Sandy Costall
@costallsandy.bsky.social
Learning Disability Nurse, Parent Carer of son with Downs Syndrome. Passionate about improving health inequalities and empowering people with a learning disability. Sharing information. Join the journey.
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Sandy Costall
@costallsandy.bsky.social
· Apr 13
There are no #LearningDisability #Nurses left.
Imagine
There are worse #healthinequalities for people with a learning disability
Imagine
Save our valued profession now. Your action will take two minutes but will last a lifetime.
Thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Imagine
There are worse #healthinequalities for people with a learning disability
Imagine
Save our valued profession now. Your action will take two minutes but will last a lifetime.
Thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses
At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten...
petition.parliament.uk
Please take 2 minutes to read & sign this petition #learningdisabilitynursing
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One A&E consultant said:
“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."
Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."
Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Inside looming NHS winter crisis as hospitals face ‘armageddon’
Every winter is a challenge for the NHS. But doctors fear this year could be one of the worst yet, as a ‘hugely concerning’ early flu season, a surge in A&E demand and the overhang of a devastating su...
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
One A&E consultant said:
“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."
Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."
Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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🚨NEW: Stephen Colbert's opening tonight will forever be remembered as one of the most powerful moments of late-night comedy in modern history.
This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥
This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥
September 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
🚨NEW: Stephen Colbert's opening tonight will forever be remembered as one of the most powerful moments of late-night comedy in modern history.
This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥
This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥
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Earlier this year, the Down’s Syndrome Association shared information about the introduction of Martha’s Rule.
We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.
Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA
We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.
Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA
September 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Earlier this year, the Down’s Syndrome Association shared information about the introduction of Martha’s Rule.
We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.
Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA
We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.
Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA
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For your reading pleasure the 10 year NHS plan: www.gov.uk/government/p...
10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future
Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.
www.gov.uk
July 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
For your reading pleasure the 10 year NHS plan: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The 10-Year Health Plan is desperately needed, but we must also remember the damage Brexit has caused to the NHS.
“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”
“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”
Brexit has caused 1,485 additional deaths per year due to EU nurses leaving the UK | University of Surrey
Brexit linked to 1,485 extra deaths annually in the UK, as EU nurses leave the workforce, highlighting critical healthcare staffing and patient care challenges.
buff.ly
July 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The 10-Year Health Plan is desperately needed, but we must also remember the damage Brexit has caused to the NHS.
“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”
“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”
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5 ways the government's new 10 year health plan gets it wrong
What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?
weownit.org.uk/news/5-ways-...
What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?
weownit.org.uk/news/5-ways-...
5 ways the 10 year health plan got it wrong | We Own It
Here are five key problems with the government’s 10 year plan
weownit.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
5 ways the government's new 10 year health plan gets it wrong
What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?
weownit.org.uk/news/5-ways-...
What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?
weownit.org.uk/news/5-ways-...
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Govt's 10 year NHS Plan deepens privatisation.
Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".
Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.
Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.
Say NO to privatisation.
Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".
Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.
Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.
Say NO to privatisation.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Govt's 10 year NHS Plan deepens privatisation.
Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".
Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.
Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.
Say NO to privatisation.
Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".
Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.
Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.
Say NO to privatisation.
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A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
Is it "Fit for the future"? The NHS 10-year plan and the social determinants of Health
Labour released its 10-year NHS plan this week - in this post I have a look at whether and how it deals with the social determinants of health
open.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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First line of the NHS 10 year plan is "The NHS is at a crossroads". Which means I'm immediately thinking of the best Simpsons gag ever...
July 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
First line of the NHS 10 year plan is "The NHS is at a crossroads". Which means I'm immediately thinking of the best Simpsons gag ever...
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🗨️While patient safety is considered at points in the new 10 Year Health Plan, we are disappointed that it is not recognised as a key theme that should run throughout this🗨️
10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety
10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety
10 Year Health Plan: Patient Safety Learning’s initial reflections
Patient Safety Learning's response to the 10 Year Health Plan
www.pslhub.org
July 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗨️While patient safety is considered at points in the new 10 Year Health Plan, we are disappointed that it is not recognised as a key theme that should run throughout this🗨️
10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety
10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety
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Learning Disability Nursing was debated in Parliament on 17 June. Watch here: tinyurl.com/5n9545ee
Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up
Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd
Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up
Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd
July 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Learning Disability Nursing was debated in Parliament on 17 June. Watch here: tinyurl.com/5n9545ee
Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up
Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd
Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up
Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd
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Happy birthday to our NHS 🥳
For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏
For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏
July 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Happy birthday to our NHS 🥳
For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏
For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏
Honoured to be attending the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2025 in Birmingham this evening with Finalists for Making a Difference Team award Wirral SEND Youth Voice Group #LDAwards25 #LearningDisability #Autism
July 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Honoured to be attending the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2025 in Birmingham this evening with Finalists for Making a Difference Team award Wirral SEND Youth Voice Group #LDAwards25 #LearningDisability #Autism
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We must all show up tomorrow to save our country for ourselves and those who will come after us!
