ImogenDay

We’re coming up to the anniversary of Pip’s death. Here’s some words I wrote in 2021 of the promise I made to her. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Nobody should be ‘written off’ and told they can’t succeed. With the right support and adjustments, disabled people can thrive at work. It’s time to unleash that potential. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

This doesn’t mean assisted dying should not be legalised. But it does mean that advocates should be really honest, as well as respectfully listen to the disabled community’s concerns. These laws *do* come with an element of risk and that risk falls on certain - other - people.

There is a worrying naivety to “there will be safeguards” advocates of assisted dying. I struggle to believe anyone who thinks sick and poor people can fully trust health or care institutions with questions of life, dignity and autonomy has ever actually engaged with one.

Folks in Newcastle, come join our conversation about Rage, grief and justice: Disabled people’s resistance to austerity - with @DeathsByWelfare @HJusticeLdn @imogendayx & @DPACne as part of @weareETT Museum of Austerity at @LiveTheatre on April 19th bit.ly/HealingJustice…

So excited to say that I’ll be working with @HJusticeLdn again! China Mills, Gail Ward and I will be having a conversation about rage, grief and justice: disabled people’s resistance against austerity on the 19th in Newcastle! Free tickets here: bit.ly/HealingJustice…

roses are red violets are blue disabled people have sex just not with you 💌

@johnpringdns @Debbie_abrahams @CommonsWorkPen @DeathsByWelfare @NAOorguk What they fail to understand is we will never forget. We will fight for justice for our loved ones until we either die or the DWP reforms

@johnpringdns @Debbie_abrahams @CommonsWorkPen @DeathsByWelfare @NAOorguk I’m continuously heartbroken and unsurprised by the DWPs actions. This has gone beyond backtracking. I sat in a meeting room with CAPITA heads to be told that Pip’s death wouldn’t be in vain and not only are more people dying but the DWP are refusing to even investigate

#DWP secretly weakened guidance on investigating suicides, one year after public pledge @Debbie_abrahams @CommonsWorkPen @DeathsByWelfare @NAOorguk disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-secretly-w…

@johnpringdns @Debbie_abrahams @CommonsWorkPen @DeathsByWelfare @NAOorguk ‘Lessons learned’ is becoming synonymous with a gentle acknowledgement when they are found to have contributed to someone’s death and then secret rug sweeping when they think people have forgotten

Had the most amazing time co-hosting a podcast with @chinatmills for @HJusticeLdn and it’s OUT!! The love and mutual adoration we all have for each other shines through; reminding us how vital solidarity is against state violence. open.spotify.com/episode/4lenTf…

I’m so proud of and grateful for John. He’s dedicated years of his life fighting again benefit deaths. He’s attended inquests, held grieving families hands and been a thorn in the DWPs side. Pips got a chapter in this book and I know she’d love him just as much as I do.

We love a work field trip! @changepeople_ @LeedsCityMuseum

I’m so so proud to be a part of this and I cannot wait!

I’d love to say something eloquent and inspiring but really this has just filled me with rage. If a disabled person misses their assessments they are disqualified and/or sanctioned. Where is this unmoving, callous and rigid attitude for their own governance?

Could not have thought of a better way to commemorate Pip on her comaversary than co-hosting a podcast with @chinatmills. It was the most healing and supportive space and working with China is always a true joy

I could not be more pleased

I might be openly grieving on the internet BUT I did get a puppy. He’s called Loki and he’s never allowed to die x