Boltonian. Head of Comms @scope. Formerly @MindCharity. Views here my own
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Alison Kerry retweeted
PIP is not an unemployment benefit.
PIP is not an unemployment benefit.
PIP is not an unemployment benefit.
“Well I completely reject that… they are just wrong”
@Jeremy_Hunt responds to charity @SCOPE calling the government's welfare reforms an assault on disabled people, arguing one of the best ways to address mental illness is “to help them get back into the world of work”
#Peston
Alison Kerry retweeted
When does electioneering become a threat to public health?
Depression and anxiety make an easy target for Stride because he is playing off existing prejudices that sufferers face.
It is damaging.
My piece for @guardianopinion on #PiP and mental health. tinyurl.com/754s93ht
Alison Kerry retweeted
Today, we’re publishing an open letter to leaders of all political parties ✍️
With support from @RobinJCMillar, @AdamHillsComedy, @JosieRones, @AdeAdepitan and many more, we’re calling for disabled people to be prioritised at the next election 🧵 1/6
Alison Kerry retweeted
Our new research shows that on average, disabled households spend £12 per week more on essentials like food, medicine and heating their homes.
✍️ We've written to the Prime Minister, with the backing of 27 MPs, calling for a new 'essentials payment' to cover these costs.
🧵 1/6
ALT Text: Life costs more if you're disabled. Disabled people are spending hundreds of pounds a year more, just on the essentials.
Alison Kerry retweeted
🧒 Accessible playgrounds are vital for our children. It’s the difference between them being a fun place to feed imagination, or a place of exclusion.
We need your help building a picture of which playgrounds are great for disabled children, and which need to be better.
ALT A young child with blonde hair on a swing at a playground. Over the image is the text: Take part in the Play Investigation.
Alison Kerry retweeted
Really pleased to be launching our new @scope and @B_I_Tweets research this morning on what messages work in shifting attitudes towards disability.
Have a read
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scope.org.uk/campaigns/resea…
Alison Kerry retweeted
🔌 When your life depends on electric equipment, there’s no easy way to reduce your energy bills.
Today, we're launching a new advert with the support of @ITV and @ClearChannelUK, showing how rising energy costs are disproportionately affecting disabled people.
I’ve just signed @Age_UK and @Scope’s letter to the Government. We’re demanding an end to sky high energy bills for older and disabled people. Add your name and join us. 👉 campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/…
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Alison Kerry retweeted
The cost-of-living crisis is not being felt among people in the UK equally.
People with disabilities are feeling the pinch as benefits lag behind inflation by six months.
@pollybindman reports:
newstatesman.com/spotlight/h…
Alison Kerry retweeted
📈 This latest increase to the energy price cap will be disastrous for many disabled people, especially as we have had no indication of further targeted support.
How far does a one-off £150 payment really go if your bills hit £300 a month this winter?
bbc.co.uk/news/business-6267…
Alison Kerry retweeted
📽️ Time to get voting for your favourite in our ‘Media moment’ category!
Visit our website to vote before 29 August 👉 fal.cn/3r3UB
Here’s a reminder of the five nominated must-see moments from film and TV.
#ScopeAwards
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ALT Text: Media moment nominees
Alison Kerry retweeted
Right now, society is missing out.
We're stronger when everyone feels included, free from discrimination and abuse.
But 3 in 4 disabled people say they have experienced negative attitudes. It's time this stopped 🧵
ALT How widespread are negative attitudes towards disabled people?
Alison Kerry retweeted
Job Seekers! We have 2 awesome #CharityJobs here @scope in the Strategy and Social Change team. We're looking for fun, awesome people who have a passion for making change happen, for disability equality & are committed to putting disabled people front & centre of all their work
Alison Kerry retweeted
🌪️ Disabled people are caught in the middle of the #CostOfLiving storm.
📈 Inflation is predicted to hit 10 per cent later in the year, as energy bills rocket and food prices shoot up.
For some disabled people, there is nothing left to cut back. 🧵 1/6
scope.org.uk/news-and-storie…
Alison Kerry retweeted
So proud of the campaign @scope is launching today, calling for funding for inclusive playgrounds. Every child should be able to enjoy the simple fun of a free, local playground. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61347451
Disabled children are being denied their right to play because playgrounds are inaccessible. I’ve joined @Scope’s campaign to make play fair. Sign the #LetsPlayFair open letter ♿ 👉 campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/…
Alison Kerry retweeted
“Disability means extra costs”
Amanda Batten from disability charity Contact says families with disabled children are concerned about rising bills, with many relying on energy-intensive medical equipment.
#BBCBreakfast
bbc.in/37SPJCL
Alison Kerry retweeted
📢Exciting announcement! Two fantastic roles up for grabs in Scope's P&C team right now! Could you be our next Political Strategy Manager? Or maybe our Work and Welfare Policy Manager? You can find the details on Charity Job charityjob.co.uk/jobs/policy… and charityjob.co.uk/jobs/politi…