Gareth Blindfish
@blindfish.bsky.social
Relationships and sex educator, aspiring boardgame designer, youth worker, lecturer and stuff. (he/him)
https://blindfishgames.blogspot.com/
All views are my own and do not represent those of my employer.
https://blindfishgames.blogspot.com/
All views are my own and do not represent those of my employer.
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"Laura fears all will be lost if ICB Sussex forces her child off the medication.
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
NHS threatens GP practice over trans care
A GP practice in Brighton and Hove is currently under investigation for legally providing gender affirming care to trans teens
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Laura fears all will be lost if ICB Sussex forces her child off the medication.
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
An advantage of flying the long way round back from Japan is seeing greenland from the air, the northern lights out the window and technically crossing off the bucket list item of circumnavigating the globe.
October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
An advantage of flying the long way round back from Japan is seeing greenland from the air, the northern lights out the window and technically crossing off the bucket list item of circumnavigating the globe.
Last night in Tokyo and finished the evening with a classic cheesy sht of the city
October 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Last night in Tokyo and finished the evening with a classic cheesy sht of the city
With Green vote intention rising in the polls. Will we see news and media organisations giving greens the same air time as they have for reform? The argument was always Nigel should be interviewed because whilst he has only a handful of MPs. Voter intent is high. Therefore more Green coverage?
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
With Green vote intention rising in the polls. Will we see news and media organisations giving greens the same air time as they have for reform? The argument was always Nigel should be interviewed because whilst he has only a handful of MPs. Voter intent is high. Therefore more Green coverage?
Every bit of public health news from the USA at the moment makes me hope the UK has contingency plans for if they start the next pandemic. Need to be ready if they are turning their country into an experimental petri dish.
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Every bit of public health news from the USA at the moment makes me hope the UK has contingency plans for if they start the next pandemic. Need to be ready if they are turning their country into an experimental petri dish.
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
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A small number of samples can poison LLMs of any size
Anthropic research on data-poisoning attacks in large language models
www.anthropic.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
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I've been in Japan for a week and today I found the only Psyduck Pokémon manhole cover in all of Japan. Personal geek travel goal achieved!
September 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I've been in Japan for a week and today I found the only Psyduck Pokémon manhole cover in all of Japan. Personal geek travel goal achieved!
Inbox zero'd, out of office on, work phone off.
Holiday on its way
Maybe i should start packing
Holiday on its way
Maybe i should start packing
September 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Inbox zero'd, out of office on, work phone off.
Holiday on its way
Maybe i should start packing
Holiday on its way
Maybe i should start packing
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I gave a talk this week on the vulnerability of UK institutions to a populist govt and I was told by an audience member that the US and Hungary couldn't happen here. I said it absolutely could and Reform are learning fast. The complacency is scary
September 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
I gave a talk this week on the vulnerability of UK institutions to a populist govt and I was told by an audience member that the US and Hungary couldn't happen here. I said it absolutely could and Reform are learning fast. The complacency is scary
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🌐 The End of the #NGO Era?
“struggling to remain relevant, under pressure from governments that mistrust them, a public that questions their legitimacy, & donors who demand greater efficiency & local ownership”
#Democracy #CivilSociety
@thegoodlobby.bsky.social
thegoodlobby.eu/the-end-of-t...
“struggling to remain relevant, under pressure from governments that mistrust them, a public that questions their legitimacy, & donors who demand greater efficiency & local ownership”
#Democracy #CivilSociety
@thegoodlobby.bsky.social
thegoodlobby.eu/the-end-of-t...
The End of the NGO Era? | The Good Lobby
A recent study offers one of the clearest pictures to date of the evolution of the international NGO sector.
thegoodlobby.eu
September 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
🌐 The End of the #NGO Era?
“struggling to remain relevant, under pressure from governments that mistrust them, a public that questions their legitimacy, & donors who demand greater efficiency & local ownership”
#Democracy #CivilSociety
@thegoodlobby.bsky.social
thegoodlobby.eu/the-end-of-t...
“struggling to remain relevant, under pressure from governments that mistrust them, a public that questions their legitimacy, & donors who demand greater efficiency & local ownership”
#Democracy #CivilSociety
@thegoodlobby.bsky.social
thegoodlobby.eu/the-end-of-t...
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I woman in the process of a divorce (often the worst time in people’s lives) trying to make provision for a disabled son wasn’t careful enough around a highly complex bit of tax and property law. I kind of have a bit of sympathy here.
September 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I woman in the process of a divorce (often the worst time in people’s lives) trying to make provision for a disabled son wasn’t careful enough around a highly complex bit of tax and property law. I kind of have a bit of sympathy here.
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And there she goes... Meanwhile Wes Streeting, awash with cash from private healthcare firms, remains...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
September 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
And there she goes... Meanwhile Wes Streeting, awash with cash from private healthcare firms, remains...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The UK head of the equality commission speaking on radio 4 is either ignorant or wilfully misrepresenting who is covered by the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. By malice or incompetence she shows her bias.
September 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The UK head of the equality commission speaking on radio 4 is either ignorant or wilfully misrepresenting who is covered by the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. By malice or incompetence she shows her bias.
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I mean, fine. But I’d like to hear from Streeting on committing to expand CAMHS and mental health support teams for young people to a capacity that is somewhere north of totally inadequate. This is deckchair stuff by comparison.
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I mean, fine. But I’d like to hear from Streeting on committing to expand CAMHS and mental health support teams for young people to a capacity that is somewhere north of totally inadequate. This is deckchair stuff by comparison.
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I genuinely think one thing that trips up folks on the left is that they can't imagine not sharing certain core values. Lemme explain. Here's an intuition pump:
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
August 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I genuinely think one thing that trips up folks on the left is that they can't imagine not sharing certain core values. Lemme explain. Here's an intuition pump:
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
Say you're in negotiations with counterparty X. And there are two possible deals on the table ...