June 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We must all show up tomorrow to save our country for ourselves and those who will come after us!
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Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
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Lord Nigel Crisp, former NHS chief executive and now an influential independent peer, has spoken to Nursing Times about why he backs nursing.
Exclusive: Why influential peer Lord Nigel Crisp backs nursing
Once the chief executive of NHS England, Lord Nigel Crisp has since become a major ally for the ...
www.nursingtimes.net
June 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Lord Nigel Crisp, former NHS chief executive and now an influential independent peer, has spoken to Nursing Times about why he backs nursing.
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
May 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
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Uncover the transformative strategies for women over 40 going through menopause on their weight loss journey. From simple lifestyle changes to effective exercise routines, these tips will help you reach your goal weight in no time. #weightlossjourney #menopausehealth #menopausefit #fitness #middlea
Revolutionize Your Weight Loss Journey: Tips for Women Over 40
Uncover the transformative strategies for women over 40 going through menopause on their weight loss journey. From simple lifestyle changes to effective exercise routines, these tips will help you reach your goal weight in no time. Are you tired of battling with weight gain as you navigate the challenges of menopause in your 40s? It's time to revolutionize your weight loss journey with targeted tips and strategies tailored for women in this stage of life.
femmefitalefitclub.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Uncover the transformative strategies for women over 40 going through menopause on their weight loss journey. From simple lifestyle changes to effective exercise routines, these tips will help you reach your goal weight in no time. #weightlossjourney #menopausehealth #menopausefit #fitness #middlea
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If your waist measures 35 inches or more it might increase your chances of chronic diseases. Whittle your middle with these 7 strategies and workout femmefitalefitclub.com/7-ways-to-ri... #core #abs #smallwaist #getwaisted
7 Ways To Rid Belly Fat For Good
If you struggle with stubborn belly fat then read these 7 effective tips to get rid of belly fat for good.
Before you keep reading join my FREE online fitness accountability support group on Facebook ...
femmefitalefitclub.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If your waist measures 35 inches or more it might increase your chances of chronic diseases. Whittle your middle with these 7 strategies and workout femmefitalefitclub.com/7-ways-to-ri... #core #abs #smallwaist #getwaisted
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The NHS has issued an appeal to trace over 5,400 'missing' blood donors
NHS issues urgent warning across North West and says 'this is critical'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The NHS has issued an appeal to trace over 5,400 'missing' blood donors
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George Floyd should be alive today.
He should be raising his daughter, living his life.
5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.
His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”
Let’s stop failing her, and him.
Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
He should be raising his daughter, living his life.
5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.
His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”
Let’s stop failing her, and him.
Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
May 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
George Floyd should be alive today.
He should be raising his daughter, living his life.
5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.
His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”
Let’s stop failing her, and him.
Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
He should be raising his daughter, living his life.
5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.
His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”
Let’s stop failing her, and him.
Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’
This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’ | Nursing Times
Read this article about the global context of the UK for nurse recruitment and how this is critical for national workforce strategy.
www.nursingtimes.net
May 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’
This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
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Prioritizing quality sleep is essential for your health and energy levels. Implement these tips to start getting the restful night's sleep you deserve. #sleep #wellness #goodsleep #qualitysleep #bedtime femmefitalefitclub.com/unlocking-th... #sleephygiene #qualitysleep
Unlocking the Secrets of Quality Sleep: Tips for a Restful Night
Prioritizing quality sleep is essential for your health and energy levels. Implement these tips to start getting the restful night's sleep you deserve.
Are you tired of tossing and turning at n...
femmefitalefitclub.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Prioritizing quality sleep is essential for your health and energy levels. Implement these tips to start getting the restful night's sleep you deserve. #sleep #wellness #goodsleep #qualitysleep #bedtime femmefitalefitclub.com/unlocking-th... #sleephygiene #qualitysleep
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Yesterday, over 100 Disabled people joined the mass lobby of MPs to resist benefit cuts - the largest lobby of Disabled people Parliament has seen in over a decade.
Read more👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/over-10...
Yesterday, over 100 Disabled people joined the mass lobby of MPs to resist benefit cuts - the largest lobby of Disabled people Parliament has seen in over a decade.
Read more👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/over-10...
Over 100 Disabled People's Mass Lobby of MPs to Resist Benefit Cuts
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Yesterday, over 100 Disabled people joined the mass lobby of MPs to resist benefit cuts - the largest lobby of Disabled people Parliament has seen in over a decade.
Read more👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/over-10...
Yesterday, over 100 Disabled people joined the mass lobby of MPs to resist benefit cuts - the largest lobby of Disabled people Parliament has seen in over a decade.
Read more👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/over-10...
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ADHD and autism are different, but on social media those differences are shrinking (mentions @jmirpub)
ADHD and autism are different, but on social media those differences are shrinking
In our new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, we explored whether and how ADHD and autism have become more closely connected ...
dlvr.it
May 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
ADHD and autism are different, but on social media those differences are shrinking (mentions @jmirpub)