Another key piece of legislation to address the issue @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social and @teamlabouruk.bsky.social promised to tackle. Actions matter. Cultural change takes longer but starts with actions such as this. 👏👏👏

Really interesting read and tools I will be exploring over next few days. Understanding regional spend can provide additional insights. @warrenoates1.bsky.social

youtube.com/watch?v=dwV1... Challenging preconceptions and forging new pathways for women... Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

Having recently lost my great friend to cancer I recognise the motivation behind @bethrigby.bsky.social in fundraising and need to take action in the name of one she lost who meant so much. If you can support, please do, for those lost and those still with us. www.justgiving.com/page/beth-ri...

The cold weather isn’t over yet. SWEP remains in place until Monday 17 March. Emergency accommodation will be open to anyone sleeping rough. If you see someone in need, alert StreetLink and help them out of the cold. thestreetlink.org.uk

With the announcement of the abolition of NHS England and 50% cuts to ICBs, a great deal will change in commissioning of services. How these changes support the better use of 3rd sector organisations is one of the unknowns. The sector needs to speak up & shape decision making at the highest levels.

youtube.com/watch?v=-owK... Sadly, another year when @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social reads the list of women killed by men. Tragic BUT Jess now taking real tangible actions to reduce this number. No one has more passion for this challenge.

Action on the report of Baroness Gabby Burton @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social ? Is this something you will be able to progress? Although commissioned by prior government, findings have value and there is a need to consider in respect to violence against women.

@citybridgefndn.bsky.social great to see a significant charity funder on this platform. Sends a message about values. Great organisation and thanks for the funding to our older people work in Westminster. @ageukwestminster.bsky.social

In partnership with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social, we're delivering tailored support for #LGBT+ Veterans via our national Advice Line, identifying unclaimed benefits and offering free advice. Find out more information and get in touch 👉 bit.ly/4ijFDt7 #LGBTplushistorymonth

Congratulations @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social on the award. Motivational, honest discussion of dishonesty in politics and how we can all play a part in challenging it. www.publishers.org.uk/westminster-...

Pause for a while and read this. Powerful consideration and analysis of a brief period of time. What does this mean for the next 4 years minimum? @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social

Absolutely chilling post by @chrischirp.bsky.social setting out how T rump is aggressively mobilising a classic authoritarian playbook. I did not think I would see the death of American democracy (and American science) in my lifetime. #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/christin...

Grief in the Workplace: Navigating Loss, Leadership, and the Weight of the World Following a recent bereavement, I have found it supportive to have colleagues ensuring they check in, being open to conversations and encouraging self care. www.linkedin.com/pulse/grief-...

Thanks to the huge numbers of students who make time to support charities and communities. #studentvolunteeringweek @ageukwestminster.bsky.social

Thirteen minutes that are well worth a listen. Stormy times when allies turn. Measured speech and actions as a response.

Fantastic news! Hope for many impacted by sickle cell disease. Life changing to say the least! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Congratulations @bethrigby.bsky.social Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social . Well deserved wins in podcast awards. Certainly one of my weekly must listens!

Today Prime Minister Keir Starmer answered questions from MPs in the Commons chamber. 🔴 Watch live next week at 12 midday on @ukparliament.parliament.uk YouTube, also in BSL. #PMQs

Good to see @bsky.app hit the 30 million user mark.

Have written about why we should take Trump seriously on Greenland and what is going on with his evolving sense of geopolitics. A point of rupture between the US and Europe is coming: Britain will likely be forced to pick a side, or be adrift. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...

These women didn’t sit down, stay quiet, or ask for permission—they broke the rules and changed the world. Role models. We should add Bishop Mariann Budde to the list.

@retired-librarian.bsky.social One for you www.instagram.com/reel/DE5AUV1...

chng.it/F4BZ9TXSbL Pancreatic Cancer.... lost two dear friends to this disease. Early diagnosis is almost unknown. Please read and sign if you can.

Important advice for those at risk.

🐝🐝🐝 Good news! The government has refused emergency authorisation for a bee-killing pesticide, recognising there is “clear and abundant evidence” it is toxic to bees. Well done Defra and Minister @emmahardymp.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...

Sadly another charity closing due to the challenges of funding and expenditure. ☹️

The new Blood Donor Centre in the heart of Brixton will be vitally important to helping more Londoners give blood. Right now there is an urgent need for blood donors, particularly those from London’s Black communities.

The #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard is now live! It displays the NHS’s latest key data in a series of clear graphs and statistical comparisons, including waits for: 🔹A&E care 🔹Planned treatment 🔹Cancer treatment Take a look 👇 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...

A privilege to give evidence to Parliament alongside pals @katharinesj.bsky.social and @lynnanneperry.bsky.social to support much of what this Bill is trying to achieve - and call for a national wellbeing measurement to put children’s voices at the centre of government @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social

And now we've exceeded 300 signatures - and are about to enter the top 200 most signed active petitions. Please keep sharing to encourage more to call for a major reform of our media - truthful, unbiased media (in all formats) is needed more than ever today!

The Serious Fraud Office has won its first Unexplained Wealth Order case since the power was introduced. In 2017... www.gov.uk/government/n...

We're recruiting a Parliamentary and Public Affairs Assistant. They will plan and coordinate events and provide the secretariat function for the APPG for Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency in Westminster. Apply now: https://buff.ly/3E0yi2O

An exciting opportunity has come up to help strengthen small community led organisations find new ways of designing and resourcing services in Merthyr. This role is part of our work in six communities across England and Wales Deadline: 03/02 llamau.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

Our #hospitaltohome policy event – debating what it will really take to move more care from hospital into the community – kicks off in an hour! Watch it live: buff.ly/40w8rrl

Just starting your leadership journey in health and care? Our Release Your Potential programme gives you the tools to explore what kind of leader you want to be, and reflect on your full potential as a leader. Find out more and start an application today: www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...

🔎 Where did our MPs go to school? Following last year's General Election, we looked at the backgrounds of Parliamentarians in the House of Commons. We found that a record 63% of MPs elected in 2024 attended comprehensive schools, up from 54% in 2019 👇 https://buff.ly/4cQ4cLv

Are you looking for photos of older people in customer-facing businesses? Our collection in our Age-positive image library has almost 200 photos available to download instantly that are copyright free! Browse here: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-library/collection?id=1555&page=1 #Ageing

Flour fortification with folic acid is happening. About time 👍 #PublicHealth www.gov.uk/government/n...

go.bsky.app/8UdZjpv Happy to hear of more suggestions for 3rd sector or support.

If you’re struggling with living costs, don't suffer in silence. There is help available. Our Cost of Living hub is packed with useful information, including an online benefits calculator that will help you determine what you could be entitled to. Start here: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...

In 2024, we funded @thinknpc.bsky.social to research criminal justice funding flows. Since then, they have made progress looking at the funding landscape. This new survey will support the project in providing recommendations to policy makers and funders. Learn more and take part ow.ly/LK2Q50UCucY

Our CEO @vicrayner.bsky.social is joining @bbcradio4.bsky.social's Money Box panel which will be broadcast live this afternoon at 3pm from our members Sheffcare themed around the crucial topic of the cost of care to individuals. We'll share the episode later for those not able to listen live

Meta quietly updated its hateful conduct policy to allow users to refer to "women as household objects or property" among other offensive language.

Survivors of Telford abuse crimes & the mums of two women murdered by boyfriends say of the Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips that ‘no one in public life has done more to support victims and survivors and to advocate for their interests’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Some £1bn of otherwise unused financial assets have been donated to charities around the UK through the Dormant Assets Scheme via the National Lottery Community Fund, it has been announced.

Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…