#NewApproach · @newapproach_UK
23rd Sep 2014 from TwitLonger
@epilepsyaction @epilepsysociety Please read on ........
This is the 3rd* reported death of someone living with #epilepsy dying after going through the #WCA -------> http://mirr.im/1wH5DSJ
When will you as the UK's leading epilepsy charities support our call for the abolition of the Work Capability Assessment?
#NewApproach has written a viable replacement which has been welcomed by many organisations, especially @TynesideMind and @ManchesterMind, who agree the #WCA is not fit purpose and especially harmful for those with mental health illness, such as depression or anxiety, which as we know can be a major side effect of epilepsy.
Full details can be found at newapproach.org
Together we have a better chance of ending this cruelty before more of our friends, family or anyone else who looks to you for support dies.
As someone living with epilepsy myself I know how urgent this is to those who face this cruel assessment.
Thank you.
Jane Bence
For and On Behalf of #NewApproach
* possibly many more that have gone unreported!