Dr Dawn Cavanagh
@dawnc05.bsky.social
LD Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Lives in Wales.
Stolen Lives. https://stolenlives.blog
Son with learning disability, autism, ADHD and epilepsy.
Autistic herself.
Lives in Wales.
Stolen Lives. https://stolenlives.blog
Son with learning disability, autism, ADHD and epilepsy.
Autistic herself.
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
On Friday, we had a great first meeting with a new oversight group - people with learning disabilities, autistic people & family carers. They will be giving feedback on our team's research. We've been calling them the Critical Friends group, but watch this space - they're working on a better name!
June 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
On Friday, we had a great first meeting with a new oversight group - people with learning disabilities, autistic people & family carers. They will be giving feedback on our team's research. We've been calling them the Critical Friends group, but watch this space - they're working on a better name!
Wales
‘It had felt like David and Goliath.’
Didn’t know about JR, accusations against her unfounded, up against experienced barristers.
No level playing field, no justice.
A son who continues to be inappropriately placed, far from home.
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...
‘It had felt like David and Goliath.’
Didn’t know about JR, accusations against her unfounded, up against experienced barristers.
No level playing field, no justice.
A son who continues to be inappropriately placed, far from home.
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...
Unsuccessful Application for Permission to Appeal
By Claire Martin, 19th May 2025 In May 2024, a year ago, Amanda Hill blogged about this case: “The protected party in this case (“L”) is a man in his twenties with “significant learning disability”…
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May 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Wales
‘It had felt like David and Goliath.’
Didn’t know about JR, accusations against her unfounded, up against experienced barristers.
No level playing field, no justice.
A son who continues to be inappropriately placed, far from home.
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...
‘It had felt like David and Goliath.’
Didn’t know about JR, accusations against her unfounded, up against experienced barristers.
No level playing field, no justice.
A son who continues to be inappropriately placed, far from home.
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/19/u...
Museum of the Second World War, Gdansk, Poland.
Aktion T4.
The caption to these pictures discuss the cost to the state of the annual keep up of people with disabilities.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Aktion T4.
The caption to these pictures discuss the cost to the state of the annual keep up of people with disabilities.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Museum of the Second World War, Gdansk, Poland.
Aktion T4.
The caption to these pictures discuss the cost to the state of the annual keep up of people with disabilities.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Aktion T4.
The caption to these pictures discuss the cost to the state of the annual keep up of people with disabilities.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Wales and north of England face disability cuts ‘double whammy’
April 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wales and north of England face disability cuts ‘double whammy’
Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don’t think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan
April 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don’t think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan
The SHRC appeared before the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee to discuss their report. The detention of people with LD and autism is a human rights issue. Their work here regarding the CRPD and HR Act is so important.
www.scottishhumanrights.com/blog/tick-to...
www.scottishhumanrights.com/blog/tick-to...
“Tick Tock” While we talk, people are waiting
“Tick Tock” – While we talk, people are waiting
www.scottishhumanrights.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The SHRC appeared before the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee to discuss their report. The detention of people with LD and autism is a human rights issue. Their work here regarding the CRPD and HR Act is so important.
www.scottishhumanrights.com/blog/tick-to...
www.scottishhumanrights.com/blog/tick-to...
1. It has been one year since Stolen Lives protested outside the Senedd.
Detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people is a human rights issue. It results in harm, abuse and long-term trauma.
Detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people is a human rights issue. It results in harm, abuse and long-term trauma.
April 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
1. It has been one year since Stolen Lives protested outside the Senedd.
Detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people is a human rights issue. It results in harm, abuse and long-term trauma.
Detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people is a human rights issue. It results in harm, abuse and long-term trauma.
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
I should have tagged @dawnc05.bsky.social in this thread! Thank you Dawn 👏
April 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I should have tagged @dawnc05.bsky.social in this thread! Thank you Dawn 👏
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
Absolutely brilliant talk by @dawnc05.bsky.social today at @learningmet.bsky.social. Not easy to listen to the awful experiences she shares, but so in awe of the Dawn’s commitment to challenge and protest.
Our speaker for today’s @learningmet.bsky.social seminar is our own Dr Dawn Cavanagh, speaking about her organisation’s work for people with learning disabilities & autistic people in locked wards and for independent living. Stolen Lives, Activism & the Role of Academia in Defending Human Rights. 🧵
April 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Absolutely brilliant talk by @dawnc05.bsky.social today at @learningmet.bsky.social. Not easy to listen to the awful experiences she shares, but so in awe of the Dawn’s commitment to challenge and protest.
Speaking about Stolen Lives at MMU on April 9th.
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
Stolen Lives, activism and the role of academia in defending human rights
The Learning Disability & Autism Research Group at Manchester Met welcome guest speaker Dr Dawn Cavanagh.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Speaking about Stolen Lives at MMU on April 9th.
