After months of campaigning, heartfelt advocacy, and the support of 8,909 signatories, ME Foggy Dog and Voices Adfocad have made the difficult decision to close our petition calling for the creation of a dedicated Minister for Disabled People. This campaign was born out of frustration, hope, and a deep belief that disabled people in the …
For over a decade, Foggy the Dog has been more than just a cuddly companion; he’s been a globetrotting force for good. With purpose, he’s zipped across the Atlantic, lounged by a pool in Mexico and inspired a whole new group of “Foggy Followers” stateside. He’s ventured to the stunning landscapes of South Africa, charming …
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Labour has a disability problem, and the way they’ve handled the so-called “welfare reform” bill proves it. Despite over nine months of relentless work by charities, disability organisations, and disabled people themselves, educating MPs, sharing lived experience, and offering real solutions, the bill passed through Parliament with barely a nod to …
For those of us living with M.E. and chronic pain, life is already a balancing act, juggling symptoms, energy levels, and the constant need to advocate for ourselves in a system that often doesn’t understand. But now, thanks to new research, there’s another layer of complexity to navigate: the growing concern that Gabapentin, a drug …
ME Foggy Dog expresses profound concern and strong disapproval regarding the recently passed Welfare Bill. Let us be clear: this legislation, and indeed the entire welfare “reform” agenda, is demonstrably not about genuine reform, but about implementing severe cuts to vital support for chronically ill and disabled individuals. This process has been deeply problematic, demonstrating …
A shadow is looming over the disabled community: the potential return of widespread, mandatory face-to-face assessments for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). While the world has tentatively embraced a “new normal” post-pandemic, for many disabled people, a key accessibility measure introduced during the crisis is under threat. The push by some MPs to reinstate in-person …
Yesterday’s welfare bill debate was, frankly, chaotic and farcical, and we at ME Foggy Dog want to express our profound disappointment and concern regarding its “reform” outcomes in this statement. For years, the welfare system has been continuously tweaked and had various bits added on. The result is a system that is now unstructured, fragmented, …
Hi, Due to my own M.E. and other personal issues this week, I have just resorted to asking AI how disabled people in Scotland will be impacted by the proposed welfare cuts by the Government in Westminster. I had previously seen people who live in Scotland saying they won’t be impacted so I was surprised …
As our community navigates the complex and often brutal realities of energy-limiting conditions (ELCs) like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), we can sometimes find ourselves at the crossroads of language and lived experience. This was highlighted last week in comments posted in reply to a The Canary Facebook post that included these seemingly innocuous sentences in the …
We Did It! ME Foggy Dog Crowdfunder Hits 103%! An enormous, heartfelt thank you to every single one of you who contributed to the ME Foggy Dog crowdfunder! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve not only reached our target, but we’ve surpassed it, achieving an amazing 103% of our goal! We’re absolutely blown away by …
