Paracetamol - known as Tylenol in the US - does not cause or 'trigger' autism. If pregnant women take paracetamol, their chance of having an autistic child is not affected. It is extraordinary that we have to say this, but the bizarre news coming from America means we have to.

I am waiting for December for the statement on hospitals being overloaded yet again with ‘Winter viruses’ 🙄 Remember when we get there that Labour abandoned 13 million clinically vulnerable on vaccines and failed to roll to prevent/protect #Longcovid.

If humanitarians want to bring forward a Bill to allow palliative care doctors to hasten the death of patients who are at the very end of their life and in unrelievable severe pain or distress, they should do so. But Kim Leadbeater’s Bill is not that bill: it's a Suicide Bill.

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill allows people who are not in pain, not suffering, and not at risk of imminent death, to be medically euthanised. That's a Suicide Bill. Parliament can't make good law unless it stops this pink-tinged, glossing over of reality. Disabled people deserve better. #AssistedDying

One of the worst articles I have read on assisted dying, and exemplifies why I am against the Bill currently going through parliament. Miscomprehension and oversimplified opinion on what others' lives are like to live, are rife.

Covid infection levels in England have risen sharply over the last 2 weeks, as have other Covid measures. The overall risk level has risen from moderately high to High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

A really good way to help avoid brain fog is not to catch Covid. Nearly 14% of NHS patients now feel they have or may have persistent post-Covid symptoms like brain fog. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill allows people who are not in pain, not suffering, and not at risk of imminent death, to be medically euthanised. That's a Suicide Bill. Teresa May was quite correct, and the Bill's sponsors need to be honest and own it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We know many people look out for our weekly Covid risk assessment post, so here's a quick update. Unfortunately, the publication of the data we primarily use for our risk assessments has been delayed. We therefore cannot produce a risk assessment this week, but we will resume as soon as possible.

Covid vaccines do not cause cancer. It seems extraordinary that we have to say that, but health misinformation is being given a huge platform by disgraced ex-doctors linked to extremist politicians. Please don't worry - there is no truth whatsoever to these ridiculous claims.

Thank you to @buds-disability.bsky.social for everything they are doing to keep us all informed on the #COVID statistics. You can also subscribe to their newsletter and they are raising funds so that they can continue providing this brilliant service. The details on how to donate are below.

After their recent big jump, Covid infection levels in England have again remained roughly static this week. As of 31 August, around 1 in every 224 people were infected. A further increase is only a matter of time, and we'll continue to closely monitor the situation. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

Covid infection levels in England, which jumped up the week before last, remain at roughly the same level this week. We advise people to start resuming strict precautions if they do not wish to catch Covid, as we believe the trend in infection levels is still upwards. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

The Bank of England is worried that the UK workforce is too old and sick to support economic growth, and the Government wants to force disabled and ill people back to work. This approach is doomed to fail. 1/4 www.theguardian.com/business/202...?

We were alarmed to hear of this plan to abolish the judicial immigration appeals tribunal. On top of the plan to abolish disabled children and young people's right to appeal to the judicial SEND tribunal, this is a deeply worrying and anti-democratic trend. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The long period of historically lower Covid infection levels in England has come to an end. Covid infection levels in England have jumped nearly a fifth in the last week, and the overall Covid risk is just below High. Now is the time to start resuming strict precautions. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

So, as a corporate body and charity, apparently we have to confirm our age on Bluesky by getting a member of staff to hand over their personal details. Not good enough @bsky.app.

Our apologies, but we do not have access to our DMs because @bsky.app wants us to confirm our personal age, which is difficult when you're a corporate body. Please email [email protected] to contact us while we try to sort this out.

Covid infection levels in England have once again risen, but remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 249 people in England were infected in the week to 10 August, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

@bsky.app how is an organisation supposed to confirm it's age?

@buds-disability.bsky.social This week in @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Only a brief Covid update this week due to late data publication: Covid infection levels in England have not substantially changed, and remain at historically lower levels. Full update next week as usual.

A yellow heat alert has been issued for the start of next week. Please look out for older and disabled people who may be badly affected by the heat. BuDS has put together a list of handy tips and tricks to help keep cool in the heat - find out more at the link. buds.org.uk/heatwave-tip...

Covid infection levels in England have stayed roughly similar to last week, and remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 284 people in England were infected in the week to 27 July, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

Don't forget - it's the launch of the BuDS SEND Transitions Research Project tomorrow (July 24th), at 2pm! There's still time to sign up if you want to attend, and we'd love to see you there. To sign up and find out more, visit the link: buds.org.uk/send-researc...

