# ![@Dmdav1 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1061646169.png) @Dmdav1 Dmdav

Dmdav posts on X about pip, health, if you, mental health the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  5% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.67% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  1.67% [countries](/list/countries)  0.83% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.83%

**Social topic influence**
[pip](/topic/pip) 18.33%, [health](/topic/health) 9.17%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 8.33%, [mental health](/topic/mental-health) 6.67%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 4.17%, [what is](/topic/what-is) 3.33%, [support](/topic/support) 3.33%, [education](/topic/education) 2.5%, [we are](/topic/we-are) 2.5%, [all the](/topic/all-the) 2.5%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"@RogersHistory Are you assuming that no SEND children are in this cohort of polite and respectful children"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2022017960546898221)  2026-02-12T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"we need better Pensions in the UK We need pensions earlier no surprise that sickness benefits have increased as pension age has increased But please dont diss the disabled or others for taken benefits when a state pension is a Benefit & that 55% of welfare budget is pensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2017884659078647823)  2026-02-01T08:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"According to some you get handed EHCP for mild conditions. Given PIP for mild conditions. What a laugh. I do notice no one has done an undercover investigation to confirm this . You know why Its Bollocks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2018308518747512922)  2026-02-02T13:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Helen has [--] children Helen is entitled to claim accommodation & travel expenses for these [--] children part of her MPs expenses Helen [----] claimed [--] [---] for accommodation plus rent for office [--] [---] Helen clearly thinks shes above making choices that impact taxpayers funds Why should people on benefits avoid the hard choices faced by everyone else The two-child cap sets a limit: a point at which its unfair to make taxpayers fund choices they themselves cannot afford to make. Only Conservatives get this and my article for @ConHome sets it out 👇 Why should people on benefits avoid the hard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2018970942186365192)  2026-02-04T08:52Z [----] followers, 231.7K engagements


