women with visible and invisible disabilities
Kill The Bill Coalition Statement We, the undersigned groups and organisations, stand in solidarity with all those fighting to #KillTheBill. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a dangerous and unnecessary piece of legislation that endangers the rights and safety of every single one of us. It is therefore no surprise that those who … Read more
Press release shared from Leigh Day: John’s Campaign, which has campaigned for the rights of families and care homes residents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has launched a legal challenge to a blanket ban on visits out of care homes by residents aged over 65 and the requirement for those who are permitted to leave the … Read more
WinVisible (women with visible & invisible disabilities) is looking for a Campaign Co-ordinator — Disabled Mothers’ Rights Based at the Crossroads Women’s Centre in Kentish Town, North West London. £31,200 per year / 35 hours — flexible/remote working supported/job share option 3-year fixed term contract. Start 4 May 2021 or as soon after as possible. … Read more
Welcome to WinVisible’s workshops on Zoom — three dates and topics coming up: Starting on Wednesday 17 March 1.30pm-3pm Women fighting for disability benefit rights under COVID How we win exemption from the hated interviews – Andie Left in limbo on basic Universal Credit: fighting Maximus and DWP “inconclusive” work capability telephone interview – S … Read more
Shared from BBC East Midlands: The family of a man who starved to death after his benefits were cut has vowed to fight on, despite losing a High Court challenge. Errol Graham starved to death in his Nottingham flat in 2018, eight months after his employment support allowance (ESA) was withdrawn. His family argued the … Read more
Marilyn from Disability Network Norfolk writes: Do you or someone you care for have concerns about working age disabled persons Care charges? Norfolk CC cabinet meet to discuss their response to their discrimination Tues 12th Jan. 10a.m The YouTube link to the live meeting is https://youtu.be/QNm9pJyMWSI Shared from Eastern Daily Press: Council to agree £1m … Read more
On 12 & 13 January, a judicial review regarding Errol Graham, who tragically starved to death after his disability benefits were cut off, will be heard at the High Court online. His son’s fiancée, Alison Turner, is courageously bringing the case, with Leigh Day solicitors. The hearing will consider why Mr Graham’s Employment and Support … Read more
Trigger warning — very disturbing Everyone has been appalled and upset about George Floyd being killed by the police kneeling on his neck, back and legs (see picture below taken from the other side of the police vehicle). Similar deaths in police custody have happened here in the UK, with Black people in mental distress … Read more
WinVisible was invited to send evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of MPs (EFRA) for their inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply focussing on older and disabled people’s access to food. Separately, a legal case against supermarkets is being prepared by Fry Law, click here if you want to join. Our evidence … Read more
Good news of two legal challenges being prepared, to tackle: the refusal of critical care medical treatment to disabled people the struggle to get basic food supplied by supermarkets Access to critical care NHS treatment The NHS COVID-19 “decision support tool“, a chart used to refuse critical care to older and disabled people, has alarmed … Read more