Spoke at the Future of Palliative Care debate, highlighting challenges facing hospices like John Taylor in Erdington. The truth is, relying on donations is unsustainable. We need a real strategy so everyone can live, and die, with dignity. Watch in full: youtu.be/pXDTHwbgXWM

Quietly, calmly and forensically, BBC just dismantled the Trump communications shitshow on Iran. No hyperbole, just laying out an unprecedented military, diplomatic and reputational shambles. Worth a watch. (🎥 BBC News/BBC Verify)

I've been unemployed for a few months. I now set myself pretend jobs to prevent the rot setting in. My son thinks this guy is funny, which is a good enough excuse to make something. Any requests?

We’re just innocent men

🎶 Is he strong? Listen bud, he's got radioactive blood 🎶 So no, he's not strong. He's really ill. Have some sympathy.

I love humans so much because at any given moment they can look at you with a straight face and tell you their dog is in Dubai

I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds. I support neither imperialism or dictatorship. Sahar Delijani said it best:

Under four months till Iran kick off in Group G of the World Cup, hosted by the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize winner.

Considering he co-wrote one of their finest ever TV shows, I can't seem to see any reference to Rob Grant's death on the BBC Which seems a bit... wrong #RedDwarf

Day 6: Peter Serafinowicz first moment in Dictionary Corner. youtu.be/8IDmSnD2pzc?... #februaryisfunny

GNU Rob Grant. 💔

Having a clear out of first lines for poems I shall never write. Please help yourself to any of these.

Coming March 2: the Spring 2026 edition of 3.21: Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine - the Healthcare Issue. Subscribe for free today to receive a free digital copy in your inbox! DSRF.org/magazine 3.21 Magazine is co-published by DSRF and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.

Do you want to take part in Challenge 21?! 💚 Down’s syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. We have therefore come up with a selection of challenges for you all based on the number 21! Go to our website to find out more about getting involved: https://loom.ly/J1fnOag

Team GB curler Bruce Mouat speaks about coming out and being an LGBTQ+ role model in British sport.

The 2026 Barkley Marathons is over. There are no finishers. #BM100

Ice hockey: seems to consist of two teams both absolutely DESPERATE to concede a foul The refs basically don't seem to pay attention unless there's AT LEAST a fist fight, and even then they look more likely to join in than to stop it

I don't think it's well know that you can get funding for a second degree in various forms counselling and psychotherapy. I think more people should know, so I'm posting about it.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola responds to the immigrant comments made by Man United’s co owner Jim Ratcliffe: "The more we embrace other cultures, truly embrace it, then we will have a better society - I do not have any doubts about that." 🔥

Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.

Just going to leave this here

You'd be very brave to manage #Spurs You'd have to be absolutely out of your mind to take the #Forest job

Can you help us? We’re looking for families of children who have Down’s syndrome (5-16yrs) who are willing to speak to the media about education/inclusion. We are looking for several families to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/hW6LD7c

Wrong dog

10 February 1941 | A Hungarian Jewish girl Sura Ferencz was born. In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in the gas chamber. --- 📖 Deportations of Jews from Hungary to Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_6_dep_zydow/

Um...I make puzzle games like this little game store.steampowered.com/app/3515580/...

God level

Macbeth: SHIT

Man City simultaneously the best and worst side on this pitch? #LIVvMNC #LIVMNC

Did you know people with a learning disability are TWICE as likely to die from an avoidable cause of death? Join us online on 19th May to find out why and learn how we can improve outcomes. @rcem.ac.uk @rcemevents.bsky.social @rcemlearning.bsky.social #MedSky rcem.ac.uk/virtual-even...

Staff members from the DSA will be attending the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival on Wednesday 11 February at the Windsor Suite, Imperial Royal National Hotel. We also have a stand at this event. Make sure to pop over to our stand to say hello, if you're attending!

In Australia, new commemorative coins feature a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II – celebrating the occasion on which she went into anaphylactic shock after being stung in the face by a bee

I wonder which France have turned up to this Six Natio... oh #6Nations #FRAvIRE

A sleepy male Wood Duck this morning at my local pond. #ducks #birds #nature

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short, anonymous survey for children aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition and their parents, carers, and family members. Link for survey: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes

Our resource about 'Eye Conditions in Children' written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse has recently been updated. As well as including common eye conditions it also covers eye tests and some frequently asked questions from parents. 👁️ You can view it here: https://loom.ly/fehvQBA

obligatory @mattielubchansky.com (from thenib.com/the-smartest...)

Join us at the RCPCH conference! The session will run jointly with the British Academy of Childhood Disability and the British Paediatric Respiratory Society “Bridging Disciplines: optimising outcomes for children with complex respiratory and neurodevelopmental needs” @bacdisability.bsky.social

DSEngage Live | Dance Class 🎶 Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance via Zoom! Next Session: Thursday 5 February 2026 (tomorrow.) Time: 9.30 – 10.15am. The sessions will be led by a Dance Leader from DanceSyndrome. Book here: https://loom.ly/fEn2yVs

"Not exactly breaking a leg to get into the penalty area here, Arsenal" Yeah of course not. They're winning. #ARSCHE #ARSvCHE

Arsenal playing like they want to lose this, but still think they'll hold out, probably even nick a goal. Getting nicely spicy as well. #ARSCHE #ARSvCHE

For every retweet I will make Zuckerberg’s creep glasses 5% thicker

Even Dickens would have thought that name was too unsubtle

"... but I draw the line at *speeding*" 🫢

We are pleased to be involved with this year’s Growing Older with a Learning Disability annual conference. The conference will be taking place entirely online on 25 February 2026. Julian Hallett, Services Development Manager will be running a workshop session. Book here: https://loom.ly/apZImL8

Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

Absolutely no lie I assumed she had done so ages ago