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Liz Tack

@lizta.bsky.social
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Working to improve the lives of older people. Age UK Head of Services, Westminster. Politics matters. All opinions my own.

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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Another key piece of legislation to address the issue @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social and @teamlabouruk.bsky.social promised to tackle. Actions matter. Cultural change takes longer but starts with actions such as this. 👏👏👏
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Really interesting read and tools I will be exploring over next few days. Understanding regional spend can provide additional insights. @warrenoates1.bsky.social
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
youtube.com/watch?v=dwV1... Challenging preconceptions and forging new pathways for women... Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏
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Dame Averil Mansfield: The UK’s First Female Professor of Surgery | Pride of Britain 2023
YouTube video by Pride of Britain Awards
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Having recently lost my great friend to cancer I recognise the motivation behind @bethrigby.bsky.social in fundraising and need to take action in the name of one she lost who meant so much. If you can support, please do, for those lost and those still with us. www.justgiving.com/page/beth-ri...
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Beth's fundraiser in memory of Laura Walmsley
Help Beth Rigby raise money to support North London Hospice
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/03/2025
The cold weather isn’t over yet. SWEP remains in place until Monday 17 March. Emergency accommodation will be open to anyone sleeping rough. If you see someone in need, alert StreetLink and help them out of the cold. thestreetlink.org.uk
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StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
With the announcement of the abolition of NHS England and 50% cuts to ICBs, a great deal will change in commissioning of services. How these changes support the better use of 3rd sector organisations is one of the unknowns. The sector needs to speak up & shape decision making at the highest levels.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
youtube.com/watch?v=-owK... Sadly, another year when @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social reads the list of women killed by men. Tragic BUT Jess now taking real tangible actions to reduce this number. No one has more passion for this challenge.
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Jess Phillips reads names of UK women killed by men last year, including the Hunt family | ITV News
YouTube video by ITV News
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Action on the report of Baroness Gabby Burton @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social ? Is this something you will be able to progress? Although commissioned by prior government, findings have value and there is a need to consider in respect to violence against women.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
@citybridgefndn.bsky.social great to see a significant charity funder on this platform. Sends a message about values. Great organisation and thanks for the funding to our older people work in Westminster. @ageukwestminster.bsky.social
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Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
In partnership with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social, we're delivering tailored support for #LGBT+ Veterans via our national Advice Line, identifying unclaimed benefits and offering free advice. Find out more information and get in touch 👉 bit.ly/4ijFDt7 #LGBTplushistorymonth
Blue background with white text reading "25 years since the ban on LGBT+ people serving in the Armed Forces was finally lifted, yet many people’s lives are still impacted. "
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Congratulations @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social on the award. Motivational, honest discussion of dishonesty in politics and how we can all play a part in challenging it. www.publishers.org.uk/westminster-...
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Westminster Book Awards Winners Announced at Houses of Parliament
Patriot by Alexei Navalny, Harold Wilson: Twentieth Century Man by Alan Johnson and Let’s Be Honest by Jess Phillips have won the best political books of the year at the Westminster Book Awards tonigh...
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Pause for a while and read this. Powerful consideration and analysis of a brief period of time. What does this mean for the next 4 years minimum? @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Absolutely chilling post by @chrischirp.bsky.social setting out how T rump is aggressively mobilising a classic authoritarian playbook. I did not think I would see the death of American democracy (and American science) in my lifetime. #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks
Where I categorise 69 Trump administration actions from the last 3 weeks and show how they align with the authoritarian playbook
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Grief in the Workplace: Navigating Loss, Leadership, and the Weight of the World Following a recent bereavement, I have found it supportive to have colleagues ensuring they check in, being open to conversations and encouraging self care. www.linkedin.com/pulse/grief-...
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Grief in the Workplace: Navigating Loss, Leadership, and the Weight of the World
Grief doesn’t clock out when stepping into the office. It doesn’t wait for a convenient moment, nor does it respect deadlines or meeting schedules.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Thanks to the huge numbers of students who make time to support charities and communities. #studentvolunteeringweek @ageukwestminster.bsky.social
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Thirteen minutes that are well worth a listen. Stormy times when allies turn. Measured speech and actions as a response.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Fantastic news! Hope for many impacted by sickle cell disease. Life changing to say the least! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Congratulations @bethrigby.bsky.social Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social . Well deserved wins in podcast awards. Certainly one of my weekly must listens!
