McVey’s conference withdrawal ‘shows high-handed disregard’
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A disabled woman challenges the 'status quo' in Ireland. This blog was started to highlight inequality, abuse and injustice in the lives of disabled people. The wooden spoon was given to me when I graduated (PhD) as I'm known to 'stir up' and get things done. I'm still stirring from my wheelchair...Justice for disabled people demands we 'stir-up' complacency, injustice, inequality lack of services, and scapegoating . Disabled people deserve rights not charity! "Nothing about me without me!"
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
'Generic Drugs' Republic of Ireland'
a discussion on the Parkinson's Ireland site raises huge issues about drugs prescribed in Ireland. A woman with Parkinson's declares she now gets a 'generic' (cheaper) version of her drug which is causing havoc with her. Another woman gives a possible explanation
" Usually it's the binder/inactive ingredients that are of inferior quality to the original brand. This causes particular problems in drugs that are required to cross the blood brain barrier. The drug needs to 'decompose' at just the right moment in its journey"
This means we need to be absolutely clear that we sick people will NOT take 'generics' if they are having a bad effect on our conditions. we are NOT , apparently, obliged to take the generics and can demand the drug prescribed by our doctor.
" Usually it's the binder/inactive ingredients that are of inferior quality to the original brand. This causes particular problems in drugs that are required to cross the blood brain barrier. The drug needs to 'decompose' at just the right moment in its journey"
This means we need to be absolutely clear that we sick people will NOT take 'generics' if they are having a bad effect on our conditions. we are NOT , apparently, obliged to take the generics and can demand the drug prescribed by our doctor.
Irish mother and daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide in Spain
Irish mother and daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide in Spain
This is terrible news. Questions need to be asked. Such headlines just tell people that the couple were despairing over their daughter who had Down Syndrome. The word 'tragic' makes I seem like a sad event (which of course it is) but understandable....which it is NOT!
The questions I'd like to ask are:
Society at present is hell bent in conveying that disabled people are expensive, scroungers and demanding and exhausting. This leads everyone to believe it'd be best if we died.
This is NOT a 'tragic' case...(per se) this is MURDER and should be viewed in the context that every life is valuable . It also shows that society is NOT willing to support people who have any kind of difficulty or difference. We are in an age of eugenics.
This is terrible news. Questions need to be asked. Such headlines just tell people that the couple were despairing over their daughter who had Down Syndrome. The word 'tragic' makes I seem like a sad event (which of course it is) but understandable....which it is NOT!
The questions I'd like to ask are:
- Which of the adult parent did the killing?
- Was it a 'pact' or did Mother & child not know it was going to happen?
- what help were the parents getting?
Society at present is hell bent in conveying that disabled people are expensive, scroungers and demanding and exhausting. This leads everyone to believe it'd be best if we died.
This is NOT a 'tragic' case...(per se) this is MURDER and should be viewed in the context that every life is valuable . It also shows that society is NOT willing to support people who have any kind of difficulty or difference. We are in an age of eugenics.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
EDL Video Of Stephen Hawking 'Inappropriate And Disrespectful'
EDL Video Of Stephen Hawking 'Inappropriate And Disrespectful'
EDL are a despicable group. The exploitation of Stephen Hawking just shows this in full light!
EDL are a despicable group. The exploitation of Stephen Hawking just shows this in full light!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
‘Suicidal man’ turned away from Roscommon psychiatric unit
‘Suicidal man’ turned away from Roscommon psychiatric unit
Ireland: Well not surprised this country does not CARE about services to vulnerable people
Ireland: Well not surprised this country does not CARE about services to vulnerable people
Monday, June 17, 2013
Down's syndrome girl, 12, beaten up by gang in park attack - Mirror Online#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter
Down's syndrome girl, 12, beaten up by gang in park attack - Mirror Online#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter#.Ub9PFV7zrv4.twitter
Jesus Mary & Joseph, what's up with these older girls. Is this the latest 'fun' thing to do.
Jesus Mary & Joseph, what's up with these older girls. Is this the latest 'fun' thing to do.
HSE sought to omit details on performance - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
HSE sought to omit details on performance - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Ireland The ministers attempt to hide what we know. There is NO public health service. The poor suffer the rich get the services. Period!
Ireland The ministers attempt to hide what we know. There is NO public health service. The poor suffer the rich get the services. Period!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Suspected rapist had tried to lure others into his flat - Independent.ie
Suspected rapist had tried to lure others into his flat - Independent.ie
Appalling . My heart goes out to this young woman. Can't understand why they have not arrested the guy and only put him 'under surveillance'
Appalling . My heart goes out to this young woman. Can't understand why they have not arrested the guy and only put him 'under surveillance'
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Man sought in connection with assault of woman - RTÉ News
Man sought in connection with assault of woman - RTÉ News
Ireland - a learning disabled woman taken off street whilst off jogging with her mother. A terrible ordeal. I just hope they get this man, and lock him up and throw away the key!
