Andy Burnham basically walked out this week and said, “Right, that’s it — disabled people can get on the bus whenever they fancy. Midnight? Dawn? After a kebab? Go on then, hop aboard.” It’s like he’s handed out 24/7 golden tickets, except instead of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, it’s the 86 to Piccadilly with aContinue reading “Hop On… If You Can”
Tag Archives: Disabled People
Jealous Of A Motability Car
If you’re jealous of a Motability car, then be honest with yourself: you’re not coveting the vehicle, you’re throwing a full‑body tantrum because disabled people get the accommodations that stop them being trapped indoors — so if you want the car, take the pain, the fatigue, the hospital bingo card and the mobility aids too,Continue reading “Jealous Of A Motability Car”
A System That Won’t Define Who’s Protected Puts Every Disabled Person At Risk
Reform UK’s welfare plan is dangerous because it creates a harsher, undefined category of “severely disabled,” leaving millions of disabled people unsure whether they would still qualify for essential support, despite evidence from the IFS that their system would be significantly harder to access and risk repeating past failures that have already caused serious harmContinue reading “A System That Won’t Define Who’s Protected Puts Every Disabled Person At Risk”
Disabled Essex Woman’s Life Is On Hold — And She’s Done Waiting
Sara Stacey is a 40‑year‑old woman with muscular dystrophy — specifically, Rigid Spine Syndrome, a progressive condition that weakens muscles, restricts breathing, and limits mobility. She is a full‑time powered wheelchair user. She has driven since she was 16, using adapted vehicles to maintain the independence that her condition tries to take from her. AndContinue reading “Disabled Essex Woman’s Life Is On Hold — And She’s Done Waiting”
Do Better. Be Better. Life Always Humbles The Ones Who Think It Won’t
Imagine being so catastrophically dim you try to crowd‑source a genocide — that comment section is basically a support group for people who’ve never met a functioning neuron. The only reason these muppets target disabled people is because they’re too scared to pick on anyone who might actually stand up — they talk big online,Continue reading “Do Better. Be Better. Life Always Humbles The Ones Who Think It Won’t”
No help for disabled people — but the welcome hamper’s ready for anyone arriving tomorrow
A disabled man from Shoeburyness is facing eviction from the only home he has ever known after the sudden death of his mother, who had been his primary carer. According to reporting from The Echo, 27‑year‑old Jordan Cairnduff, who has autism and learning difficulties, received an eviction notice following his mother’s death two days afterContinue reading “No help for disabled people — but the welcome hamper’s ready for anyone arriving tomorrow”
Disability Justice Means Dignity — Not Gatekeeping
The system meant to protect disabled people has instead become a maze of waitlists, denials, and outdated rules that punish them simply for trying to survive. Politicians often promise to stand up for struggling families and vulnerable people, yet the disabled community is still consistently overlooked and left to fall through the cracks. Programs meantContinue reading “Disability Justice Means Dignity — Not Gatekeeping”
Lucinda Ritchie Was Forced Into A Nursing Home
Lucinda Ritchie is the 33‑year‑old disabled woman who was forced into a nursing home against her will, despite having full mental capacity and a lengthy history of living independently with 24‑hour NHS Continuing Healthcare support. Her case has become a national illustration of how easily disabled people’s rights can be overridden by commissioning decisions. LucindaContinue reading “Lucinda Ritchie Was Forced Into A Nursing Home”
Patients’ Sick Notes Eliminated In Pilot Scheme
GPs will no longer issue sick notes in some places under a new government trial aimed at overhauling the broken system. Some 11 million “fit notes” are issued each year under the current system, with more than nine in ten declaring the person not fit for work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said in four areasContinue reading “Patients’ Sick Notes Eliminated In Pilot Scheme”
The Importance Of Visibility And Inclusion
Visibility and inclusion matter because they determine who gets to partake fully in society. It reduces erasure, strengthens belonging, and helps to disassemble systemic inequalities. However, visibility is more than just simply being seen. It’s about being recognised, understood, and accepted as part of the social geography. When groups are visible, they are more likelyContinue reading “The Importance Of Visibility And Inclusion”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 