[fearfulofthefuture]

Bub, on 02 June 2011 - 06:28 PM, said:

Good on your MP, Fearful. Mine doesn't sign EDMs :-(

Hi Bub, neither does mine! Here is a list of the good guys!
http://www.parliamen...http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2010-11/1791

[CaptSpaceBat]

The site http://www.theyworkforyou.com/ is a good means of checking out up to what our parliamentarians get ...

[fearfulofthefuture]

CaptSpaceBat, on 03 June 2011 - 09:03 AM, said:

The site http://www.theyworkforyou.com/ is a good means of checking out up to what our parliamentarians get ...

Thanks for that CaptSpaceBat! We certainly need to keep an eye on them.

[CaptSpaceBat]

fearfulofthefuture, on 03 June 2011 - 05:22 PM, said:

Thanks for that CaptSpaceBat! We certainly need to keep an eye on them.

Thanks - there are also means of directly emailing your MP through that site.

[Robo]

Chris Grayling MP, on 10 February 2011 - 12:23 PM, said:

Just to answer some questions about Atos.

They have no financial incentives whatsoever to find people fit for work.

They will not take the decision about whether to find someone fit for work.

They will have a network of mental health champions so those doing the assessments have a reference point where there is a difficult judgement to make.

Quoted from http://www.ap.atosor...http://www.ap.atosorigin.com/en-us/careers/company_culture/benefits/default.htm
Performance related pay
In many of our locations incentive pay is based on performance.

[fearfulofthefuture]

fearfulofthefuture, on 03 June 2011 - 04:10 AM, said:

Hi Bub, neither does mine! Here is a list of the good guys!
http://www.parliamen...http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2010-11/1791

60 signatures so far!
Please ask your MP to sign EDM 1791!

[Bub]

Thanks Fearful! Incidentally, the third reading of the Welfare Reform Bill is being read today (13th June) until 10 pm and again on Wednesday 15th June

[fearfulofthefuture]

Bub, on 13 June 2011 - 04:06 PM, said:

Thanks Fearful! Incidentally, the third reading of the Welfare Reform Bill is being read today (13th June) until 10 pm and again on Wednesday 15th June

Thank you for the info, Bub. I get the emails about the welfare Reform Act but I can never make much sense of them. Will try to watch on the Parliament Channel.

[I am an Aardvark]

Question I heard this week was that namby pamby environmentalists are telling us what to do because they are socialists. Come on shut up and obey orders says the government; disgraceful.

Its obvious that this communist government are preaching hate because they are communists in disguise!.. simple answer: round them all up and lock them away... lol!!!

[I am an Aardvark]

its sad but true i heard this week that communists are getting away scot free because they are building an eu superstate simple answer: call in the army now this is very disturbing to me

Typical Nu-Labour arrogance! its the ethnic minorities gays an lesbians complaining again, scientists are trying to save the planet' again because of terrorists. It is vital that we ban them all.

[fearfulofthefuture]

Further to the bad news from the House of Commons yesterday with regard to the ESA time limit going through to the next stage, I have decided to try to get more support for the issue via the website 38 Degress who recently had success in obtaining nearly 1/2 million signatures against the proposals to reform the NHS. The more support the suggestion gets the more 38 degrees are likely to take it on.

Stop the proposal to time limit contributory Employment and Support Allowance now!
Please go to http://www.38degrees.org.uk. On the right hand side, click on “Community: What should we campaign on next?” Find gaskel’s comment and like!

[fearfulofthefuture]

fearfulofthefuture, on 16 June 2011 - 11:18 PM, said:

Further to the bad news from the House of Commons yesterday with regard to the ESA time limit going through to the next stage, I have decided to try to get more support for the issue via the website 38 Degress who recently had success in obtaining nearly 1/2 million signatures against the proposals to reform the NHS. The more support the suggestion gets the more 38 degrees are likely to take it on.

Stop the proposal to time limit contributory Employment and Support Allowance now!
Please go to http://www.38degrees.org.uk. On the right hand side, click on “Community: What should we campaign on next?” Find gaskel’s comment and like!

