After arguing that removal would violate his human rights, a migrant father-of-nine has been allowed to remain at a retirement home with his young family until he finds more suitable lodgings. Shahidul Haque, 59, has spent over a year fighting attempts to remove him from the one-bedroom property, where he lives with his 28-year-old wifeContinue reading “A Migrant On Disability Benefits Is Allowed To Stay In A Retirement Home With His Younger Wife And Twins”
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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”
A Question Disabled People Dread On Dates
As a disabled person myself, I no longer go on dates because I just know what I will ultimately get asked, and not only do I get asked, men are so blunt about it when they do ask, and this is the most common question asked. My stomach used to roll because I knew thatContinue reading “A Question Disabled People Dread On Dates”
Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?
Travel passes for the over-60s are still in abundance. Should it be, even for the rich? Why not? We don’t get much for free while we’re here on Earth, but I’m not sure if it should be given to everyone. But those who are on a low income should be allowed a free pass. TheContinue reading “Londoners Over 60: Scrap Free Travel?”
Ensure Accessible Housing For Disabled Individuals Above Ground Floor
Frustration and despair, are the feelings that are shared by numerous disabled people. These are not born out of inevitable circumstances but from inadequate and inappropriate housing conditions. There are a vast number of disabled people who are struggling, living in flats above the ground floor. Constantly finding themselves trapped, unable to leave the buildingContinue reading “Ensure Accessible Housing For Disabled Individuals Above Ground Floor”
Ramp Refused To Be Lowered For Mum And Disabled Son
The mother of a disabled toddler captured the moment a bus driver left her at a bus stop when she couldn’t get her son on board. Charles, 2, was born with numerous problems and needs a ventilator, oxygen cylinder, suction machine and feeding pump 16 hours a day, all kept under his specialist chair. However,Continue reading “Ramp Refused To Be Lowered For Mum And Disabled Son”
Uneconomic Repairs At Bidborough Ridge Force Tenants Out
Tenants have been informed by a housing organisation that they must vacate their residences due to the premises’ irreparable state. Eight families living in a two-storey block of flats in Bidborough Ridge, Bidborough, near Tunbridge Wells, have been told by Town and Country Housing they will have to move – although no date has yet beenContinue reading “Uneconomic Repairs At Bidborough Ridge Force Tenants Out”
A 70-Year-Old Grandmother Chased Yobs After They Broke And Destroyed Her Gate
A grandmother who chased a gang of yobs after they smashed her garden gate claims she was told off by police after telling them she would ‘wring their necks’ if she saw the teens again. Gillian Mears, 70, said she ‘just saw red’ after the group damaged her back gate at her house in Kessingland,Continue reading “A 70-Year-Old Grandmother Chased Yobs After They Broke And Destroyed Her Gate”
Benefits Cheat Caught Running 5K On Secret Camera
A benefits cheat who lied about being disabled was caught on camera going for 5k runs in her neighbourhood. Annette Bond, 49, claimed she could hardly walk due to her multiple sclerosis and took almost £70,000 in benefits before fraud investigators set up secret surveillance in her area, which captured her ability to run 5kmContinue reading “Benefits Cheat Caught Running 5K On Secret Camera”
Our Broken Care System Left A Disabled Man With A Sandwich And Two Drinks For 60 Hours
Steven King hasn’t had a hot meal for as long as he can remember. He hasn’t had lunch for years, and hasn’t even been out of the house for three years, he said. In 2019, the disabled former retail worker said he was left entirely on his own, with just a sandwich and two glassesContinue reading “Our Broken Care System Left A Disabled Man With A Sandwich And Two Drinks For 60 Hours”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 