Scott watkin
@mrscottwatkin.bsky.social
Head of Engagement @seeability trustee for treloars board member for ndti and representative body for paid supporters I also have my own consultancy work
Today is the start of NCAs conference I’m proud to be speaking here later today
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today is the start of NCAs conference I’m proud to be speaking here later today
Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future
September 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future
I can’t wait to speak alongside friends and colleagues sharing a balance of power model and shifting accountability giving people with learning disabilities more power
September 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I can’t wait to speak alongside friends and colleagues sharing a balance of power model and shifting accountability giving people with learning disabilities more power
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The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill with notes and impact assessment:
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3988/p...
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bills.parliament.uk/bills/3988/p...
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June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill with notes and impact assessment:
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3988/p...
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bills.parliament.uk/bills/3988/p...
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"...I urge all MPs to challenge what this Bill stands for. It will just make disabled people’s lives worse. What we need is a proper national plan to make things better.”
Read Scott’s blog on why PIP is such a vital benefit:
www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-...
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Read Scott’s blog on why PIP is such a vital benefit:
www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-...
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June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"...I urge all MPs to challenge what this Bill stands for. It will just make disabled people’s lives worse. What we need is a proper national plan to make things better.”
Read Scott’s blog on why PIP is such a vital benefit:
www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-...
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Read Scott’s blog on why PIP is such a vital benefit:
www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-...
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Commenting on the Bill to cut disability and health benefits, our Head of Engagement Scott Watkin says:
“It is shocking to see the scale of the cuts to these benefits in black and white..."
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“It is shocking to see the scale of the cuts to these benefits in black and white..."
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I can’t afford to lose PIP.
Scott Watkin BEM opens up about what the government’s proposed changes to PIP could mean for him, and the anxieties that people with disabilities face.
www.seeability.org
June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Commenting on the Bill to cut disability and health benefits, our Head of Engagement Scott Watkin says:
“It is shocking to see the scale of the cuts to these benefits in black and white..."
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“It is shocking to see the scale of the cuts to these benefits in black and white..."
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Scott Watkin BEM says the government’s plans to change PIP could take away vital support. “It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
June 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Scott Watkin BEM says the government’s plans to change PIP could take away vital support. “It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
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Disabled people deserve to be listened to.
Some benefit changes will now be consulted on - because cutting support without consultation was wrong.
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mps-vote-in-favour-for-the-welfare-bill-after-pip-amendment/
Some benefit changes will now be consulted on - because cutting support without consultation was wrong.
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mps-vote-in-favour-for-the-welfare-bill-after-pip-amendment/
MPs vote in favour of the welfare bill after PIP amendment
The second reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill has passed by 335 votes to 260 – a maj
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Disabled people deserve to be listened to.
Some benefit changes will now be consulted on - because cutting support without consultation was wrong.
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mps-vote-in-favour-for-the-welfare-bill-after-pip-amendment/
Some benefit changes will now be consulted on - because cutting support without consultation was wrong.
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mps-vote-in-favour-for-the-welfare-bill-after-pip-amendment/
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"As I said earlier this year it makes me more determined to campaign for a national learning disability strategy as we are missing out in every area of life, not just healthcare.”
NHS 10 year plan can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
NHS 10 year plan can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future
Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.
www.gov.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"As I said earlier this year it makes me more determined to campaign for a national learning disability strategy as we are missing out in every area of life, not just healthcare.”
NHS 10 year plan can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
NHS 10 year plan can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Scott Watkin BEM, our Head of Engagement warns:
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
We are being forgotten: Is the NHS planning to ignore people with learning disabilities?
Scott Watkin BEM, who has lived experience of learning disability, is determined to ensure the new NHS 10 year plan includes people with learning disabilities. He gives reaction to the news that the N...
www.seeability.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Scott Watkin BEM, our Head of Engagement warns:
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
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Yesterday the NHS 10 year plan was published.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Yesterday the NHS 10 year plan was published.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
Grace speaking about eye care on behalf of Seeability at the learning together conference
June 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Grace speaking about eye care on behalf of Seeability at the learning together conference
Today I am speaking at the ortus nhs south London trust at the learning together event part learning disability week talking about my achievements
June 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Today I am speaking at the ortus nhs south London trust at the learning together event part learning disability week talking about my achievements
Has this government lost the plot why are they disabling people more how can they keep cutting access to work and pip do they really know what there doing do they realise they are disabling further from society instead of enabling us
May 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Has this government lost the plot why are they disabling people more how can they keep cutting access to work and pip do they really know what there doing do they realise they are disabling further from society instead of enabling us
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The UK’s proposed disability benefit cuts could impact 1.2M people, risking vital support for independence. @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social shares his concerns.
