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Rachel Sullivan

@sullivanhealth.bsky.social
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🔹OT and Health Consultant 🔹35 years in the NHS (so far) 🔹Learning Disability, Neurodiversity and Mental Health cheerleader 🔹Fuelled by lived experience and a head full of ideas for improving lives and services sullivanhealthconsulting@gmail.com

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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The structure of DNA was discovered in the 1950s Accordingly, the 1960s saw a massive increase in diagnosis of genetic disorders. Blaming it on, say, Beatles music, would have been laughable Unrelated: Channel 4's 'documentary' "The Great #ADHD Myth?" airs tomorrow
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Dean Burnett on Instagram: "A few people have replied to my recent criticisms about the imminent @channel4 'documentary' "The Great #ADHD Myth?" with arguments that the recent significant rise in ADHD diagnoses is something that does need to be investigated. This post is my stance on why such arguments are invalid."
11 likes, 1 comments - drdeanburnett on August 17, 2026: "A few people have replied to my recent criticisms about the imminent @channel4 'documentary' "The Great #ADHD Myth?" with arguments that the recent significant rise in ADHD diagnoses is something that does need to be investigated. This post is my stance on why such arguments are invalid.".
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Please share this as widely as you can.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It is deeply concerning that most of this hostility seems to be directed towards Autism and ADHD.
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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
It really is impossible now - especially as it just sounds ridiculous - to convey just how exciting it was to have a WHOLE NEW FOURTH CHANNEL in 1982, but as you can hear in this, I was so excited that I felt I had a duty to watch *all* of it... timworthington.org/2025/11/19/l...
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Mike W @mkmike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I see the Stockholm metro is celebrating Yorkshire Day too
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Rachel Sylvester @rachelsylvester.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
New Scandinavian wings at Wandsworth and Pentonville jails have seen a 45% fall in assaults, 57% drop in self harm and halving of staff absence rates - fascinating results from trial into a more rehabilitative approach to prisons observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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‘Scandi wings’ offering pianos, pool and tea parties coul...
A unit in London’s Wandsworth prison has been transformed using methods from Sweden and Norway that prioritise rehabilitation over retribution
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It’s a good day to repost this thread.
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Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I went to the same school as Bill Oddie (KES in Birmingham) and there were legends that he'd once arrived at school on horseback and also had put up diversion signs which meant all the traffic along the main Bristol Road had to pass through the school grounds but I don't know if either is true.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
If a child asks you, 'Where do we come from?' or 'How did it all begin?' you can't go wrong by starting with this beautiful short animation voiced by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's a story full of wonder! understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/wh...
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Where do we come from?
For primary schools: the scientific story of our origins, from the Big Bang through the evolution of stars, planets, life, and, ultimately, us, revealing what we are made from and how we are connected...
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Busting the Biggest Myths in Neuroscience | Dr Dean Burnett | Instant Genius podcast youtu.be/JQYtTcNSHak... Dean Burnett answers quickfire questions about familiar brain myths, for the Instant Genius Podcast #Brains #Myths #BadScience #Youtube #Podcast
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Busting the Biggest Myths in Neuroscience | Dr Dean Burnett | Instant Genius podcast
Relatively speaking, neuroscience and psychology are young fields of scientific research that only really got going over the last hundred years or so. However, during this time, several stubborn myths have arisen that, zombie-like, just don’t seem to go away. In this episode, we speak to neuroscien
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 20/07/2026
A new free guide, developed with researchers at a Welsh university, aims to help music practitioners and school staff better support Autistic children and young people in Autism Resource Bases
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New guide for Autistic learners set to provide free access to music
Nation.Cymru staff A new free guide, developed with researchers at a Welsh university, aims to help music practitioners and school staff better support Autistic children and young people in Autism Res...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Ending rough sleeping should be perfectly achievable if Burnham has the will to achieve it. Official figures suggest there are fewer than 5,000 people sleeping rough on a typical night across England. A problem that one of the richest countries in the world really should be able to fix
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My working life is spent supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the country in an area with high levels of deprivation. I’ll judge Andy Burnham by the effect his changes have on them. They are the human canaries in the coal mine.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A bit of Kitty always improves my mood.
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VictoriaQOTD @victoriaqotd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If I was Prime Minister - and thank goodness I'm not, because I've been the length and breadth of Downing Street and never spotted a decent wool shop.
Kitty getting hammered on sweet sherries.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If you are a clinician involved in the prescription/ monitoring of antidepressants, I will be able to share free access to try out a new app soon. Please message me to let me know if you’re interested (and please share this with anyone who may also be interested). Thank you.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Andy Burnham has done well this morning. I’m particularly pleased that he made a strong point about the importance of “caring for people”.
