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Sue Caton @suecaton.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Absolutely brilliant talk by @dawnc05.bsky.social today at @learningmet.bsky.social. Not easy to listen to the awful experiences she shares, but so in awe of the Dawn’s commitment to challenge and protest.

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Naomi L. Jacobs @naomijacobs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Our speaker for today’s @learningmet.bsky.social seminar is our own Dr Dawn Cavanagh, speaking about her organisation’s work for people with learning disabilities & autistic people in locked wards and for independent living. Stolen Lives, Activism & the Role of Academia in Defending Human Rights. 🧵

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Elaine James @elaineljames.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

@sarasiobhan.bsky.social the A to Z is promoting flourishing lives 😃 uk.jkp.com/products/the...

Advertisement for a book called The Social Work Cats and Rocket Science Guide to Rights Based Practice.

A postcard saying F is for flourishing lives

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Elaine James @elaineljames.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

F is for Flourishing Lives in our A to Z of #socialwork @sarasiobhan.bsky.social Take 10 minutes every day to find what makes you happy. Since aged 3, mine is a book with dragons in it. What's your 10 minutes? uk.jkp.com/products/the...

Postcard which says the letter F stands for Flourishing Lives

Advertisement for the book Social Work Cats and Rocket Science an A to Z Guide

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Naomi L. Jacobs @naomijacobs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We are stronger in our activism together. RK has faced racism in campaigning but has had opportunities to help reduce stigma eg speaking on Punjabi TV channels, talking at local schools about allyship. Everyone from marginalised communities should have opportunities to live the best lives possible.

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Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

'Sitting on the margins, I can only achieve so much' - Ramandeep Kaur urges researchers and policy makers to work with, and for, people from marginalised communities, like her, and her son, Harry. #AcademicSky #AutRes #EduSky #FamilyCarers

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Lydia Wilkins @journo-lydia.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Absolutely gutted to miss this one - but this is set to be a stellar masterclass in journalism ⬇️

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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Really looking forward to presenting on this webinar on Childhood and Disability next Tuesday at 5pm UK time, along with the amazing Anastasia Todd and Susan Flynn. Tickets still available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ch...

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Webinar: Childhood and Disability

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Fab thread from the seminar which was brilliant. In awe of @georgejulian.bsky.social. ♥️

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Naomi L. Jacobs @naomijacobs.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This is looking like a great seminar series on activism, here at MMU. Join us on Wednesday to hear about @georgejulian.bsky.social ‘s vital work as a citizen journalist and coronial inquest court reporter, and check out the other activists speaking later in the series.

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Monique Huysamen @moniquehuy.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Do you know that each local authority in England should have an up to date autism strategy? Well it turns out many don't. Find out about our study and database here youtu.be/6Xv-N4K4gWc?...

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SAAIL Policy Research - Findings & Database

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

So, so excited my new book is pretty much in publication. ‘Critical Health and Learning Disabilities; an Exploration of Erasure and Social Murder’ is out in the summer (Routledge).

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

It's important everyone over 14 on their doctor's learning disability register has an annual health check. They can help you stay well and find any problems early. If you haven't been offered one you can ask your doctors practice if you can have one.

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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Last Monday (20th January) I delivered my two guest lectures for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London to 60 doctoral candidates! In the first lecture we discussed how learning disabilities are defined (by whom, what 'expertise' is drawn upon e.g. (1/9)

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Tired of Spinning Plates? @spinplatescare.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

You can download our guide "Doing Better in Health Care" here: socialcaretalk.org/wp-content/u...

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Day 10. Buxton winter wonderland.

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Saba Salman @sabasalman.com · 10/01/2025

*NEW* The latest issue of our independent, rights-based quarterly, made with brilliant people, a ton of knowledge, lived experience and good will. Published thanks to digital edition subscribers and voluntary sector sponsors supporting people and families. #LearningDisability #SocialCare #autism

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Community Living Magazine @communitylivingmagazine.com · 10/01/2025

NEW! Latest stories out now, celebrating Sammy's skills and legacy on our cover - thanks to @samcarlisle.bsky.social communitylivingmagazine.com Words from @georgejulian.bsky.social @sarasiobhan.bsky.social @seankellyphotos.bsky.social @iangoldsworthy.bsky.social and many more.

Cover of Community Living magazine with the title in yellow capital letters above a photo of Sammy with his three sisters. All four are smiling and have blond hair. Sammy is wearing a red jacket and his sisters are in dark blue coats.

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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

There was a notion, at the time, that the pandemic would be a great 'leveller'. Now, as LA burns, we see that wealth and privilege is no protector. But 'business as normal' resumes quickly. I'm always wondering what can make us step into another's shoes and truly walk around in them... changing us.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Not saying it’s still cold in Buxton but this was the view from our bathroom window earlier.

Photo of the bathroom window. Stained glass panel from our old house. The top of some toiletries, blue sky and snowy garden with a stonking set of stalactites hanging down.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Fabberama. Heavy snow started in time to cover the ice before I schlep across town to the dentist. 🥶

Photo of snow covered back garden. Looks black and white though is in fact colour. White, white whiteness and falling snow.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Minus 9 degrees forecast tonight. Harsher than the commute home earlier.