Ireland - a learning disabled woman taken off street whilst off jogging with her mother. A terrible ordeal. I just hope they get this man, and lock him up and throw away the key!
‘Serious concerns’ over Atos PIP contract promises
‘Serious concerns’ over Atos PIP contract promises
If the assessment centres are not up and running than what has ATOS done with the money?
Corruption and Lies it looks like eh? INVESTIGATION NEEDED NOW!
If the assessment centres are not up and running than what has ATOS done with the money?
Corruption and Lies it looks like eh? INVESTIGATION NEEDED NOW!
Labour calls for urgent investigation over ‘misleading’ Atos bid information
Labour calls for urgent investigation over ‘misleading’ Atos bid information
UK This is the way corruption works folk! Inquiry definitely needed now
UK This is the way corruption works folk! Inquiry definitely needed now
Jogger with special needs attacked by sex predator - Independent.ie
Jogger with special needs attacked by sex predator - Independent.ie
dreadful. and they'll get away with it too 'cos here in \Ireland they virtually never take learning disabled victims to court to give evidence.
dreadful. and they'll get away with it too 'cos here in \Ireland they virtually never take learning disabled victims to court to give evidence.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Galway Independent | Uncertainty continues over disability allowance
Galway Independent | Uncertainty continues over disability allowance
Ireland is destroying disabled people's lives.
Ireland is destroying disabled people's lives.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Hospital admits error caused 100-year-old’s death | The Times
Hospital admits error caused 100-year-old’s death | The Times
UK: 100 year old women dies due to very poor care! Now it is called an 'error' . A little mistake I suppose.
well it's time the 'errors' did not happen!
UK: 100 year old women dies due to very poor care! Now it is called an 'error' . A little mistake I suppose.
well it's time the 'errors' did not happen!
Lydia Spilner: Great-gran aged 100 died of dehydration in hospital after “catastrophic” lapses in care - Mirror Online
Lydia Spilner: Great-gran aged 100 died of dehydration in hospital after “catastrophic” lapses in care - Mirror Online
UK 'Killing us softly'....this is the way they are doing it!
UK 'Killing us softly'....this is the way they are doing it!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Health workers 'beat dementia patients and mistreated others' on hospital ward | Mail Online
Health workers 'beat dementia patients and mistreated others' on hospital ward | Mail Online
Uk treatment in an NHS hospital. Thank God for the student nurse!
Uk treatment in an NHS hospital. Thank God for the student nurse!
Complaints over home help show older people at risk of abuse - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Jun 04, 2013
Complaints over home help show older people at risk of abuse - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Jun 04, 2013
I can testify that Home Helps can be abusive! But there is no come back. No one believes you
I can testify that Home Helps can be abusive! But there is no come back. No one believes you
Woman’s needs our priority, says care centre after locked bus incident - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Jun 04, 2013
Woman’s needs our priority, says care centre after locked bus incident - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Jun 04, 2013
seven hours missing locked on a bus! Where was the bus driver? Investigation? This is just unbelievable!
seven hours missing locked on a bus! Where was the bus driver? Investigation? This is just unbelievable!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Disability Benefit Changes To Lead To Shock £31 Million Cut In Carers' Benefits
Disability Benefit Changes To Lead To Shock £31 Million Cut In Carers' Benefits
UK news...is there no end to the savagery of the Cameron Gov. You would NEVER think he had a disabled child! Perhaps he's doing this because he thinks disabled children/adults are a 'waste' of resources!
UK news...is there no end to the savagery of the Cameron Gov. You would NEVER think he had a disabled child! Perhaps he's doing this because he thinks disabled children/adults are a 'waste' of resources!
Dublin People | Respite closure sparks angry Dáil protest
Dublin People | Respite closure sparks angry Dáil protest
Ireland: Why are they not telling us what the 'unforeseen circumstances' the 'crisis' is?
A disgraceful way to treat families and another example of how UNPROFESSIONAL the HSE management is and how the HSE as a health structure just does not work
Ireland: Why are they not telling us what the 'unforeseen circumstances' the 'crisis' is?
A disgraceful way to treat families and another example of how UNPROFESSIONAL the HSE management is and how the HSE as a health structure just does not work
Dublin People | Respite closure sparks angry Dáil protest
Dublin People | Respite closure sparks angry Dáil protest
Ireland: Why are they not telling us what the 'unforeseen circumstances' the 'crisis' is?
A disgraceful way to treat families and another example of how UNPROFESSIONAL the HSE management is and how the HSE as a health structure just does not work
Ireland: Why are they not telling us what the 'unforeseen circumstances' the 'crisis' is?
A disgraceful way to treat families and another example of how UNPROFESSIONAL the HSE management is and how the HSE as a health structure just does not work