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LITTLE BUT FIERCE, the child-friendly version of D&D 5E is crowdfunding a fully illustrated hardback release!
Follow for updates:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Follow for updates:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
August 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
LITTLE BUT FIERCE, the child-friendly version of D&D 5E is crowdfunding a fully illustrated hardback release!
Follow for updates:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Follow for updates:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
"I don't care what anyone says, I LOVE that movie"
August 29, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"I don't care what anyone says, I LOVE that movie"
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In Thailand, nearly half of all new HIV cases are among young people. That’s why we’re stepping into classrooms and youth spaces to teach about healthy relationships, self-esteem, and sexual health. Knowledge is power—and it’s saving lives.
#CharityImpact #HIVEducation #YouthEmpowerment #EndHIV
#CharityImpact #HIVEducation #YouthEmpowerment #EndHIV
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In Thailand, nearly half of all new HIV cases are among young people. That’s why we’re stepping into classrooms and youth spaces to teach about healthy relationships, self-esteem, and sexual health. Knowledge is power—and it’s saving lives.
#CharityImpact #HIVEducation #YouthEmpowerment #EndHIV
#CharityImpact #HIVEducation #YouthEmpowerment #EndHIV
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So, that civil service speaking ban...
What does the No 10 guidance actually say?
I decided to use a freedom of information request to find out.
Here's the response I got...
gavin-freeguard.medium.com/no-10-bans-c...
What does the No 10 guidance actually say?
I decided to use a freedom of information request to find out.
Here's the response I got...
gavin-freeguard.medium.com/no-10-bans-c...
No 10 bans civil servants from speaking, bans us from seeing the guidance that bans civil servants…
In June, my friends at the Institute for Government reported the existence of ‘some unusual internal guidance’ that bans officials from…
gavin-freeguard.medium.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
So, that civil service speaking ban...
What does the No 10 guidance actually say?
I decided to use a freedom of information request to find out.
Here's the response I got...
gavin-freeguard.medium.com/no-10-bans-c...
What does the No 10 guidance actually say?
I decided to use a freedom of information request to find out.
Here's the response I got...
gavin-freeguard.medium.com/no-10-bans-c...
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1/ Michael Gove reshaped English education more than any minister since 1944. His reforms continue to structure the present despite many changes of Government. A thread.
August 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
1/ Michael Gove reshaped English education more than any minister since 1944. His reforms continue to structure the present despite many changes of Government. A thread.
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#RPGaDay2025
Day 18: Sign
Inspirisles by @hatchlingdm.itch.io is a Celtic and Arthurian-inspired game which teaches you sign language as you play! Use BSL or ASL to cast spells, solve puzzles and battle monsters. The game is designed to be enjoyed by players of all ages.
Day 18: Sign
Inspirisles by @hatchlingdm.itch.io is a Celtic and Arthurian-inspired game which teaches you sign language as you play! Use BSL or ASL to cast spells, solve puzzles and battle monsters. The game is designed to be enjoyed by players of all ages.
August 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#RPGaDay2025
Day 18: Sign
Inspirisles by @hatchlingdm.itch.io is a Celtic and Arthurian-inspired game which teaches you sign language as you play! Use BSL or ASL to cast spells, solve puzzles and battle monsters. The game is designed to be enjoyed by players of all ages.
Day 18: Sign
Inspirisles by @hatchlingdm.itch.io is a Celtic and Arthurian-inspired game which teaches you sign language as you play! Use BSL or ASL to cast spells, solve puzzles and battle monsters. The game is designed to be enjoyed by players of all ages.
I'm stuck on a stupid graphic thing for a new RSE activity and I'm going round in circles so I am hoping someone here might have a flash of inspiration. I am looking for a small icon/symbol to represent "being exclusive" in a romantic relationship. Does anyone have any suggestions?
August 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm stuck on a stupid graphic thing for a new RSE activity and I'm going round in circles so I am hoping someone here might have a flash of inspiration. I am looking for a small icon/symbol to represent "being exclusive" in a romantic relationship. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm chasing a Kickstarter pledge that is a full year delayed. And reading their comments. I saw the US company saying they are prioritising US supporters over all international. Not by supporter number or pledge level. Nationality is their highest priority.
Business mirroring their politics?
Business mirroring their politics?
August 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I'm chasing a Kickstarter pledge that is a full year delayed. And reading their comments. I saw the US company saying they are prioritising US supporters over all international. Not by supporter number or pledge level. Nationality is their highest priority.
Business mirroring their politics?
Business mirroring their politics?
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We look forward to welcoming more educators to our Esteem network. Could you be among them?! www.acet-uk.com/training #RSE #RSHE #PSHE #SexEducation
August 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We look forward to welcoming more educators to our Esteem network. Could you be among them?! www.acet-uk.com/training #RSE #RSHE #PSHE #SexEducation
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Who could have predicted that harassment of cis women, who do not conform to feminine stereotypes, in public toilets and changing rooms would increase after the Supreme Court ruling?
Pretty much everyone who paused to consider it, that’s who.
Pretty much everyone who paused to consider it, that’s who.
‘I’ve been spat on’: gender non-conforming women tell of toilet abuse in aftermath of supreme court ruling
Support groups report that women and non-binary people are increasingly being challenged in toilets and changing facilities – but others call it scaremongering
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Who could have predicted that harassment of cis women, who do not conform to feminine stereotypes, in public toilets and changing rooms would increase after the Supreme Court ruling?
Pretty much everyone who paused to consider it, that’s who.
Pretty much everyone who paused to consider it, that’s who.