Lois Cameron
@loiscameron.bsky.social
Interested in communication ,#humanrights, equality, #socialcare, #learningdisabilty, #poetry, tennis ,the great outdoors ! Was a founder of the #socialenterprise @TalkingMats. NED of central advocacy partners & First Fund, FRCSLT, FRSA.
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Mark Carney's speech at Davos was brilliant. globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
Read the full transcript of Carney’s speech to World Economic Forum - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech in Davos, Switzerland, on the 'new world order' and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.
globalnews.ca
January 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Mark Carney's speech at Davos was brilliant. globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
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Great to hear from our Director @debcairns.bsky.social on some of the ways working in partnership has helped to influence change to improve the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Great to hear from our Director @debcairns.bsky.social on some of the ways working in partnership has helped to influence change to improve the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities
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Talking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking
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Supported decision-making: A Human Rights Approach. - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Talking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Brilliant blog by Gerard Wainwright on the impact of @talkingmats training on his #autism and his communication skills
Talking Mats training is more than just learning a new skill, it can unlock a better understanding of our own communication. Read Gerard Wainwright's personal blog about Talking Mats and autism.
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Talking Mats - An Autistic Perspective - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Brilliant blog by Gerard Wainwright on the impact of @talkingmats training on his #autism and his communication skills
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📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Bringing together academics, practitioners, parents, autistic young adults ♾️ to create ethical methods for including non-speaking neurodiverse people in research
Sign up now 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Bringing together academics, practitioners, parents, autistic young adults ♾️ to create ethical methods for including non-speaking neurodiverse people in research
Sign up now 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
A full-day event bringing together academics, parents, educational practitioners and non-speaking neurodiverse young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
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Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
Frequently asked questions for our upcoming conference!
We hope this gives you all the answers you need, but please email cat@abdn.ac.uk if you still have any questions.
A full conference schedule can be found here: www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We hope this gives you all the answers you need, but please email cat@abdn.ac.uk if you still have any questions.
A full conference schedule can be found here: www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
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‘Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders’
Brexit is squarely on Farage, and the Tories, hence why they’ve moved on to saying it’s actually the ECHR that’s the problem, so we should leave that now too.
Brexit is squarely on Farage, and the Tories, hence why they’ve moved on to saying it’s actually the ECHR that’s the problem, so we should leave that now too.
Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders
The new border security commander, Martin Hewitt, said he did ‘not immediately’ have an answer
www.independent.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
‘Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders’
Brexit is squarely on Farage, and the Tories, hence why they’ve moved on to saying it’s actually the ECHR that’s the problem, so we should leave that now too.
Brexit is squarely on Farage, and the Tories, hence why they’ve moved on to saying it’s actually the ECHR that’s the problem, so we should leave that now too.
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😍 #WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025 is here!!
INFO--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/west...
Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie
🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct]
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Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie
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![Special Offer [ending 31 October]
Until 31 October 2025 you can order direct from Spokes, by post or email [office@spokes.org.uk] at the special price of £7 each including postage.
You can also order 6 maps for our standard bulk-order price of £30 – perfect to resell at your workplace, school or amongst friends and relations – give them a cheap price or raise cash for a charity. Or as a present to your 6 best friends! [Postage may be added if delivery or collection cannot be arranged].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreihcplerk66a4q7ryp5dqtqqt3okxg2rwgpzb7flyiyolm3wf4fxda@jpeg)
October 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
😍 #WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025 is here!!
INFO--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/west...
Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie
🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct]
@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social
INFO--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/west...
Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie
🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct]
@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social
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Congratulations to our new Licenced Trainers!
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations to our new Licenced Trainers!
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
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#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
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Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Top Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Coexist -Came across this water fountain on a walk in Cape Ferrat today If you look hard the C is a Muslim moon , the X is the Jewish star and the T is the Christian cross - a message that is never more needed in the world today
October 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Coexist -Came across this water fountain on a walk in Cape Ferrat today If you look hard the C is a Muslim moon , the X is the Jewish star and the T is the Christian cross - a message that is never more needed in the world today
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Are you using or planning to use Talking Mats in research? Then you'll want to read this month's Research Spotlight.
#CommunicationResearch
#CommunicationResearch
October 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Are you using or planning to use Talking Mats in research? Then you'll want to read this month's Research Spotlight.
#CommunicationResearch
#CommunicationResearch
Very proud of Nima starting his #ultracycle for #palestine via @medicinesanfrontiers Hope the weather is kind and if you do have some money to spare . He would appreciate a donation www.justgiving.com/page/nima-kh...
Nima's fundraiser for Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Help Nima Khorshidi raise money to support Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
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September 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Very proud of Nima starting his #ultracycle for #palestine via @medicinesanfrontiers Hope the weather is kind and if you do have some money to spare . He would appreciate a donation www.justgiving.com/page/nima-kh...
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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September 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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BLOG, 2nd in our series on rehabilitation. What does rehabilitation in dementia mean to me as a speech & language therapist? ‘Rehabilitation is a big word with a range of nuanced meaning for all involved. As a speech and language therapist …..’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/w...
September 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
BLOG, 2nd in our series on rehabilitation. What does rehabilitation in dementia mean to me as a speech & language therapist? ‘Rehabilitation is a big word with a range of nuanced meaning for all involved. As a speech and language therapist …..’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/w...
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Been great working with @forceschildscot.bsky.social to produce this bespoke Talking Mats resource to allow children & young people space to express their thoughts on being in a family where a parent serves in the forces forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/success...
September 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Been great working with @forceschildscot.bsky.social to produce this bespoke Talking Mats resource to allow children & young people space to express their thoughts on being in a family where a parent serves in the forces forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/success...
For anyone in #Stirling a new community hub drop in has opened on a Wednesday. Come for soup, cuppas and surplus food to take away All welcome at Queen Street Methodist church 11- 1 .This week lots of tomatoes,blueberries, potatoes,bread, courgettes,noodles filled take away bags Reduce #foodwaste
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
For anyone in #Stirling a new community hub drop in has opened on a Wednesday. Come for soup, cuppas and surplus food to take away All welcome at Queen Street Methodist church 11- 1 .This week lots of tomatoes,blueberries, potatoes,bread, courgettes,noodles filled take away bags Reduce #foodwaste
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A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside one of London’s most iconic courts /AP
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside one of London’s most iconic courts /AP