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Philip Purnell
@philippurnell.bsky.social
Generally chill, 3 dog kind of person. Wondering what is going to happen next and quite looking forward to finding out.
Are you involved in/or can you direct us towards best practice, learnings or approaches in dealing with the specific road safety challenges that neurodivergent young people face?

Please reach out…I would love to talk to you…
Road Safety and Neurodivergent Children - The Road Safety Foundation | Philip Purnell
This is such a critical project in an area that is very much under-serviced. What re the specific challenges that neurodivergent children and young people face in navigating the world in terms of ro...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Looking for 2 new trustees for Oxfordshire Discovery Trust.

Contribute to improving youth mental health by checking out the links or message me.

reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...

reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...

Alternately, if you can support us in any other way, let me know
Trustee - Legal Specialist | Reach Volunteering
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November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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📣One week left to apply for our LGBT+ Fund: Youth Advocacy Fund!

Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK!

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August 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Positive road safety news out of South Africa and India as Nissan makes safety a point of competitive advantage. #RoadSafety #ForSaferVehicles

#SaferCarsForAfrica #SaferCarsForIndia
Nissan Magnite improves from 2 to 5 stars with six airbags and ESC as standard — Global NCAP
In a process of continuous improvement, Nissan introduced a series of safety enhancements to the Magnite, such as six airbags and ESC, after which it submitted the model for two voluntary rounds of te...
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July 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Gothenburg again this morning and the green flag means my trip to work is “gratis” - Imagine if we could provide public transport for free everywhere…. May help people afford to work, get to interviews, stimulate the economy… or not of course think🤔
June 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Happy to grab a book for the reading pile thanks to @robinince.bsky.social who treated us to an evening of Wonderfully Woke stories filled and told with an abundance of joy at Blackwell’s Books last night.
May 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Added to the list of things I did not expect to find in an Oxfordshire toy shop … #ADAC
April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A stunning morning in Gothenburg for talking about how we can make the streets safer for everyone
March 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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We're hiring! The Bodleian are looking for a Public Engagement Officer.

This is an exciting role based in the Weston Library, with the opportunity to make a real impact
on visitors and the community, working with the Bodleian’s historic collections. For more information:

tinyurl.com/48uuw625.
Job Details
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January 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Highly motivated? Have excellent communication skills and work well in a fast-paced environment?

I'm looking for a parliamentary assistant to join my Westminster office.

If interested the details are here 👇
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Applications close 31st January
w4mp | The site for everyone working for an MP
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January 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Two Brilliant days in Paris taking road safety. Yesterday at the ITF’s offices with the WHO talking corporate road safety reporting - how to make it powerful yet simple and accessible … watch for something concrete in Marrakech next year
November 27, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Leila from Oxfordshire Discovery College with and update about the upcoming Parents and Carers programme starting in November #Youarenotalone #YouthMentalHealth

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Oxfordshire Discovery College on Instagram: "#selfharmtoselfcare #OxfordshireDiscoveryCollege #parentsandcarers #supportingparents"
9 likes, 0 comments - oxdiscovery on September 30, 2024: "#selfharmtoselfcare #OxfordshireDiscoveryCollege #parentsandcarers #supportingparents".
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October 12, 2024 at 8:54 AM
In Oxfordshire?

Oxfordshire Discovery College has some amazing youth mental health programmes.

All co-produced, psycho-education focused on giving young people the tools they need for our ever changing and challenging modern world
March 28, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Sunrise over the Indian Ocean this morning - Last day in Tanzania for this trip - Can’t wait to get back soon
February 3, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Defining the future of road safety - Fantastic opportunity for the right people here … of course, applications are due by 30 January. - Find out more at… ivory-network.eu/index.php/re...

Did I mention - This is fully funded
15 PhD positions open for AI in Road Safety: IVORY - iRAP
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January 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Have to chuckle at this…. Not only am I well out of the target range for someone to be selling me an app to pass my UK driving test but the person in the image is holding a South African licence. Lot of money to spend on a campaign with bad targeting and the wrong image
January 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM
What a wonderful year… Starting over surrounded by smart & loving family, friends and colleagues. That is what makes every day perfect.

May 2024 bring to all most wonderful peace and prosperity

Take care of your mental health this year and be kind to yourself and those around you
December 31, 2023 at 5:54 PM