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Update: Scrap care charges of woman cancer patient

By winvisibleblog | 03/11/2021 | 0 Comments

Update about woman cancer patient fighting extortionate care charges by Camden  The woman cancer patient we are helping, thanks everyone for their support.  She says: “Love and care for someone you don’t know is really appreciated.” She was readmitted to hospital last week for treatment for low oxygen due to lung cancer complications. We are … Read more

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Camden charged with lacking care

By winvisibleblog | 29/10/2021 | 3 Comments

Reprinted from Camden New Journal, 28 October 2021, “John Gulliver”, page 15 — some additions in square brackets. Camden charged with lacking care Why is Camden charging vulnerable people for home care when other Labour councils do not? In 2017, the Care Act 2014 was replaced with legislation that allowed local authorities to charge for … Read more

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Camden: Scrap care charges of woman cancer patient

By winvisibleblog | 29/10/2021 | 3 Comments

Sharing our letter in the Camden New Journal — get in touch if you would like to support the woman and help us campaign. See latest update. LETTERS Scrap these care charges 28 October, 2021 ‘We are all entitled to support services; women especially who have cared for people all our lives but when we … Read more

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DWP Green Paper — no benefit cuts!

By winvisibleblog | 20/10/2021 | 1 Comment

Here is our response to the DWP consultation: Shaping Future Support — Health and Disability Green Paper Response by WinVisible (women with visible & invisible disabilities) We are a grassroots multi-racial organisation with a UK-wide network, enabling disabled women of different backgrounds and situations to have a voice.  On benefits, we provide self-help information, peer … Read more

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Wed 6 Oct: Picket the family court — stop Universal Credit cut. Take away our poverty NOT our children!

By winvisibleblog | 05/10/2021 | 0 Comments

WinVisible is joining this protest tomorrow. Join in person or on Twitter @NotSeparation @WinVisibleWomen Support Not Separation say: NO cut to Universal Credit! Protect mothers & children NOT violent men! “The family court picket is back! Join us Wed 6 Oct, 12.30 – 1.30pm“Outside London family court First Ave House, 42-49 High Holborn, WC1V 6NP “On the day … Read more

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Women protest vs the Police Bill

By winvisibleblog | 12/09/2021 | 0 Comments

As the House of Lords debates the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill Tues 14 Sept, 1pm Women protest vs the Police Bill — online and at: Old Palace Yard SW1P 3JY (opp House of Lords) ? All welcome Protect women, protect the planet. Tell the Lords to #Kill the Bill  WinVisible is supporting this … Read more

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Disabled Mothers’ Rights campaign: joint evidence to Independent review of children’s social care

By winvisibleblog | 02/09/2021 | 1 Comment

To: The Case for Change – Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Evidence submitted 13 August 2021 by Legal Action for Women which co-ordinates Support Not Separation, and by the Disabled Mothers’ Rights campaign of WinVisible (women with visible and invisible disabilities). Introduction The Support Not Separation Coalition includes organisations of single mothers, womenof colour, … Read more

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Protesting Royal College of Psychiatrists’ endorsement of abuse and cruelty

By winvisibleblog | 31/07/2021 | 0 Comments

Report by Payday men’s network. “On Monday 28 June, Legal Action for Women, Payday men’s network and Women of Colour Global Women’s Strike coordinated a protest against the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) supported by the Prisoner Solidarity Network, Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association, Community Action on Prison Expansion and Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! … Read more

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Disabled woman left in limbo wins £4,000 UC disability payments

By winvisibleblog | 28/07/2021 | 1 Comment

Under COVID, sick and disabled claimants are losing vital benefits due to delays with assessments and decisions.  But with WinVisible’s support, Ms S finally won over £4,000 disability payments in May 2021 plus ongoing payments, after being left in limbo for 16 months stuck on Universal Credit (UC) basic rate.  Ms S has a severe … Read more

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Discrimination against mothers — new research

By winvisibleblog | 15/07/2021 | 1 Comment

WinVisible is part of the Support Not Separation coalition (SNS), against the unjustified removal of children from mothers, to end the trauma of separation, and for an end to the impoverishment of children and mothers. We have contributed to this research from SNS, including through the Disabled Mothers’ Rights campaign work. New research on the … Read more

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