Elissa Noves
@elissanoves.bsky.social
Full time carer (the economically inactive kind). Interested in #SEND and patient safety.
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Horrendous prospect this: the rights-grab leaves children and families 'at the mercy of politicians who will then vandalise their lives'.
#SaveOurChildrensRights
#SaveOurChildrensRights
What I wrote on Sunday, and in today's FT, here it is. If Labour takes SEND families' rights away, this may well be what we have to face, with no defences
July 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Horrendous prospect this: the rights-grab leaves children and families 'at the mercy of politicians who will then vandalise their lives'.
#SaveOurChildrensRights
#SaveOurChildrensRights
We talk a lot about safeguarding. About supporting people to live independently & community safety. Support was stripped away by austerity, dismantled by design. It left people at risk & let crisis take hold (as in this case).
We can do so much more. So why aren’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can do so much more. So why aren’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
July 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
We talk a lot about safeguarding. About supporting people to live independently & community safety. Support was stripped away by austerity, dismantled by design. It left people at risk & let crisis take hold (as in this case).
We can do so much more. So why aren’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can do so much more. So why aren’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On 24th June, I observed a Court of Protection hearing on whether enforced treatment for a woman with severe anorexia should end. It was a difficult reckoning with what it means to protect a life.
I wrote about it for @openjusticecop.bsky.social
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/04/n...
I wrote about it for @openjusticecop.bsky.social
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/04/n...
July 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
On 24th June, I observed a Court of Protection hearing on whether enforced treatment for a woman with severe anorexia should end. It was a difficult reckoning with what it means to protect a life.
I wrote about it for @openjusticecop.bsky.social
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/04/n...
I wrote about it for @openjusticecop.bsky.social
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/04/n...
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I’m really pleased to see this. Universal high quality end-of-life care is not easy and is notably more expensive than assisted dying. But it is what a truly civilised society offers. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
New plan would ‘transform’ end of life care for 100,000 in England and Wales
Palliative care commission set up to provide high-quality, holistic support following assisted dying vote
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:08 AM
I’m really pleased to see this. Universal high quality end-of-life care is not easy and is notably more expensive than assisted dying. But it is what a truly civilised society offers. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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News you may have missed on Thursday/Friday:
A coroner has told the DWP to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, five years after a similar call by another coroner.
A coroner has told the DWP to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, five years after a similar call by another coroner.
DWP must take urgent safety steps on large payments, says coroner after suicide, five years on from earlier inquest warning
A coroner has told the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, f…
buff.ly
December 2, 2024 at 9:32 AM
News you may have missed on Thursday/Friday:
A coroner has told the DWP to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, five years after a similar call by another coroner.
A coroner has told the DWP to take urgent safety measures following the suicide of a man who became paranoid after suddenly receiving £5,000 in benefit arrears, five years after a similar call by another coroner.
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Seen this story popping up here this morning www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dunno what it says about me that I'm not shocked or surprised. It seems pretty common place.
No action, no charges. Human rights abuses just accepted #NotFullyHuman
Dunno what it says about me that I'm not shocked or surprised. It seems pretty common place.
No action, no charges. Human rights abuses just accepted #NotFullyHuman
CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room
Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Seen this story popping up here this morning www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dunno what it says about me that I'm not shocked or surprised. It seems pretty common place.
No action, no charges. Human rights abuses just accepted #NotFullyHuman
Dunno what it says about me that I'm not shocked or surprised. It seems pretty common place.
