Posts by Amelia Hilton
"Today’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill proposes sweeping cuts to benefits that could affect many blind and partially sighted people." Graphic with black text on a white background.
We feel greatly let down by today’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.
Ministers heard loud and clear that cuts to essential health and disability benefits would push many disabled people into poverty and further from work. 1/6
Screenshot of UK GOV press release. Which says Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost. Scribbled text 'what?' Today the UK government introduced a bill to parliament. This bill would cut benefits for hundreds of thousands of disabled people. Struggling with your mental health is not a choice. But it is a political choice (underlined) to make these cuts.
What the UK government is proposing is short-sighted and harmful to many disabled people.
Plans to remove or reduce PIP for people with mental health problems will push many into poverty. It will worsen people's mental health and make it harder to enter or stay in work. 1/3
On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
I've been reflecting some more overnight on the For Some Women Scotland case. 🧵
If you're worried about changes to benefits and need someone to talk to, please call us: Infoline (Open 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday) 0300 123 3393 Support line (Open 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday) 0300 102 1234 Welfare benefits line (Open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) 0300 222 5782
We understand the news about welfare cuts might feel overwhelming and scary right now. Please know you’re not alone.
We’re fighting hard behind the scenes to challenge the government’s decisions. If you’re struggling, need support, or just need someone to talk to, we’re right here with you 💙📞
If you want to be part of the change and help us push for better across the whole system, take our Big Mental Health Survey here ➡ www.bigmentalhealthsurvey.co.uk
Some squirrel cuteness for your feed
A pink graphic with blue text and 'January' written in big bold font at the top. Underneath is a block of text that says: We need to talk about this month. There’s so much pressure for fresh starts, new beginnings, different routines, better habits. We’re expected to feel rejuvenated and motivated. But we need to remember it’s still the middle of winter. It’s cold. The days are short. A lot of us are going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. Animals know what’s up, lots of them are still hibernating. If you’re feeling sluggish and tired, that’s completely natural. Take it slowly, and be kind to yourself.
We're over halfway through January. Keep going, proud of you 💙
Did you know January is named after the two-faced god Janus?
One face looks into the past and one can see into the future ✨
I've loved learning about the folklore and nature of the calendar months for RNIB Connect Radio, here's more on January - audioboom.com/posts/863478...