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UK Govt skips UN meeting on disability rights

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West

Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Awful but unsurprising

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By *razzyhorseMan
over a year ago

cambridge

[Removed by poster at 29/08/23 20:12:20]

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By *razzyhorseMan
over a year ago

cambridge

The UK government doesn't care about much except lining their pockets..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disappointed but not surprised

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Solidarity

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By *rown_Bread78Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Why?

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West

"The EHRC report warns that many disabled people continue to face discrimination in the UK, and the situation continues to worsen, particularly in light of current cost-of-living pressures."

EHRC = Equalities and Human Rights Commission

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Why? "

We don't know. CBA?

All we have is "but it [the UK Govt] pulled out, saying it would meet UN officials in March 2024 instead."

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Has the politics section been closed down?

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Has the politics section been closed down?"

Do you have an opinion on how the UK government treats disabled people? We're more concerned about the disabled people bit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764"

Perhaps they decided to attend via wheelchair so they could learn and empathise but got stuck on the plane.

(I really wish that was true!)

Says they will attend next March instead. See, they do care!

(twatwankytossers)

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764

Perhaps they decided to attend via wheelchair so they could learn and empathise but got stuck on the plane.

(I really wish that was true!)

Says they will attend next March instead. See, they do care!

(twatwankytossers)"

Well, I hope their wheelchairs got broken in the hold

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By *odkajemWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

The report is from 2016, so it's also good how quick everyone has been to act about the democide of tens of thousands of disabled people with austerity and DWP policies. Imagine how much worse the findings would be now given it is seven years on when everything is (intentionally) so much worse?

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Has the politics section been closed down?

Do you have an opinion on how the UK government treats disabled people? We're more concerned about the disabled people bit. "

I have and it's disgraceful. Look how they handled the assessments and the misery, hardship and mental illness they caused so many people. 'If you can move your finger' or indeed 'breath' you are fit for everything

But then again I have seen many on here expressing opinions supporting such an inhumane treatment because apparrently they read in their paper that someone was defrauding the system. Nothing more to say.

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"The report is from 2016, so it's also good how quick everyone has been to act about the democide of tens of thousands of disabled people with austerity and DWP policies. Imagine how much worse the findings would be now given it is seven years on when everything is (intentionally) so much worse? "

That's partly what the UN have got to say to the UK Govt. That not only have they not acted on the report from 2016, but that the situation is actually quite a bit worse now, with the increase in cost of living and other issues in UK society.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sadly I'm not remotely surprised.

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Why does my opinion count, I'm merely pointing out that this is a political post

Your link in your original post literally has the word politics in it

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By *r Cheeky cheekyMan
over a year ago

essex


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764"

At some stage they will be ill

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By *r Cheeky cheekyMan
over a year ago

essex


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764

Perhaps they decided to attend via wheelchair so they could learn and empathise but got stuck on the plane.

(I really wish that was true!)

Says they will attend next March instead. See, they do care!

(twatwankytossers)"

At some stage they will be ill

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By *r Cheeky cheekyMan
over a year ago

essex


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764

Perhaps they decided to attend via wheelchair so they could learn and empathise but got stuck on the plane.

(I really wish that was true!)

Says they will attend next March instead. See, they do care!

(twatwankytossers)"

At some stage they will be ill

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Why does my opinion count, I'm merely pointing out that this is a political post

Your link in your original post literally has the word politics in it"

Most things in the news have a connection to politics in some way, don't they?

Your opinion counts because we'd hoped people would discuss and share their opinions (if they so wish, and accept you may not wish to do so).

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Anyone discriminated against has the Equalities Act 2010,Common Law,The Bill of Rights and Magna Carta at their disposal,also excellent organisations like the Disability Advisory Support Service.

This Grauniad/Biased Broadcasting Corporation inspired Tory bashing yawnfest belongs in the politics forum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone discriminated against has the Equalities Act 2010,Common Law,The Bill of Rights and Magna Carta at their disposal,also excellent organisations like the Disability Advisory Support Service.

This Grauniad/Biased Broadcasting Corporation inspired Tory bashing yawnfest belongs in the politics forum."

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By *rucks and TrailersMan
over a year ago

Ealing

It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government.

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By *rucks and TrailersMan
over a year ago

Ealing


"Anyone discriminated against has the Equalities Act 2010,Common Law,The Bill of Rights and Magna Carta at their disposal,also excellent organisations like the Disability Advisory Support Service.

