tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post3082312536671630322..comments2023-11-25T01:12:34.326+00:00Comments on Benefit Scrounging Scum: Listening and Learning? Is Chris Grayling capable of that?BenefitScroungingScumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-72637349840995962582012-09-06T10:04:45.265+01:002012-09-06T10:04:45.265+01:00Miliband knocked on a door, saw a disabled man and...Miliband knocked on a door, saw a disabled man and he could work, now we have meeting people with depression, we are lucky then depression can be cured by working in a charity shop, the ones I tend to get work in do not pay wages.<br /><br />I'm now going through my WCA, went to see my GP six weeks waiting list to see him, then contacted my consultant for evidence, stated my file is massive the cost of taking this into letter form would cost upwards of £1500.<br /><br />Phone call from GP standard letter £75 evidence based letter would cost £400.<br /><br />So I will go without evidence.<br /><br />WE all know these changes are not about getting people back to work but reducing benefits down to the lowest level of £68 a week, one benefit across the board.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186557603493331701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-45117603895014786362012-08-23T16:31:31.767+01:002012-08-23T16:31:31.767+01:00Simon, I'm sorry mate, but I can only echo the...Simon, I'm sorry mate, but I can only echo the thoughts of others.<br /><br />Bendy Girl and others seek, in my humble opinion, only to bring the problems of those with a disability - whether mental, physical or both - to the public arena.<br /><br />We, as a community of those with a disability, desperately need people like Bendy Girl - and scores of others - to fight in our corner.<br /><br />Some of us can't make our voices heard - because we don't have energy, the will or - as in my case - the self-confidence to help others.<br /><br />A coward? Yes, but it's part and parcel of my mental health problems. I can't do it, I simply can't. I do what I can but it will never be enough.<br /><br />We, the disabled community as a whole, need people like Bendy Girl because they are prepared to go all the way. They are, quite simply, magnificent advocates for us all.<br /><br />So please, please don't have a go because, as I've said, we truly do need people like Bendy Girl.<br /><br />Damn! That's more than I've written in a month.<br /><br />Keep up the good work Bendy Girl and others - we need you!Life in Deep Waterhttp://lifeindeepwater.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-92037963794524539262012-08-21T17:47:43.712+01:002012-08-21T17:47:43.712+01:00My personal opinion? In case you're wondering,...My personal opinion? In case you're wondering, I don't think you're a Troll. It's a valid way of looking at things. <br /><br />Actually, Simon we're all angry. That's why we're here, from whatever political persuasion, to try and right that we perceive as wrong.<br /><br />It's called freedom mate, and having a voice is what freedom is all about. You know that, otherwise you wouldn't be confident your post would be displayed.<br /><br />Seems you're central question is "Why overtly portray yourself as disabled and how it affects you?"<br /><br />Because if you are able to achieve, it encourages others to try like wise. To let others know their not alone, and there's the faintest chance you can communicate with others, you can. <br /><br />And it's obvious that whatever the obstacles, the authors of this blog have achieved on behalf of others. Shouldn't that be something to celebrated?<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-14405259154121502722012-08-21T17:03:46.410+01:002012-08-21T17:03:46.410+01:00I too would like to know the level s of disability...I too would like to know the level s of disability. What do have to have in order to be really disabled? Now does this mean physically? Mentally ? Both. Please let me know Simon so i can manage"label" myself correctly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-2699516779858759842012-08-21T16:06:47.357+01:002012-08-21T16:06:47.357+01:00Simon, you do Bendygirl and yourself a disservice ...Simon, you do Bendygirl and yourself a disservice with your unfounded accusations - having read this blog for years it is clear BG has strived for nothing but the best for all people with disabilities. At no point has BG sought glory for herself, rather she has demonstrably made her own health worse by fighting for the rights of all people with disabilities. You should withdraw your accusations as they are incoherent, unfair and simply untrue. Spanneredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631470291470877326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-30478360976395594952012-08-21T15:52:08.068+01:002012-08-21T15:52:08.068+01:00Simon i am shocked by your comment. while i do not...Simon i am shocked by your comment. while i do not know what condition you have or what work you do for disabled people i have found the work bendygirl does to be helpful and supportive. <br /><br />i question what condition a person would need for you to class them as real disabled. <br /><br />if someone doesn't or didn't take a stand over the treatment of disabled people then we would all be in a worse place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418633355712187185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-57800411910440200332012-08-21T15:25:37.898+01:002012-08-21T15:25:37.898+01:00Simon, can you please tell me who exactly has upse...Simon, can you please tell me who exactly has upset you - I cant make out your message in amongst the incoherent rantings.Pissymissnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-20131778633574310272012-08-21T14:44:54.209+01:002012-08-21T14:44:54.209+01:00As you make yourself out as a self appointed god f...As you make yourself out as a self appointed god for sick people, by admited you can work, I can assume you are deliberately refusing to work as you demand public medical model pity and make every excuse not to work, mainly because it is your human right to be spoon fed by the government. stop stealing the voice of real disabled people and its pity seekers like you who are killing real disabled people with your middle class liberal prejudices where your movement of fakes and wantabees think people like me, who you call profoundly disabled, better off dead so you can look helpless as well as the only people allowed to talk about disability without being arrested for hate crime since you have made the truth about disability a crime. If you can work as miss arrogant, get a job or shut up and stop moaning how awful my life is to make you look disabled. You have made a career from being a victim as you destroy the social model as you want cold hard cash over any inclusion as you want rights with no responsibiliies.<br /> <br />simon@simonstevens.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17500371649246489442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-433519437851942312012-08-16T00:41:21.515+01:002012-08-16T00:41:21.515+01:00I felt Grayling's argument was flawed. He clai...I felt Grayling's argument was flawed. He claims the woman said she wasn't fit for work and is now applying for part time jobs and volunteering once a week. To my mind this proves she is NOT fit to work as you cannot make a living applying for part time jobs and volunteering one day a week. Plus what's to say this woman's health won't worsen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-45507807075985644142012-08-13T18:07:10.815+01:002012-08-13T18:07:10.815+01:00So sorry :-( Didn't mean to rush you. Just wa...So sorry :-( Didn't mean to rush you. Just wanted to help someone who had posted a comment. Contact Good Advice Matters about your benefits problem. They have given me some good practical help. Good luck.<br />By the way, Kaliya: this was your best write-up so far. I wish those in Government would act on what you suggest.<br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-21481961983542925682012-08-13T13:04:28.586+01:002012-08-13T13:04:28.586+01:00not well & taking rest of month off. comments ...not well & taking rest of month off. comments moderated to stop spam, will be delays sorryBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-2679649239035023202012-08-13T13:01:48.392+01:002012-08-13T13:01:48.392+01:00Me too! Thought it was just me!Me too! Thought it was just me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-78764095084299569272012-08-12T18:45:47.524+01:002012-08-12T18:45:47.524+01:00I am trying to leave a post. Third attempt. What...I am trying to leave a post. Third attempt. What is happening?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-8306364451900549492012-08-06T22:34:02.767+01:002012-08-06T22:34:02.767+01:00Every comment on this piece seems to come from ver...Every comment on this piece seems to come from very intelligent and politically knowledgeable people. I hate to put myself forward as less knowledgeable, but I'm afraid I am.<br /><br />I am a 48 year old woman in turmoil. I received my letter from the DWP today telling me I am no longer disabled (although, according to them I have been for the last 9 years). I am lost and suicidal! My Husband works extremely hard to keep the mortgage paid on a bungalow we bought when I could no longer climb the stairs (after I was told by the DWP that my disability would get worse over the years and therefore I would be on benefits for the rest of my life). I now have 10 days to find a job (OMG how I wish I could laugh right now!!!). We shall also lose our mobility car (which enables my Husband to get to work and allows me my only means to getting out of the house when I am going mad with the four walls around me). Apparently being in pain 24 hours a day no longer makes me disabled. <br /><br />Okay, I know, a bit of a rant, but how the hell do I now...we have to sell our bungalow and lose our car...are there any human rights in that?? I really need some support from somewhere as I fear I will have a breakdown. <br /><br />Just for anyone wondering, I suffer from regular slipped discs, sciatica, depression, mild epilepsy, as yet undiagnosed arthritis and 24 hour a day pain....I know, I know, all you employers out there are just dying to give me a job.<br /><br />I need help, please, someone.Chihuahua Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751047580554225466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-82043947365831882152012-08-03T18:59:10.502+01:002012-08-03T18:59:10.502+01:00You said (correctly I'm sure),
