled people deserve factual reporting, not lazy stereotypes and misinformation. Perhaps it's time for some better research, Carole! #CaroleMalone #DisabilityRights #PIP #DWP #BenefitClaimants
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Instead of welfare cuts, why not stop the £13,043,676 paid in MP's expenses. I'm sure this would help to balance the books. This is just for specific expenses. The total bill is £268,531,000 including staffing etc. I'm sure this could be pared down quite a bit if they tried.
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I recently read about a woman who died by suicide while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis. She told her GP that her ADHD symptoms were worsening, her anxiety was rising, her life was falling apart. And it ended up killing her. Ever since, I've had zero time for ADHD 'discourse'.
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Twitter has added tracking strings to links copied from the platform. Remove them before sharing with others: paste the link into a text editing area and delete everything from the question mark to the end of the line. Then copy again and share.
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New DWP FOI reveals % of claimants who are at Substantial Risk (physical or mental) if they are found "fit for work" who tried & failed to qualify for Daily living PIP has risen to 31% Yet Labour plan to make Daily Living PIP the sole gateway for incapacity & disability benefits
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Gross. Lateral ableism is not a good look. Turning on fellow disabled people will not stop the system of oppression from coming for you eventually.
I have adhd. This is ridiculous. Stop giving stuff away for free. It is not a disability. I do not want free stuff for being a little all over the shop at times 😂😭
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