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Giselle Robertson

@giselle2914.bsky.social
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Unpaid carer interested in carers rights / policy, learning disabilities and of course social care. Mum to two and an avid reader, where I go so too goes my book😊

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Fiona Purchase @fiona-purchase.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/06/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition. | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com
When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition.
Martin was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 1995. A blog about us as a family, with a focus on his Parkinson's
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Babs 🩵🐝⌛️🦋🔻 @babs05.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I was wondering poll tax. Got Thatcher thrown out. Maybe it could happen to Starmer? Labour posted on Instagram again today. Same response as yesterday, everyone furious. #WelfareCuts Pip cuts will ruin disabled people’s lives. This is Labour’s poll tax moment www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Pip cuts will ruin disabled people’s lives. This is Labour’s poll tax moment | Letters
Letters: Readers share their sadness and frustration at the government’s plan to cut benefits including personal independence payment
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Just Steve @was-steve.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
What will it take before Starmer realises that the only way to rescue this country from the pit of brexit is to begin - URGENTLY - the process of rejoining the EU.
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Ellie @madknittrsteaparty.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Still in shock that a Labour Government thinks: - the Tories were too generous with sickness benefits -impoverishing us further is a 'moral duty' - my life lacks any dignity because I don't earn I always say that I wouldn't wish #ME #LongCovid on anyone but if they could spend just one day...
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Adam Hawker @adhawkeye.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Of course she did because she's ideologically opposed to taxing the rich and spending money on anything that might make life on this island even remotely bearable. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Rachel Reeves rules out ‘tax and spend’ policies ahead of spring statement
Chancellor warned ‘that's not available in the world we live in today’ as she prepares to unveil cuts on Wednesday
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Choosing to take money from disabled benefit claimants rather than levy a wealth tax is simply immoral 👇
theguardian.com
Labour mollifies the rich, targets disabled people and claims moral justification. There isn’t any | Frances Ryan
Ministers run away from a wealth tax and then concoct a punitive benefits system. They have made that choice and it’s immoral, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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Claire Morris - Rowanberry Designs @rowanberrydesigns.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
He doesn't care, PIP is nothing to do with being out of work, it's to cover the costs of gaining more independence with your disability and mobility. Cut PIP and you cut the ability of disabled people to get to jobs they already have! Disgusting. Reeves is the new Osborne.
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River @riverlorien.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
No one from govt has explained how ill and disabled people who simply *can't work* are supposed to cope in deep poverty - potentially for the rest of their lives. Taking away money for essentials won't magically make them well or able bodied
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Loopin' @introverse.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
PIP doesn't exist to replace working income. It exists because life as a disabled person is more expensive than life as a non-disabled person. Reduce PIP and you reduce disabled peoples' ability to do normal things, including work.
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Stavvy@bsky.social @stavvy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Keir Starmer’s Government is facing criticism over its opposition to a United Nations tax reform plan aimed at tackling global tax avoidance, as formal negotiations resumed on Monday in New York. #FFS 🤬 It's miles beyond the pale. bylinetimes.com/2025/02/04/k...
bylinetimes.com
Keir Starmer's Government Votes to Block UN Plan to Tackle Global Tax Avoidance
The UK has joined with the United States and a handful of other rich nations in rejecting the UN push
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Mike Sivier @midwalesmike.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Economic growth will never happen. Pay rises due in April 2025 won't cover the extortionate price hikes from utility companies, council tax, BT, privatised transport, that Starmer said would stop. Found online.
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Giselle Robertson @giselle2914.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
@thesnp.bsky.social The Scottish Government giving free rein 2 Scottish Health Boards 2 drag out annual health checks 4 adults with Learning Disabilities. Having 2 years 2 implement the policy wasn’t long enough apparently ! NHS Lanarkshire must be thrilled. www.healthandcare.scot/stories/4039...
healthandcare.scot
Scotland misses target on disability health checks
Just 6% of eligible people with a learning disability in Scotland were offered a promised annual health check last year, far below the Scottish government’s commitment. Annual health checks for peopl...
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 06/01/2025
People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain. It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
Screenshot of a post by Ed Davey on a pink-gold gradient background, with the Liberal Democrats logo at the bottom. Ed's post reads "People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain. It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown. This dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric is further proof that the UK can’t rely on the Trump administration. It’s in our national interest to rebuild trade and security ties with our allies in Europe."
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Peter Jones @peterjonesuk.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Great to see @ukparliament.parliament.uk & related accounts so active on here. But where are UK Government Departments?
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Siobhan @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Happy #followbackfriday I'm Siobhan a Nurse activist fighting for better conditions for NHS Workers & against privatisation. Post about healthcare from a lay perspective. Don't follow big accounts that won't fb or interact support the little guy 😉 Please consider a 🔁 help me build on Bluesky. TY
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Jon L Gelman @jongelman.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
CDC report confirms the long-term COVID issues. Navigating the transition back to the workplace with post-COVID conditions presents significant hurdles. buff.ly/4gnBnsf #LongCOVID
buff.ly
Long COVID: Back to Work Challenges
An analysis of trends and developments in Workers' Compensation Law throughout the United States.