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 29/01/2025
Today Prime Minister Keir Starmer answered questions from MPs in the Commons chamber. 🔴 Watch live next week at 12 midday on @ukparliament.parliament.uk YouTube, also in BSL. #PMQs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Holborn and St Pancras, Labour) stands at the despatch box with his left hand raised and his right hand resting with a pen in his hand. He is wearing a grey suit with a red tie and glasses, and the benches are out of focus behind him.Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch (North West Essex, Conservative), on stands at the despatch box with interlaced hands resting on top of it. She is wearing a navy blazer and white top, with the mace visible at her right hand side.Paul Kohler MP (Wimbledon, Liberal Democrat) is standing in front of the bench facing the despatch boxes and Speaker which are out of frame, with the Order Paper in his hand. He is wearing a pinstripe suit and deep red waistcoat, and the Serjeant at arms is visible sitting behind him.Gavin Robinson MP (Belfast East, Democratic Unionist Party) is standing in the middle rows of the benches, wearing a blue jacker and salmon tie. He is mid-speech and his hands are together in front of him.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Good to see @bsky.app hit the 30 million user mark.
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 29/01/2025
Have written about why we should take Trump seriously on Greenland and what is going on with his evolving sense of geopolitics. A point of rupture between the US and Europe is coming: Britain will likely be forced to pick a side, or be adrift. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 27/01/2025
These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permission—they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models. We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
@retired-librarian.bsky.social One for you www.instagram.com/reel/DE5AUV1...
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
chng.it/F4BZ9TXSbL Pancreatic Cancer.... lost two dear friends to this disease. Early diagnosis is almost unknown. Please read and sign if you can.
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Start Pancreatic Cancer screening
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Important advice for those at risk.
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Ruth Chambers @ruthchambers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
🐝🐝🐝 Good news! The government has refused emergency authorisation for a bee-killing pesticide, recognising there is “clear and abundant evidence” it is toxic to bees. Well done Defra and Minister @emmahardymp.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Pesticide emergency authorisation denied for 2025 to protect bees
An emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Sadly another charity closing due to the challenges of funding and expenditure. ☹️
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/01/2025
The new Blood Donor Centre in the heart of Brixton will be vitally important to helping more Londoners give blood. Right now there is an urgent need for blood donors, particularly those from London’s Black communities.
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Brixton honours sickle cell pioneer at unique new NHS blood donor centre specifically designed to inspire the local community to give blood
A plaque honouring the lifesaving work of the country’s first sickle cell nurse counsellor, Dame Elizabeth Anionwu OM, will be unveiled at London’s newest and boldest blood donor centre in the heart o...
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 22/01/2025
The #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard is now live! It displays the NHS’s latest key data in a series of clear graphs and statistical comparisons, including waits for: 🔹A&E care 🔹Planned treatment 🔹Cancer treatment Take a look 👇 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A privilege to give evidence to Parliament alongside pals @katharinesj.bsky.social and @lynnanneperry.bsky.social to support much of what this Bill is trying to achieve - and call for a national wellbeing measurement to put children’s voices at the centre of government @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
And now we've exceeded 300 signatures - and are about to enter the top 200 most signed active petitions. Please keep sharing to encourage more to call for a major reform of our media - truthful, unbiased media (in all formats) is needed more than ever today!
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Petition: Review traditional and social media regulation
Review media regulation, including social media, to consider the introduction of stricter regulations to ensure truthful reporting, accountability and integrity across all platforms, including newspap...
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
The Serious Fraud Office has won its first Unexplained Wealth Order case since the power was introduced. In 2017... www.gov.uk/government/n...
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SFO secures first Unexplained Wealth Order in £100m fraud case
Today the SFO secured its first UWO as it seeks to recover a Lake District property believed to have been purchased with the proceeds of a £100m fraud.
