There is consultation questionnaire about whether assessment for PIP should be based more on a diagnosed condition or on its functional impact; about the need for assessment and review for awarding PIP, and how to assess fluctuating conditions.
I’ve tried every level of government and they simply won’t help. Ask people in real life if they have somewhere for me to go. Is anybody an #advocate? I need help.
Comments from an ME/CFS perspective on “The Green Paper on Disability Reform:a flawed effort to reform payments for people with disabilities" (Cousins)
My new paper on welfare reform politics and the risk of #longCovid following the trajectory of stigmatised conditions such as #MECFS. Includes health & disability White paper, macro-politics of the PACE trial, psy-corporate-state alliances etc.
Hunt outlines the history of the construct of "‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ impairment, ill-health and related disability" that causes problems for people with ME/CFS, and likely also for people with #LongCOVID.
My scooter doesn’t have a tight turning circle so using it on a bus is a lot harder than my powered wheelchair but after my lesson today I feel confident enough using it on buses 😀
I desperately need an #advocate. A #medical advocate to be precise. If you are able to help, let me know. Do you know anyone else who can help? Yes I’ve checked all the lists books are closed. #Melbourne best but anywhere in #Australia is ok you can dial into any meetings.