"Labour once had a dream of supporting all people from the cradle to the grave now that dream is extinguished. If youre disabled from SEND education to employment support is being taken away whilst you are gaslit to believe its your fault for being disabled . Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: I was sobbing https://t.co/FsWOUCMZpp Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: I was sobbing https://t.co/FsWOUCMZpp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2019184176512069962)  2026-02-04T22:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@KShabby16334956 @PaulWhiteleyPhD Is the Nimbus card requiring full medical evidence If PIP it doesnt give such details . Never had much to do with it as places like Alton Towers are a no go for my family "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2019548859186205091)  2026-02-05T23:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@HelenBrundrett New information published in lancet showing side effects to Statins are not as first reported. ( I say this as someone who is not able to use statins ) however I feel people are missing the dangers of Familiar hyper cholesterolemia which is far more common than thought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2019830269092778231)  2026-02-06T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Ella you are not psychologist/ psychiatrist you write a column. You know zip . So perhaps you should zip. 'They're being diagnosed at bizarrely young ages.' The Telegraph's @Ella_M_Whelan condemns the 'fashion' for SEND diagnoses at schools. https://t.co/XyhFlK1o9i 'They're being diagnosed at bizarrely young ages.' The Telegraph's @Ella_M_Whelan condemns the 'fashion' for SEND diagnoses at schools. https://t.co/XyhFlK1o9i"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2019884405485981882)  2026-02-06T21:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@mcdon_al Speaking as a mother of three neurodivergent children and a send teacher of [--] years and a social services manager before that working in special needs and now working with neurodivergent students she isnt close to the mark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2019915425039913011)  2026-02-06T23:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Any lawyers out there Nimbus is optional not law @yorkbarbican Youve made it mandatory to access accessible seating. Disabled people are required to register & pay [--] to book seats others can access freely This is differential treatment & a barrier to access under the Equality Act [----] & EHRC Nimbus is optional not law @yorkbarbican Youve made it mandatory to access accessible seating. Disabled people are required to register & pay [--] to book seats others can access freely This is differential treatment & a barrier to access under the Equality Act [----] & EHRC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2020116174235705666)  2026-02-07T12:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@NapierHolland @ContorSien1527 @LBC @Ella_M_Whelan thats your experience. Which is great . Others the impact of ADHD can be catastrophic. Neurodivergence often comes concurrently with other disabilities that can range from mild symptoms to severe disability. Every neurodivergent person experience is different "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2020140551845126249)  2026-02-07T14:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@michael_merrick @suzyg001 Whilst a debate on what your initial tweet was could be argued for your positioning later on made it clear that you have negative views about SEND parenting etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2020142026679816636)  2026-02-07T14:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I was a teacher for [--] years also Im a mother of [--] SEND kids who went through the mainstream school system We met with some teachers with very negative views re support but if this platform is to be taken onboard its got much worse & some teachers should not be near SEND kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2020143345125736774)  2026-02-07T14:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@RachelCDailey_ @TheCanaryUK Julie Burchill appears to be the most bitter of people on many levels . Her own son died by suicide at [--] suffering serious mental health issues youd think shed understand. Beggars belief really"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021125198905270564)  2026-02-10T07:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Kat_Says_Stuff Im quite concerned by people level of due diligence when they vote "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021282158736785756)  2026-02-10T17:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I think Ive had a bad allergic reaction to something my throat closed over managed to swallow a Benadryl used an inhaler and scared my family. Nearly had them calling an ambulance. Now wtf did that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021318554360926422)  2026-02-10T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JacquelineBolto I had a small piece of hazelnut and almond chocolate just before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021325649621692472)  2026-02-10T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@disnenchanted Have a docs appointment for next week reception wanted me to ring [---] etc but A& E are for when its happening/ emergency so I just made an appointment.Thanks for the advice re [--] ( makes sense ) never had my throat restrict like that before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021536801631142131)  2026-02-11T10:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Nimbus claims to be run for and on behalf of disabled people I think they are gate keeping. I also would like to know if and how much they profit from this gate keeping Do you feel they are empowering you Or gate keeping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021679358080106960)  2026-02-11T20:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@issacc_hunt @Neveryoumi32236 @BBCNews Pet you need help do seek it out ask your mum someones gotta love you surely Maybe not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2022023717522694620)  2026-02-12T19:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"UK facts No one is registered disabled No one is qualified as disabled If you are going to write articles critical of the over support ( such a laugh its minimal) in university for disabled students get your facts right its not like you dont know how to research Tsk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2015777787743727694)  2026-01-26T13:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Nimbus Disability offers a range of services including training auditing and consultancy focused on accessibility and equality so Nimbus run for on behalf of disabled people but actively encouraging ableist behaviours . Sort this. Not every disability is visible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2020498147534098679)  2026-02-08T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I was wondering if a letter / email template was put together to use to send to attractions - making sure the attractions knew disabled peoples actual views would it be used"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021868787541188803)  2026-02-12T08:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@from_nook @DRDisabilityReb I think nimbus will want to protect their streaming fund"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2021896448175145196)  2026-02-12T10:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"We are living in a society that attacks rather than supports disabled people and children"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/2022451743032819963)  2026-02-13T23:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@erickalenze I cannot concentrate unless I doodle. But teachers in the past had no understanding of students like me it seems nothing has changed.I became a teacher to support students like me because of the teachers who said Ive never seen a fidget help a student to be more focused"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1494440107025256448)  2022-02-17T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"My son forgot his mate was getting married today he remembered on Tuesday night. So in [--] days Ive managed to get him suited and booted in a sensory okay suit and shoes take up the trousers etc and this my friends is a miracle on par with turning water into wine. 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1553270242796789760)  2022-07-30T06:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"To all the autistic kids going to school today its not you its school thats the problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1566681683654492161)  2022-09-05T06:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My son is designing an app part of his MScto support autistic childrens language development & my daughter who is illustrating the art work. The best bit not only the support to one another but this is two autistic people designing for autistic people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1571425756151947264)  2022-09-18T09:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My son attended a failing schoolcouldnt go to his choice of sixth form because of costs he has had to fight an ableist education system he is from a single parent home low income. Obtained a 1st degree & today he got a distinction in his MSc. No Eton education no privileges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1577082829342507008)  2022-10-03T23:47Z [----] followers, 12.5K engagements


