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Richard Clein @richardclein.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Great to be at @libdems.org.uk conference with @carlcashman.bsky.social we had a great opportunity at @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social reception to update @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @cllrjoeharris.bsky.social about what we’re doing to stand up against @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 21/03/2025

"The Government's plans are undermining growth and hurting our health and care services." "We need a different approach." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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SEND_LISA @lisal24.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I am absolutely disappointed with the new Labour government and their stance on vulnerable people in society. First the pensioners and now disabled people #Disabilities #SEND

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Ramandeep Kaur @mumof3amigos.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A must read and a stark warning, America. snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...

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The Logic of Destruction

And how to resist it

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SEND_LISA @lisal24.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Be careful who you trust as your #SEND advocate - there needs to be better qualifications and a register of advocates because this is a potentially dangerous Send advocate/consultant www.wyjs.org.uk/news/son-gui...

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SON GUILTY OF FINANCIALLY ABUSING HIS MOTHER IN CARE HOME

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Stimpunks Foundation @stimpunks.org · 21/10/2024

Map of Monotropic Experiences This map highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience. How many do you experience? Visit the page for a glossary describing each aspect. Image credit: @autisticrealms buff.ly/4fvHD0f

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 05/12/2024

💔 "They hide behind an outstanding Ofsted rating... while abuse takes place, deemed acceptable by NHS & LA services." The ICARS Report sheds light on the abusive practices of restraint and seclusion hidden in plain sight. Children deserve better. 📖 theicarsreport.com #DyingForAnEducation

Image of a young girl with a solemn expression, accompanied by a quote from a parent/carer testimony: 'I have no trust in the school at all. They hide behind an outdated outstanding Ofsted rating which they seem to think makes them invulnerable. All the while there is a layer of abuse taking place which NHS services & LA services seem to deem to be completely acceptable.'
Below the quote are images of 'The ICARS Report' and 'The Testimonies' books, alongside logos for ICARS and NeuroClastic, and the website link 'theicarsreport.com' with the hashtag #DyingForAnEducation.

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Sue Wright @suetwin2.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I hope much of the developmental damage inflicted on this poor girl by her mother can be reversed and that she'll flourish having been rescued from such horrific neglect. One wonders whether the cleft palate's presence motivated the mother to such extreme behaviour. I wish the child all the best 🙏 🤗

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Kym @thebizzyreader.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Just deleted my X account. Feels good!

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Kym @thebizzyreader.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Only 7 years. How have “we” become so acclimated to abusive and violent behaviour?

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SEND_LISA @lisal24.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This is so sad. Seven years is not enough

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Dad to an Anxious Child @dadtoanxiouschild.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

A common pattern is that she looks for a fight, especially on a Sunday, before the school week starts again. We’ve had shouting and self-harm threats already today. Walking on eggshells is hard for us all, we don’t want to be scared of her #anxiety #mentalhealth #schooltefusal

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Emily Widnall @emilywidnall.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Please share! I am currently interviewing professionals who support young people with self-harm & suicide (prevention & postvention) as part of The 4S Study. Areas of focus: Bristol, N.Somerset & South Glos, Birmingham, Lincolnshire & Tees Valley📍 Sign-up 👉🏼 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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About 4S

The Support Systems for Self-harm and Suicide (4S) Study is a research study investigating how secondary schools, colleges and governing bodies of youth organisations in England deliver self-harm and ...

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Dad to an Anxious Child @dadtoanxiouschild.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I’m at work today. Post-covid hybrid working means I only have to be here 2 days a week, and wife is part-time, so is home on those 2 days. Sad to say that being away from home and at work is almost a relief for us both. Waiting for news on whether AD makes it to school today 🤞🏻#KidsMH #SchoolRefusal

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Dad to an Anxious Child @dadtoanxiouschild.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

She’s done it! A crazy routine of getting up at 5am, breakfast at 6 and in the school car park before 8. She’s only going to stay until 10, but just getting ready and crossing the threshold means that today is a win! #kidsMH #schoolrefusal

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · 25/11/2024

This is great - thanks @dcpcampaign.bsky.social for putting this together!

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Helen @helenmew.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

‘Tis here - a starter pack as promised for anyone wanting to link up with others from #CareExperiencedFamilies #Fostering #kinship #SpecialGuardianship #Adoption #CareExperiencedAdults go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · 15/11/2024

As a small charity - conceived and founded in lived experience; and now run and nurtured by a very few of us all living with #EarlyLifeTrauma day to day - our aim is to provide practical and useful #TraumaResponsive support to #CareExperienced (and sometimes also #ND) families.

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David Baines MP @davidbainesmp.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Fantastic to meet Tobias and others representing the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament today. They do great and important work, and you can find out more about them here 👉 disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk

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Marie Goldman MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Last week, I dropped in on an event hosted by the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament. It's so important we keep pushing for better support and equality in education. I’ll keep working for an inclusive education system and greater transparency from local authorities.

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Ian Lavery MP @laverymp.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I'm proud to have supported the Disabled Children’s Partnership in Parliament this morning. I had a good chat with Tobias, he explained the personal challenges he has faced.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

We've had a go at one of those starter pack things! The DCP has more than 120 members - here are thoseon Bluesky (DCP members - please let us know if we've missed you out!) go.bsky.app/4QNiZEF And if your organisation is interested in joining them: email disabledchildrens.partnership@mencap.org.uk

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SEND_LISA @lisal24.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Parcel theft from doorsteps has significantly increased. Especially in London so why are delivery companies leaving the parcels on the doorsteps and not taking them to a collection point or reattempting delivery when the person is home? #ParcelTheft #Parcels #Deliveries

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Claire Miller - Maths Positive @mathspositive.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Super proud to be an author on a paper published today 🎉 I don't do as much "on-site" work in research these days, but supported with this paper based on EEG data I collected with students at Birmingham University, UK 😊 What are your wins for the week? 🐱🌈 I'd love to hear them, big or small!

