@fleurperry.bsky.social
Quote from the email I just sent: "It's also a little uncomfortable to read a policy that refers to me as "the wheelchair"; I am a person"
October 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Quote from the email I just sent: "It's also a little uncomfortable to read a policy that refers to me as "the wheelchair"; I am a person"
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I will die on this hill:
it isn’t hard to say “at the height of the pandemic” or “at the start of COVID” during a podcast interview. Producers, hosts, don’t let your guests say “during COVID” like this thing is over. Correct them. Ask them to say the sentence again. This is your job.
it isn’t hard to say “at the height of the pandemic” or “at the start of COVID” during a podcast interview. Producers, hosts, don’t let your guests say “during COVID” like this thing is over. Correct them. Ask them to say the sentence again. This is your job.
August 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I will die on this hill:
it isn’t hard to say “at the height of the pandemic” or “at the start of COVID” during a podcast interview. Producers, hosts, don’t let your guests say “during COVID” like this thing is over. Correct them. Ask them to say the sentence again. This is your job.
it isn’t hard to say “at the height of the pandemic” or “at the start of COVID” during a podcast interview. Producers, hosts, don’t let your guests say “during COVID” like this thing is over. Correct them. Ask them to say the sentence again. This is your job.
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There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
July 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
Just a reminder that Covid still exists. So far this summer, 10 people I know have had Covid. 3 have had hospital admissions.
July 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Just a reminder that Covid still exists. So far this summer, 10 people I know have had Covid. 3 have had hospital admissions.
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The United Nations’ highest judicial body ruled that nations must prevent environmental harm and limit greenhouse gas emissions. The nonbinding decision pressures countries to fulfill climate pledges and opens doors for global climate cases.
U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions
The court was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the Earth’s climate from planet-warming emissions.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The United Nations’ highest judicial body ruled that nations must prevent environmental harm and limit greenhouse gas emissions. The nonbinding decision pressures countries to fulfill climate pledges and opens doors for global climate cases.
@blondehistorian.bsky.social I made a hoodie with spikes to stop strangers petting me, and wondered if something similar might be something that would discourage people holding your arm without consent. Please message if you would like to talk about this more
July 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
@blondehistorian.bsky.social I made a hoodie with spikes to stop strangers petting me, and wondered if something similar might be something that would discourage people holding your arm without consent. Please message if you would like to talk about this more
Anyone know a legal expert on trusts and wills? (I'm OK, just doing paperwork)
July 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Anyone know a legal expert on trusts and wills? (I'm OK, just doing paperwork)
Does anyone know of a patient-run outpatient clinic? Can be a physical location or virtual. I'm aware of groups where people share experiences, but that's not quite what I am looking for. Something that gives people access to equipment, treatment, and resources, but is not controlled by drs only.
July 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Does anyone know of a patient-run outpatient clinic? Can be a physical location or virtual. I'm aware of groups where people share experiences, but that's not quite what I am looking for. Something that gives people access to equipment, treatment, and resources, but is not controlled by drs only.
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Industrial food systems are driving fossil fuel use – and vice versa.
@foodtank.bsky.social covers our #FuelToFork report, unpacking how food's fossil fuel addiction drives risks for climate, ecology, health, and food access – and how we can break the cycle.
🔗 foodtank.com/news/2025/07...
@foodtank.bsky.social covers our #FuelToFork report, unpacking how food's fossil fuel addiction drives risks for climate, ecology, health, and food access – and how we can break the cycle.
🔗 foodtank.com/news/2025/07...
The Food System’s Fossil Fuel Crisis
From fertilizer to packaging, fossil fuels are flooding the food system—this report shows what it will take to stop it.
foodtank.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Industrial food systems are driving fossil fuel use – and vice versa.
@foodtank.bsky.social covers our #FuelToFork report, unpacking how food's fossil fuel addiction drives risks for climate, ecology, health, and food access – and how we can break the cycle.
🔗 foodtank.com/news/2025/07...
@foodtank.bsky.social covers our #FuelToFork report, unpacking how food's fossil fuel addiction drives risks for climate, ecology, health, and food access – and how we can break the cycle.
🔗 foodtank.com/news/2025/07...
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Great article about the comedian, Steve Coogan on co-ops. Steve, a key host at #coopcongress this year, is an ambassador for @middcooperating.bsky.social which has an arts centre, and has set up an tenants union for people with housing problems.
Read more #coophousing
Read more #coophousing
Steve Coogan on Oasis, Kneecap and Co-ops and why he wants to change the world
Steve Coogan has recently become an ambassador for local co-op Middleton Co-operating. And after years of disillusionment with politics he tells Damon Wilkinson it has reinvigorated his belief in the ...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Great article about the comedian, Steve Coogan on co-ops. Steve, a key host at #coopcongress this year, is an ambassador for @middcooperating.bsky.social which has an arts centre, and has set up an tenants union for people with housing problems.
Read more #coophousing
Read more #coophousing
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If you put googly eyes on the Pillars of Creation you get muppets 😄😄
July 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you put googly eyes on the Pillars of Creation you get muppets 😄😄
However this vote goes, thank you to all the MPs who are in there representing their disabled constituents and making the people who want this recognise that this is not popular or easy.
July 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
However this vote goes, thank you to all the MPs who are in there representing their disabled constituents and making the people who want this recognise that this is not popular or easy.
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@binitakane.bsky.social @daltmann.bsky.social @cgatist.bsky.social
I wonder if you can help me? I'm trying to find scientific research about the risks of reinfection for someone who already has Long Covid?
I can only find this paper www.longcovidkids.org/post/a-world...
Might you know of any more?
I wonder if you can help me? I'm trying to find scientific research about the risks of reinfection for someone who already has Long Covid?