Photo from the train of untouched snow on hills. Broken by a drystone wall and single tree. Slate blue sky in contrast.

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Community Living Magazine @communitylivingmagazine.com · 08/01/2025

Our new edition from Friday 10 has a New Year focus on creativity and shifting perceptions www.communitylivingmagazine.com Read words with and by a range of people including @georgejulian.bsky.social @sarasiobhan.bsky.social @seankellyphotos.bsky.social @iangoldsworthy.bsky.social

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

And, yep it’s still snowing in Buxton. Sid of the snow peaks earlier.

Photo of Sid on the side of what was Lightwood reservoir, looking into the distance. A lone figure on a snowy hillside.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Covering the garden to do list and a new playground for Sid.

Photo of Sid running in thick snow, garden transformed to winter wonderland and silence.

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Helen Salisbury @helensalisbury.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Listen to paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj Hassan address the UN about the ongoing massacres and targeting of medical personnel in Gaza. youtu.be/jVtU6c4fZeo?...

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There's No Such Thing as Int'l Law: Dr Tanya Haj Hassan Conveys Gaza Medics Mesaage to UNSC | Dawn

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Uncommon beauty when it snows and rains.

Photo of an iced plant up at Lightwood. Like an intricate crystal ornament on long brown reeds.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Submitted my book bang on time and got an out of office from one of the editors until Jan 8. Doing a laugh/weep/hysteria thing here. [So glad to see the back of it mind.]

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Chris Ham @chrisham.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The urgency on NHS with Darzi report delivered in 2 months compared with 3 year timescale of the Casey review of social care @blimeysimon.bsky.social @richardhumphries.bsky.social @helenwalkerncl.bsky.social

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Ian Birrell @ianbirrell.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

‘This government is committed to doing politics differently’ claims Streeting today - after betraying voters with his election waffle about a National Care Service, then kicking the issue into the long grass while focusing on the NHS like all its predecessors

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

So Sid has developed a festive part 3 to get our attention. i) quietly cry by the back door, ii) bash the front door with his paw, iii) chew a crimbo card from the fireplace. #DogLegend

Photo of Sid in full leap over a sodden flag stoned path on Shining Tor. Mid air, full stretch and wild ears.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Finally watched Gavin and Stacey. A proper feast for Connor with the Keane soundtrack and Dave's coaches. Could feel him in the room with the off piste bit towards the end. #Love

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Noreen Masud @noreenmasud.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I’ve just withdrawn from my panel at the OLF. Joyce is an absolutely chilling character: on record as saying that ‘every one of those [trans] people is a huge problem to a sane world'

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Book submission getting close. Scrapped doing the index and calmed by last minute comments/links. 👀👀

Black and white photo of a jotter with scrappy writing timetable counting down to Sunday (deadline 3.1.25… keeping a bit of wriggle room).

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Bit random. Just wondering why I've spent a proper chunk of this year (early, early mornings, weekends, evenings) writing a book and indexing costs will come out of any royalties. 👀😆👀

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

And then they were gone. Christmas in a blink.

Black and white photo of trainers/boots littered across the hall floor and passing legs.

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

And a late 2024 entry for top NHS gaslighting… this hugely complex and challenging case. [Will it ever end?]

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alannasaudade.bsky.social @alannasaudade.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

@sarasiobhan.bsky.social @stephenunwin.bsky.social Happy Christmas and warmest thanks to you both and all the actors and crew for the love, joy and solidarity remembering Laughing Boy. Our can’t be the only tree with a bus .

Close up of Christmas tree with a red London bus to remember Connor Sparrowhawk

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Prof Ryan @sarasiobhan.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Sid as the sunset over Buxton this afternoon. Peaceful times and here’s to a fresh and hopeful new year.

Photo of Sid sitting and looking at the hill opposite. Beautiful, rich sunset and Buxton lights twinkling in the distance.

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Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We had some great interest in Dr @suecaton.bsky.social and team's Medications and My Mental Health research project which was featured in our research newsletter last week. For insights and resources from the project, please follow along with them below: #AcademicSky #LearningDisabilityResearch

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Francesca Ribenfors @francescaribenfors.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Lovely feedback! If you're not already signed up to it, you can join our mailing list here forms.office.com/e/SihkWJ4eYE to hear about future events...more seminars planned for the New Year :)

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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

“I get woken up by being kicked in the face, drinks thrown over you… it’s hard going” @vicderbyshire.bsky.social spent the early hours with rough sleepers, waking up on the streets of London in the depths of winter #Newsnight

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

UK govt wrong to deny pension compensation to the 1950s women. Ombudsman urged apology and compensation. Govt apologized but no compensation. No point of an independent report if recommendations ignored. Govt that funds foreign wars can fund justice. www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...

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Anger greets UK government decision not to compensate ‘Waspi women’

Minister says flat-rate compensation scheme for women affected by rising state pension age would have cost taxpayer £10.5bn

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