"When he applied to unis he applied to Red Brick ones his school had little ambition & suggested he had a fail safe of one that was less ambitious he got offered a place at all unis he applied for. The school was in special measures his teaching was poor. He worked hard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1577185592600760323)  2022-10-04T06:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Theres more to this amazing young man. He supported his autistic sister at school leaving his own lesson.He supported his disabled grandadfrom the age of [--] he worked nights at one point because money was tight he was diagnosed autistic at [--]. He nearly gave up Uni He didnt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1577213323455926273)  2022-10-04T08:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"How many parents at some point in their families journeys have been called an anxious parent Especially in the early years when you knew but the medical profession couldnt see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1584824254582775808)  2022-10-25T08:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@stuartasterling This just came up on my time line. A beautiful child Im sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that there are many people thinking of you and willing you to be able to breathe again. Sending love from my family to yours x"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1588846969958862851)  2022-11-05T10:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Observations - not putting heating on in house my bathroom is now getting a mould issue condensation on windows is much worse and house feels damp my house is [---] yrs old. So Im wondering if no heating is a false economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1589203238884376578)  2022-11-06T10:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@draevans Situational mutism. It becomes physically impossible to speak. That does not mean one cant speak. But at that moment in that space and time it is impossible to speak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1636121424430505985)  2023-03-15T21:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Interested to hear how many autistic adults find everyday life over whelming taking into account a spiky profile eg have a degree/ cant make a doctors appoint /cook tea etc & need support to cope rather then coaching to teach them to do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1637805023986941952)  2023-03-20T13:15Z [----] followers, 19.7K engagements


"Can we stop equating Learning Disability and Autism. You can be NeuroTypical and have a LD you can be Neurodivergent and have a LD. Autism and LD do not go hand in hand. It has caused much confusion over the years to equate the two So please stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1667416604437561344)  2023-06-10T06:21Z [----] followers, 25.2K engagements


"If kids are refusing to go to school maybe we should be looking at what schools are doing to make kids so unhappy to attend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1675658206717018112)  2023-07-03T00:10Z [----] followers, 28.7K engagements


"Greg I suggest you and your wife get some therapy Talk your feeling through not in a public space and understand your tragic narrative is harmful to your child. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1793666/Gregg-Wallace-autistic-son-sid-wife-Anna-masterchef https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1793666/Gregg-Wallace-autistic-son-sid-wife-Anna-masterchef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1682672619131228160)  2023-07-22T08:43Z [----] followers, 45.6K engagements


"My daughter was diagnosed with Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) yesterday. This is having a major impact on her life. Wouldnt it be good if there was diagnostic path way Pots Hypermobility EDSChronic Fatigue MCAS all with no diagnostic pathway why is this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1728302644374933885)  2023-11-25T06:40Z [----] followers, 36.4K engagements


"Just had my gas electric bill and realised I cant really afford to have the heating on but no heating means mouldy house. Two peeps with severe mould allergies. [----] what a time to be alive 🫤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730173619890749793)  2023-11-30T10:35Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"Say you dont know about autism without saying Me : we need to know how long /whats happening / and why the assessment is at the house as this will cause massive disruption as its personal space Them : dont worry the assessor is really bubbly personality so it will be fine 🫤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1734199862927782141)  2023-12-11T13:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Every time I meet a Senco I think what actually are they trained to do Certainly ( I mean the ones I have met ) have no idea re Autism/ ADHD. They appear at all costs to be to defend the school and its lack of inclusion. This I hope is just my experience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1734501508740243600)  2023-12-12T09:12Z [----] followers, 42.6K engagements


"I had measles as a child. I had convulsions I couldnt bear the light I was very very sick it is not to be taken lightly. Ive just read some parents are thinking of having measles parties to get natural immunity.We have forgotten how bad these diseases are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1748627001554944445)  2024-01-20T08:42Z [----] followers, 25.5K engagements


"the Royals are all off sick taking me time or acting as an unpaid carer; do they get their benefits cut if not available to work Are they surviving on mere savings and statutory sick pay Or carers allowance Are they living like common people doing what common people do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1764222826079248817)  2024-03-03T09:34Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements


"Who been in a toxic job that caused them Ill health Perhaps we need to look at employment/business / corporate/ education etc culture before we blame the employees. Work on the cause not the outcomes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1781949218464149697)  2024-04-21T07:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If PIP is abolished and motabilty is therefore abolished (which is btw a charity) then disabled people wont have transportation to get to work or go anywhere else 🤔well thought out "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1782126927223943295)  2024-04-21T19:19Z [----] followers, 17K engagements


"reimbursing claimants who provide receipts for purchases of aids appliances or services. Only a billionaire prime minister with MPs who have endless expenses tax dodges subsidies could think this feasible for unemployed / low income disabled people https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0ry09d50wo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0ry09d50wo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784795209684914435)  2024-04-29T04:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Do we see it now They come for marginalised groups they fill media with ADHD doesnt exist. too much diagnoses of autism mental illness/ anxiety stress is just a weakness they other they cut people off from the group they are different from you they drain your resources 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1784839789922906280)  2024-04-29T06:59Z [----] followers, 18.2K engagements


"Okay what if we turn the tables Can we have receipts from the government re what exactly our taxes are spent on and I mean every last penny. Including get rich schemes for mates. Financial forensics of the governments accounts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1785189862011756983)  2024-04-30T06:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"PIP is not an out of work benefit you fuck wits. Its an amount to offset the cost of being disabled. Why dont the politicians know this How can think they can run a government not knowing basic information. Labour is not looking good 'We know the benefits bill is staggeringly high' Labour's Ellie Reeves spoke to #BBCBreakfast as the Government unveils reforms to personal independence payments (PIP) as part of plans to overhaul the disability benefits system https://t.co/WQjRVHelpi https://t.co/KrwVQsZSkn 'We know the benefits bill is staggeringly high' Labour's Ellie Reeves spoke to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1785610252194402634)  2024-05-01T10:00Z [----] followers, 26.6K engagements


"PIP is not an unemployment benefit. Seriously how can you not know this Hunt. Seriously how Plusstart targeting companies & work placements that will not make reasonable adjustments stop blaming the disabled/those with mental health issues. Employers will not make adjustments Well I completely reject that they are just wrong @Jeremy_Hunt responds to charity @SCOPE calling the government's welfare reforms an assault on disabled people arguing one of the best ways to address mental illness is to help them get back into the world of work #Peston https://t.co/AxhGBYvKEP Well I completely reject"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786003786533626244)  2024-05-02T12:04Z [----] followers, 15.1K engagements


"My issue with CB T& autism/adhd. Setting goals for example to be more independent then the client cant achieve this. Would you set a goal of walking up stairs to a wheelchair user Its a total lack of understanding of what it is to be independent & autistic for some people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1799426872826282001)  2024-06-08T13:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Biz_Shrink @stomababe @wembleystadium So what you are saying is you will only recognise a person as having a disability if they conform to your narrative of what a disabled person looks like Which I assume is a rather narrow definition. Liberal whining = being asked to be treated with respect by fellow citizens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1804991318860681356)  2024-06-23T21:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"To get long term sick benefits you have to give medical evidence go thru a humiliating experience talking to non medical professionals who then judge you you have to prove you are not fit for work. narrative of get the longterm sick back into work is coded ableist language"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1811677651137863973)  2024-07-12T08:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Melatonin available in the USA as a supplement. UK - only prescribed for adults if they have seen a psychiatrist/ psychologist or it has been prescribed as a child by the same. Even though it is known that individuals with autism can naturally lack melatonin preventing sleep 💤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1813471549434814589)  2024-07-17T07:11Z [----] followers, 29.7K engagements


"Total lack of understanding of the benefits system Reeves warned that she would look closely at our welfare system because if someone can work they should work.Reeves doesnt understand that if you get benefits because you cant work it is because news flash you cant work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1819074634852995197)  2024-08-01T18:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@autcareandshare Or there are a lot of people leaving Twitter because of Musk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1822293005346152917)  2024-08-10T15:24Z [----] followers, 20.2K engagements


