A mostly nondisabled friend looked at me the other day and said "I'm not sure how I feel about assisted dying but it's interesting that if anyone else is suicidal we do everything to stop them but if they're disabled we want to help them" yeah, I can't stop thinking about that

If the bill passes the government will have a legal duty to provide assisted suicide at end of life but it won't have a legal duty to provide palliative or social care.

NEW: The PM's office says the abuse of autistic children - revealed in CCTV I obtained - is "horrendous" and "must never happen again" The DfE has known about the abuse for 3 yrs - w/o enhanced regulation We found use of such rooms remains widespread bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Just when you think the Local Government Association Local Government Association (LGA) can’t sink any lower, they are recommending removing the right to appeal “refusal to assess” decision, amongst other disgusting comments 🧵 local.gov.uk/parliament/bri…

Let’s start with holding West Northamptonshire Council and other corrupt LAs to account. More £££ won’t make them do better because they don’t want to. They only want to line their own pockets, at the expense of their most vulnerable residents. It’s not rocket science : enforce the law.

Children with #SEND are now the focus of the culture war & the budget debate—Labour must tread carefully. SEND parent John Harris warns politicians picking a fight with us would be well advised to bear in mind our “resilience and spirit.” theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

PSA: harassing blue badge users that you deem as having nothing wrong with them is not 'helping genuine disabled people' it's just called being a twat.

Big thanks to West Northants SEND Action Group Action Group who came and spoke at West Northamptonshire Council Council’s #Diverse Communities Forum. 🗣️ As always I learn something new about #SEND everytime I speak with you guys! ☺️

1) I have just cancelled my The Labour Party party membership. I've been a staunch, loyal member for decades, but in less than a year there has been nothing but betrayal. As a permanently #disabled person, physically & financially vulnerable, I had hoped #Labour would...

It is incredibly unlikely that our son Thomas will ever work. He has multiple complex disabilities and will require lifelong care. That doesn't make his life any less valuable. Liz Kendal and Kier Starmer want to cut his benefits whilst Kim Leadbetter wants to end his life.

West Northants Council continues to blame lack of funding for all of their many woes, but figures continue to suggest that they just need to spend their money more wisely. itv.com/news/2025-03-1…

TALK TO PARENTS TO AVOID A BACKLASH. Your Department for Education comms are terrible, you are creating a backlash. And while we're here, can we agree some children, like my daugher, will ALWAYS need specialist provision. Bridget Phillipson The Times and The Sunday Times Oliver Wright #SEND

Navigating SEND services can be tough — you're not alone. My new SEND Hotline is now open for families in Northampton South. My team is here to support you with advice, advocacy & action. Get in touch today. #SEND #Northampton West Northants SEND Action Group Northamptonshire Children's Trust

The problem with social care is private equity fat cats ripping old people off for £8000 a month. Not minimum wage immigrant workers. Tell me I'm wrong.

If you don’t think that some PCF - parent carer forums are part of the SEND problem then you are part of the problem cherry picked , silenced , with their own agendas and the rest of us on the outside unable to attend DFE / OFSTED monitoring visits the real voices are outside

We are being asked to vote for a Bill which will mean “An estimated 800,000 current and future PIP recipients will lose an average of £4,500 a year, according to a government assessment.” No way. I will be voting against. These cuts need to be stopped. news.sky.com/story/battle-t…

Disability benefits cuts on the front page of every national paper. They all say Starmer has caved—which he has. But we’re nowhere near safety until this dangerous bill—unconsulted, with no impact analysis—that will impoverish 100,000s is binned. Still #TakingThePIP

Great to see PANS PANDAS UK teaming up with Medical Needs In Schools! 🚀 Awareness of #PansPandasHour is booming 📢 — spread the word with your colleagues! 👥💬Oxfordshire County Council North Northamptonshire Council West Northamptonshire Council Leicestershire CC Adam Briggs West Northants SEND Action Group Mike Reader MP James Hill Lord Mayor of Oxford 2024-25