How hostile social media makes some disabilities worse

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We have all heard about those with extreme views being cancelled on social media sites. But how many vulnerable people are outright ignored? Those ignored tend to be disabled people and those with long-term chronic health conditions. It has become hard to avoid posts on social media or segments on the news from various politicians, many not currently in office, wanting ‘root and branch’ benefit reviews, or other actions. For anyone currently receiving such benefits – who know just how hard it is to survive when you have serious health conditions and disabilities – how this news is disseminated on social…

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