"I think parents of autistic/adhd children should be offered assessments themselves. Families I have / do work with increasingly are realising that they are ND too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1825580009010114816)  2024-08-19T17:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@pig_witch Had this conversation this week . Anxiety based in fact. Its why CBT doesnt work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1828413787101106417)  2024-08-27T12:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Im beginning to think this is what we are slipping back to . the deserving and underserving poor. Them dont work dont eat with a few rich philanthropist giving out charity when they think its deserved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1847993041627332609)  2024-10-20T13:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What is wrong with the journalists (I use that title lightly) in the Times and Daily Mail and their obsession with denying autism is a disability - its not just social awkwardness you f**ck wits . Its just trolling now isnt it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1853519798581318051)  2024-11-04T19:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Discourse re benefits Christmas bonus of [--]. To put it in perspective Its been [--] since [----] it was because of high inflation at the time. It has never been raised since then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1855192552925728858)  2024-11-09T10:15Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements


"Liz Kendall says young people who wont take up work will lose benefits Kendall said some people who were out of work had self-diagnosed mental health problems. Do they really Liz Sighs https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/24/liz-kendall-says-young-people-who-wont-take-up-work-will-lose-benefits https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/24/liz-kendall-says-young-people-who-wont-take-up-work-will-lose-benefits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1860671272725659839)  2024-11-24T13:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If you are disabled its all a bit shit isnt it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1862545380874785176)  2024-11-29T17:13Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements


"What do the people who criticise disabled people getting benefits (to prevent them from starving and keeping a roof over their heads) want them to do. Objectively what is there alternative I mean in the week we discuss assisted dying I do wonder "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864271091872551141)  2024-12-04T11:30Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements


"So yet another NHS letter saying we are not taking referrals we can only Ofer advice and guidance so @UKLabour just how are chronically ill people suppose to work with no diagnostic pathway/treatment or support Easier to talk about removing benefits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1864343412205330529)  2024-12-04T16:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The UN found no progress since [----] re DWP - stating that the state had failed address grave and systematic violations of the human rights of persons with disabilities and has failed to eliminate the root causes of inequality & discrimination." Just a reminder so it continues What do the people who criticise disabled people getting benefits (to prevent them from starving and keeping a roof over their heads) want them to do. Objectively what is there alternative I mean in the week we discuss assisted dying I do wonder . What do the people who criticise disabled people getting benefits (to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1864598335597740091)  2024-12-05T09:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"a reminder you only are eligible to pay for a motabilty car from your PIP allowance if you receive the top mobility award. Only 36% of claimants get the highest amount. PIP fraud is currently standing at [---] per cent in 2023-24. Whilst non-payments of tax 23- [--] stands at 13%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1872779803407118663)  2024-12-27T23:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Labour are going to try and means test PIP arent they ( just predicting) you need to work. you need to be productive but we arent here to help"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1879448254380999020)  2025-01-15T08:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The extra cost of disability is equivalent to 63% of household income after housing costs. extra costs are a direct result of the person's disability and would not arise otherwise. So instead of support we will discuss putting more disabled people into deeper poverty Hes right. We need a public conversation about the spiralling cost of PIP predicted to reach [--] billion in the next four years. The discrepancy between health problems and incapacity benefit claims also needs to be confronted by the government. Hes right. We need a public conversation about the spiralling cost of PIP predicted to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1879458634692002223)  2025-01-15T09:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I feel like if you are disabled or have family members who are disabled that currently its a fight for survival . It shouldnt feel like this it really should not "  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1879589993989193937)  2025-01-15T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I expected Labour to be disappointing. I didnt expect labour to actively want to plunge the sick & disabled into poverty this early in their gov. On reflection the deserving & the underserving poor /protestant work ethic has been a thread in Keirs speeches from early on. Disability benefits cuts by UK Labour Govt would be 'devastating' and 'increase absolute poverty' Govt to keep Tory plans declared illegal by Court 2.8m people chronically ill due to poor healthcare Some will lose over [---] a month. How many will die https://t.co/fOWmbIDWoM Disability benefits cuts by UK Labour Govt would be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1881625315375800717)  2025-01-21T08:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@SaulStaniforth So what happened to this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1882907014306869360)  2025-01-24T21:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We spent years telling people to open up about their mental health its good to talk . Now because it suits a political narrative poor mental health is being framed as made up easy to recover from just bad nerves its the 1950s again isnt it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1884520920343003371)  2025-01-29T08:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The cost of disability just one member of the household . New wheelchair to buy new accessible house to buy . Just saying . @leicesterliz disability doesnt discriminate and can happen to anyone without warning at any time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1884568866199597327)  2025-01-29T11:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Has Kendall engaged with those on disability benefits to discuss the attitudes of employers Employers will not employ chronically sick or disabled people . Thread 🧵 https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/long-term-sick-will-need-to-look-for-jobs-in-benefits-overhaul-kzxr3hjpw https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/long-term-sick-will-need-to-look-for-jobs-in-benefits-overhaul-kzxr3hjpw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885595943741030853)  2025-02-01T07:48Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements


"The pathways for treatment & recovery in the UK are not there. How can you implement cuts to disability benefits without sorting this basic need first Chronic illness doesnt suddenly get better nor does mental healt. Cutting benefits will kill. Kendall needs to be more Attlee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885600512050926073)  2025-02-01T08:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@FlossieFre14528 @stomababe I dont know any of these people I know people who have been broken by a disability system so hard to apply and get that theyve needed counselling to recover from it. I think if you are so use to knowing people who are fraudulent it begs a lot of questions about yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1886774073264427158)  2025-02-04T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How to say you have no understanding of the issues without saying. we cant have a situation where doing a days work is in itself seen as stressful. People are literally going to kill themselves arent they https://www.itv.com/news/2025-02-06/too-many-people-taking-the-mickey-with-benefits-work-secretary-says https://www.itv.com/news/2025-02-06/too-many-people-taking-the-mickey-with-benefits-work-secretary-says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1887805367377154480)  2025-02-07T10:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If you are disabled or have a family member who is disabled do you think the current Labour government has any understanding of disability issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887806682513723636)  2025-02-07T10:12Z [----] followers, 23.1K engagements


"Kendall conflating two separate issues. She is equating issues around employee working practices and those who genuinely cannot work or who need support to work.This is deliberate tactic. Mental health as a made up condition undoing decades of awareness https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/feb/07/liz-kendall-benefits-welfare-angela-rayner-grenfell-tower-uk-politics-live-news-updates https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/feb/07/liz-kendall-benefits-welfare-angela-rayner-grenfell-tower-uk-politics-live-news-updates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887857889127158163)  2025-02-07T13:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Re disability - to those who say labour havent done anything yet wait a bit They have started a negative rhetoric that has impacted on the disabled . Kendall is using negative stereotypes to describe those who cant work sowing seeds in public perception 🧵 1/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1888140526349619410)  2025-02-08T08:19Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements


"Language matters - "Everybody knows if you go to your GP and say 'I've got anxiety and depression' you'll be signed off and get benefits for it. Serious mental health issues being vilified. Years and years of mental health awareness gone https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxe7vy9291o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxe7vy9291o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1889226329452896581)  2025-02-11T08:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I my beginning to think that legal action is needed against the journalists spreading untruth re the benefits system and disability. We need action from disability charities- although are they too busy protecting their funding streams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1891598607532372386)  2025-02-17T21:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Are there any disability lawyers who would if crowd funding happened take on labour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1898121902406750259)  2025-03-07T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Will these work coaches have the same training/ experience as PIP assessors By that I mean no clue re disability [----] Work Coaches are to be deployed to break down barriers to opportunity by providing intensive employment support. https://t.co/iVvcDdJ9BC [----] Work Coaches are to be deployed to break down barriers to opportunity by providing intensive employment support. https://t.co/iVvcDdJ9BC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898319929754964182)  2025-03-08T10:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"To those who agree that disability benefits should be cut are you disabled Will you be okay should you become disabled & can no longer work that you will have no benefits to live on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1899428479348756889)  2025-03-11T11:53Z [----] followers, 57.9K engagements


