Shelley Bones Agenda Spotter

Blimey I missed that; statutory sick pay for shielding people is stopping. Hancock tries to pretend this is a scientific decision rather than political #yeahright #dailybriefing

@EsotericExposal 'Sympathy for the devil' was one of their songs.

@l1sa_xo Oh yes, do keep on with it :) It's such a help to be able to drive. I was so nervous but passed in the end so it's worth it. Good luck.

Every day I lose two followers. No idea why. It's been happening for weeks. Not bothered really (up to them) just curious as it's a regular pattern.

@spiral_one A handkerchief? I don't know a lot about medical masks but it sounds like it is more about the appearance of face covering (complicity) rather than a functional thing...?

So what happens if you have arthritis or hand problems and can't fasten a face mask? Has there been any advice for disabled re Covid requirements? Anyone have links for this?

@Spoonydoc I can see that would be intrusive having to explain why you can't comply to the rules. Plus 'tuts' from others I expect. Someone official should explain there are exceptions at the daily briefings.

@dembones3 Disabled people are exempt if you can't put on or remove a mask independently. The issue right now is that a lot of people aren't aware of the exemptions so disabled people are having to justify themselves even to officials who should know better (eg public transport staff)

@cedawnow Hope you're OK now (despite the oxygen barrier mask which sounds totally daft)

@DiamonDie Thanks - that sounds like a possible solution I'll have a look for those.

@dembones3 There are some masks that are like tube scarves/collars so no need for fastening. I don't know about efficacy as they are stretch fabrics.

@karl_trotsky 'temporarily suspended'...like they ever give anything back after they take it away.

Here we fecking go ! MPs call for 'triple lock' on pensions to be temporarily suspended. Its been telegraphed over the last few days. Now its time to beat up more elderly people. You utter BASTARDS. 😡😡😡 go.squidapp.co/n/eCIbQTG

@DissidentDodges No way I'm switching on Bluetooth. (Who's got that kind of battery life anyway?!)

The brutal realities of being declared ‘fit to work’ huckmag.com/perspectives/a…

There is so much potential for corruption in Government. Who really tracks where the money goes and whether kickbacks are paid. Who can actually find out if ‘favours’ are done - let alone how much they cost.

The Tories have used the Coronavirus crisis to attack disabled women voxpoliticalonline.com/2020/06/17/the… via @MidWalesMike

@MRecreate Campari

@DisabilityJ @KtTup Rules for those sheltering in Wales mean I can now go out but no shops yet. Luckily I can get shopping delivered and the internet has been a lifeline. Undecided about physical shops - queueing may be difficult (standing for very long) I just take things one day at a time.

Morning all, @KtTup here 😎 Shielding Tweeps: I'm interested in how you are doing? Have you been well supported so far? How do you feel as Lockdown eased/ends? Have you had official advice about relaxing your shielding? How far ahead do you plan/hope? #AloneTogether

Chiropodist appt next week. Can't wait. Feet have turned into hooves during lockdown, lol

@_i0n How he has gotten away with it for so long is beyond me. In a civilised country, his policies wouldn't be allowed.

Iain Duncan Smith thinks that people should carry on until they are physically incapable of continuing, even if they are symptomatic. In Duncan Smith's world, we work until we drop. His world wouldn't need old folks' homes His ideology kills off old folk. His ideology is genocide

Chancellor Rishi Sunak ready to target the triple-lock on the state pension. Its alreasy amongst the lowest in Europe. So if Covid hasnt got you Sunak will 😡 go.squidapp.co/n/eOj459X