Patricia Stapleton
@trishinlondon.bsky.social
All things arthritis and MSK-related.
The UK Government’s planned #PIP cuts will hit people with #arthritis the hardest. Losing it could push thousands into poverty. That’s why I’ve emailed my MP telling them to vote against the cuts. Will you join me? #CutToTheBone
action.versusarthritis.org/page/171839/...
action.versusarthritis.org/page/171839/...
Email your MP
Tell them to vote against PIP cuts
action.versusarthritis.org
June 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The UK Government’s planned #PIP cuts will hit people with #arthritis the hardest. Losing it could push thousands into poverty. That’s why I’ve emailed my MP telling them to vote against the cuts. Will you join me? #CutToTheBone
action.versusarthritis.org/page/171839/...
action.versusarthritis.org/page/171839/...
Reposted by Patricia Stapleton
Cuts to welfare won’t solve the working age health challenge.
Coverage of new @healthfoundation.bsky.social report in todays @theguardian.com
It’s not enough to reform welfare - there must be more support for people in work but in ill health
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Coverage of new @healthfoundation.bsky.social report in todays @theguardian.com
It’s not enough to reform welfare - there must be more support for people in work but in ill health
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
More support for people in ill health to stay in work ‘could save UK £1bn’
Commission for Healthier Working Lives warns against cutting benefits and calls for proactive route for 8m affected
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Cuts to welfare won’t solve the working age health challenge.
Coverage of new @healthfoundation.bsky.social report in todays @theguardian.com
It’s not enough to reform welfare - there must be more support for people in work but in ill health
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Coverage of new @healthfoundation.bsky.social report in todays @theguardian.com
It’s not enough to reform welfare - there must be more support for people in work but in ill health
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Delighted to attend the #HealthierWorkingLives final report launch. People with #arthritis are 20% less likely to be in work than those without. The report calls for a review statutory sick pay, and more support from employers.
📣 NEW: Final report by our Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives.
The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️
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The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️
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Action for healthier working lives
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives’ final report sets out the need for a new approach to work and health, outlining seven key recommendations to lay the foundation for sustained long-term…
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Delighted to attend the #HealthierWorkingLives final report launch. People with #arthritis are 20% less likely to be in work than those without. The report calls for a review statutory sick pay, and more support from employers.
Reposted by Patricia Stapleton
Thank you to everyone who attended #VersusArthritis parliamentary reception last week. As I shared we believe now is the time for us to come together to call for a dedicated #MSK strategy with long term vision, leadership & funding to improve the lives of 20m people living with MSK conditions.
December 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended #VersusArthritis parliamentary reception last week. As I shared we believe now is the time for us to come together to call for a dedicated #MSK strategy with long term vision, leadership & funding to improve the lives of 20m people living with MSK conditions.
I'm looking for two policy professionals (manager and officer) to join my team at Versus Arthritis. If you're interested in health policy, and want to make a difference for people with arthritis, please submit an application before 23:59 on 15/12.
www.versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
www.versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
Work for us
Join us and use your skills, knowledge and passion to help defy arthritis.
www.versusarthritis.org
November 21, 2024 at 10:41 AM
I'm looking for two policy professionals (manager and officer) to join my team at Versus Arthritis. If you're interested in health policy, and want to make a difference for people with arthritis, please submit an application before 23:59 on 15/12.
www.versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
www.versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
Reposted by Patricia Stapleton
November 16, 2024 at 2:21 PM