"absolutely so angry @UKLabour you bastards have unleashed a wave of nastiness that is positively dangerous against neurodivergent/ disabled/ people & those with mental health issues. People like me are having to reassure young people that they are not worthless. You utter shits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1900286568192942121)  2025-03-13T20:43Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"My next door neighbours disabled dog is getting full benefits and a car whilst I go down a mineshaft everyday for [--] hrs and live on gnats pee and air. Something has to be done about these disabled who take the piss. Ps I have no head I cope just fine without handouts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1900291826235371824)  2025-03-13T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"PIP is directly linked to obtaining carers allowance it is the evidence needed to allow for carers tickets to support the person. It is there to of set the costs of being disabled (975 more per month)Not an out of work benefit. Shrinking PIP is shrinking peoples worlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1900995109560123659)  2025-03-15T19:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"According to Wes you just sign up and magically you get PIP According to some this gets you a free BMW and also a life of leisure this being disabled business is a breeze . No downsides whatsoever whod have thought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1901618896777449648)  2025-03-17T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Surely the changes to PIP is also going to have a massive impact on Carers allowance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1901991597903937862)  2025-03-18T13:38Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements


"According to Alison Pearson in the Telegraph Motabilty phone you up when they know youve got PIP and offer you a car. Couldnt make this up could you She gets paid for these articles whos the scammer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902268894137520261)  2025-03-19T08:00Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements


"What was the point of all the autism awareness It clearly hasnt changed many peoples understanding that autism is in-fact a disability that impacts on your daily functioning Autism is also associated with other chronic conditions EDS / hypermobility POTs ME -all disabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902596623579914277)  2025-03-20T05:42Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements


"When you discuss anxiety re PIP this is not Ive got butterflies in my tummy this is the person becomes mute the person evacuates their bowl is vomiting. It unable to physically function cannot leave house. Cannot go outside unsupported etc but yeah sure that not disabling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1902997216773480528)  2025-03-21T08:14Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements


"Family member has a blue badge invisible disability going through a very difficult time. Is now terrified of going out using the badge he needs to use as he is young & doesnt look disabled. @UKLabour you have literally fuelled hatred and made disabled peoples lives harder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1903775251386757152)  2025-03-23T11:46Z [----] followers, 65.7K engagements


"To be clear You're disabled under the Equality Act [----] if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' & 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities substantial is more than minor or trivial long-term means [--] months or more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1904469546854949029)  2025-03-25T09:44Z [----] followers, 21.9K engagements


""It's a working class thing that people do want to be able to provide for their families and themselves PIP is not an out of work benefit it is to offer set the cost of being disabled it is not means tested. You can be working https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgde4gv409o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgde4gv409o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1904600651385995504)  2025-03-25T18:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"14 years of Tory Austerity has cut all the departments/ welfare NHS/Social services etc to the bone. Reeves is proposing to cut back on all ready decimated services & benefits. That is actually worse austerity than previously visited on the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1904806139184685276)  2025-03-26T08:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"ADHD/autism co concur with other conditions for example EDS/ Hypermobility syndrome/Pots/Dysautonomia that do cause physical mobility issues . Mobility is also being able to negotiate travel without support use public transport. So yes mobility is an issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905150371376353499)  2025-03-27T06:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can we have evidence based journalism pls 45% of pension age adults are disabled. 11% of children are disabled So this makes very different reading doesnt it How you frame a research question matters. The prevalence of disability rises with age. We have an aging population Getting silly now. https://t.co/Y56UI6cLSI Getting silly now. https://t.co/Y56UI6cLSI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1905553567886303328)  2025-03-28T09:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So have I got this right Cut mental health services whilst telling people they can have no financial support for their mental health @UKLabour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905626705810579782)  2025-03-28T14:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"World Autism day - @UKLabour or what you have turned into autism discrimination. The worse discourse Ive heard in [--] years re autism over the last few weeks and its really thanks to Keir & Reeves . Youve managed to undo years of anti discrimination & understanding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1907333283316163057)  2025-04-02T07:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DWP warned that PIP benefit cuts could stop claimants from going to work The DWP acknowledged this @UKLabour @RachelReevesMP why dont you Its not an out of work benefit its to offset the costs of being disabled "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907379287516147826)  2025-04-02T10:27Z [----] followers, 18K engagements


