Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It could be subset of the service patterns eg appointments communication patterns could be: request for action (we need you to book an appointment), confirmation (appointment booked), reminder (appointment coming up), feedback (satisfied with appointment) Inform (eg Did not attend consequences) 110
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Remember kids, personal responsibility only counts for individuals not companies. 030
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/10/2026What a mint song.music.apple.comKeep Your Eye On The Sparrow by Merry Clayton on Apple MusicSong · 1972 · Duration 2:52 000
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/10/2026GOV reuse folk, anyone working on communication patterns? Working on chanel agnostic ones ATM and I defo can’t be the only one: - Acknowledge (eg receipt of something) - Inform - Request information - Request action - Reminder - Update within process - Confirmation of completion 213
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Found this banger which think sums it up nicely by Shots at the Dragon (soz couldn’t find a non meta link) www.instagram.com/reel/DaGL7Uv... 110
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We’ve got flooded pits up here too that could do with a bit of a brush up if we’re to power all those data centres…. 110
Reposted by HelenIrish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street this weekend, a timely reminder of the role played by the Irish in London in the fight against fascism by Irish in Britain's Policy & Research manager, Rosa Gilbert www.irishinbritain.org/news/cable-s…irishinbritain.orgThe Irish who joined the battle of Cable StreetSunday 4 October marks the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, when the people of London’s East End blocked a march of Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists. 057
Reposted by HelenHypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 30/09/2026Eugenics 🤝 ai www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/h... 1231779550
Reposted by HelenKaty Armstrong @katyarmstrong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🚨Entry level developer and delivery manager jobs in Manchester! mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/2026/09/28/w...mhclgdigital.blog.gov.ukWe’re hiring in Manchester: build your career with us in software development or delivery managementAre you a junior professional looking for a career opportunity where you’ll be supported to learn, develop and progress fast? Join our digital teams as Junior Developer and Associate Delivery Manager ... 137
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Please free UK civil servants from the tyranny of Microsoft! 031
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Bring back shame! When I comes out that London lads were robbing fuel from rural areas instead of being Iranian small boat crossing terrorists, i think sitting MPs need to do a public apology- to be televised on every news channel and on the front pages. So sick of no consequences for fear mongering 000
Reposted by HelenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Times this morning. Me in December last year. It was pretty damn obvious this would happen to anyone who did the maths. samf.substack.com/p/the-oversh... 22696195
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I’m not sure, pits had different shifts/ working hours. I think the real difference was that knowledge was seen as a community virtue not as an individualistic pursuit. The Workers Educational Associations classes were central to a lot of the organised activities. Allotments were just a necessity. 010
Reposted by Helengquaggiotto.bsky.social @gquaggiotto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Estonia's trust paradox - while satisfaction with digital services remains high, trust in government institutions and officials declined sharply case.hks.harvard.edu/the-invisibl...case.hks.harvard.eduThe Invisible State: e-Estonia's Public Trust ParadoxHarvard Kennedy School Case Program is the world's largest producer and repository of case studies designed to train public leaders. 001
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Same in my family (grandad was a miner), it was drilled into me that books and art were windows into other worlds and knowledge can’t be taken from you, as opposed to possessions or liberty. 100
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In fact whilst I’m at it; most UK fashion and arts has come from the working class. Teddy boys, Mods, 2Tone ska, Trojan Skinheads, northern soul, casuals, rave, Bhangra Reggae, Brummy heavy metal, blitz kids, UK Garage, Grime, alternative standup comedy… Christ, even Gibert & George. 190
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As an aside mining communities were incredibly creative and literate. People always want to paint working class people as idiots. Please look up Ashington Group, Miners’ Weekend School, Welsh National Memorial Association. Or the longevity of Lit&Phil or Baltic gallery from working class members. 6413
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I’m not even sure this is satire or a legitimate labour think tank proposal. 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Im a northerner that moved south, found myself in Brixton- loved it, it felt warm, full of life and community. Within the space of 18 months we had been priced out, our favourite pub closed and turned into flats and Brixton market was full of Barbours and ‘yaah’s’. Had to claim asylum in Penge. 100
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I fully believe that there will be design counter movement to AI dross… eventually. In the mean time, other roles will continue to encroach on design and research roles by vibe coding- designers become fixers rather than creatives until no one knows what the fixes are because HCI specialists leave. 011
Reposted by HelenTobias Wilson-Bates @phdhurtbrain.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My whole career the Humanities seem to have been curled up in a defensive crouch trying to justify our meaning/existence. At times it has even seemed a productive thought exercise, but I think generally whatever body has demanded the justification is not really open to being persuaded of anything. 15973137
Reposted by HelenDilek Sayedahmed @dileksayedahmed.bsky.social · 19/09/2026There's too much talent trapped in poverty and too much mediocrity funded. Just sayin. 4766229
