today's thought.

Today I visited a day centre for adults with disabilities while offering invaluable respite for their carers. I spoke to people who had felt suicidal before they started attending the day centre. People who were isolated at home with no way of leaving the house and noone who could support their complex needs. At the day centre they spend time together, learn new skills and enjoy themselves for a few hours despite facing many difficulties. Soon they will no longer be able to go, the latest of many closures due to government budget cuts. Our local council has been forced to reduce their budget by 90 million, and as ever it's the most vulnerable that suffer. Day centres for the disabled, physically and mentally, breast feeding groups, Sure Start centres, older people's homes, mental health support services for young people and adults, dial a ride transport, it's all suffering. Why? Four years ago we voted for a government that doesn't believe we have a responsibility to look after our most vulnerable, we voted for a party who preferred to save us all a few pounds by taxing us a little less. We all need help at some point in our lives; as children, as parents, for our parents, for our grandparents. We can change things, vote for party who is willing to invest in health, education, social care, community. I URGE YOU TO REGISTER AND VOTE. YOUR VOTE COUNTS.