This Grauniad/Biased Broadcasting Corporation inspired Tory bashing yawnfest belongs in the politics forum."

. Well said , it looks like a few posters are just trying to score political points and have chosen to ignore the extensive help already given to the disabled

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Has the politics section been closed down?

Do you have an opinion on how the UK government treats disabled people? We're more concerned about the disabled people bit.

I have and it's disgraceful. Look how they handled the assessments and the misery, hardship and mental illness they caused so many people. 'If you can move your finger' or indeed 'breath' you are fit for everything

"

Tell me about it

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough


"It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government. "

PIP, through assessments, does not recognise all disabilities.

The reduced capacity for work is a misnomer, like another poster stated " if you can move your finger...".

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Anyone discriminated against has the Equalities Act 2010,Common Law,The Bill of Rights and Magna Carta at their disposal,also excellent organisations like the Disability Advisory Support Service.

This Grauniad/Biased Broadcasting Corporation inspired Tory bashing yawnfest belongs in the politics forum.. Well said , it looks like a few posters are just trying to score political points and have chosen to ignore the extensive help already given to the disabled "

I do hope you never get an unseen disability.

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3


"It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government. "

Like getting rid of platform staff at railway stations and ticket offices, so the disabled will have to ask the public to help them.

Yes dignified .

hug a tory.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government.

Like getting rid of platform staff at railway stations and ticket offices, so the disabled will have to ask the public to help them.

Yes dignified .

hug a tory."

I think of it like this. For support if you’re disabled it there, however the barriers to get support prevent your from getting support in the first place.

Feels dodgy, probably is dodgy.

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough


"It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government.

Like getting rid of platform staff at railway stations and ticket offices, so the disabled will have to ask the public to help them.

Yes dignified .

hug a tory.

I think of it like this. For support if you’re disabled it there, however the barriers to get support prevent your from getting support in the first place.

Feels dodgy, probably is dodgy.

"

The barriers are impossible criteria unless you're end of life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone discriminated against has the Equalities Act 2010,Common Law,The Bill of Rights and Magna Carta at their disposal,also excellent organisations like the Disability Advisory Support Service.

This Grauniad/Biased Broadcasting Corporation inspired Tory bashing yawnfest belongs in the politics forum.. Well said , it looks like a few posters are just trying to score political points and have chosen to ignore the extensive help already given to the disabled "

Riding around in their wheelchairs with their Sky tv's and sackloads of cash!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Feels great to know the powers-that-be care. (We knew they didn't, but let's pretend!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66648764

Perhaps they decided to attend via wheelchair so they could learn and empathise but got stuck on the plane.

(I really wish that was true!)

Says they will attend next March instead. See, they do care!

(twatwankytossers)

Well, I hope their wheelchairs got broken in the hold "

Fingers crossed!

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West


"It is intersting to see posters on here criticising the government but making no attempt to say how they would like things improved or the cost of implementing their proposed improvements. It makes me assume that these posters are more interested in criticising the government as opposed to recognising the help already given.

It looks like these posters have not heard of PIP . There are in excess of half a million people in receipt of disability vehicles provided free of charge in exchange for the mobility element of PIP. Various adaptions are made to buildings and public facilities to accommodate the disabled .

Maybe instead of trying to score political points we should recognise the extensive help already given to the disabled by the government. "

Have you ever tried to claim PIP?!

I am a wheelchair user yet qualify for zero help. I have paid for all my own adaptations and mobility equipment. My wheelchair cost me £4500 and I am responsible for all repairs. I paid for my car to be adapted and to have a hoist fitted. We have had to move house to a bungalow, which is costing us significantly more in mortgage costs.

Barrier to access are everywhere and the Govt perpetuate these barriers by doing things like closing railway offices, which are fixed, known points of assistance usually right at the door of the station. Has anyone tried to chase down a member of staff on a packed platform at rush hour, in a wheelchair? I have and it's absolutely terrifying and dangerous.

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By *inky_couple2020 OP   Couple
over a year ago

North West

Becoming disabled is the single biggest cost increase in my life. Having children x2 was much easier because you could buy second hand or have hand-me-downs. You can't safely have hand-me-down wheelchairs for active, every day use because they need to be bespoke sized for the individual.

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside

Are we really surprised the UK government are fucking over disabled people? They've already worked through the other groups that aren't predominantly rich white men. It was only a matter of time.

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