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I went to the Witchery in Edinburgh once. I managed to flick a folk across the entire length of the room trying to prise a willick from its home. Needless to say I went back to places that served chips. 020
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Sentenced for 5 years 3 months for inciting and planning race motivated mass murder. 2 of the Filton Four members got 6 years for causing criminal damage to an arms company supplying drones that target children. 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Can I stipulate the pope in the Interim Operating Model? 110
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I vote for Northumbrian independence and an honorary Scottish-ish title. Can I have free prescriptions and uni now? 000
Reposted by HelenEmiliano Mellino @mellino.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The UK government is making upwards of £4.9bn in profit from visa fees, citizenship fees & the immigration health surcharge. Meanwhile, people are getting into thousands of pounds of debt or going without food just to afford to these immigration fees. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...thebureauinvestigates.comGovernment makes £5bn a year from immigration fees while applicants…Home Office’s fees are up to 10 times the processing cost – and rising every year 8236155
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I’d argue that RNLI volunteers should fall under the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018, and think that should be expanded out to doxxing to be explicit as part of common assault (as is with threatening words/ spitting/ raised fist etc) 183
Reposted by HelenPeter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 11/09/2026If you were ever in doubt about the fundamentally grift-based approach of far right "patriotic" streamers, having failed to persuade the Daily Mail to buy his mum a new house after they revealed what town she lives in, 'Danny Tommo' has raised *£60,000* from followers to give her a "fresh start". 79434
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I know it’s incidental but the victim replying “That's a bit rude” after being told to “shut the F*ck up” might be the most British thing I’ve ever heard. 020
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My only hope for Ai is that it is reclaimed for good. That people are assisted with bureaucracy of Gov or renewed access to knowledge that you normally have to know someone to get; gather evidence and legally seek help against negligent landlords, tax filing, create business plans, exam cribsheets 030
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Please please let there be service design and research leadership roles in this unit. So many talented working class folk across central and local Gov would love to apply their skills on this . 040
Reposted by HelenElle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I am the very model of a modern day typographer A font take on the tune “Modern Major General” by Gilbert & Sullivan #typography #fonts #graphicdesign 24550411565
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Ah yes, hundreds of masked far-right men went to national infrastructure simply to have a nice chat and a picnic. The need for riot police and subsequent injuries to police or damage to property are pure coincidental I’m sure. 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I’m not really sure how they ‘don’t see any violence’ if you’ve needed to have medical treatent for being attacked? Or vechiles needing repairing, Or RNLI volunteers saying they’ve been threatened with doxxing? Seems like the violence/ damage and intimidation is plain as day. 110
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was investigating potential assaults and criminal damage. A spokesperson said: "A number of police, Coastguard and Border Force vehicles were damaged during the evening. "A small number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries” 110
Reposted by HelenHard Boiled Egg @perigominas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Are you focussing too much on the very real threat of political paramilitaries on our streets, as opposed to the almost entirely media manufactured immigration crisis? 120118
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026This snowflake's an avalanche. music.apple.com/gb/album/im-...music.apple.comI'm Scum by IDLES on Apple MusicSong · 2018 · Duration 3:09 001
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A true sign of friendship is when your fellow diasporic neighbours bring you multipacks of Taytos. 000
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Looking for examples of true community driven and owned co-design… I’ve seen a lot of well meaning experts helping communities but I’m looking for community for the community designs. Appreciate any help :) 013
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 06/09/2026What a brilliant role for a North East based designer- huge to see Barbour still investing in NE talent. Caveat is it loses points for not disclosing the salary. barbourcareers.co.uk/vacancies/ap...barbourcareers.co.ukApply - Barbour Careers 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Seen section 60/ 60AA of the Criminal Justice Act as well as Section 47A of the Terrorism Act used seemingly at the drop of a hat; disproportionately within black & working class communities, counter protests etc. Not a peep when a co-ordinated gang of hundreds of masked men turn up in Dover though? 020
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Looking forward to hearing about the proscription of Patriot Platformstatic.klipy.comWaiting Waiting PatientlyAlt: A glamorous blond lady lying on a blue silk pillow, tapping her hands impatiently on her chest, with a caption that reads ‘I’ll just get comfy in my waiting position’ 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Just Oil activists got 5 years for a zoom call for *talking* about conspiracy to cause a public nuisance - not actually doing it. Reform *actually* took foreign donors money illegally. 010
Helen @socialsoup.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Apple News has over 500 (I stopped counting at this point) articles about the A66 crash- many of them vilifying teenagers and Teesside in general. Contrast that to Ref0rm & the man trying to become UKs PM, illegally taking foreign donor money and discussing subverting parliamentary processes, 5! 000
