DANQ-UK

#generalelection

DANQ-UK urges the government to delay the results of this election until voters still waiting for their postal vote packs are properly and legally given their right to vote.

To act on the results of this election, whilst knowing our communities have been denied the right to vote, is a clear message that the UK government does not and will not uphold the rights of disabled and neurodivergent people.

Many disabled and neurodivergent people, as well as their carers, rely on postal voting to uphold their right to take part in fair elections. Many cannot attend their polling station in person, and to offer this as the only alternative could be in breach of the Equality Act, 2010.

We at DANQ-UK are shocked by the number of postal votes that remain undelivered to people intending to vote in this general election. We are further horrified by the implication of Royal Mail's statement, as it suggests that the Government are responsible for the missing packs.

Changing air pressure and temperature can make some chronic pain conditions flare up. Know your body and what it tells you, and try to keep up with pain management routines that you have

People who wear chest binders or compression support can be at greater risk of heat exhaustion and skin issues. If you’re able to, try to plan time to take breaks from such support items, and check your skin for signs of heat rash or broken skin.

Neurodivergent people can struggle to notice when the sun is burning their skin. Try setting reminders or alarms to remind you to reapply sun protection.

Heat can make it harder to concentrate and give you less energy. Be kind to yourself if you feel unable to be as productive as you’d like to be, or if you need to take more breaks.

A weather forecast of the next week. Monday to Saturday vary between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Sunday moves to 25 degrees Celsius, and Monday drops back to 19 degrees Celsius.

Take care this week, temperatures in the Greater Manchester area are set to rise! Our communities can be impacted disproportionately by sudden higher temperatures. Make sure you drink plenty of water, be mindful how long you’re in the sun, and reach out if you need help!

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info@danq.co.uk

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We’re a new initiative founded in Greater Manchester connecting disabled and neurodivergent queers across the UK! We will post more info in this thread as we continue to develop.

Email: info@danq.co.uk