End Social Care Disgrace

29/01/2026

25/01/2026

HIDDEN VOICES PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING
Thursday 26th Feb 6.30-8pm

The meeting will shine a spotlight on the large number of disabled people who find it hard or impossible to speak up for themselves for various reasons.

And we’ll explore how we can make sure that what they think, want and need is heard and taken into account in the planning and delivery of support service.

Speakers
Professor Sara Ryan:
Researcher and activist in learning disability, autism, experiences of exclusion and regulatory processes.

Anna Rose:
Campaigner with ESCaD, ‘INQUEST’ etc. whose adult son Marcus died through lack of oversight in residential care

Sean Dempsey:
Award winning Learning Disability Champion, advocate and trainer based on his own experience

Paul Ridley:
Campaigner, proud parent and full time carer of two young adult, disabled children,
2025 All4 Inclusion Carer of the Year Award

Link in bio to receive the Zoom joining information
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HkaGvZDuRbuaYeTHMxVUeg

20/01/2026

DWP phone calls can send anyone into a spiral, especially when they start asking about Carer’s Allowance and “35 hours of care”.

So just to be really clear: emotional support counts as care.

Carer’s Allowance is based on time spent supporting someone, not just physical tasks. Reassurance, prompting, supervision, checking in, being available — all of that is recognised, even if it’s invisible.

And no, providing emotional care does not automatically cancel out needing support yourself.

These benefits are assessed differently, even if the system doesn’t explain it well.

Sharing this because fear and misinformation help no one.

If this helps even one person breathe a bit easier, it’s worth saying 🤍

17/01/2026

Protest in Preston over threat to care homes by Reform council. Hundreds turned out.




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16/01/2026

https://fb.watch/EGaML66mKx/

05/01/2026

https://fb.watch/ErCiPVx944/

02/01/2026

The photo shows a blue badge holder’s car window smashed so their badge could be stolen.

This person lives in communal parking, which means they have to display their blue badge at all times, and now they’re frightened to replace it in case it’s stolen again.

On top of that, they’re left dealing with the cost, stress, and damage to their car.

This didn’t happen because they did anything wrong.
It happened because of growing hostility and entitlement towards disabled people and their access needs.

I’m collecting stories from disabled people who’ve experienced abuse, harassment, or targeting for using blue badge parking, including theft, intimidation, and vandalism.

Stories will be shared anonymously in a blog publishing w/c 12th January.

No names. No locations. No identifying details.

If this has happened to you, you can comment below or message me privately, whatever feels safest.

This isn’t just online rhetoric. It’s real harm.

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

26/12/2025

Wishing a good Christmas to all and we’ll keep up the fight in 2026!!!