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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

What do YOU want the Health Minister to know about eating disorders? I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 15/09/2025

Good to meet with Vanessa Longley, CEO of Beat, to discuss tackling the eating disorder crisis. In my 6 years as Chair of the ED APPG, I’ve seen the situation worsen. We must keep pushing for better services and stronger support for those affected.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 20/06/2025

Tomorrow, join campaigners at the #DumpTheScales march to demand better awareness, treatment, and support for those affected by eating disorders. For too long, these serious illnesses have been misunderstood and neglected. 🕒 More info here 👇

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Dump The Scales @dumpthescales.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

And we are off! Great to see such an incredible turnout, especially on such a scorcher of a day! 🌞🌞🌞 Heading down Whitehall to fight for better for people affected by eating disorders #DumpTheScales

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

When your daughter pops home from uni for the weekend with a ‘couple of friends’

Five pairs of black boots lined up neatly

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/01/2025

“No matter what happens, you’re going to have someone.” See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.

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We've transformed 100,000 Young People's Lives... Here's How | Mayor of London | Sadiq Khan

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Great to see coverage of Mayor of London meeting some @ChanceUK mentees. Mentors can be role models at a critical point in children’s lives, most importantly, together, they can find solutions to give children hope for their future. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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Mayor hails impact of mentor provision for 100,000 young Londoners

The mayor admitted there is still ‘a huge amount’ he wants to do to ensure all young Londoners ‘can grow up to fulfil their potential’

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Not saying how 2025 is going, but just caught myself thinking: ‘I might just treat myself to a lemsip’

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

@ChanceUK research Primary school exclusions are at an all-time high—and it’s the most vulnerable children who are being let down. Over 97% of excluded pupils have special education need or disabilities, and 90% of those excluded in primary won’t pass GCSE English or Maths.

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

What happens when you put a children’s charity CEO in the green room for @BBC breakfast #TooYoungToLeaveBehimd #AllPlayAndNoWork @ChanceUK

A knitted reproduction of the BBC Breakfast set including knitted camera played with by me

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Today, I’ll be on @BBC talking about the growing exclusions crisis that’s leaving thousands of children and families without the support they need. Tune in to hear about @ChanceUK and why early intervention matters—and why we need urgent change. #TooYoungToLeaveBehind

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

A call out to every one of Chance UK Youth Workers and all Youth Workers this #YouthWorkWeek. Growing up today is tough: children face more challenges than ever before, and they often feel they’re facing them alone.

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Vanessa Longley @vanessalongley.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Are we surprised families are losing confidence in the system? BBC on challenges faced by children with SEND shows families feeling let down. @ChanceUK we see families who‘ve waited years for support. t.co/SR2KHXRzdW

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