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Pete Etchells @peteetchells.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This is a brilliant interview with the psychologist that everyone should actually be listening to on social media effects:
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
If you know anyone who questions whether we should keep the NHS, you should ask them to read this. Thank you, @bethanyblack.bsky.social
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We’ve just arrived in Menorca, so I’ve had my first experience of the new biometrics at passport control. I’ll never forgive the people who actively spread propaganda to win the Brexit vote.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is such a simple, brilliant solution to so many major issues, it’s a wonder it hasn’t already been done…
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Why I Don't Think Neuralink Will Ever Be Profitable theneuroscienceofeve... Dean Burnett explores the most recent claims of Elon Musk's 'Neuralink', and spots the cracks in the stance that 'brain chips' are commercially viable product #Neuralink #Brains #tech #Business
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Why I don’t think ‘Neuralink’ will ever be profitable
Elon Musk’s ‘brain chip’ efforts have been in the news again. But you can already see signs that reality is catching up with the hype behind the whole endeavour
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Sharon 🪳🌹 @sharonk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
there's something remarkable how on a scientific level we're performing what would essentially be miracles and on a cultural/political level, we're going in reverse
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Looking at one small part of practice “performance” doesn’t take into consideration all the other factors and work being done. Until a full picture of workload and workflows is available, it’s wrong to use this as a way to measure & worse still “performance manage” practices
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 20/06/2026
Unsung community heroes from across Wales have been shortlisted for the 2026 BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales
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Finalists announced for 2026 BBC make a difference awards in Wales
Nation.Cymru staff Unsung community heroes from across Wales have been shortlisted for the 2026 BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales. The BBC Make a Difference Awards, which launched in Wales for the...
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Emily✨ @emilyoram.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Well colour me shocked that when people’s basic needs are met they commit fewer crimes.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This recharges my hope battery.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Our new First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has pledged to end the Welsh NHS’ longest waiting lists within months. I hope that includes waiting lists for Autism and ADHD assessments. You have an opportunity to help many thousands of people if you achieve this, Rhun.
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The QuaterJohn Ixperiment @frogalapeche.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I can’t believe I’m reading this. This is horrific.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This is an absolutely devastating act by the Supreme Court. The video by Oliver Lewis, below, is a very clear explanation of what’s happened.
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Disability Rights UK is conducting a survey on disabled people’s experience of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). If you want your experiences to inform research, policy discussions and recommendations on PIP, please fill out the survey in the link below.
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PIP Survey | Disability Rights UK
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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
They stole the internet’s knowledge and all the work that went into it and they want to sell it back to us for a fee. What a business model.
 ALTMAN: "WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE INTELLIGENCE IS A UTILITY, LIKE ELECTRICITY OR WATER, AND PEOPLE BUY IT FROM US ON A METER.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
This article contains a quote from a Councillor who describes “almost hand to hand fighting”. We can’t go on like this.
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Jelltex @jelltex.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
A Monkey #Orchid in Kent. Orchis simia.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Da iawn, Caerphilly.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Chloe makes a really good point. I can see how integrated teams can often end up with either health or social care being the dominant voice. I’m advocating for a joint funding pot, which can be accessed by all teams.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I’m going to put my phone down now and enjoy the weekend 😊
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Young people need to build their capacity to work and have jobs or training available. The young people who have struggled most since Covid are those with health needs, often due to neurodivergence. Nothing will improve until assessment and support is provided when they need it.
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
The one pot solution. The people of Wales need health services and social care to access one pot of funding, instead of guarding their separate funding pots at the expense of their services. 1/10 (hopefully)
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Rachel Sullivan @sullivanhealth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
We already have reduced capacity in health and social care, so I have a thread incoming…
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
There is only one European nation with fewer hospital beds per capita than the UK Sweden but they have the highest number of care home & nursing home beds 26% fewer care home beds 23% fewer nursing beds Fewer hospital beds Then people wonder why A&E is blocked
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Rachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Also (sorry, but honestly) if I had to make a list of places cis men couldn't go to because a cis man had made a women "uncomfortable" there, it would be very long and there would be literally nowhere for men to go.
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Rachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
SUCH A HATEFUL WASTE OF TIME. Honestly, we need a national hobby service so that people can find nice things to do in their spare time like watering plants or being nice to donkeys rather than inventing stupid things to be cross about.
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Rachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I am so furious about the toilet BS, which creates a totally bizarre environment in which nosey people can stop anyone from having a wee. What sort of govt feels good about creating the means to stop people having a wee? We need more free public toilets, not ways to make it harder to go to the loo
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 17/05/2026
A north Wales businessman is working with researchers at Bangor University to tackle the huge amount of waste generated by the construction industry by rescuing and reusing materials destined for landfill
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Former builder launches mission to rescue construction waste from landfill
Nation.Cymru staff A north Wales businessman is working with researchers at Bangor University to tackle the huge amount of waste generated by the construction industry by rescuing and reusing material...
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Great Western Railway train services will be nationalised on December 13, the UK Department for Transport has announced. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Major train operator to be nationalised
A date has been confirmed for the operator to be brought into public ownership
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise www.sciencefocus.com... Dr Dean Burnett tackles a pernicious and harmful misunderstanding (or deliberate misrepresentation) about the rates of neurodiverse diagnoses. For Science Focus magazine #ND #AuDHD
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No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The uptick in adults receiving medical help for mental health and neurological conditions is largely due to increased awareness.
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