Tag Archives: Parliament

Why don’t people with mental health problems just get a job?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by purplepersuasion

Last week I went to the House of Lords, something I found quite intimidating. Thankfully I was supported by a member of Rethink campaigns team in giving oral evidence to a Parliamentary Review. Chaired by Lord Low of Dalston, the Review was … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Employment and benefits, Mental health, mental health debate, Politics and current affairs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Rethinking the #UnfairWCA

Posted on September 13, 2013 by purplepersuasion

When Rethink Mental Illness asked activists with experience of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to talk to MPs, I jumped at the chance. I feel incredibly strongly about the inadequacies of the WCA and the Atos staff who administer it, … Continue reading →

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Dear MP: how to say “no” to a mental health campaign nicely

Posted on August 16, 2013 by purplepersuasion

N.B. The first email in this exchange is automatically generated by the Rethink Mental Illness “MP Capability Assessment” campaign after entering my postcode From: XXXXXX@gmail.com 
Sent: 15 August 2013 14:57 
To: XXX 
Subject: Your MP Capability Assessment interview Dear Mr XXX, Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Mental health, Politics and current affairs, Stigma and discrimination, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments