Dr Alison Pearson @alisonpearsonSW

Postdoctoral research fellow researching education, wellbeing, resilience. Mum to a beautiful trisomy girl. [email protected] Joined August 2014

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Carlsberg. @Carlynotcarley

7 days ago

Disability and chronic illness isn't a skill issue. Say it louder for the people in the back.

Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk

a week ago

Disability and chronic illness isn't a skill issue. Say it louder for the people in the back.

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Thank you @CarrieGrant1 for this excellent article. "Without [EHC plans] there would be no rigour, no meaningful challenge and, ultimately, no power to ensure that the right educational support is provided." Exactly why we are campaigning to #SaveOurChildrensRights

Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙 @CarrieGrant1

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Rae @RaeA_Smith

2 months ago

When a paid carer works too many hours, it’s a safeguarding concern. When an unpaid carer does the same, it’s called “love and duty.” That double standard is costing lives — and the system relies on it to save money. 🪡

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Dmdav @Dmdav1

2 months ago

Having to buy another wheelchair for family member No this is not funded by NHS or anyone else Fancy spending a few thousand on an item just to keep you mobile ? No ? The cost of ANY disability per month is on average £975 MORE than a person without a disability. Still jealous ?

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Duke 💚 @Mg1701E

2 months ago

This scenario goes for all Merlin Attractions too, despite the lies the press & government would have you believe about disabled people getting queue jumps & special perks.

Dr Alison Pearson @alisonpearsonSW

2 months ago

This scenario goes for all Merlin Attractions too, despite the lies the press & government would have you believe about disabled people getting queue jumps & special perks.

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IPSEA @IPSEAcharity

2 months ago

Is your child not receiving the provision set out in their EHC plan? We have guidance on your local authority’s duty to secure this provision, plus a template letter to help you take action 👇 bit.ly/3ZoYhcZ

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! @martinimarie

2 months ago

Hardly an #inclusive system is it @PaultonsPark @peppapig_world ? 👇👇🤬💔

Dr Alison Pearson @alisonpearsonSW

2 months ago

Hardly an #inclusive system is it @PaultonsPark @peppapig_world ? 👇👇🤬💔

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Dr Alison Pearson @alisonpearsonSW

2 months ago

Shame on you @PaultonsPark @peppapig_world This is the availability for an access pass, which you have to PRE-BOOK, having already jumped through hoops to "prove" disability several days before booking. Such #discrimination #Disability #disabled #EqualRights #WantSpontaneityToo

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Dr Jay Watts @Shrink_at_Large

2 months ago

If the government really want to make people's mental health better, they could start by making things less shit.

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SEND Action @SEND_Action

2 months ago

The petition to protect the rights of disabled children in England has reached almost 119,000. #SaveOurChildrensRights petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7110…

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SEND Action @SEND_Action

2 months ago

Proud to be campaigning with a brilliant group of (mainly) women who are positioned as being “too much” for trying to protect disabled children’s rights. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

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Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2

3 months ago

BREAKING: Rachael Maskell has become the fourth Labour MP to be suspended from Keir Starmer's party today. Just listen to her impassioned speech and tell me she deserved this. What on earth is the PM thinking?

Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2

3 months ago

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Lucy Webster @Lucy_Webster_

3 months ago

Labour spent 14 years opposing austerity only to get power and cut support for the poorest and sickest disabled people Literally what are you in power for?

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Rae @RaeA_Smith

3 months ago

You’re telling someone who needs 1:1 care to wash, eat, and stay alive that they’ll get £3,000 less a year—because it might “encourage them into work.” They can’t even dress themselves. This isn’t just cruel. It’s dehumanising. #UniversalCredit #CrueltyNotCare @UNHumanRights

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Catriona Moore @catrionamoore13

3 months ago

Removing statutory right to provision that meets children's indiv needs isn't the answer. When children & young people don't get support they need when it's legally required, why would anyone think they'll get it when the legal underpinnings are removed? #SaveOurChildrensRights

Steve Chalke @SteveChalke

3 months ago

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Tania Tirraoro FRSA - Special Needs Jungle @TaniaLT

3 months ago

Really proud of our @SpcialNdsJungle team and partners for the incredible work here. Please joint in our campaign to #SaveOurChildrensRights

Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle

3 months ago

Really proud of our @SpcialNdsJungle team and partners for the incredible work here. Please joint in our campaign to #SaveOurChildrensRights

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Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon

3 months ago

I voted against the Disability Cuts Bill last night. And I will continue to vote against this Bill while it tries to balance the books on the backs of disabled people.

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Rae @RaeA_Smith

3 months ago

A disabled person is admitted to hospital. Their carer stays — because staff can’t meet their needs. But the system says: Stop PIP. Stop Carer’s Allowance. As if the care ends. As if the bills stop. It’s not support. It’s punishment — and it’s built on ignorance.

Rae @RaeA_Smith

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Dr Alison Pearson @alisonpearsonSW

3 months ago

And there we were last year feeling relieved about the future, thinking that Labour might be better after 14 years of cuts to everything. Where’s the difference? What a cold uncaring place this country has become 😢

Adam Fare 🖤🤍💜 @adamfare1996

3 months ago

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Adam Fare 🖤🤍💜 @adamfare1996

3 months ago

So now the only guaranteed parts of the Bill are that they’re taking money from those assessed as UNABLE TO WORK. That’s really what MPs voted on after they gutted the rest. They voted to take money away from those who can’t work & likely will never be able. Shame on them all.