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Event: Candles in the Darkness: Bhopal at 40

By winvisibleblog | 28 November 2024 | 0 Comments

Wed 4 December 7pm — free Zoom event organised by our friends at the Bhopal Medical Appeal (Brighton) We’re glad to share this event — a chance to find out more about what happened, and get the latest news on the demands of the survivors. 7pm to 8.30pm UK time auto-captions available. Register here They say: Join the Bhopal … Read more

Marking #Bhopal40 — demands & events

By winvisibleblog | 28 November 2024 | 0 Comments

3 December 2024 is the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy in India, the world’s deadliest industrial disaster, when a pesticide factory owned by Union Carbide exploded next to the community. It marks 40 years of women gas survivors confronting corporate crime and Dow Chemical — who took over the site but refuse to … Read more

ESA to Universal Credit – things to know & helpful tips

By winvisibleblog | 26 November 2024 | 0 Comments

Women in our group and the community have been in touch about the move from ESA to Universal Credit (UC).  We want to share what we found out — what you can do to keep your benefit income, what rights you have, and some helpful tips.  Contact us if you would like to add useful … Read more

We’re taking part Wed 2 Oct: Learn about your rights! The UNCRPD

By winvisibleblog | 28 September 2024 | 0 Comments

The Disabled Mothers’ Rights Campaign/WinVisible was glad to take part in this Zoom event held by Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People, “Learn about your rights!”. About the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), with key guest speakers: Wednesday 2 October 11am-3.45pm Speaker info, programme of the day and register here: … Read more

Thursday 19 Sept: Kate’s talk at London Transport Museum Depot in Acton

By winvisibleblog | 17 September 2024 | 0 Comments

Event this Thursday 19 Sept lunchtime at London Transport Museum Depot, in Acton. Our Kate Brown is giving a talk. Disabled People are seeing RED 12:45 | Holden Room | Talks last 30 minutes Red double decker buses were public transport, were we not the public? So we hijacked a bus in Oxford Street and … Read more

WinVisible women defending our benefit rights

By winvisibleblog | 01 September 2024 | 0 Comments

On 18 July, WinVisible women took part in #DisabledPeopleDemand – a celebration of disabled people’s creativity and our demands for the new government, organised by Disabled People Against Cuts, with Recovery In The Bin, Bromley & Croydon Unite Community, Disability and Migrant Network (DAMN) and the Trans Safety Network. Labour’s insulting attacks on sick and … Read more

Election pledges: Billions more for military, not for our needs

By winvisibleblog | 26 June 2024 | 0 Comments

Our quote from The Big Issue (19 June): “Labour and Tory alike pledge billions more for military spending and nuclear submarines, but don’t prioritise funding for independent living and support for mothers and children to keep families together in the community.” Our full comment was, “. . . Instead there is massive spending to businesses in … Read more

“You are owed some money” – winning back after PIP cut

By winvisibleblog | 07 May 2024 | 0 Comments

Ms X, a disabled single mum and survivor of domestic violence, tells how she secured over £5,000 backdated PIP which the DWP owed for her social support needs “mixing with people” – taking action from info about a legal case she read about online.  She could pay off energy bills and other debts hanging over … Read more

Rwanda Bill: Disability and Migration Network statement

By winvisibleblog | 30 April 2024 | 0 Comments

We support the Disability and Migration Network statement against the Rwanda Bill and condemn the scapegoating of people seeking asylum and disabled claimants, together with Global Women Against Deportations groups. Sharing from Disability Rights UK: The Safety of Rwanda Bill has passed its remaining parliamentary stages. This follows a long fight from campaigners to challenge … Read more

“Sick note Britain” — Doctors in Unite defend patients and GP rights

By winvisibleblog | 28 April 2024 | 1 Comment

Doctors in Unite is the UK’s oldest medical trade union representing junior doctors, general practitioners and hospital consultants. Founded in 1914, formerly called the Medical Practitioners’ Union, they campaigned for the formation of the NHS. Read their statement in response to Sunak’s speech attacking sickness benefits: “Doctors in Unite condemns the latest attempt by the … Read more