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Defence Stammering Network

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Defence Stammering Network (DSN), trading as STAMMA DEFENCE, is a volunteer-led and funded Civilian and Military UK Defence support network. Want to know more about us? Find out more ➡️ stamma.org/get-help/stamma-defence

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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Every person. Full stop. A reminder that equality isn’t conditional. For the Defence Stammering Network, this isn’t just a principle — it’s the foundation. Persons who stammer deserve the same respect, visibility, and support as anyone else. #ZeroDiscriminationDay #Stammer #Stutter #DefenceCommunity
Image: butterflies silhouettes made out of paper covering a rainbow background with a gear in the middle. Title: Zero Duscrimibation Day 1 March 2025. Brand: STAMMA Defence - Defence Stammering Network. Words: 
Every person. Full stop.
A reminder that equality isn’t conditional. For the Defence Stammering Network, this isn’t just a principle — it’s the foundation. Persons who stammer deserve the same respect, visibility, and support as anyone else.
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
As this year comes to a close, we celebrate every voice, every story, and every step forward. Progress isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s brave, steady, and deeply powerful. 💙
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
From Festive Nights To Bright Futures — with gratitude to the community that makes it shine. #DefenceStammeringNetwork #STAMMADefence #DSN #STAMMA
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thank you to the a: gender gov team for organising and speaking today. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️#transdayofremembrance
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
DSN. A poem. #stutter A voice may tremble on its way to air, A syllable may wander, pause, return; Yet every halted sound holds courage there, A heart that rises, choosing still to learn. (..part1)
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Make your mental health a priority
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
We are happy to share two new resources that STAMMA has created in conjunction with Bob Adams, leader of the Doncaster Stammering Association - thank you! Mental heath support: stamma.org/get-involved...   Running a support-focused group: stamma.org/get-involved...
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Mental health support
Supporting a group member if you're concerned about their mental health.
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY “A Diverse Stuttering Community – Meeting Challenges with Strengths.” My story: - “The Pause Between Words” - read more on Facebook page: www.facebook.com/share/p/15oG...
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
You are invited to participate in a study on language preferences conducted by Dr. Mahmoud Elsherif from the University of Leicester. 👉 bhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @mamsmandrill.bsky.social
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The Armed Forces Sexual Harassment survey 2025 closes in 2 weeks, following an extension of the deadline. Please follow the Defence Connect to complete the survey, to ensure we hear a wide range of voices and experiences. * jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/login.jspa?r...
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🔐💰In @ashajournals.bsky.social Important to assess #stuttering past early childhood to 👁️ recovery rates. The concept of recovery is nuanced. Presence of overt stuttering doesn’t necessarily correlate w self-identification of stuttering (@ ages 9;1-19;8) pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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Assessing Childhood Stuttering Recovery: Incorporating Self-Identification and Caregiver/Clinician Reports Through Adolescence
Purpose: Investigating stuttering recovery rates can be challenging, as recovery status can change based on self-report, later recovery, or relap...
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
In @ashajournals.bsky.social "How the listener perceives a person who clutters can have a significant impact on how CLUTTERERS feel about themselves." "CLUTTERERS" jumped out at me in an enlightening article that mostly uses the abbreviation PWC (person who clutters). pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10....
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Life Impact of Cluttering: The Adult Perspective
Introduction: Though the research on the quality of life of people who stutter is extensive, there is minimal research on cluttering's life impac...
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today, we honor the memory of the six million lives lost during the Holocaust and stand united against hatred and intolerance. Let us never forget this tragedy to ensure history does not repeat itself. #HMD #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgain #holocaust
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
“I proved that my speech didn't limit my abilities” - Sam, Royal Navy Physical Training Instructor @royalnavyofficial.bsky.social #stammer #stutter #stamma #stuttering #stammering #RoyalNavy
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 16/01/2025
Hello to all our new Bluesky followers! It's nice here, isn't it? If you're new here, or just want some cool accounts to follow, can we recommend the Humanists UK Starter Pack? go.bsky.app/PTC4j2d (P.S. Let us know if there are any glaring omissions - people are joining all the time!)
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Irish Stammering Association @stammeringireland.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
🏢 ISA Education and Employment Support 📅 Date: Wednesday 8th January 🕕 Time: Session times to suit your schedule 🌐 Location: Online 🆓 Free Are you thinking about a change in 2025? A new job, promotion, or advocacy in your workplace? ISA can support you on your journey!
The title Employment Support Clinic in royal blue text on a white background. The title is animated with the words repeated multiple times to creatively express stammering. The event details read ‘Wednesday 08 January. Contact gd@stammeringireland.ie.'
A notepad with 2025 Goals handwritten on it with a yellow background and christmas ornaments around it. There is a royal blue background with white background text ‘Thinking about a job change or promotion in 2025? ISA can support you! ‘ 
The title at the bottom of the page ‘Education Support’ repeats to creatively represent stammering.
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Happ New Year from everyone at Defence Stammering Network / @stamma.bsky.social DEFENCE #stamma #stammer #stutter stamma.org/get-help/sta...
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Ben (He/Him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @benjaminco.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Positive News in 2024. www.positive.news/society/what...
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What went right in 2024: the top 25 good news stories of the year
There were ‘mind-blowing’ medical advances, species bounced back, renewables surged, cities became more liveable, plus more good news
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Seasons Greetings from Defence Stammering Network / @stamma.bsky.social STAMMA DEFENCE . Supporting persons who stammer in the Ministry of Defence since 2014. #stamma #stutter #stammer
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Breaking the Ice Podcast @btipodcast.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
On the first day on Christmas... 🎄 open.spotify.com/episode/21UX...
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S1E5: Breaking the Ice on School Days
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
No1. #poem. #StammeringInWar In the din of war, where voices rise, A soldier’s words falter, caught in ties. Bullets fly, and commands are clear, But their tongue stumbles, gripped by fear.
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Breaking the Ice Podcast @btipodcast.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
LATEST EPISODE | Turning the Tables 3 Listen right here to the latest episode, featuring Hamish, Tom and guest host James. In this episode, James asks questions all about International Stammering Awareness Day #ISAD open.spotify.com/episode/3fbs...
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Breaking the Ice - Turning the Tables 3
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The British Army is bringing together its three healthcare groups into a new and modern group called The Royal Army Medical Service. This change shows that the government wants to ensure the Army is prepared for future challenges, helping to keep Britain safe at home and strong internationally #RAMS
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Defence Stammering Network @ukdsn.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
"I felt like the ugliest person in the world." Dr Cameron Raynes introduces the Power Threat Meaning Framework and explains how it can help us to change the way we view our stammers. stamma.org/features/pow...
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The Power Threat Meaning Framework & Stammering
Dr Cameron Raynes introduces the PTMF and explains how it can help us change the way we view our stammers.
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