& later in the evening and excellent speech.

Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "Are you comfortable with the worlds most powerful man on earth banning books, militarising the police, damaging women's reproductive rights" Penny Mordaunt: "I don't know Zack, that's not the point..."

If you don't know what's going on with anti-trans stuff in the UK, read this. If you're similarly disgusted with the way anti-trans people have gotten away with demonising and assaulting an innocent minority, send this to your friends, family and MP to demand change. They won't stop with us.

Carers UK is encouraged to hear that the Government is considering compensation for Carer’s Allowance overpayments - in today's @theguardian.com. Read our full reaction here: http://bit.ly/4psh7dS?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_hpmt34rhxv

There's a lesson in there somewhere

Musk, Tommy Robinson - fascist Britain. A hellpit of violence and racism. They’re using our flag as their rallying cry. And X as their megaphone. No more appeasement. No more ‘legitimate concerns’ horseshit. It’s beyond time to sanction Musk, regulate X and shut these fuckers down. (Sunday Times)

Musk is inciting violence on London's streets.Tommy Robinson is financed by US tech bros. These are all very direct attempts to destabilise the British state. Starmer needs to stand up to this. A government that doesn't defend its country's values against these blatant attacks is not doing its job.

Good advice

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If you only listen to one thing this week, make it our episode with @Patrickjbutler of the Guardian speaking about the Carers Allowance Overpayments Scandal. Get ready for the Sayce Review out soon. buff.ly/i4kBpfF

"Erupt across UK" is a crazily inaccurate ITV news headline for a patchy smattering of protests eg 150-250 people in Orpington, Horley & Cheshunt; a peak yesterday 300 in Mold; & outnumbered by counterprotests in Liverpool, Bristol and Perth ITV should report accurately, not invent "erupts"

Union Jacks and St George’s crosses are going up on lampposts across the UK. The Daily Mail called those behind it an “army of patriots.” But the truth is very different. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/22/o...

A very interesting article drawing out the concept of care poverty from my colleague @profkirstein.bsky.social and collaborators. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Aussie unions don’t beat around the bush.

Counterpoint: The Trump administration is the most corrupt administration in U.S. history.

Anyone, and I do mean anyone, who calls for leaving the ECHR is doing so because they want to deny Human Rights to as many people are possible and should be immediately ignored and shunned. And, because I am a rational person, that includes Labour MPs.

Our pals The Mary Wallopers have just been pulled off stage and the PA shut down at VictoriousFest in Portsmouth for taking out a 🇵🇸 flag and saying Free Palestine Speak up against genocide in England and you're treated like a criminal Up the Mary Wallopers 💚🤍🧡 Free Palestine! Free the 6 counties!

I have got to the point of feeling ashamed whenever I see the flag of St George. Someone has painted them onto the mini roundabouts near us, and there are lots on the bridges over the M4 and M5. #Notinmyname is how I feel when I see my country's flag now

Couldn't agree more.

Britain can’t afford Elon’s next power trip. Today I’ve written to the Energy Secretary urging him to block Musk’s electricity supply licence. The government should be putting the national interest first, not worrying about upsetting Elon Musk.

An excellent initiative but a systemic solution would be for the government to put their money where their mouth is and properly value #carers make Carer's Allowance a benefit you can live on, not the pittance it currently is

Carers do a vital job supporting their loved ones, but it's important that they look after themselves too. This course has been specially designed to support people in #Sheffield with the demands of being a #carer. Find out more 👇

This is from the USA but the story is the same over here. I dislike the term "informal" care as it massively underplays what unpaid carers do - there's nothing informal about it. Apart from the complete absence of pay, training, respite etc...

This is going up on my wall as a reminder to myself!

I was reading about this yesterday. It's great, but what a shame it's not a government initiative!

Some good stuff available here

Go Boston! I salute you from the UK

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Oooh interesting. What's going on in the #health #psychology field then? Poor intervention design? Lack of evidence based practice? Lack of practice based evidence?

Basic income won't be "just given" like anything else "just was." It's a reform we need that will only happen when we collectively demand it.

My homeopath refused my offer of payment by letting him lick a £50 note. Hypocrite.

Whether you struggle with personal statements and don't know how — or if — you should mention being a #carer, are still undecided about university or an apprenticeship, or are considering self-study, you don't have to do it alone. Find out how we can help: solihullcarers.org/education-support

I don't care who is in the cubicle nect to me, after me or before me, so long as they flush, wipe up and dribbles and wash their hands after me. So there.

I’ll say it again: I’m vocal on trans rights because 1) I’m a decent person, 2) I have a trans niece whose happiness has skyrocketed since coming out, and 3) all these arguments were used against gays and lesbians in the 80s. And Black people in the 60s. And Jewish people in the 40s…

We're 300 followers away from 70,000. 300 more would be really nice. But you know what would be even better? 300 plus 30,000. Bluesky: help a museum out

Today's weather forecast is for a high of 26° and I'm thinking how lovely it's going to be quite cool today. How times change!

Fox could hear her little heart sing, with the joy and the peace that nature brings. It sang with her thoughts of colourful leaves, of vast open fields, and ancient trees. It sang with the memory of sweet morning mists, dancing in meadows, and chasing her bliss.

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100 Voices, a not-for-profit project looking to capture and publish a collection of personal stories from individuals who are driving improvement in healthcare, is looking for participants. Read More: buff.ly/c5eu1Wk

UK coup made us corporate slaves. Post Office scandal, no one charged for false convictions. Grenfell fire, 72 died, no one charged Water companies, 1,137 criminal convictions, still operating. Energy companies, £514bn operating profit. No curbs. Corporate lawlessness is the new norm

The reactor is the slave to the actor. The actor sets the agenda and reacting only is not enough. It’s not “news” if it’s always reactionary. Set a bold agenda, don’t take the bait and react, but to use that moment to be the actor instead.

Caring for someone with mental illness often means emotional strain, isolation & financial hardship. #UnpaidCarers face these challenges daily, often without any support. This can severely affect their physical & mental wellbeing. #MentalHealth #Counselling #CommitToCarers #CarersWorldwide

Opining about the male loneliness crisis while women are losing access to reproductive rights, the maternal mortality rate is rising, and women are being forced out of the workforce is a real choice. It is a choice to ignore the deaths of women to promote the perceived victimhood of men.

I apologise in advance to all the parents of young people out there, but turn up the volume for this one www.linkedin.com/posts/thefem...

“Its ok everyone, this one’s white and British - no need to form a lynch mob right now but we’ll let you know when you can”

📣 #TakeActionTuesday Email your MP and tell them: “ I’m an unpaid carer. I want you to back carers this summer.”  One post or one email makes a difference. 🧵 Not sure what to do? We’ve got tips 👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClO8fi_suC1/?igsh=aHZnd3FrNXEyMDM2 Let’s make carers visible