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Ellie
@elliemcn.bsky.social
Chief Executive of YMCA Together, supporting people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol issues and poor mental health. Associate at Centre for Population Health. Interested in social policy & health inequalities
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TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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'Somehow it seemed as though the farm had grown richer without making the animals themselves any richer'

- Animal Farm, Orwell.
March 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Still January
January 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Public service announcement: it might be bin day tomorrow, go and check!
December 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
The Christmas turkey sandwich is the greatest sandwich of the year
December 25, 2024 at 9:57 PM
It’s a funny old time of year, if you’re struggling know that it will pass
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Is 6 different vegetables too many for Christmas dinner?
December 24, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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Winter solstice reflection.

This year homelessness has increased and families in some temporary accommodation cannot cook a proper meal and children are suffering rickets in a G7 country.
Labour take note, we will be wanting a solution soon.
Community kitchens are a easy and good start for all.
December 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
This is the best thing I’ve ever seen
Mr Bean inserted into classic paintings…

1/n
December 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Really regretting hosting this elf. Just as I get into bed every night I remember I need to move him. When do they leave? Christmas Eve?
an elf on the shelf with a dr.squatch logo in the background
ALT: an elf on the shelf with a dr.squatch logo in the background
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December 8, 2024 at 10:18 PM
A brilliant couple of days with CEO’s and leaders across the homeless sector at the @homelesslink.bsky.social Leadership Summit. Connection, insight and shared ideas and at the Annual Members Meeting it was confirmed I’ve been voted on to join the Board. Then a 4 hour crawl up the M6!
December 5, 2024 at 7:31 PM
I’m looking forward to the @homelesslink.bsky.social leadership summit tomorrow. It’s always reassuring and weirdly helpful to be alongside others in the same boat in the same storm finding a way through together
December 3, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I’ve been listening to a podcast. Strangers on a bench. Its my new favourite thing
November 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Today is our Well Placed meeting, bringing together third sector leaders across Liverpool. On the agenda today will be the NI changes and the impact on our ability to deliver services to the people we work alongside. It’s a false economy & could be catastrophic to our communities
November 28, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Really insightful conversation at the Centre for Population Health conference in Bradford. We can only tackle health inequalities if we work together, across our systems, involving our communities. Conversation & collaboration not competition #cphconf2024
November 27, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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In 1948 the principles of the NHS were simple. Make sure it has enough money and staff to meet the needs of the population, who all get equal access to top quality healthcare, protecting it from private sector motives.

Those principles remain true today.

We must stand together to save our NHS 💙
November 26, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Could none of the 20 million people on here post about Bake Off until I’ve watched it. I’ll be an hour behind. Thanks everyone!
November 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM
We’ve got a lovely job as Head of Mental Health Services. It’s on our website www.ymcatogether.org.uk and head to the Work For Us section. It’s an exciting time for our services and you’d be well supported in the role by our brill Director of Specialist Services.
YMCA Together | Working across the North West of England to support people who are experiencing challenging times in their lives
www.ymcatogether.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM
How do I find some more people to follow? The Discover part only seems to have people I already follow
November 24, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Looking forward to the Centre for Population Health conference on Wednesday. I’ll be talking about the work of the third sector and health inequalities faced by people experiencing homelessness. We must do better, prevention is key.
November 23, 2024 at 9:58 AM
A brave new world on here! Excited to build connections. Interested in all things social policy, health inequalities, third sector, homelessness
November 20, 2024 at 5:39 PM