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A group to share information on obtaining the paperwork required to move to France when on benefits, and the assistance available from both the UK and France. Let's share problems and see how they can be faced or overcome!
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Latest Activity: Mar 1
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RIGHT TO WORK VV'S RIGHT TO BENEFITS - is it a game?
Started by Jo Blick. Last reply by Janet Smith Mar 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've just had a meeting with my assistante sociale (imperative that everyone new to france, with any serious health/admin/financial/integration troubles asks for one at their local Conseil Generale…Continue
"Discrimination". anyone?
Started by Jo Blick. Last reply by Kenda Renato Jan 13. 5 Replies 1 Like
Would you like two large helpings of discrimination with your disability, madame, or will I just shut my mouth tightly and say "NON!" when you ask me if it's ok to lie down somewhere and rest your…Continue
Amazed at how important a parking badge is becoming
Started by Jo Blick. Last reply by Ruth Deborah Rey Apr 28, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have been caught out applying for help and potentially being refused, because my natural tendency is to say "I'm fine, I can manage" when in reality, I break down in tears every time I can't find a…Continue
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Comment by Jo Blick on August 13, 2012 at 17:06 -
I've lived here since 2006; Occasionally needing to access the pole emploi and have always felt a certain agitated dislike, coming from some of their employees. I thought it was a racist issue.
Since becoming partially, permanently handicapped ,last year, I have come up against an appaling lack of care, understanding and support in every interaction with the pole emploi, and I just KNOW it's not coming from me. I am generally a very upbeat, postive person who tries to rise above problems and find practical soloutions wherever possible.
All I've been asking for is a chance to join in with some training on offer to all unemployed people, by getting a specially adapted chair, or simply by pushing some ordinary chairs together and using them as a chaise longue, which will enable me to study, pain free.
They keep saying no. Even the specialist "CAP Emploi," which is supposed to be there for handicapped people say no. They have actually said I won't be able to do it because it will "look strange" and will make other people "feel uncomfortable" .
Has anyone else had the same problem? What is wrong with France? I can't believe they can be so absoloutely completely discriminatory to the disabled, what on earth is their problem? I feel my future may well lie in the court of european human rights, with no job, money or support.
I REALLY need feedback on this, which is why I'm posting it on a general topic as well as the Disability Bites group pages.
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Comment by Simon O'Corra on September 17, 2011 at 16:45 -
I am not running......
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Comment by Maggie Forster on September 17, 2011 at 16:40
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That's good to know Simon, you could be getting a lot of calls for help soon if the GB gov have thrir way with benefits, especially DLA. Please don't run away now I've warned you.
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Comment by Simon O'Corra on September 17, 2011 at 8:38
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If it helps anyone in the group I was an independent advocate and rights worker in the UK for disabled people.
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Comment by Carl Alban on February 25, 2011 at 23:44 -
http://adayinmywheels.blogspot.com/2011/02/day-3-isolation.html
Do me a favour folks. Hit this blog please. LIKE IT, TWEET IT, do whatever you have to do. She is somebody I met last year and a lovely person.
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Comment by George Luke on January 23, 2011 at 20:34 -
Hi, Your link is not working because you have not left a space before the start of the web address. I think the correct link you should have is the page that gives details on the Disability Benefits that you can take abroad. Here is the page http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Introdu...
There are groups trying to challenge the UK Governments current rulings via the European Court.
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Comment by Hilary Newhall on January 22, 2011 at 14:45 -
Disability is an issue for everyone....
First They came... - Pastor Martin Niemoller
First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists ,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_they_came%E2%80%A6
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