1. Mind‘s ‘Adopt’ a Peer for welfare reform
The Welfare Reform Bill is put to the House of Lords for scrutiny at the end of the summer, having completed its stages in the House of Commons last month.
Mind remain deeply concerned about the general direction of welfare reform and will continue to campaign for changes to the Bill as it progresses through the House of Lords, particularly around Personal Independence Payments (which will replace Disability Living Allowance).
We're asking our campaigners to 'adopt a Peer' for the Lords stage, to help ensure that Peers are fully informed of the weaknesses in the Bill’s legislation.
During the Bill’s stages in the Commons, a number of MPs voiced their concerns about the impact on people with mental problems. Mind's briefings and case studies were quoted extensively and we were successful in securing changes to the Bill: now, people distributing the benefits must give explicit consideration to a claimant’s mental health when deciding whether or not to issue sanctions.
With your support, we can make sure when the House of Lords look at welfare reform, mental health is a priority.
If you can spare half an hour this summer to write to, phone, or meet with a Peer, please email
action@mind.org.uk with your name and address, and we will contact you with further information.
2. Your experience could be crucial in getting support for Mind’s welfare campaign
Mind have been working hard to make sure that media coverage of people who claim benefits for their mental health problems is fair. Our media volunteers have played a huge part in helping us to do this, by sharing their experiences and adding a personal slant to the sometimes impersonal stats.
We rely on your experiences to bring
our welfare campaign to life and demonstrate the human impact of the decisions on everyday lives. If you are interested in speaking to the media about your experiences, find out more by emailing our Media Officer, Vicky v.prout@mind.org.uk Vicki and her colleagues will support you throughout the process, and you can remain anonymous if you wish.
We are particularly keen to hear from you if you currently get
Incapacity Benefit
(IB) and have been contacted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about a reassessment for Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
Disability Living Allowance
(DLA) and are worried you will lose out when DLA is succeeded by the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
　

[fearfulofthefuture]

fearfulofthefuture, on 06 August 2011 - 11:40 PM, said:

1. Mind‘s ‘Adopt’ a Peer for welfare reform
The Welfare Reform Bill is put to the House of Lords for scrutiny at the end of the summer, having completed its stages in the House of Commons last month.
Mind remain deeply concerned about the general direction of welfare reform and will continue to campaign for changes to the Bill as it progresses through the House of Lords, particularly around Personal Independence Payments (which will replace Disability Living Allowance).
We're asking our campaigners to 'adopt a Peer' for the Lords stage, to help ensure that Peers are fully informed of the weaknesses in the Bill’s legislation.
During the Bill’s stages in the Commons, a number of MPs voiced their concerns about the impact on people with mental problems. Mind's briefings and case studies were quoted extensively and we were successful in securing changes to the Bill: now, people distributing the benefits must give explicit consideration to a claimant’s mental health when deciding whether or not to issue sanctions.
With your support, we can make sure when the House of Lords look at welfare reform, mental health is a priority.
If you can spare half an hour this summer to write to, phone, or meet with a Peer, please email
action@mind.org.uk with your name and address, and we will contact you with further information.
2. Your experience could be crucial in getting support for Mind’s welfare campaign
Mind have been working hard to make sure that media coverage of people who claim benefits for their mental health problems is fair. Our media volunteers have played a huge part in helping us to do this, by sharing their experiences and adding a personal slant to the sometimes impersonal stats.
We rely on your experiences to bring
our welfare campaign to life and demonstrate the human impact of the decisions on everyday lives. If you are interested in speaking to the media about your experiences, find out more by emailing our Media Officer, Vicky v.prout@mind.org.uk Vicki and her colleagues will support you throughout the process, and you can remain anonymous if you wish.
We are particularly keen to hear from you if you currently get
Incapacity Benefit
(IB) and have been contacted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about a reassessment for Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
Disability Living Allowance
(DLA) and are worried you will lose out when DLA is succeeded by the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
　

Macmillan are campaigning to ‘put the fair into welfare’ as the Welfare Reform Bill moves through parliament. Thank you to the thousands of you who have already emailed your MP to support our campaign.

Now we need two minutes of your time to ask the Liberal Democrat party to protect benefits for people living with cancer.

Political party conference season is fast approaching and we have a real opportunity to influence the Bill. The government plans to take away a person’s Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) after just one year. ESA is a vital benefit for people who cannot work due to long-term illness, and people with cancer could lose up to £94 a week if it’s taken away.

On 17 September 2011, at their party conference, the Liberal Democrat party will vote on whether to support a motion to oppose this aspect of the Bill.

You can help by emailing your local Liberal Democrat representatives now

This is a crucial moment. If the Liberal Democrat party opposes the government’s plans, we’ll have an even greater chance of changing the Bill. And, in turn, we’ll stop people with cancer losing up to £94 a week in benefits.

Please email your local Liberal Democrat representatives today

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