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Dr Chris Whitaker @christheowl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I am researching the experiences of disabled people finding work. I'm focussing on people who, like me, have a physical impairment. Please consider participating or sharing. The survey link is below and further information is attached. Thank you. cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Information Sheet

Disability Employment: Perspectives of Disabled People
Before you decide to take part in this study it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. A member of the team can be contacted if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part.
Purpose of the study
The study aims to find out more about the experiences of disabled people when they are looking for employment. The study is focussed on people who are physically disabled. It is recognised that people may have multiple impairments.
Why have I been chosen?
You have been approached as you may have experiences that you wish to share on finding employment as a disabled person.
Do I have to take part?
Taking part is entirely voluntary and that refusal or withdrawal will involve no penalty or loss, now or in the future.
What do I have to do?
There will be a survey with questions on finding employment as a disabled person which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Are there possible disadvantages and/or risks in taking part?
The survey asks about experiences of finding employment. It is understood that finding work may be a difficult process. The survey also asks you to talk about any experiences of discrimination that you may have had, and barriers that you may have experienced in finding work. Each question is entirely voluntary, and it is important to keep yourself safe if you choose to complete the survey. Only complete the questions that you feel able to.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
There are no intended benefits of taking part.Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential?
All data will be identified only by a code, with personal details kept in a locked file or secure computer with access only by the immediate research team.
The following link is general information about how the University uses personal data: https://www.information-
compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/research-participant-data.
What will happen to the results of the research project?
Results will be presented at conferences and written up in journals.
Results are normally presented in terms of groups of individuals. If any individual data are presented, the data will be totally anonymous, without any means of identifying the individuals involved. The data collected during the project might be used for additional or subsequent research.
The results of this study will be available in Spring 2025, and participants can request a copy of the research project.
Who is organising and funding the research?
This research is being organised by Dr Chris Whitaker for part of his Executive Masters in Business Administration. It does not have any external funding.
Contact for further information
The researcher, Chris Whitaker can be contacted at
cmw55@jbs.cam.ac.uk, or their supervisor j.martin@jbs.cam.ac.uk
at any time.
Additional sources of support
Further information and support with disability employment is available via the following links:
-ACAS- Disability at Work - https://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at-
work
-EHRC - Information on disability discrimination - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act-
2010/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010/disability-discrimination
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Erin @eisforerin.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
My first post here definitely has to be Tendril Theory, because when I made this in 2015 I had no idea how often it would be ripped off. Tell your friends and your enemies to tag me please 😂
Image is the “Tendril Theory” cartoon, original located at eisforerin.com
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
UK govt wrong to deny pension compensation to the 1950s women. Ombudsman urged apology and compensation. Govt apologized but no compensation. No point of an independent report if recommendations ignored. Govt that funds foreign wars can fund justice. www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
theguardian.com
Anger greets UK government decision not to compensate ‘Waspi women’
Minister says flat-rate compensation scheme for women affected by rising state pension age would have cost taxpayer £10.5bn
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Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
In the week of #HumanRightsDay, I challenged Scottish Government to come good on its promise to put human rights at the heart of decision-making. I spoke up for culture & creativity in the Scottish Parliament & attended an EIS Union event about their ASN campaign. Here's a snapshot of my week:
Green graphic shows a picture of Maggie at Dundee University, next to the words: This week, I: Attended an all-staff Townhall meeting at Dundee University to listen to staff concerns; Demanded action by Scottish Government so that everyone can realise their basic human rights; Showed solidarity with RMT union workers fighting to keep Scotrail ticket offices open; Highlighted the importance of the DCA & other cultural facilities for community wellbeing.
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C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
This is absolutely shocking. It just can’t go on
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Louisa Willoughby @louisawilloughby.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I only found @desibility.bsky.social disability debrief a little while ago, but wanted to give a shout out to it as more folk join Bluesky - a great resource for news and in dept thinking across the sector: www.disabilitydebrief.org/signup/ Free, but subscribe if you can!
disabilitydebrief.org
Sign-up to get a disability lens on world news
An engaging weekly guide for the disability community and disability curious.
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Peter Torres Fremlin @desibility.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I make a newsletter on international disability news and I need your help. The two biggest challenges for a project like this are visibility and financing. Please share, to help others find it. And if you're comfortable, it runs on pay-what-you-can. www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/open...
Photo of Peter, a white man nearly 40, sitting in wheelchair and engaging smile. He works on a laptop, and wears a green hoody with a disabled-gingerbreadman theme. He has short dark curly hair, glasses and a trimmed beard.
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Wolfydoc @spoonydoc.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
The use of #AI in government bureaucracy is problematic. You only need look at the Horizon scandal to see the dangers when computers get it wrong. Now it is being deployed against welfare claimants in the UK despite knowing it is biased. #disability www.bigissue.com/opinion/dwp-...
bigissue.com
AI has brought bias and hunger to the DWP benefits system
AI should be ensuring the benefits system is supporting claimants from the start – but leaves them fighting for support they deserve.
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allyann @allyann.bsky.social · 27/07/2023
📍 ♿️ #Disability feed pinned post 📍 Any post that contains the keywords of disability, #disability, #pwd, #NDIS, #accessibility, and ♿ will be picked up in this feed. Please ensure that you also like - ♡ - the #Disability feed so that it remains in the top 50 Discover Feeds list.
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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Very pleased that @wheelsforwellbeing.bsky.social are now on here. Definitely worth a follow and a share if you have any interest in #ActiveTravel, transport, infra, #disability rights or cycling!
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 14/12/2024
A majority of Brexit supporters now want to accept free movement in exchange for a return to the single market. Will this finally rid Labour of its Brexit bogeyman? East Anglia Bylines’ acerbic political diarist, Pecksniff, asks this and other thorny questions.
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Pecksniff: Brexit support collapses, so Labour’s last excuse has gone
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
UK’s economy shrinks 0.1% in October. Result of Labour following Tory policies, eroding people's purchasing power. Real wage cuts Benefit cuts No curbs on profiteering Graduate debts Poor taxed more than the rich Lack of skilled jobs Govt must change policies www.theguardian.com/business/202...
theguardian.com
UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
GDP figures underline scale of challenge for Labour to get the economy growing
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George Julian @georgejulian.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This #LearningDisability Starter Pack includes a growing number of #JusticeforLB ers go.bsky.app/J6k8Rsr inc @sarasiobhan.bsky.social @lizpiercy.bsky.social @jennywalkabout.bsky.social @alexadwilson.bsky.social @profkrc.bsky.social @karachrome.bsky.social @davidh7.bsky.social @sabasalman.bsky.social
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Dr Phoebe Averill @phoebeaverill.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
⏫ @michaelfullert3.bsky.social @nancygedge.bsky.social @sharonlsmith.bsky.social @hazellroux.bsky.social @swj1.bsky.social @jldamman.bsky.social @squarepegtraining.bsky.social @giselle2914.bsky.social - would you consider sharing the above with your networks? tinyurl.com/safemobility
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Amy J @cpmumma.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Ive just been stopped on X from direct messaging too so if @mikeo56977865.bsky.social @danwhite1972.bsky.social @formercarer.bsky.social could share my handle on here and twitter that would be great please.
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Giselle Robertson @giselle2914.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
For anyone who was following Amy and J on Twitter/X her Bluesky details are below.
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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Eh, the barriers are necessary, Ms Reeves, because your country lowers standards, refuses legal oversight, refuses to contribute to the community, and refuses the conditions that are attached to the genuine free trade found within the European four freedoms. 1
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Sweden's remarkably clean power grid. In November, this was its electricity generation mix: Hydro 38% Wind 31% Nuclear 28% Bioenergy 4% Zero coal or gas. - Ember data
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Brexit ‘delivered the opposite of what it promised’, Angela Rayner admits Hopefully we can now begin an honest & open discussion about the catastrophic impact Brexit has inflicted on the country’s economy www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ang...
thelondoneconomic.com
Brexit 'delivered the opposite of what it promised', Angela Rayner admits
That might just be the sound of the penny dropping for the Labour government, after Angela Rayner took a swipe at Brexit.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The most spectacular use of the word “most” to minimise a disease that persisted at two years in 30% of all kids that had symptoms at three months. That is a massive number of kids *not recovered*. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
theguardian.com
Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, study shows
World’s largest ‘longitudinal cohort study’ reports that older teens and society’s most disadvantaged most likely to be affected
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says “We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants” Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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martinbarrow.bsky.social @martinbarrow.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
But Macauley’s Timeout Property (a care company despite the name) earned profits of £1.9 million last year, a net profit margin of 19%. Profiteering…?
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martinbarrow.bsky.social @martinbarrow.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hmm…interesting Yorkshire Post column by businessman Dominic Macauley hitting out at charges of profiteering in children’s social care. But…
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Sam Ghibaldan @samghib.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Terminally ill people can face high energy costs when they are least able to mange them. @consumerscotland.bsky.social’s new report recommends the Scottish Government targets extra support through the Special Rules for Terminal Illness, which allow for quicker access to benefits.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
When fascism arrives in America it won’t know how to spell it.
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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 01/12/2024
Dear @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social You said that part of the reason you couldn’t vote for the AD bill was the lack of adequate palliative care in the UK. You are the health secretary. Will you now pledge publicly & immediately to fix that? Or are dying people not enough of a priority?
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Oh come on Labour - so depressing to hear Pat McFadden say UK has no plans for a youth mobility scheme with the EU. We have schemes with NZ, Australia, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Uruguay & more - only reason not to have one with EU is fear of right wing press. Such cowardice @bbclaurak.bsky.social
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Giselle Robertson @giselle2914.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Scotlands National Care Service: If not now,when ? The people let down the most are those with disabilities, people like my son whose social care charges went up by a third this year. Paying to have a life outside the family home. All while politics r put b4 people healthandcare.scot/stories/4007...
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National Care Service: if not now, when?
An indefinite pause to social care reform in Scotland has been welcomed by local authority organisation COSLA and trade unions – but what of the people who will bear the brunt of inaction? Organisati...
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