Shannon McGaughey
@shansmcg.bsky.social
Public servant & Trade unionist. Political observer. Feminist. Socialist. Perspectives my own (unless repost)📍Co. Tyrone. she/sí.
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November 30, 2024 at 11:59 AM
I am still ringing. The minutes are counting (now 47m). I have things to do but I need through. The WHSCT seems totally broken. While i wait, tell me your best GP wait time records! (:
November 25, 2024 at 10:14 AM
I am still ringing. The minutes are counting (now 47m). I have things to do but I need through. The WHSCT seems totally broken. While i wait, tell me your best GP wait time records! (:
Despite Capita overseeing both PIP and UC Work Capability Assessments in NI, the determination of these are often not in sync. UC recipients do not always meet the criteria for the health condition element even if they are in receipt of PIP. 1/4
What does disability really cost? An extra £1,000 a month
A new report quantifies the price of disability, with disabled households in the UK paying an extra grand per month to survive
A new report quantifies the price of disability, with disabled households in the UK paying an extra grand per month to survive
What does disability really cost? An extra £1,000 a month
A new report quantifies the price of disability, with disabled households in the UK paying an extra grand per month to survive
centralbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Despite Capita overseeing both PIP and UC Work Capability Assessments in NI, the determination of these are often not in sync. UC recipients do not always meet the criteria for the health condition element even if they are in receipt of PIP. 1/4
“The winter fuel cut was a grave mistake which exposes vulnerable people to unnecessary risks as the cold weather approaches.”
With pensioners potentially not set to receive payments until March, many will face a difficult ‘heat or eat’ situation this winter.
With pensioners potentially not set to receive payments until March, many will face a difficult ‘heat or eat’ situation this winter.
November 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM
“The winter fuel cut was a grave mistake which exposes vulnerable people to unnecessary risks as the cold weather approaches.”
With pensioners potentially not set to receive payments until March, many will face a difficult ‘heat or eat’ situation this winter.
With pensioners potentially not set to receive payments until March, many will face a difficult ‘heat or eat’ situation this winter.
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Aontú trying to drag women back to the dark ages.
Give them no preference. www.thejournal.ie/aontu-aborti...
Give them no preference. www.thejournal.ie/aontu-aborti...
Aontú leader says party seeking a 'change to the law on abortion'
Party leader Peadar Tóibín said Aontú are seeking to ban abortions within 12 weeks where a child may have a disability.
www.thejournal.ie
November 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Aontú trying to drag women back to the dark ages.
Give them no preference. www.thejournal.ie/aontu-aborti...
Give them no preference. www.thejournal.ie/aontu-aborti...
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Did you know that in the UK & Ireland authors get a small stipend each time their books are borrowed from a public library?
The PLR scheme is a godsend to many authors.
The PLR scheme is a godsend to many authors.
Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Did you know that in the UK & Ireland authors get a small stipend each time their books are borrowed from a public library?
The PLR scheme is a godsend to many authors.
The PLR scheme is a godsend to many authors.
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This is a good thing - making clear that survivors fleeing domestic abuse will no longer be subject to 'local; connection' tests for housing rights (though the courts have said most attempts to impose such a test are unlawful as discriminatory). To be welcomed. www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
Women’s Aid respond to the announcement that survivors will no longer be subject to the local connection test - Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid respond to the announcement that survivors will no longer be subject to the local connection test Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, said: “We welcome to...
www.womensaid.org.uk
September 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM
This is a good thing - making clear that survivors fleeing domestic abuse will no longer be subject to 'local; connection' tests for housing rights (though the courts have said most attempts to impose such a test are unlawful as discriminatory). To be welcomed. www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:
1. Drum roller & truck operator
2. Road traffic controller
3. Barwoman & waitress
4. Handmade jeweller (first job)
1. Drum roller & truck operator
2. Road traffic controller
3. Barwoman & waitress
4. Handmade jeweller (first job)
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:
1: Cabin Crew
2. Holiday Rep
3. Barman (North Belfast’s worst)
1: Cabin Crew
2. Holiday Rep
3. Barman (North Belfast’s worst)
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:
1: Waitress
2. Retail worker
3. Advertising Executive for CarSport magazine
1: Waitress
2. Retail worker
3. Advertising Executive for CarSport magazine
November 18, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:
1. Drum roller & truck operator
2. Road traffic controller
3. Barwoman & waitress
4. Handmade jeweller (first job)
1. Drum roller & truck operator
2. Road traffic controller
3. Barwoman & waitress
4. Handmade jeweller (first job)
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NI has a problem with violence against women & girls. We must work on ending it urgently.
November 18, 2024 at 1:22 PM
NI has a problem with violence against women & girls. We must work on ending it urgently.