Ben Furner
@BenFurner
PR consultant on social policy issues, esp disability. Occasional bit of journalism. Cat fosterer. I eat too much Nutella and like being an uncle.
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http://www.furnercommunications.co.uk 14-03-2012 18:30:50
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If only ministers would see people with learning disabilities as citizens who deserve support for the benefit of all society, not simply as drains on their budgets and as political footballs - my short The Times and The Sunday Times column
thetimes.co.uk/article/239558…
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The Disability Poverty Campaign Group (DPCG) which Disability Rights UK co-lead release a statement on The Health and Disability Green Paper
The paper was announced after yesterdays reckless assault on Disabled people and benefits
Read the full response here: 👇disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabilit…
I am looking for an Executive Assistant to join me at Disability Rights UK. Our work is important as we push for an inclusive society. If you enjoy a challenge and like working with brilliant people, then I would really like to hear from you.
diversifyingleadership.com/jobs/3286941-e…
Ben Furner At least the charities have come out to decry most of it, openly critical in some places, rather than promising with govt to implement it. Maybe easier with prospect of an election for them to thumb their noses.
Back from hols & hard not to feel like it’s a lousy time to be disabled after the last 24 hours.
At least #FosterCat Ava is glad that I’m home & demonstrating how to live her best life having the best nap in the best spot
Peter Beresford IDS and his centre for “social justice” that is where most of the policies are dreamed up. He touted vouchers 9 years ago. He wants to raise the retirement age to 75 the government will come for that next.
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