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Start: 09/06/2008 15:44
One of the "fronts" on which we have been campaigning is he Right Payment Program. It is one of many campaigns we are running concerning Disability Living Allowance as it effects us and all disabled people. Our main issue is HIV people and Disability Living Allowance whether you are a new claim, subject to review by virtue of the "Special Rules Review" as well as any implication the Right Payment Program has. 10 Downing Street have responded to the DLA Review petition many of us signed. You can find the original text at http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page15690.asp Start: 09/06/2008 19:15
As you can imagine. Running a campaign take money. So far this has been funded out of our pockets. Paper, stamps, webspace etc all costs. We will be making applications over the coming months for grants & funding. In the meantime for those who want another way to contribute you can now do so financially. All contributions are welcome. Just click on the Donate button below. Looking at costs & security. We looked at various online donation tools and Paypal was the cheapest for us offering us good security. No one draws or earns a living for contributing their skills & time to ThCell and it's campaigns. It is all done voluntarily, in the main for and by the HIV community for themselves. Thank you. John. | 10
Start: 10/06/2008 17:00
We have a Skype number 0203 239 4129 which has a voicemail detailing our next meeting or meeting's with other groups we hope to attend. We would like to be able to deal with people on the phone on a 1 to 1 basis but we don't have the resources to do so.
Start: 10/06/2008 20:29
Emily Thornberry is the MP for Islington South & Finsbury. A number of her constituents have raised their issues over the Disability Living Allowance with her. We have also written in support of these constituents. I am please to say that one constituent has received responses from Emily Thornberry. Although her letter was addressed to the Rt. Hon. James Purnell MP, Secretary of State Department for Work & Pensions. She received two responses from :- Terry Moran, CB. Chief Executive. Pensions, Disability and Carers Service. Department for Work & Pensions. - Click here for letter in Useful Documents Section. | 11
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Start: 12/06/2008 12:00
I mention this out of general interest. A recent Tribunal Case, CDLA 3585 2007, dealing with a case of epilepsy not HIV. Also covers questions concerning The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 & the Effect of medication is relevant to conditions of entitlement. You can find the case on the Tribunal Website http://www.osscsc.gov.uk/aspx/view.aspx?id=2410 The Commissioner as part of his judgement deals with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and it is likely this would be the case regardless of illness. I have had a few questions on the use of the Disability Discrimination Act & the review of claims. It maybe useful to be mindful of the information contained in this Judgement. Start: 12/06/2008 12:00
Confidentiality Given the Stigma that still exists surrounding HIV. I fully appreciate the issues surrounding confidentiality. Many are scared and worried about their identity being associated with this illness. That is perfectly OK. When this is coupled with the other sensitive issue of benefits. This creates a very tall "wall of silence". I appreciate all the issues this raises as I face them myself. If you email me, your email will be confidential. Email is downloaded to my computer and erased from my ISP every day. If I publish your experience to the web site. I will do so only after removing any identifying words. If you have any queries or worries about privacy, please email me. Start: 12/06/2008 16:51
If you read the last issue of Positive Nation you will have seen an article about the launch of a podcast service called Positive Life. This is now live and can be found at http://positivelife.me.uk/ . The Terrence Higgins Trust have launched a new site for "Men who have Sex with Men". Called "HardCell", http://www.hardcell.org.uk/ , the site is explicit in nature and therefore adults only. If I can make an observation here. I notice that the THT branding is not very prominent on this site. I wonder why? I also note that THT has been launching many new services this month. Maybe the letter writing works. Start: 12/06/2008 17:00
ThCell is not responsible for the content of external websites. Navigation and use of information on external websites is at the users own risk. ThCell is a wholly independent organisation. You should not consider any externally linked organisation or website as endorsed or recommended by ThCell. Links are provided, in good faith, to information you may find useful. If you are a HIV+ Gay man these sites provide help & support. HIV+ support sites serving the HIV+ communiity can be found on the Support Agencies link page.
Start: 12/06/2008 17:00
ThCell is not responsible for the content of external websites. Navigation and use of information on external websites is at the users own risk. ThCell is a wholly independent organisation. You should not consider any externally linked organisation or website as endorsed or recommended by ThCell. Links are provided, in good faith, to information you may find useful.
This is for links to media information & those who have carried an article on this issue.
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Start: 13/06/2008 17:00
End: 13/06/2008 20:00
If you live in South London there is a HIV+ Service User forum called Feedback South London - http://www.feedbacksl.org.uk/ . On Friday 13th June 2008 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The Positive Place - 52 Deptford Broadway, London SW8 4PH. http://www.thepositiveplace.org.uk/ Please see the Feedback South London website for details. I hope to see you there. John. Start: 13/06/2008 17:00
If you live in South London there is a HIV+ Service User forum called Feedback South London - http://www.feedbacksl.org.uk/ . On Friday 13th June 2008 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The Positive Place - 52 Deptford Broadway, London SW8 4PH. http://www.thepositiveplace.org.uk/ Please see the Feedback South London website for details. I hope to see you there. John. | 14
Start: 14/06/2008 00:00
June Brown was awarded an M.B.E. in the Queens Birthday Honour list. It was awarded for services to Drama & Charity. June has been a good friend to Thcell and this campaign. I have passed back to her our congratulations on the occasion of her award.
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