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Disability benefit cuts – let’s make sure it’s not a done deal!
Scott Watkin BEM, SeeAbility’s Head of Engagement, gives his thoughts on the recent disability benefit reforms.
www.seeability.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The UK’s proposed disability benefit cuts could impact 1.2M people, risking vital support for independence. @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social shares his concerns.
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
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As it takes on a bigger role over the NHS, we urge government to act on health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities, and not to forget the need for community based reforms for eye care – with special schools eye care ready to rollout after a decade of campaigning.
March 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
As it takes on a bigger role over the NHS, we urge government to act on health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities, and not to forget the need for community based reforms for eye care – with special schools eye care ready to rollout after a decade of campaigning.
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And today’s announcement must not delay reform of social care, which needs its own urgent plan - not least because of the crisis in funding which is set to worsen with the employer NI changes in April.
March 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
And today’s announcement must not delay reform of social care, which needs its own urgent plan - not least because of the crisis in funding which is set to worsen with the employer NI changes in April.
I can’t believe this government are going to abolish the nhs it’s going to create more health inequalities it’s worrying times
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I can’t believe this government are going to abolish the nhs it’s going to create more health inequalities it’s worrying times
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Shocking presentation on the extremely high death rates for people with learning disabilities from ethnic minorities. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social from Race Equality Foundation.
March 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Shocking presentation on the extremely high death rates for people with learning disabilities from ethnic minorities. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social from Race Equality Foundation.
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People with Learning Disabilities are dying younger if they are from Black and Minorities Ethnic Communities. This is wrong and needs to change #actiontowardsgoodlives
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
People with Learning Disabilities are dying younger if they are from Black and Minorities Ethnic Communities. This is wrong and needs to change #actiontowardsgoodlives
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She made it!!!
Wendy Perez - my co-author of #EverydayCitizenship made it from Hammersmith to Manchester for @learningdiseng.bsky.social Annual Conference. @citizennetwork.bsky.social
Great to see a conference full of people with learning disabilities - leading the way to a better world.
Wendy Perez - my co-author of #EverydayCitizenship made it from Hammersmith to Manchester for @learningdiseng.bsky.social Annual Conference. @citizennetwork.bsky.social
Great to see a conference full of people with learning disabilities - leading the way to a better world.
March 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
She made it!!!
Wendy Perez - my co-author of #EverydayCitizenship made it from Hammersmith to Manchester for @learningdiseng.bsky.social Annual Conference. @citizennetwork.bsky.social
Great to see a conference full of people with learning disabilities - leading the way to a better world.
Wendy Perez - my co-author of #EverydayCitizenship made it from Hammersmith to Manchester for @learningdiseng.bsky.social Annual Conference. @citizennetwork.bsky.social
Great to see a conference full of people with learning disabilities - leading the way to a better world.
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Today, we’re at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social Conference, joining colleagues to talk about the impact of working together for good lives for people with learning disabilities.
We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!
We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!
March 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today, we’re at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social Conference, joining colleagues to talk about the impact of working together for good lives for people with learning disabilities.
We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!
We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!
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Packed room to start the day at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social conference in Manchester! Looking forward to a great day.
March 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Packed room to start the day at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social conference in Manchester! Looking forward to a great day.
We should not be locked up we deserve a life to live independently and are human beings we are not aliens we need people to understand we can live independently with the right support a hospital is not a home how dare they lock us up where’s our human rights here come government time to take action
People with learning disabilities and autism cannot be left out of future NHS plans.
There are still more than 2000 people with learning disabilities and autism, like Kasibba, in hospitals when they could be living in the community with the right support. As a society, we have to do better.
There are still more than 2000 people with learning disabilities and autism, like Kasibba, in hospitals when they could be living in the community with the right support. As a society, we have to do better.
Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years
“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We should not be locked up we deserve a life to live independently and are human beings we are not aliens we need people to understand we can live independently with the right support a hospital is not a home how dare they lock us up where’s our human rights here come government time to take action
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In preparation for ‘I Open My Own Front Door, Do You?’ launched today, I asked people to share what ‘front door’ means to them. The blog is about what people told me - beautiful, heartfelt, thoughtful quotes.
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
Gloriously Ordinary Sundays - 2nd March 2025 — Gloriously Ordinary Lives
In preparation for our campaign this week, ‘I Open My Own Front Door, Do You?’ I asked friends, colleagues, and family to share what ‘front door’ as a concept means to them. The majority of this blo...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In preparation for ‘I Open My Own Front Door, Do You?’ launched today, I asked people to share what ‘front door’ means to them. The blog is about what people told me - beautiful, heartfelt, thoughtful quotes.
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
@learningdiseng.bsky.social