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I'm in @theleaduk.bsky.social today unpicking what more needs to be done to address the crippling costs of childcare in the UK. Catch me again tomorrow for a deep dive into the lengths parents are going to to secure financial help under Labour's new childcare support scheme!

Have you delayed a C-section or returned to work earlier than you wanted because of the Government’s 30 funded hours childcare scheme? I'd love to speak to you! DM me or email [email protected]. #journorequest

I'm looking to speak to healthcare professionals who have experienced stalking while at work about how it was handled. The piece will be sensitive and anonymity will be protected. Reach me on [email protected] or DM!

Are you a healthcare professional who has experienced stalking? I'd love to speak to you for a piece I'm working on - will be handled sensitively and can remain anon. Email me on [email protected] or DM! #journorequest

Are you a non-birthing partner? I'd love to speak to you about how you prepared for the transition into parenthood. DM or email [email protected]. No PR's please! #journorequests

Are you a healthcare professional who has experienced stalking? I'd love to speak to you for a piece I'm working on - will be handled sensitively and can remain anon. Email me on [email protected] or DM! #journorequest

When I told a man I was on a date with that I’m a journalist, he said “you mean you have a Substack?” So I started one! On dating men like him! And why, despite it all, going boy sober isn’t necessarily the answer. open.substack.com/pub/scarlete...

Have you *unwantedly* been given the contraceptive pill by your GP as a solution to health problems? I'd love to speak to you for an article. Email: [email protected]. #journorequest

“A newborn baby is three times more likely to be subjected to care proceedings in the North East than in London, which is a huge injustice to the baby, parents and family” Our Chief Exec @cathyashley.bsky.social spoke to @scarlethannington.bsky.social about deep inequalities in support for families

Young mothers face repeated child removals, a lack of support, and impossible odds to keep their families together I wrote about how vulnerable women are being failed for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/taken-and-...