Green Paper Discussion (from 24th March, 2025)

@ Catherine and Luvpink -The time goes down the toilet. I seldom dwell on it.

Highly illogical, but I wish there was a reset button, get another go at life so to speak.

Dear Scope Community,

It saddens me deeply to see tension and disagreement emerging among us, especially around who deserves disability benefits. I completely understand how passionate and personal these topics are-we are all navigating difficult circumstances, especially with the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Green Paper and Spring Statement proposals .

But now, more than ever, is the time for unity. We need to stand together against the proposed welfare changes that affect us, our families, and our futures,not against each other. Every person’s disability experience is unique, whether visible or hidden, and deserves to be met with empathy and understanding.

I also feel that some discussions,particularly those drifting toward political systems abroad,may not help us constructively at this moment, and can be emotionally draining to many. Speaking personally, I’ve found some recent comments affecting my wellbeing.

Please know that I say this with kindness and respect to everyone here. This community has always been a place of safety and support for me and everyone on this forum , and I share this out of care, not criticism.

Let’s try to refocus our energy on supporting each other with compassion and shared strength, and steer the conversation back to the core purpose of this thread.

With warmth and solidarity