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david-s.bsky.social @david-s.bsky.social · 11h

Public inquiry into over 2,000 deaths of people under mental health services hears from @stopoxevision.bsky.social that use of 'digital patient monitoring system' led to serious harm.

Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 14h

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Lampard Inquiry: 'Grave concerns' about Oxevision monitoring system

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

www.bbc.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 13h

What fresh Hell is this?

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 14h

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Lampard Inquiry: 'Grave concerns' about Oxevision monitoring system

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

www.bbc.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

At least the service provider has good reviews…Oh, wait……

www.trustpilot.com/review/www.v...

vitahealthgroup.co.uk is rated "Bad" with 1.6 / 5 on Trustpilot

Do you agree with vitahealthgroup.co.uk's TrustScore? Voice your opinion today and hear what 58 customers have already said.

www.trustpilot.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

Video about the letter we published earlier.One thing that we didn’t mention is that the accompanying letter said the patient needed to book an IAPT assessment on 13th October at the latest or their referral would be closed.The letter was received on the 13th October.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=hm3z...

Patient Gets Work Support With Therapy

YouTube video by Disability Talk With Steve Podcast

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

Note also that the IAPT service in question is run by Vista Health, who also run the employment service mentioned, meaning they have not only a conflict of interest but have an incentive to persuade vulnerable people with mental health issues into their employment service.

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

Note this specific paragraph…..

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 1d

Patient gets referred for IAPT, and the first communication they get, in the same envelope as a first appointment, is this…..

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 4d

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 4d

Over HALF of people turning to food banks are struggling with a mental health problem.

Worrying about money isn't just numbers. It's the sleepless nights, stress and emotional toll that comes with facing hardship.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Scribbler Pen @scribblerpen.bsky.social · 4d

There is a better option to putting #DWP work coaches in #GP surgeries @teamlabouruk.bsky.social:
*Employ more GPs in GP surgeries*
Get waiting lists down, get people seen and treated, get them well. #Health for health's sake. #Work will follow. Not vice versa.
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work

There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.

www.independent.co.uk

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 4d

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UK poverty crisis as 500,000 children in homes trapped in benefit debt cycle

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first universal credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

www.independent.co.uk

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 5d

We’re quoted in here….

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/alarm-over-g...

Alarm over government’s choices to lead ‘over-diagnosis’ review that could help ministers cut benefits

The government’s decision to commission a review of alleged “over-diagnosis” of mental health conditions and neurodivergence has caused alarm among many disabled people, with fears that it will all…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 5d

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tory-trio-mi...

Tory trio mislead party conference on disability benefits as they stir up hostility towards disabled claimants

A trio of leading Tories have used misleading and offensive statements at their annual conference in Manchester to scapegoat disabled people who rely on support from the benefits system and whip up…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 5d

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Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work

Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to a £167.2 million boost to the Connect to Work prog...

www.gov.uk

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 7d

In the same announcement, Ofcom revealed that it was also choosing not to investigate the airing of a clear anti-trans slur on GB News.

In fact, Ofcom has quite a track record here... /3

Ofcom Refuses to Investigate GB News Over Call to Shoot Disabled Benefit Claimants

The watchdog also refused to investigate a complaint about a presenter's use of an anti-trans slur, saying the comments were "in line with audience expectations for this channel"

bylinetimes.com

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 5d

Job coaches are not a treatment for mental ill health, whether they sit in a GP surgery or anywhere else. This is not a government that is at all serious about treating people so they can recover and stay well.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Specialist employment advisers will be based in GP surgeries and mental health services as part of government plans to get people back to work.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden speaks to #BBCBreakfast about the government’s plan to tackle long-term sickness

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 5d

It’s like we’re all on the bus at the end of ‘The Young Ones’ being driven over a cliff by Keir Starmer

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 5d

It’s almost like he commissions focus groups on “what policies will drive away core Labour voters?” and then decides those policies are a good idea

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 6d

“From 10th October 2025,the eligibility criteria for a free bus pass will be tied more closely to the State Pension age rather than the general age of 60…As the pension age gradually increases, this change will automatically delay when you can apply for a bus pass.”

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UK Bus Pass Rules 2025: Major Changes from 10th October That Could End Your Free Travel - stcnorthgolf.com

UK Bus Pass Rules 2025: Major Changes from 10th October That Could End Your Free Travel UK Bus Pass Rules 2025

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 6d

www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

Labour faces another mass rebellion over reforms to universal credit

Welfare secretary Pat McFadden plans further reforms to the benefits system, expected to include abolishing the work capability assessment.

www.bigissue.com

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a real false economy, as the impact on the NHS - as well as elsewhere - will outweigh any cost saving from severely limiting who can have the vaccine. So, it is probably more about govt just choosing to ignore Covid, as taking it seriously would indicate this is still a major threat to health.

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The Mental Elves @thementalelves.bsky.social · 7d

DWP in bed with mental health charities makes me sick. I saw a 10 week singing for wellbeing courses recently and wanted to go. Until I read the blurb stating someone would be there to help with work searching...

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 6d

We do know of other people paying for the jab, but it is a substantial cost and priced to disincentivise people from having it. It’s shocking that there is a simple and easy way to protect people from a debilitating virus and the govt are like “nah, we won’t do that”

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