"@Fox_Claire @Fox_Claire with respect what are your qualifications and evidence for the over diagnosis of ADHD also what is on the spectrum autism What NHS resources (unless you are referring to the leaflet given after diagnosis) are you aware there is little to no NHS autism resources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1907756199589642617)  2025-04-03T11:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If by change you mean wiping out years of disability discrimination and acceptance yep I suppose you are the party of change. Not the change I wanted to see in society so thanks but no thanks. Bring change to Britain. Vote Labour on Thursday [--] May. https://t.co/R5zeBxsnQY Bring change to Britain. Vote Labour on Thursday [--] May. https://t.co/R5zeBxsnQY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1908043869448442143)  2025-04-04T06:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I think on May 1st get out vote against labour ( preferably not reform because please check their actually ideology) or spoil your ballet paper . Labour need to know they have cocked up re disability benefits. They need a wake up call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1908082770552762375)  2025-04-04T09:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I never thought the day would come when having lived through a Thatcher government That here I would be in [----] actually thinking that Labour led by Keir Starmer is more dangerous & detrimental towards the poor children & the disabled than Thatcher ever was. @UKLabour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1909867507864789459)  2025-04-09T07:14Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"Can we see a cost/ benefit analysis of implementing new PIP rules the cost of appeals interventions and new support needed homelessness job loses to disabled people etc @RachelReevesMP @UKLabour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1909892946150797678)  2025-04-09T08:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Hello @Jon4HighPeak you are on this list You signed the letter agreement for disability benefits cuts Could you inform me a constituent why this is PIP is an in wrk benefit. Labour is actively discriminating against disabled people. Why would I vote Labour in May election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1910972945582686225)  2025-04-12T08:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"PIP is to offset the cost of being disabled eg if you are a student you may not be able to do paid wrk extra to studies therefore it would enable you to live Taxi costs/ health interventions/mobility aid /activities etc 1/ https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-study-pip-claimants-spending-31402022 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-study-pip-claimants-spending-31402022"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912040012792610874)  2025-04-15T07:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Labour MP are blocking disabled people & disabled advocates if they ask reasonable question around proposed changes to benefits/ policy/law changes that impact negatively on their lives. Dystopian is the word of the day @UKLabour. Tories tried this & rightly it was criticised"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1912428139294105861)  2025-04-16T08:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Timms When asked Who will lose out (PIP) He stated the less impaired people So what exactly is Labours understanding of disability What exactly does he mean by less impaired There we have it the deserving & undeserving disabled. This is blatant discrimination"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1912711833644892483)  2025-04-17T03:36Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements


"Those losing PIP wont suddenly no longer need support. PIP is a very difficult to be awarded. The 87% & [--] % losing will be no longer able to off set the cost of their disability. As a a gateway benefit to other support this is a disaster. Those in work no longer supported too. The DWP have responded to my FoI request. Their figures indicate that 87% of clamants currently receiving PIP daily living component at the standard rate and 13% of claimants receiving the enhanced rate are likely to lose their entitlement if the "score 4" changes go ahead. https://t.co/yfm9naW3yF The DWP have"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1912761341992960099)  2025-04-17T06:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities found 'grave & systematic violations' of Disabled persons' rights had taken place because of austerity measures & welfare reforms since [----] had 'disproportionately and adversely' affected the rights of Disabled people 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1913130050041373084)  2025-04-18T07:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Any Labour MP who votes YES or abstains is violating The recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of persons with Disabilities you are not on a par with the Tories you are far worse because you are actively supporting them and continuing their agenda. Only worse. UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities found 'grave & systematic violations' of Disabled persons' rights had taken place because of austerity measures & welfare reforms since [----] had 'disproportionately and adversely' affected the rights of Disabled people 🧵 UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1913132916336419156)  2025-04-18T07:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Currently @UKLabour are actively galvanising attacks against Neurodivergent people. Things are hard enough. Autistic people are [--] time more likely to die by suicide.6 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population ADHD [--] times but they dont need support 1/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1916419383028560240)  2025-04-27T09:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"He doesnt listen does he What were people saying in the doorstep PIP winter fuel allowance they dont trust Wes with the NHS . Most Prime Ministers would respond to these local elections with the same old excuses. My response is simple: I get it. Were moving in the right direction but people must feel the benefits of change. I will go further and faster to make that happen. https://t.co/ptLSswSjEx Most Prime Ministers would respond to these local elections with the same old excuses. My response is simple: I get it. Were moving in the right direction but people must feel the benefits of change."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Dmdav1/status/1918583667053474006)  2025-05-03T08:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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