Gabbie S

Thoughts on Sir Keir Starmer's desire to see all folk with chronic illness & disability back at work. My tweet on 29/09/2024.

"Virtually no-one should claim benefits without taking active steps to get back to work."

After surgery for #SpinalCordInjury in 2012, I returned to work as part of the #ESA #WRAG group - 6 months after surgery even though it can take 2 years for an incomplete injury to heal. I did my best but mentally burned out in the meantime. I struggle enough to care for myself, my youngest son, my pets & maintain my home in a clean, tidy & sanitary condition as it is. If I had to work as well, it would be all consuming & I wouldn't manage. In the meantime, I am waiting for treatment based on an MRI taken back in May 2023 & symptoms are worse…

But hey - thanks goodness for all the drugs I have to take to keep pain at bay & thank goodness for free prescriptions. In the meantime I am having to cope with tendonitis in my hands & wrists. As a walking quadriplegic, which affects my hands in the first place it's never ending. @UKLabour