A moment of joy when a Hummingbird Hawkmoth visited our Lincolnshire garden today Also a reminder of climate change and the increasing frequency of previously rare visitor sightings. #moths #butterflies #climatechange

'A crushing blow to an already fragile sector'...Why does one part of government demonstrate no understanding of other parts? www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/11/g...

I’m 53. I joined the Labour Party Young Socialists at 14. Every bit of help I have had raising my family, having an education & a career is due to Labour. But enough is enough. I’m not interested in appeasing racists in return for their votes. If that’s where we’re at, I’m done.

We’re proud to be leading the development of vital guidelines for Independent Stalking Advocates (ISAs), with input from the National Stalking Consortium. www.gov.uk/government/n...

'The Thick of It' scriptwriters respond to Reform picking up some council seats. Hapless Seema Malhotra is sent out to explain the utterly half-baked, hurried and indefensible 'Island of Strangers' to World at One (16.45 minutes in) tinyurl.com/2edx9w7s

Girlguiding has pledged to do more to ensure it is engaging with girls of colour and those from poorer backgrounds www.charitytimes.com/ct/Girlguidi...

"There are no words to describe how you feel; your world turns upside down." Nancy was diagnosed with brain cancer at only one year old. Her mum Gemma shares their story in this BBC News article: bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Could you ever have imagined you would see a headline like this in your lifetime

Today, we pay tribute to Pope Francis. He welcomed refugees & the homeless where others turned their backs. He called for peace — in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the DRC & beyond — where others cheered for war. His humanity is an inspiration to us all, and he will be greatly missed.

The science behind play and its profound impact on cognitive development, emotional well-being, and overall brain health - check this out from @fiplayscotland.bsky.social #play #childsplay #neuroscience

The foot-dragging over such a modest little proposal is ridiculous. Sort it out Keir! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

“If companies can’t make online spaces safe for children, then they shouldn’t be in them. Children should not be expected to police the online world themselves.” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

We've probably all done this thing or something like it and then looked back with greater experience and humility. A poignant thread @jessmorgan.bsky.social

Our latest analysis of spending on children’s services for @barnardos.org.uk, @ncb.org.uk, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @nspcc.bsky.social & @actionforchildren.bsky.social shows real-term spend on early intervention is down by more than £2bn since 2010/11. www.probonoeconomics.com/a-long-road-...

Our latest #safeguarding conversation podcast is live: ssslearning.co.uk/podcasts/top... #EduSky

❔ Could multi-cancer tests (MCTs) help GPs spot cancer ❔ That's the topic of the third instalment in our MCT series. It's a thought-provoking read to understand where we are and what's needed to implement these innovative tests in UK primary care: cruk.ink/4llYC8V

The NCVO has warned that 2025 will be a tough year for many charities as they continue to tackle a "perfect storm" of “funding falling, costs increasing, and demand climbing”. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Year-ahea...

On Monday, our bereavement support team are running a free, live, online Q&A session on grief during exam season for 13-25s. A space for young people to hear directly from our team and ask questions. Register for free now, only 19 spaces left > www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-duri...

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced / senior Children’s or TYA cancer nurse - Trustee role with @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social

With conversations around #AI here in the UK, this article is a timely reminder of the potential pitfalls when assessing #vawg risks - there are so many variable factors and human behaviour isn't always so predictable. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Charities facing a big financial squeeze in 2025 warns NCVO - compounding effect of the pandemic, inflation and cost of living crisis. #charities www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chariti...

Our research on coastal social work teams is ongoing. We are looking to speak to those involved in supporting this workforce in these communities, including: - Social Work Educators - Social Work Employers - Community representatives Please email [email protected]

1/2 Changing the language and narrative about child pornography - briefing by the Lucy Faithful Foundation. Terminology guidelines below in 2/2

@warchilduk.bsky.social petition for children in Gaza at 4/4 in the thread below 👇

📢 App Version 1.100 is rolling out now (1/2) Chat reactions are here! You can now respond to chat messages (aka “direct messages”) with an emoji ❤️

Be more Mr Phillips!

Investigations of concerns about social workers.... even the triage to decide whether there is a case to answer is taking an average of 35 weeks. Bad for managers / employers, awful for referred social workers and eroding confidence that SWE can deliver timely outcomes.

Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month is here! This April, we’re partnering with 18 other charities to ensure teenagers and young adults (TYAs) receive the treatment they both need and deserve 🎗️ Visit: ow.ly/6z5750VqzJ2 #UntilTheresACure

War Child presents Spring Clean - the ultimate star-studded jumble sale - is back and open for your bids! ➡️🔗 bit.ly/4ldbHRB ❤️ All funds raised will help #WarChild protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict.

The April edition of #ContactMagazine - packed with articles about effective communication with young cancer patients. Read perspectives from young people, parents and multi-disciplinary teams. #cancer #communication #play

April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month – an opportunity for charities and the young people we support to come together and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing teenagers and young adults with cancer 💙

With misinformation on the rise, how can VCS organisations navigate the challenges of social media while staying true to their values? Join our discussion with @charitycomms.bsky.social, @factcheckni.bsky.social, @childlawcentre.bsky.social & @madlinsudn.bsky.social Book: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

William Sitwell misses the point that safeguarding courses aren't designed to keep predators out of a church, they're to equip everyone else to know the risk and know what to do with a concern. Fair point though about the online training and accessibility. #safeguarding tinyurl.com/jpd2tc2h

A really great thread authored by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social for those of us new or BlueSky learners

Interested in nature-based interventions for parents, carers and children (0-5s)? Join us for sharing, learning and networking in Sheffield 13.05.25, 10-3. Meet researchers, services and practitioners. Forest bathing, walking groups, and more! Sign up below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...

National Crime Agency highlights the emerging risks of so called Com networks. If you watched 'Adolescence' you might want to read this.... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Lots of parents have been in touch with us concerned about the government’s plans for reform of disability benefits. Based on the information currently available, here are our answers:

#DIPG is a devastating and (as yet) incurable children's cancer. Here's an uplifting NBC news piece featuring Gavin and @nickvitanza.bsky.social with signs of hope.

How are charities navigating social media in a post-truth world? @civilsociety.bsky.social in-depth article with contributions from @charitycomms.bsky.social @mindcharity.bsky.social @headwaylondon.bsky.social and me.

I set out to be a clinical doctor forever. Then life happened. I left medicine and, with that, felt completely lost. I have now found my way again, Navigating a path less trodden, But no less fulfilling. Careers are not linear.

The Breaking Point report paints a stark picture of the mental health crisis sweeping through small charity leaders. Our new article explores the findings from Fair Collective's latest report and offers tips on how to prioritise wellbeing in your organisation: www.dsc.org.uk/content/its-...

The single best thing you will read on Trump all week, courtesy of @theweek.com 🔥

We want to see the government do more on child poverty, but the schools bill is a good start for kids.

As a small charity - conceived and founded in lived experience; and now run and nurtured by a very few of us all living with #EarlyLifeTrauma day to day - our aim is to provide practical and useful #TraumaResponsive support to #CareExperienced (and sometimes also #ND) families.

Copy that @rachelkr.bsky.social. Every single day of 12 years with @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social I was touched, inspired and enriched by social workers supporting families through uncertainty, fear, grief and sometimes joy.

Women’s Aid has unveils a bedtime story with a sobering twist. ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’ shines a light on the harsh reality of domestic abuse faced by women and children. tinyurl.com/3rtyk4my

Indomitable, passionate, charismatic and child-centred - restoring the reputation of the late Camila Batmanghelidjh and her charity. #charities #charitycommission #coldplay tinyurl.com/mr3abux3

1/2 Celebrating the dedication, skills and kindness of Clinical Nurse Specialists caring for children with cancer ❤️‍. A whole bunch of people work with children who have cancer (you can see them in 2/2 below). Clinical Nurse Specialists have a very special place in the team.

1/2 Important analysis but these findings are disappointing and obviously not new. See Laird and Tedam (2/2 below) for their analysis of 30 Serious Case Reviews in 2019 - 'Cultural Diversity in Child Protection'.

www.instagram.com/reel/DG0wwdh... @jon ronson on psychopaths leading our world!