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
In person and online.
You can sign up here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-liv...
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
We are very pleased to share our refreshed project website with our new information toolkit resources to support people with learning disabilities with mental health medications www.medmentalhealth.net @profkrc.bsky.social @dawnc05.bsky.social @learningmet.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social
Medications and My Mental Health
www.medmentalhealth.net
March 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We are very pleased to share our refreshed project website with our new information toolkit resources to support people with learning disabilities with mental health medications www.medmentalhealth.net @profkrc.bsky.social @dawnc05.bsky.social @learningmet.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social
Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris
March 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris
@mrjamesob.bsky.social 4 point element is not for consultation.
March 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social 4 point element is not for consultation.
#StolenLives says NO to cuts
#DisabilityBenefits #WelfareNotWarfare
People with learning disabilities and their families are already struggling.
People are hospitalised because services and support are not there.
Please do not make an already bad situation worse.
#DisabilityBenefits #WelfareNotWarfare
People with learning disabilities and their families are already struggling.
People are hospitalised because services and support are not there.
Please do not make an already bad situation worse.
March 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#StolenLives says NO to cuts
#DisabilityBenefits #WelfareNotWarfare
People with learning disabilities and their families are already struggling.
People are hospitalised because services and support are not there.
Please do not make an already bad situation worse.
#DisabilityBenefits #WelfareNotWarfare
People with learning disabilities and their families are already struggling.
People are hospitalised because services and support are not there.
Please do not make an already bad situation worse.
Great to be part of this collaboration.
Epistemic violence can damage the ability of autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced solitary confinement to speak and be heard.
It deserves to be exposed and seen for what it is.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Epistemic violence can damage the ability of autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced solitary confinement to speak and be heard.
It deserves to be exposed and seen for what it is.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Long-term segregation and seclusion for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism in hospitals: critique of the current state of affairs: commentary, Quinn et al | The British Journal of Ps...
Long-term segregation and seclusion for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism in hospitals: critique of the current state of affairs: commentary, Quinn et al
www.cambridge.org
March 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great to be part of this collaboration.
Epistemic violence can damage the ability of autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced solitary confinement to speak and be heard.
It deserves to be exposed and seen for what it is.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Epistemic violence can damage the ability of autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced solitary confinement to speak and be heard.
It deserves to be exposed and seen for what it is.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
Don’t let any one tell you that cutting disability benefits is about making “savings.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts
Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for local authority social care services and NHS, campaigners warn
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Don’t let any one tell you that cutting disability benefits is about making “savings.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
Drastic cuts to PIP will affect as many as 1 million disabled and ill people, pushing them into severe hardship, worsening physical and mental health, and isolation. There is no credible argument for pulling help from people shouldering the high costs of disability. Cruelty dressed up as reform.
March 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Drastic cuts to PIP will affect as many as 1 million disabled and ill people, pushing them into severe hardship, worsening physical and mental health, and isolation. There is no credible argument for pulling help from people shouldering the high costs of disability. Cruelty dressed up as reform.
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
One more time for ministers at the back: it’s entirely possible to be a taxpayer and to receive benefits.
As someone currently in the mid-tax band and on PIP, I’m more than happy for my earnings to help people who can’t work - and to pick up the state support I’m entitled to.
As someone currently in the mid-tax band and on PIP, I’m more than happy for my earnings to help people who can’t work - and to pick up the state support I’m entitled to.
March 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
One more time for ministers at the back: it’s entirely possible to be a taxpayer and to receive benefits.
As someone currently in the mid-tax band and on PIP, I’m more than happy for my earnings to help people who can’t work - and to pick up the state support I’m entitled to.
As someone currently in the mid-tax band and on PIP, I’m more than happy for my earnings to help people who can’t work - and to pick up the state support I’m entitled to.
Reposted by Dr Dawn Cavanagh
Balancing the books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
If you are concerned about these planned cuts please Contact your MP now and ask them not to support this appalling plan - now is the time to lobby the government to step back from this before it’s too late
If you are concerned about these planned cuts please Contact your MP now and ask them not to support this appalling plan - now is the time to lobby the government to step back from this before it’s too late
🚨Plans to cut welfare benefits for those with extreme disabilities & unfit to work will be CATASTROPHIC for some of the poorest & most vulnerable people in our society
Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
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Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
youtu.be/IG7d663mRRg?...
WELFARE CUTS: Balancing the books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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March 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Balancing the books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
If you are concerned about these planned cuts please Contact your MP now and ask them not to support this appalling plan - now is the time to lobby the government to step back from this before it’s too late
If you are concerned about these planned cuts please Contact your MP now and ask them not to support this appalling plan - now is the time to lobby the government to step back from this before it’s too late