A photo from a looong time ago, of Claire wearing a blue EEG cap and electrodes and a blue Avengers / Despicable Me mash up t-shirt reading "the AVENGRU"

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Claire Miller - Maths Positive @mathspositive.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our brains work in beautifully unique ways. Learning is about discovering what works for you - not fitting into a mould. Every way of thinking brings its own strengths. 🌱 Celebrate how your mind works and share something you love about your learning journey below! 🌟 #MotivationMonday #Homeschooling

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Claire Miller - Maths Positive @mathspositive.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hi 👋🏻 I'm a neurodivergent and trauma-informed online maths educator! I help neurodivergent students and those with education-related anxiety build confidence in maths 🎉 As an autistic educator with a PhD in Psychology, I create a safe, supportive space where learners can thrive at their own pace 🌈

A photo of Claire, a white female with long red hair, wearing purple glasses and an autumn themed top

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Ramandeep Kaur @mumof3amigos.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I’ve just dipped back to the other place to ask the National Down Syndrome Policy Group about their elusive guidance around the Down Syndrome Act 2022. They’re busy getting young people into Parliament to tell MP’s about the challenges they face. Sort the guidance out then! #PerformativePolitics

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Craig @clggmf.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I'm the single father of a disabled adult daughter. She has epilepsy and rheumatoid arthritis and takes a ridiculous amount of meds for her conditions. Medicaid also pays for a daytime caregiver so I can work. We're done for without it. The meds alone would break us in a year.

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Indie authors: Let's help each other out in a world where we are constantly overshadowed by celebrity authors. Introduce your book in the comments and I'll repost. Here's mine to repost: Thatsokay.co.uk is an emotional intelligence tool for children that helps them identify feelings.

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthewspsy.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Anyone who was involved in the lengthy campaign to overturn the ban on maternal request #caesarean at Oxford University Hospitals Trust get in touch ASAP, join our campaign group ‘Families Failed by OUH Maternity Services’ #MakeOxfordshireMaternitySafe #OxfordHealth #BirthTrauma #PreventableHarm

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hi @autisticdoctor.bsky.social, I'm wondering if you know of any resources, research or people/organisations who look specifically at #neurodivergent people's experience & support around #cancer? @candles-plus.bsky.social/ @jadzia9.bsky.social is doing some good work in this area

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Sarah Johnson (was Dove) @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I can only assume I am on some DnD/mtg/education/cats/kids list as my follower number has been difficult to keep up with. I tend to talk about the above plus #SEND, #kidsMH, animals that I find and cuddle. Annoyance at people leaving the door opens and tea drinking

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Anyone else come over from Twitter? Drop me a follow and I will follow back. #FollowBackFriday

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London Autism Group Charity @lagcharity.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Sunday 24th November, is our Community Café for the Autistic Community in South Woodford. For autistic people (all ages), parents and carers. On the last Sunday of the month at 1pm-3pm at St Mary's Church, 207 High Road, South Woodford E18 2PA. www.londonautismgroupcharity.org/community-ca...

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Article 39 children's rights charity @article39.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

NEW: Government urged to end the wilful neglect of teenagers in care. Timeline showing how last government reversed the strong, cross-party political consensus that children in care aged 16 and 17 should not have to fend for themselves. #KeepCaringTo18 article39.org.uk/2024/11/18/g...

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Government urged to end the wilful neglect of teenagers in care

As the new government promises (18 November 2024) “a more secure life for children across the country”, and legislation that will transform the children’s care system, children&#8…

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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Hurrah for Monique Botha and team, for their insights into the neurodivergent communities who created the terms around neurodiversity.

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

UK deprivation levels have risen to the highest in the 21st century, according to a landmark report. More than one in three children are now in poverty and a quarter of adults. It is a scandal - but so is the pretence that any of this is normal. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high

Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century

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Alice Hewson - Author @alicehewson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Another 5 star review for #NeurodiversityInTheWorkplace! When I was stuck in unsupportive workplaces, I never believed that one day I'd write a book about #inclusion & finally understand what it feels like to be valued by a line manager. Buy here ➡️ amzn.eu/d/1aYPjRE #WorkplaceInclusion #ADHD #hr

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Ramandeep Kaur @mumof3amigos.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

There are still disabled youngsters in Birmingham who are not at college due to their home to school transport being removed Post 16. This is a national scandal and needs to be urgently reviewed by the government.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Happening this afternoon at 3.30pm: Support for children and young people with special educational needs - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament committees.parliament.uk/event/22316/...

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18 November 2024 - Support for children and young people with special educational needs - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

14:30 - The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I want to thank whoever it was at Bluesky who came up with the idea of Starter Packs. Just brilliant!

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

How privatisation works (and Thames Water is just the latest example). 1. A government takes a national asset built up with taxpayers' money and the work of public servants over many years, and hands it, for a fraction of its value, to a private company. 2. In doing so, it creates a monopoly. 🧵

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Miamore @miamore512.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Ima start using this hashtag maybe we will find our tribe #adhdsky

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Dom Kelly @thetattooedjew.com · 12/11/2024

Made this and will add to it!

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Shay Erlich (They/Them) @shay-erlich.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Oh how I have missed disability text spaces. It’s filling my heart so much to find all my phone friends again!

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Another fantastic starter pack of disabled and chronically ill writers! I would love to see a growing community of disability writers and artists here - this seems like an awesome start: go.bsky.app/EFKNgPt

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