Economic inactivity: welfare and long-term sickness Oral evidence live 3pm 12/11/24

apple85

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940807#Comment_940807

thank you for saying that @Jimm_Scope

I’ve chosen to post timestamps rather than quotes of summary as I think that Kendall’s tone and body language is something that I can’t convey in writing and non verbal communication can be very subjective (especially when an autistic person is trying to read it) - I personally think it’s worth a listen as self informing (rather than relying on just relayed messaging) is important and I was very impressed by the committee members and I think that’s important for disabled to watch first hand

I’d be interested to read your take Jimm if you have a chance to watch any of the video

apple85

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941355#Comment_941355

I don’t believe that was discussed in the video link of the committee meeting I posted - do you have a ‘timestamp’ to where that was discussed

(I remember you said you weren’t going to watch - is it possible you are referring to an old story and not something discussed in the committee meeting on Wednesday?)

Catherine21

Sometimes I scan over writing so could be that and I really don't understand so I'm happy to hear your findings as you definitely know more than me

Catherine21

I trust yours and apples finding I will skim pages oh summerlove I'm sorry you seem suffering and I'm asking all kinds of questions xx Thankyou apple85

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941365#Comment_941365

Xx

apple85

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941359#Comment_941359

I will say that I do try and look at things from all angles (I may refer to the dwp as s***ns office in private but I do hold sympathetic of trying to get the welfare bill under control……as long as cruel methods aren’t used to address it)

If you ever watched the dwp committee meeting when Coffey and stride were in charge and compare them to this video alone (ignoring things like the hospital mental health patients and work coach loss of sanity/empathy idea, etc…) Kendall come across as a massive improvement imo (if she was being honest)

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941391#Comment_941391

Good to know I'm too scared to watch thankyou

Hopeless

I watched it today too and actually feel more positive about things. The rhetoric was very different to what I’ve come to expect.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941419#Comment_941419

Oh that's good in what way did it make you feel positive if you didn't mind me asking

Hopeless

They seem to understand that people really are sick/disabled and aren’t just skiving. They spoke about us as real people and genuinely seemed to want to do the best for us and tackle the barriers we face. Emphasis was on support rather than blame

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941440#Comment_941440

Oh that's great thankyou

Dave1993

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941440#Comment_941440

yea thats the vibe i got aswell

Catherine21

I cant watch myself but sounds really positive thankyou

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941374#Comment_941374

Hi summerlove I hope your well today x