I can only find this paper www.longcovidkids.org/post/a-world...
Might you know of any more?
A World First: Effect of Covid Reinfection on People Living With Long Covid
Long Covid Support and Long Covid Kids publish the first data on the effect of COVID reinfections on adults and children living with Long Covid. Long Covid Kids recommends reading this article in com...
www.longcovidkids.org
July 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
@binitakane.bsky.social @daltmann.bsky.social @cgatist.bsky.social
I wonder if you can help me? I'm trying to find scientific research about the risks of reinfection for someone who already has Long Covid?
I can only find this paper www.longcovidkids.org/post/a-world...
Might you know of any more?
I wonder if you can help me? I'm trying to find scientific research about the risks of reinfection for someone who already has Long Covid?
I can only find this paper www.longcovidkids.org/post/a-world...
Might you know of any more?
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Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors
refuge.org.uk/news/welfare...
refuge.org.uk/news/welfare...
Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors
Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors - Refuge
refuge.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Welfare reforms will have devastating impacts on disabled survivors
refuge.org.uk/news/welfare...
refuge.org.uk/news/welfare...
Was once told "Come back when you can't hack it."
June 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Was once told "Come back when you can't hack it."
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Covid infection levels are continuing to slowly rise but, for the moment, still remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 239 people in England were infected in the week to 22 June, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.
buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...
buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...
Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 22 June 2025
The BuDS Covid-19 Risk Assessment for the week ending 22 June 2025
buds.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Covid infection levels are continuing to slowly rise but, for the moment, still remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 239 people in England were infected in the week to 22 June, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.
buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...
buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is why we are needing PIP cuts! Long Covid! Covid is airborne. Labour has the same incorrect guidance in place from the Tories. It’s not mild, it’s also predominantly airborne! @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
This is why we are needing PIP cuts! Long Covid! Covid is airborne. Labour has the same incorrect guidance in place from the Tories. It’s not mild, it’s also predominantly airborne! @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Long Covid: Almost one in 10 may have condition, research finds
University of Southampton researchers say NHS England shows 9.1% of people think they may have the condition.
www.bbc.com
June 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is why we are needing PIP cuts! Long Covid! Covid is airborne. Labour has the same incorrect guidance in place from the Tories. It’s not mild, it’s also predominantly airborne! @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
This is why we are needing PIP cuts! Long Covid! Covid is airborne. Labour has the same incorrect guidance in place from the Tories. It’s not mild, it’s also predominantly airborne! @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Does anyone else have an occasional hobby of reporting fake medicine advertising?
June 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Does anyone else have an occasional hobby of reporting fake medicine advertising?
Absolutely!
There can be no Disability justice without menstrual justice.
In a so-called welfare system that already produces so much distress, it is essential that the needs of Disabled people who menstruate are properly taken into account.
www.irise.org.uk/openletter @hatporter.bsky.social
In a so-called welfare system that already produces so much distress, it is essential that the needs of Disabled people who menstruate are properly taken into account.
www.irise.org.uk/openletter @hatporter.bsky.social
Open Letter | Irise International
An Open Letter: There can be no disability justice without menstrual justice - make the welfare system fair, safe and equitable for all of us .
www.irise.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Absolutely!
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This week, MPs will vote on whether to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.
As the police issue guidance to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and seize phones to inspect menstrual tracker apps, I wrote about why reform is more vital now than ever. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As the police issue guidance to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and seize phones to inspect menstrual tracker apps, I wrote about why reform is more vital now than ever. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
British women are being jailed under archaic abortion laws. MPs can act to end that this week | Frances Ryan
Women will really have the right to choose if politicians vote to revoke this Victorian-era legislation, writes Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This week, MPs will vote on whether to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.
As the police issue guidance to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and seize phones to inspect menstrual tracker apps, I wrote about why reform is more vital now than ever. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As the police issue guidance to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and seize phones to inspect menstrual tracker apps, I wrote about why reform is more vital now than ever. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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💥Mad Youth Organise have created a fantastic resource showing where different MPs stand on the upcoming vote on benefit cuts.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Use as a campaigning tool and if you have additional information, get in contact with them at linktr.ee/MadYouthOrganise
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Use as a campaigning tool and if you have additional information, get in contact with them at linktr.ee/MadYouthOrganise
Where does your MP stand on disability cuts? ✂️
docs.google.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
💥Mad Youth Organise have created a fantastic resource showing where different MPs stand on the upcoming vote on benefit cuts.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Use as a campaigning tool and if you have additional information, get in contact with them at linktr.ee/MadYouthOrganise
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Use as a campaigning tool and if you have additional information, get in contact with them at linktr.ee/MadYouthOrganise
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Please stop.
Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon | Simon Tisdall
Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon | Simon Tisdall
The UK’s strategic defence review plans to normalise nuclear weapons. Don’t believe the PR hype: they are immoral, irrational and catastrophic, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Please stop.
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I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
May 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
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One year ago today we published @hatporter.bsky.social's research report: Menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings.
This study examined staff and patient perspectives to develop an understanding of how patients’ needs can be best supported.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/new-nsu...
This study examined staff and patient perspectives to develop an understanding of how patients’ needs can be best supported.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/new-nsu...
New NSUN research report: Menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings
NSUN has today published a new report exploring the experiences of menstruation within psychiatric inpatient settings.
www.nsun.org.uk
May 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
One year ago today we published @hatporter.bsky.social's research report: Menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings.
This study examined staff and patient perspectives to develop an understanding of how patients’ needs can be best supported.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/new-nsu...
This study examined staff and patient perspectives to develop an understanding of how patients’ needs can be best supported.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/new-nsu...