No action, no charges. Human rights abuses just accepted #NotFullyHuman
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I spoke to so many parents for this story about what many termed “psychological abuse” at this acclaimed London academy. Almost every one cried. This is trauma not belonging. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Teachers at top academy in Hackney ‘screamed at’ and humiliated pupils, say angry parents
Mossbourne academy accused of bullying and damaging children’s mental health as local authority asked to step in
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I spoke to so many parents for this story about what many termed “psychological abuse” at this acclaimed London academy. Almost every one cried. This is trauma not belonging. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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I won't directly share the footage because it is incredibly distressing but it's important to understand that this sort of "calming room" is routinely used in schools around the country every day and it still causes kids trauma, even without being physically assaulted.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room
Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I won't directly share the footage because it is incredibly distressing but it's important to understand that this sort of "calming room" is routinely used in schools around the country every day and it still causes kids trauma, even without being physically assaulted.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I’m speaking in the #MentalHealthBill in the Lords today about the inappropriate detention of autistic people & people with learning disabilities
Thanks to @droliverlewis.bsky.social & @thesmallplaces.bsky.social for their help & input
Thanks to @droliverlewis.bsky.social & @thesmallplaces.bsky.social for their help & input
House of Lords 2nd reading on the #MentalHealthBill starts at 2:30pm today, Monday 25 Nov. Look out for @baronesskeeley.bsky.social's speech 😀 Watch live - parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Lords
parliamentlive.tv
November 25, 2024 at 11:50 AM
I’m speaking in the #MentalHealthBill in the Lords today about the inappropriate detention of autistic people & people with learning disabilities
Thanks to @droliverlewis.bsky.social & @thesmallplaces.bsky.social for their help & input
Thanks to @droliverlewis.bsky.social & @thesmallplaces.bsky.social for their help & input
Happening now ⬇️⬇️
House of Lords 2nd reading on the #MentalHealthBill starts at 2:30pm today, Monday 25 Nov. Look out for @baronesskeeley.bsky.social's speech 😀 Watch live - parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Lords
parliamentlive.tv
November 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Happening now ⬇️⬇️
Excellent article from @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk deconstructing the shambles Public Accounts Committee on 'supporting children & young people with SEN' & what the DfE newspeak actually means.
www.specialneedsjungle.com/commons-comm...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/commons-comm...
Commons committee lets the Department for Education off the hook—so we’ll do the scrutiny instead - Special Needs Jungle
The Commons PAC quizzed top Education & Health civil servants about SEND. It was a bit too gentle, so we scrutinised them instead.
www.specialneedsjungle.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Excellent article from @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk deconstructing the shambles Public Accounts Committee on 'supporting children & young people with SEN' & what the DfE newspeak actually means.
www.specialneedsjungle.com/commons-comm...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/commons-comm...
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go.bsky.app/4JubDE9 I have added you to my new(bie) starter pack...you might find some lovely folks to follow in here 😀
November 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM
go.bsky.app/4JubDE9 I have added you to my new(bie) starter pack...you might find some lovely folks to follow in here 😀
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NEW POST: What’s happening with the #SEND and AP Change Programme? Matt Keer brings a pithy end-of-year update for your reading, er, pleasure… www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
November 19, 2024 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: What’s happening with the #SEND and AP Change Programme? Matt Keer brings a pithy end-of-year update for your reading, er, pleasure… www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
The Public Accounts Committee hearing to discuss "support for children and young people with SEN" was concerning in so many ways.
You can watch the full meeting here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…
You can watch the full meeting here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…
https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…
November 19, 2024 at 1:07 AM
The Public Accounts Committee hearing to discuss "support for children and young people with SEN" was concerning in so many ways.
