Dr Shani Dhanda

To the career advisor who, when I was just 16, saw me in my wheelchair and suggested I apply for a job at my local council because they “like” hiring “disabled people,” I proudly hold the title of Doctor of Social Sciences, the highest of academic achievement that exists.🎓

Imagine being too unwell to work, finally seeing your GP, and finding a job adviser waiting there too. It’s not care, it’s coercion. People who are sick or disabled deserve dignity, not pressure disguised as “support” imposed through the back door of the NHS.

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Strikes show how hard life is without transport. Disabled people live that reality every day because the system isn’t accessible. No access = no work, no independence, no inclusion. I spend thousands on taxis just to get to work, which means I can’t save for my future #ExtraCosts

Hi @harpreetkuppal, I emailed you on 7 July, but haven’t received a reply yet. I’d be grateful for a prompt reply. This is an important matter, and I hope we can discuss it soon. Thanks, Shani