Damian Field
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Head of Media & Campaigns for @SenseCharity. Sense supports and campaigns for children and adults with complex disabilities
London, UK
Joined December 2008
RT @sensecharity: Disabled children, including those with complex needs, should not have to fight to get the ordinary things that other fam….
support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk
The SEND system is changing - and your MP is there to represent your voice to the Government. So email them today to let them know what real, positive change for families like yours would look like,
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The Universal Credit bill will pass through parliament tonight. @sensecharity is deeply concerned about the impact these changes will have on disabled people who claim in the future. @JWatsonONeill explains why in the @DailyMirror
mirror.co.uk
The charity has issued the warning ahead of the Universal Credit Bill going through the House of Lords and all remaining stages of the bill later today
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Gov't must not remove or dilute legal rights and protections for children with special educational needs and disabilities, a new report from the @DCPcampaign urges. Thanks to @Eleanor_Busby 👏 #SEND @sensecharity .
standard.co.uk
Access to EHCPs should not be restricted for those who need them, according to a coalition of more than 130 charities and parent groups.
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RT @DCPcampaign: It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let do….
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RT @sensecharity: 2 in 5 parents of disabled children have to educate their child at home, due to a lack of provision. Thank you Lauren Ed….
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RT @sensecharity: Don’t forget you can nominate your superstars for our 2025 Sense Awards! Follow the link: https:/….
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"It has helped me reimagine what connection can look like and reminded me that small, consistent moments of joy add up and matter." Paula shares her experience of @sensecharity buddying, which pairs disabled people with volunteers for weekly catchups.
theguardian.com
Letters: Paula McInally says she was struggling with loneliness, but her volunteer work has now become the highlight of her week.
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"The gov'ts plans will create an unfair, two-tier system, where still more disabled people are pushed into poverty simply because they started claiming benefits later." @JWatsonONeill from @sensecharity in the Mirror. With thanks to @TheJournoSam
mirror.co.uk
The Welfare Bill steadily making its way through Parliament could exclude some of the severe disabilities and young people the government wants to support, experts have warned
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RT @TrussellUK: 🚨 We’re shocked and disappointed. The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people a….
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RT @sensecharity: Yesterday Sense campaigner Saihan joined @DCPcampaign as they took Hannah’s open letter to Downing Street. Over 10,000 c….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: Tonight’s huge climbdown is testament to the countless disabled people who have tirelessly fought these cuts. Yes, UC wa….
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The govt’s u-turn on welfare reform shows the power of campaigning. Concessions for those on disability & health benefits are a huge relief. Proud @sensecharity played a part. But the fight’s not over — the system ahead still looks harsher for future claimants.
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RT @BethRigby: NEW: Welfare concessions. Liz Kendall sets out compromise to MPs in letter just published. 1/ All of those currently receivi….
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RT @Peston: Important story by @romillyweeks. This widely backed reasoned amendment that she says will be tabled tonight has the potential….
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RT @sensecharity: We have just under two weeks to reach as many MPs as we can to ask them to vote against the cuts. Will you support us? ht….
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RT @sensecharity: “The government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits will have devastating consequences for disabled people across the….
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RT @sensecharity: We know how important Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) are. They ensure children with complex needs get the suppo….
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RT @richardkramer_: I'm thrilled to be awarded an OBE by His Majesty. It reflects the hard work and dedication of the colleagues that I'v….
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RT @johnharris1969: This is in today's Sun, and on GMB. It's going to be an interesting summer
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RT @LostVoiceGuy: I’m speaking out because cutting PIP would be devastating. It’s been my lifeline — helping me live independently and buil….
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