"I very m...You said (correctly I'm sure),<br /><br />"I very much doubt Nanny would be happy with either, thus earning Grayling another spanking."<br /><br />So now you know why they want to abolish the Nanny State!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-13812872333891727522012-08-03T17:55:37.659+01:002012-08-03T17:55:37.659+01:00Good piece. But Grayling? Listen to us mere peons?...Good piece. But Grayling? Listen to us mere peons? That's like expecting Lord Freud to have a clue or Maria Miller to say something positive about disability!DavidGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734028655032503805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-12832161349327657082012-08-03T17:11:17.697+01:002012-08-03T17:11:17.697+01:00You sum up very well why if Grayling and IDS were ...You sum up very well why if Grayling and IDS were really interested in getting people back into work they would be spending more time looking at the provision of care and equipment; at discrimination in the work place and all the other things that would actually help more disabled people into work. I would imagine that would generate a lot more money through income tax and NI then would ever be spent on making those provisions and supporting those for whom work is never going to be a realistic possibility. <br /><br />I often wonder if IDS et al realise what stress does to people, especially those that are already sick and/or disabled. Surely it can only be increasing pressure on the NHS which is already stretched?Amy_Blue82noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-71458090288849885482012-08-03T11:55:16.941+01:002012-08-03T11:55:16.941+01:00May I please ask when did Ed Miliband open his ear...May I please ask when did Ed Miliband open his ears to this issue?<br /><br />The Labour Party are as guilty as all the other parties?<br /><br />Liam Byrne is a weasle who is about as trustworthy as the third reich and Ed Miliband and his team are failing to support to disabled people all over the uk, one only has to see letters from labour politicians to realise they basically agree with the Atos WCA, there are a few exceptions in the labour party but not many...Paul Smith (Atos Victims Group)http://www.atosvictimsgroup.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-53136489240994530682012-08-03T11:48:45.052+01:002012-08-03T11:48:45.052+01:00There is no punishment great enough for those who ...There is no punishment great enough for those who master the Single Person Anecdote.<br /><br />I am hoping there is a special place in Hell reserved for them.hossylassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-12864093456934454202012-08-03T10:32:32.809+01:002012-08-03T10:32:32.809+01:00Just had a read of the Comment is Free piece that ...Just had a read of the Comment is Free piece that Chris Grayling wrote in the Guardian. He talks about a woman he met not long ago with depression who had been off work for a year and through the work programme had been given help and now works in a Charity shop.<br /><br />Funny that. It seems he may have only ever spoken to one woman about this issue, because every time he's talked about this he uses the exact same example!! Has he not bothered to actually talk to anyone else?<br /><br />Read the Guardian article and then read the Hansard transcript below - where he mentions the same woman who he apparently met in January... 7 months and he hasn't managed to find another example? Could do better Mr Grayling!<br /><br />Hansard Column 291WH - <br /><br />http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201212/cmhansrd/cm120201/halltext/120201h0001.htm<br /><br />Oh, and here - Question 17 - <br /><br />http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmworpen/1903/1903.pdf<br /><br />Oh, and look - seems he used the same woman on a radio interview he did too - <br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2124737/The-Coalition-want-people-mental-health-issues-working-And-work-then.html<br /><br />Seems that Grayling isn't totally Failing - he seems to be a Master of, as Sonia Poulton puts it, The Single Person Anecdote!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-76055805270513191192012-08-03T10:02:29.455+01:002012-08-03T10:02:29.455+01:00Chris Grayling cant listen or learn he is sadly lo...Chris Grayling cant listen or learn he is sadly locked into his way of thinking. If his ideas of tough love are the things shown in both Panorama and Dispatches then he is clearly unfit for his job. I fear going forward what horror's we have to look forward to with the changes to DLA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418633355712187185noreply@blogger.com