Your
powerful statement, "Just remember our lives matter as much as
yours!" serves as a crucial reminder of the fundamental right of all
individuals, regardless of disability, to receive equitable, respectful, and
life-saving healthcare. Your continued advocacy and willingness to share your
experiences are vital in pushing for the necessary changes within the NHS to
ensure that the tragic stories of the past are not repeated.
Thank
you for sharing your draft workshop session for 1st and 2nd year students on
learning disability, mental health, and benefit cuts. The structure is clear
and passionate, but I recommend tightening the language and improving flow to
ensure the session is accessible, professional, and impactful. Here's a refined
version that maintains your content but improves clarity, grammar, and tone.
What is Mental Health?
- Many
disabilities are linked to mental health problems.
- Disabilities can
affect people physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- Mental
disabilities directly affect the mind, which can increase the risk of
mental health issues.
- Physical
disabilities can limit an individual's ability to function in daily life.
Money Problems and Benefit Cuts
- Around 9 out of
10 vulnerable people struggle to afford basic needs after losing their
benefits (e.g., food, rent, bills).
- Many end up
borrowing money from friends, family, services, or taking out loans.
- Winning an
appeal doesn’t always mean receiving enough money to repay debts.
- People risk
hunger, debt, and homelessness when benefits are stopped.
- Constant money
worries can increase anxiety and other mental health issues.
Icebreaker Activity
- Turn to the
person next to you and talk about what you hope to learn today.
- Write your
answer on a Post-it note and stick it on the board.
- Thank you for
sharing!
Aims and Objectives for Today
- Define what
learning disabilities and mental health problems are.
- Increase
awareness of the needs and rights of people with disabilities.
- Explore and
challenge attitudes, values, and behaviors.
- Learn the basics
of producing clear and accessible information.
The Impact of Benefit Cuts
- Many people are
declared “fit for work” by DWP or Atos despite having serious health
needs.
- Some are forced
into jobs or situations they cannot manage without support.
- While many
disabled people can work, proper support, safety, and understanding
are crucial.
- Cuts have
reduced access to essential services and support systems.
- Risks include:
- Injuries or
accidents at work
- Malnutrition or
hunger
- Increased
suicide rates
- Severe debt
- Worsening
health
Example
article:
Feeding the homeless banned in
Westminster
Group Discussion: What Do These Terms
Mean to You?
- What do
“learning disability” and “mental health problem” mean to you?
- Get into groups
of four and discuss.
- You have 15
minutes. Please give feedback to the group afterwards.
Stresses Caused by Benefit Cuts
- Stress and
poverty can worsen health conditions like anxiety, epilepsy, asthma,
diabetes, and depression.
- Many have felt
hopeless and taken overdoses or ended their own lives.
- Benefit cuts
have real and serious effects on people’s physical and emotional
well-being.
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