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In praise of an accessible paralympics (and amazing volunteers!)
4September 3, 2012 by sharonbrennan
I was lucky enough to go to the London paralympics yesterday (and see the wonderful win by David Weir in …
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To rant or not to rant?
4July 31, 2012 by sharonbrennan
I had a really interesting mini debate today with a fellow on twitter who thought my article for the Guardian …
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Government disability strategy delayed – reasons unknown?
Leave a commentJune 27, 2012 by sharonbrennan
The Government recently confirmed a delay in publishing its disability strategy. Originally due to be published in the Spring, the …
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An open letter to the Telegraph: get your DLA facts straight
24May 14, 2012 by sharonbrennan
Dear Daily Telegraph, You had the scoop of the decade with MPs expenses. You are clearly a paper that employs …
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NHS could be the real problem for the coalition come election time
Leave a commentMay 9, 2012 by sharonbrennan
After last week’s wake-up call at the local elections, the Coalition is under pressure to re-examine how its policies reflect …
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My predictions for the future disintegration of the NHS
Leave a commentMarch 28, 2012 by sharonbrennan
Yesterday the health and social care bill was made law. So what are my predictions for the future of our …
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Today the NHS is dying. Cameron & Clegg will never be forgiven.
1March 27, 2012 by sharonbrennan
So let’s mark this date in our calendars and tell our grandchildren. The NHS – that wonderful institution created after …
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Budget 2012: the disabled marginalised yet again
3March 22, 2012 by sharonbrennan
Yesterday’s budget contained a kick in the teeth for disabled people, quickly followed by a punch in the face. The …
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What practical changes to Atos’s WCA would you recommend to the Government?
3March 21, 2012 by sharonbrennan
The ‘Responsible Reform’ Spartacus report revealed the power of social media in helping to raise awareness to the cuts faced …
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C4 programme ‘The Undateables’ – Good or bad idea?
3March 19, 2012 by sharonbrennan
I saw today that Channel 4 are launching a new programme called ‘The Undateables’. It basically sends people with a …
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