Covid infection levels in England remain at historically lower levels, despite a slight rise in the last 2 weeks. Around 1 in every 275 people in England were infected in the week to 20 July, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

Measles is airborne - you catch measles by breathing in air laden with tiny viral particles or droplets that have been exhaled by someone infected with the measles virus. All the hand and surface washing in the world won't prevent measles transmission. You need #CleanAir

Schools bill has been progressing through parliament very quietly & this is a further step towards removing more parental rights. It will impact homeschooling & this may concern many clinically vulnerable families & again disabled & SEN #ScrapTheSchoolsBill petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

Covid infection levels in England have reduced to nearly the lowest level seen this year. Around 1 in every 306 people in England were infected in the week to 6 July, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

The Tories supposedly gave us personal choice for what was actually an airborne virus. This removed choice from vulnerable people to continue working in unsafe spaces. Many I know changed jobs, left work, gave up teaching and other careers they loved because nothing was done to support those who 🧵

🛑 Help us contact every MP in the UK 🛑 📄 Visit 👉 shh-uk.org/get-in-to... 📬 Use our simple tool to contact your MP and make your voice heard. #safeair4all #longcovid #workplacesafety #infectioncontrol #PublicHealth #Healthcareleadership

Note No.10 is starting work on its new narrative: “We can’t stop the two child limit ‘cos they made us u-turn on disability benefits.” Child poverty v disability poverty is not a contest. Labour is responsible for its choices and solutions - not disabled people. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

We’re recruiting trustees! SHH-UK supports healthcare workers with #LongCovid Find out more and apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement detailing why you are interested in becoming a trustee and what skills you will bring to the role to [email protected].

Covid infection levels in England have slightly declined in the last week, and remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 261 people in England were infected in the week to 29 June, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

It is ridiculous and counterproductive to try to clean outside air of particulates when the indoor air is laden with viruses that have a far more significant health impact. Covid killed 7 times more people than asthma in 2024.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've had to postpone the live launch of our groundbreaking and damning research into SEND transitions in Bucks. The live launch will now be held online on Thursday 10 July at 2pm. You can find out more and register at the link. buds.org.uk/send-researc...

In this hot weather, the risk of developing heatstroke is very high. Find out what to look out for, and what to do if you or someone else has heatstroke, at the link. buds.org.uk/heat-exhaust...

As the weather heats up again this weekend, BuDS urges everyone to take precautions and look after themselves and their loved ones. buds.org.uk/heatwave-tip...

Thank you to @buds-disability.bsky.social for their ongoing advice on #COVID. If it wasn’t for them vulnerable people would be in the dark.

Covid infection levels are continuing to slowly rise but, for the moment, still remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 239 people in England were infected in the week to 22 June, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...

The Health Secretary has today confirmed that there is no NHS budget to set up a new Assisted Dying service, which means - oh bitter irony - that therapeutic treatment services for living patients will be cut to fund death. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

MPs who voted yes to assisted dying ignored the reports from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Why did you do that when they were clear the bill risked lives? @greenparty.org.uk @libdems.org.uk @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @snp.org

314 MPs should be bitterly ashamed of themselves today. Passing the #AssistedDyingBill, which presents such a clear danger to disabled and vulnerable people, and is medically considered to be unsound, is a shocking dereliction of their duty to their constituents.

The House of Commons has betrayed the interests of disabled people by voting through the #AssistedDyingBill. Such a narrow majority as 314 to 291 shows there is no consensus about this issue. We will continue to fight in the Lords, inside Whitehall, and in the NHS.

New research by BuDS has highlighted the ‘devastating and shocking’ experience of SEND children and young people in Bucks within education. The outcome of this research will be presented at a live online launch event on Tuesday 1 July 2025. More at the link. buds.org.uk/send-researc...

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous medical conditions most affecting older and disabled people, and people with long term health conditions. We have put together some essential first aid information to use while you are waiting for the NHS. buds.org.uk/heat-exhaust...

With yellow heat alerts for England, we've put together some tried and tested tips and advice for disabled and older people to cope with the heat. Remember, hot weather is likely to be worse for disabled and older people, and those with long term health conditions. buds.org.uk/heatwave-tip...

With only 2 weeks left until consultation closes, we urge all disabled people in England and Wales to tell the Government what they think about the proposed benefit cuts. Everything you need is at the link. buds.org.uk/speak-out-ab...

An NHS-dominated Spending Review has left little for other departments to rebuild other public services ⤵️

There is still no sign yet of a Covid wave in England. Covid infection levels in England have remained static in the week to 8 June. Around 1 in every 262 people in England were infected, and the overall Covid risk remained Moderately High. buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...