Tag Archives: Weekly updates

Health Visitor questions my ability to parent because I’m in a wheelchair

Alex Tiffin

Over the past few months my children’s mother has been telling me about two health visitors questioning my ability to parent as I’m in a wheelchair. This week it hit a level I cannot stand by and ignore. They suggested to her that I take them separately instead of together. It’s the 21st century the last time I checked, not

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DWP tell me ‘I’m not entitled to a break from Universal Credit’ when son has surgery

Alexander Tiffin and Son

The Department for Work and Pensions have this week told me that despite my six-month-old son having major surgery in October, I must still search and be available for work.     The Department for Work and Pensions – DWP have this week told me that despite my youngest son having major surgery on his skull, I must still be

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My past, laid bare in detail.

Alexander Tiffin at Court

Well those of you following me on twitter will have seen events unfold about my past. I’d like to address this in detail now. So you’re probably wondering what happened. To address this it’s best I go back to the start. On the 5th of June 2017, I broke up with my long term partner and mother of my children.

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