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#LearningDisability, #obesity #inclusiveCycling and #COVID19 (a thread)
@BorisJohnson own experience of #COVID19 may have stirred this decision - particularly good if
is also included.
However, it would be good if those with #LearningDisability and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53541866
@BorisJohnson own experience of #COVID19 may have stirred this decision - particularly good if
is also included.However, it would be good if those with #LearningDisability and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53541866
with other conditions that limit their mobility are excluded from this. Data from Public Health England suggests, more than 50% of those with a learning disability are either overweight or obese. Causes are multifactorial.
https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/documents/Health_inequalities_Overweight_obesity_underweight.pdf
https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/documents/Health_inequalities_Overweight_obesity_underweight.pdf
Carer Poverty is also a fact - due to inability to work due to caring responsibilities and due to poor mental and physical health in #Carers .
#SocialIsolation and #SocialExclusion are also well known factors. Both exacerbated by COVID.
https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news/carers-uk-reacts-to-latest-joseph-rowntree-report-on-poverty
#SocialIsolation and #SocialExclusion are also well known factors. Both exacerbated by COVID.
https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news/carers-uk-reacts-to-latest-joseph-rowntree-report-on-poverty
Since taking up enthusiastically, I have missed not being able to go out with our learning disabled son together on a physical activity. He enjoys the outdoors but struggles with crowds and balance. Cycling could be the best option for many like him. https://twitter.com/DrGirishPsych/status/1274628561681502209?s=20
enthusiastically, I have missed not being able to go out with our learning disabled son together on a physical activity. He enjoys the outdoors but struggles with crowds and balance. Cycling could be the best option for many like him. https://twitter.com/DrGirishPsych/status/1274628561681502209?s=20
I started looking at #InclusiveCycling and discovered it is a niche field with few retailers and even fewer manufacturers. There are a few very good CIC (Community Interest Companies). Costs for such cycles are prohibitive for most. https://www.getcycling.org.uk/Disability-Cycles/multi-seaters
That got me thinking 
In the UK, if you qualify for it - you can get a
on a @Motability. However, you can't get an #inclusivebicycle! Now imagine a post COVID new normal where @BorisJohnson launches a scheme allowing purchase of an inclusive bicycle on a similar scheme
In the UK, if you qualify for it - you can get a
on a @Motability. However, you can't get an #inclusivebicycle! Now imagine a post COVID new normal where @BorisJohnson launches a scheme allowing purchase of an inclusive bicycle on a similar scheme
Immediate advantages:
1.
mental/physical health for those with learning disabilities and their #Carers
2.
levels of obesity (and its consequences)
3.pollution levels ( journeys replaced by journeys)
4.transmission rate of COVID19 with all the attendant benefits
1.
mental/physical health for those with learning disabilities and their #Carers2.
levels of obesity (and its consequences)3.
pollution levels ( journeys replaced by journeys)4.
transmission rate of COVID19 with all the attendant benefits
5. dealer distribution with more shops selling inclusive across the country
6.investment in improving the safety, quality and agility of inclusive
There is already a vibrant community of those who promote @cycling4_all in every major town. Similar to @SheffPedalReady,
dealer distribution with more shops selling inclusive across the country6.
investment in improving the safety, quality and agility of inclusive There is already a vibrant community of those who promote @cycling4_all in every major town. Similar to @SheffPedalReady,
they can be funded to run training courses with a loan etrike akin to @cycleboost.
Of course, there will be a cry from motorists. However, when we
most with 1 driver occupying the space of 4 - I think it is unfair to blame an inclusive trike for using less fuel/space.
Of course, there will be a cry from motorists. However, when we
most with 1 driver occupying the space of 4 - I think it is unfair to blame an inclusive trike for using less fuel/space.
What needs to happen next?
Perhaps a wider discussion around being truly inclusive when it comes to? We wouldn't deny someone access to something based on any discriminatory feature. Why should we deny those with a #disability and their #carers access to activity that
Perhaps a wider discussion around being truly inclusive when it comes to
? We wouldn't deny someone access to something based on any discriminatory feature. Why should we deny those with a #disability and their #carers access to activity that
improves #publichealth, multimorbidity, wellbeing, #COVID19 transmission and promotes industry, #innovation and #investment.
I can't see any disadvantages. Can you?
Look forward to seeing more of the #mobility vehicles below becoming mainstream.
multimorbidity, wellbeing, #COVID19 transmission and promotes industry, #innovation and #investment.I can't see any disadvantages. Can you?
Look forward to seeing more of the #mobility vehicles below becoming mainstream.
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If you want to read an adaptation of this in one place: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drgirishpsych_activity-6693089424282025984-zcja
If you want to read an adaptation of this in one place: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drgirishpsych_activity-6693089424282025984-zcja