Ian Franks says five month delay in care guidance during pandemic is inexcusable.
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COVID-19: The world looks ahead
Ian Franks asks 'what next?' and questions how we can RETURN to a NEW normal.
COVID-19: As I said, easing restrictions leads to more infections
Ian Franks lambastes politicians for putting popularity and votes ahead of health and life in choosing to ease lockdowns and restrictions too soon
People with MS denied vital support
Health professional comfirm that people with MS are being denied vital support because of the impact of COVID-19 on essential rehabilitation services.
This Isn’t the Time for Rushing to Reopen the World
As lockdowns and anti-coronavirus restrictions begin to be eased, secondary spikes and clusters have been reported around the world. Ian Franks condemns the rush to dump the safety measures and says that requirements to wear masks do NOT infringe our human rights or civil liberties.
COVID-19: US has more deaths but UK worse per 1m population
COVID-19: Death figures are of great interest to anyone considered to be vulnerable, such as those with diseases including MS, those with disabilities, and those over 70.
Never give up: VE Day message for all in fight against pandemic, poignant for MSers and people with disabilities everywhere
Please note: The current Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is fast moving, and reactions to it seem to update not just day-by-day but minute-by-minute. Obviously, this site was not designed to bring you the very latest developments in a ‘breaking news’ story such as this. Instead, this site will continue to include news and opinions relating to … Continue reading Never give up: VE Day message for all in fight against pandemic, poignant for MSers and people with disabilities everywhere
‘Don’t leave disabled people behind’ – MS Society urges support for petition
MS Society, with other members of the Disability Benefits Consortium, is stepping up its fight for equality by asking us to sign an online petition to the UK government.
Coronavirus: Government’s guidance failure ‘will cost lives’
Campaigners for disabled people are criticising the government for continuing to fail to produce information and guidance to help disabled people protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sudden death of ex-wife leaves me in tears
Ian Franks tells how shocking news of the death of his first wife reduced him to tears - even though they divorced nine years ago
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