Thread by @cv_cev

Clinically Vulnerable Rights ARE Human Rights

Let's talk about how public health measures are impacting human rights, specifically for Clinically Vulnerable people and households.

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Masks are a vital protection for those with health conditions. The withdrawal of masks in healthcare is concerning.

Clinically Vulnerable people have lost freedoms and are facing discrimination in: workplaces; schools; court hearings & job centres; without remote options.

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'Personal responsibility' can't replace public health. Clinically Vulnerable people are unfairly burdened to protect themselves, while being denied basic rights.

This breaches their rights under Article 14 of the HRA, which guarantees the right to non-discrimination.

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Clinically vulnerable children are being denied safe schools and are being off-rolled by headteachers and local authorities due to government attendance targets. This violates their right to education under Article 2 of Protocol 1 of the HRA.

#GhostChildren
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Concerningly, 18% of Clinically Vulnerable Families are forced to homeschool due to concerns about unsafe schools without proper air filtration.

This impacts their right to access education without discrimination, as guaranteed by Article 2 of Protocol 1 of the HRA.

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It's unacceptable that 99.6% of Clinically Vulnerable families feel unsafe in schools without proper air filtration and supported mask use for CVF.

This leaves them at constant risk of infection. Violating their right to health and well-being under Article 3 of the HRA.

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Clinically Vulnerable families have the right to a safe working environment, including air filtration. However, workers are losing jobs as employers refuse remote working or fail to provide safety measures.

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This breaches their rights under Article 4 of Protocol 1 of the HRA, which protects the right to work in just and favourable conditions.

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Over 50% of Clinically Vulnerable households have experienced mask abuse, discrimination due to wearing masks in public. Violating their right to freedom from discrimination and the right to respect for private and family life, as protected by Articles 14 and 8 of the HRA.

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Withdrawing #MasksInHealthcare puts vulnerable patients at risk of hospital-acquired infections. 30% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are estimated to have acquired the virus in hospitals. This violates their right to life and health under Articles 2 and 3 of the HRA.

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#MasksInHealthcare are essential. Withdrawal violates their right to non-discrimination under Article 14 of the Human Rights Act. Clinically Vulnerable patients have the right to be treated equally and not face discriminatory treatment in the provision of healthcare services.
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The withdrawal of #MasksInHealthcare puts healthcare workers at risk, impacting their right to work in safe conditions, guaranteed by Article 4 of Protocol 1 of the HRA. Protective measures, including masks, must be provided to ensure their safety and well-being.

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Clinically Vulnerable people deserve equal rights. Yet, policies and measures often neglect their needs, leaving them behind. This violates their rights under Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the HRA, which protects the right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.

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'Clinically Vulnerable' must be recognised under the law. Equal treatment and reasonable adjustments in the workplace and schools must be offered, in line with human rights.

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Employers and authorities *must* prioritise our safety and well-being to ensure that our rights under the Human Rights Act are respected.

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We need a society where public health measures are inclusive and respect the rights of all individuals, including the Clinically Vulnerable.

Clinically Vulnerable people should not be denied our fundamental rights.

We demand that our rights are protected under the HRA.

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The withdrawal of public health measures, including masks without any 'learning' such as air filtration, has had dire consequences for the human rights of Clinically Vulnerable individuals.

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Please do what you can to support us and sign and share our petition for #MasksInHealthcare.

Thank you!

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6363…

#CVRightsAreHumanRights

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