Some history…this govt seems intent on assigning health assessment to accountants, not health professionals. I am sure it is highly inconvenient to them that trained and educated nurses and doctors corrupt what should be an entirely financial decision with knowledge and compassion.

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/the-depar...

The Department for Work and Pensions: Deaths, cover-up, and a toxic 30-year legacy

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/the-department-for-work-and-pensions-deaths-cover-up-and-a-toxic-30-year-legacy/

Hi Maria

Yes, sorry, the post had a negative vibe to it...but my motive was positive. People need to know about these kind of policies to be able to challenge them. This one in particular is a bit "under the radar" as it's talking about "fit notes" (they used to be called "sick notes", but I guess some indoctrinated now-speak looney thought that spinning the name might change reality).

Fit notes aren't often an issue for PWP...most of us aren't working. But it's very much "more of the same" from our current government, who assume all people on benefits are scroungers.

It's depressing that with multiple agencies decrying the disaster that was the government's decision to outsource a disability assessment to a non-medical service provider, that they're prepared to do almost exactly the same thing.

Sorry, getting negative again...but it was intended to be a battle cry, not a moan...

Hi Nigel, you have every right to vent but please try to save some energy for productive stuff. Frustration can suck you dry and I for one want your time with us to be the best it can be. You not only matter but you are important and keep us aware of the world around us and ways we can push resources to be practical and helpful. But as long as the rules are made up by people who know nothing about the real issues, the proposals will always fall short of our needs. I have the phone numbers and emails on hand for my state reps and governor and communicate with them almost daily with suggestions and requests.It results in very little action but I do get a thank you and a release for my frustration. Who knows, someday someone might just give one of my communications a moment of thought or perhaps a loved one will get a PD diagnosis and suddenly this all becomes so important and relevant. In the mean time, the activity decreases my level of frustration and I enjoy most of my days despite the things I cannot change. I also practice guided imagery, controlled breathing and prayer. I don't have to depend on anyone else to make my days more joyful and calm, just my own decision and will to do so.
I hope you find purpose and a release for your frustration that brigs you some degree of resolve and contentment.
Maria

The govt just legalized THC sir have you tried it yet?

Sir everybody counts to us. Thats why Im here everybody is here. You are here too. Try THC it helped me with some depression. I was watching archie bunker and it was hilarious I can sit back and watch him and his antics and laugh!!