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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 17/01/2025
We're recruiting a Parliamentary and Public Affairs Assistant. They will plan and coordinate events and provide the secretariat function for the APPG for Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency in Westminster. Apply now: buff.ly/3E0yi2O
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Lloyds Bank Foundation @lbfew.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
An exciting opportunity has come up to help strengthen small community led organisations find new ways of designing and resourcing services in Merthyr. This role is part of our work in six communities across England and Wales Deadline: 03/02 llamau.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
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Local Implementation Lead for Merthyr Tydfil - Merthyr Tydfil
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right person to work closely with the People and Communities Team within the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Investing in six places a...
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 15/01/2025
Our #hospitaltohome policy event – debating what it will really take to move more care from hospital into the community – kicks off in an hour! Watch it live: buff.ly/40w8rrl
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Just starting your leadership journey in health and care? Our Release Your Potential programme gives you the tools to explore what kind of leader you want to be, and reflect on your full potential as a leader. Find out more and start an application today: www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...
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Release Your Full Potential | Leadership Training | The King’s Fund
Apply for our Release Your Potential programme for new leaders and become more confident in your leadership style.
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🔎 Where did our MPs go to school? Following last year's General Election, we looked at the backgrounds of Parliamentarians in the House of Commons. We found that a record 63% of MPs elected in 2024 attended comprehensive schools, up from 54% in 2019 👇 buff.ly/4cQ4cLv
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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Are you looking for photos of older people in customer-facing businesses? Our collection in our Age-positive image library has almost 200 photos available to download instantly that are copyright free! Browse here: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-libr… #Ageing
Older people working with bikesOlder man working in a cafeOlder woman working in a cafeOlder woman cleaning dishes
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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Flour fortification with folic acid is happening. About time 👍 #PublicHealth www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Birth defects prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
go.bsky.app/8UdZjpv Happy to hear of more suggestions for 3rd sector or support.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/01/2025
If you’re struggling with living costs, don't suffer in silence. There is help available. Our Cost of Living hub is packed with useful information, including an online benefits calculator that will help you determine what you could be entitled to. Start here: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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redditchgirl.bsky.social @redditchgirl.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...
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All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About
You won't have read much about these announcements over the past few weeks
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Lloyds Bank Foundation @lbfew.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
In 2024, we funded @thinknpc.bsky.social to research criminal justice funding flows. Since then, they have made progress looking at the funding landscape. This new survey will support the project in providing recommendations to policy makers and funders. Learn more and take part ow.ly/LK2Q50UCucY
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New survey for criminal justice charities – help us understand the challenges and opportunities of the funding landscape
Take our survey to help us learn more about how charities working with the criminal justice system fund their vital work.
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Our CEO @vicrayner.bsky.social is joining @bbcradio4.bsky.social's Money Box panel which will be broadcast live this afternoon at 3pm from our members Sheffcare themed around the crucial topic of the cost of care to individuals. We'll share the episode later for those not able to listen live
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CNN @cnn.com · 07/01/2025
Meta quietly updated its hateful conduct policy to allow users to refer to "women as household objects or property" among other offensive language.
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Calling women ‘household objects’ now permitted on Facebook after Meta updated its guidelines | CNN Business
Meta on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to how it moderates content that will roll out in the coming months, including doing away with professional fact checking. But the company also quietly updat...
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Survivors of Telford abuse crimes & the mums of two women murdered by boyfriends say of the Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips that ‘no one in public life has done more to support victims and survivors and to advocate for their interests’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘We stand by Jess’: Telford survivors criticise Musk’s attack on Phillips
Exclusive: Victims of male violence sign letter praising minister for devoting life to ‘fighting for women and girls’
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Beth Rigby @bethrigby.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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Jess Phillips criticises 'ridiculous statements' made by Elon Musk in grooming gangs row
YouTube video by Sky News
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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Some £1bn of otherwise unused financial assets have been donated to charities around the UK through the Dormant Assets Scheme via the National Lottery Community Fund, it has been announced.
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£1bn of dormant assets transferred to good causes around UK, fund reports
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
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