You can watch the full meeting here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…
You can watch the full meeting here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…
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Trying to find my people/those with similar interests here and the #LearningDisability results I'm getting are minimal, so started trying to curate this list go.bsky.app/J6k8Rsr
As per, shout if you'd like added. I know I am missing people. All welcome #carer #intellectualdisability #LDNursing
As per, shout if you'd like added. I know I am missing people. All welcome #carer #intellectualdisability #LDNursing
November 18, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Trying to find my people/those with similar interests here and the #LearningDisability results I'm getting are minimal, so started trying to curate this list go.bsky.app/J6k8Rsr
As per, shout if you'd like added. I know I am missing people. All welcome #carer #intellectualdisability #LDNursing
As per, shout if you'd like added. I know I am missing people. All welcome #carer #intellectualdisability #LDNursing
Another helpful starter pack from @georgejulian.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
Am loving starter packs as a way to curate things. Here's a start at #health and #socialcare authors and journos, mostly UK but not all. Please tell me who I'm missing so I can add them, TY go.bsky.app/4xhUk2S
November 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Another helpful starter pack from @georgejulian.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
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Hi all - new to Bsky, so this is a test intro thread to say hi
I'm a parent to two deaf young men. Together, we navigated the English special educational needs & disability system for 20 years. Would not recommend
I share what I know about SEND on here, & on @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
I'm a parent to two deaf young men. Together, we navigated the English special educational needs & disability system for 20 years. Would not recommend
I share what I know about SEND on here, & on @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
a close up of a bald man 's face with the word the written on the bottom .
Alt: Clip from Austin Powers, where Dr Evil starts recounting his horrific life story in a self-help group. Dr Evil starts by saying 'the details of my life are quite inconsequential'
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November 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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⬇️#OpenJustice starter pack⬇️
No idea what am doing here really but have created a starter pack of #OpenJustice bods, it's small (but perfectly formed) but would love to add more people to it. Please shout if you'd like to be on it go.bsky.app/T1DRtFL can be anyone whose interested, observing, reporting, just holler/reply.
November 17, 2024 at 1:08 PM
⬇️#OpenJustice starter pack⬇️
"We found a child in such bad accommodation with disabilities that there were rats eating through their feeding tubes every night”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Fears grow over UK children at risk placed in illegal care homes
Rising number of vulnerable youngsters are being forced into unsuitable accommodation including Airbnbs, bedsits and caravans
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:07 PM
"We found a child in such bad accommodation with disabilities that there were rats eating through their feeding tubes every night”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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An unelected person decided to spend £1 MILLION pounds of tax payers money putting a vulnerable child in an Airbnb prison.
A hearing to put them there could be a Teams call and their parents would not be entitled to legal aid to try to stop it from happening.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
A hearing to put them there could be a Teams call and their parents would not be entitled to legal aid to try to stop it from happening.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Fears grow over UK children at risk placed in illegal care homes
Rising number of vulnerable youngsters are being forced into unsuitable accommodation including Airbnbs, bedsits and caravans
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
An unelected person decided to spend £1 MILLION pounds of tax payers money putting a vulnerable child in an Airbnb prison.
A hearing to put them there could be a Teams call and their parents would not be entitled to legal aid to try to stop it from happening.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
A hearing to put them there could be a Teams call and their parents would not be entitled to legal aid to try to stop it from happening.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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I've just added a bunch of good people to my SEND starter pack. Still qplenty of room on it, so if you are a SENDCO, a SEND leader, or a SEND consultant, then do wave 👋 or say 'hello' to this post and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 PM
I've just added a bunch of good people to my SEND starter pack. Still qplenty of room on it, so if you are a SENDCO, a SEND leader, or a SEND consultant, then do wave 👋 or say 'hello' to this post and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
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Thanks so much Sarah 🤗 yes I have my Ollie the octopus workbook the story is around a mum who dies ans there are a lot of activities and guidance to support (I run training on this too) and my trauma deck of cards which can be used for grief too. Hope that helps
November 16, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Thanks so much Sarah 🤗 yes I have my Ollie the octopus workbook the story is around a mum who dies ans there are a lot of activities and guidance to support (I run training on this too) and my trauma deck of cards which can be used for grief too. Hope that helps
This is fantastic ⬇️
📌
I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...
I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...
November 16, 2024 at 10:23 PM
This is fantastic ⬇️
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I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...
I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...
August 16, 2024 at 8:28 PM
📌
I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...
I have created a number of free resources and will pin them here (if I do it correctly)
Perhaps you are supporting a younger child who has suffered from bereavement
www.phoenixeducationconsultancy.com/_files/ugd/b...