Kim (They/He)
@researchradkim.bsky.social
NHS Research Radiographer
Disabled, AuDHD, Queer
Trans Masc 🏳️⚧️
Committee Chair for Leeds Paraclimbing Club
Disabled, AuDHD, Queer
Trans Masc 🏳️⚧️
Committee Chair for Leeds Paraclimbing Club
I would love to live on an ice-peak , this heat is giving me such a hard time.
I get why most events are held around summer but the double whammy of trying to do more and battling heat exacerbated health conditions is a monster task
I get why most events are held around summer but the double whammy of trying to do more and battling heat exacerbated health conditions is a monster task
June 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I would love to live on an ice-peak , this heat is giving me such a hard time.
I get why most events are held around summer but the double whammy of trying to do more and battling heat exacerbated health conditions is a monster task
I get why most events are held around summer but the double whammy of trying to do more and battling heat exacerbated health conditions is a monster task
I can't believe how fast #UKIO has appeared again!
This year I've managed to get a couple of posters approved (plus helped with a few more!).
This year I've managed to get a couple of posters approved (plus helped with a few more!).
May 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I can't believe how fast #UKIO has appeared again!
This year I've managed to get a couple of posters approved (plus helped with a few more!).
This year I've managed to get a couple of posters approved (plus helped with a few more!).
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We've already seen how hard PIP is to get for many people. We have already seen people dying because they were unjustly denied it, or because it has been delayed. PIP is an essential lifeline for many. Proposing to cut it is a gross mistake, which needs scrapping.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘How can I not charge my wheelchair?’ The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people
One of those waiting for Labour’s announcement explains why he depends on personal independence payments
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We've already seen how hard PIP is to get for many people. We have already seen people dying because they were unjustly denied it, or because it has been delayed. PIP is an essential lifeline for many. Proposing to cut it is a gross mistake, which needs scrapping.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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"We need to ask government what they think they're doing when they say disabled people ought to work, but they're making it damn near impossible for us to do so."
- Me for Novara Media live last night on Labour's cuts to PIP and other disability benefits
- Me for Novara Media live last night on Labour's cuts to PIP and other disability benefits
March 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"We need to ask government what they think they're doing when they say disabled people ought to work, but they're making it damn near impossible for us to do so."
- Me for Novara Media live last night on Labour's cuts to PIP and other disability benefits
- Me for Novara Media live last night on Labour's cuts to PIP and other disability benefits
My dad lives in Cyprus.
Earlier this year, I took the trip to go and visit him. I have to go in winter-spring because after that it is too hot for me and I faint.
Dad hired a mobility scooter for me, and we made sure to only plan for low energy activities
Earlier this year, I took the trip to go and visit him. I have to go in winter-spring because after that it is too hot for me and I faint.
Dad hired a mobility scooter for me, and we made sure to only plan for low energy activities
March 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
My dad lives in Cyprus.
Earlier this year, I took the trip to go and visit him. I have to go in winter-spring because after that it is too hot for me and I faint.
Dad hired a mobility scooter for me, and we made sure to only plan for low energy activities
Earlier this year, I took the trip to go and visit him. I have to go in winter-spring because after that it is too hot for me and I faint.
Dad hired a mobility scooter for me, and we made sure to only plan for low energy activities
It's getting increasingly difficult to deal with stories about disabled people being "lazy, scrounging, benefit frauds"
I had to go to magistrates before I was awarded PIP. It is not the easy way to cash in, and it is not extra fun money. It doesn't even cover what I spend for my conditions.
I had to go to magistrates before I was awarded PIP. It is not the easy way to cash in, and it is not extra fun money. It doesn't even cover what I spend for my conditions.
March 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It's getting increasingly difficult to deal with stories about disabled people being "lazy, scrounging, benefit frauds"
I had to go to magistrates before I was awarded PIP. It is not the easy way to cash in, and it is not extra fun money. It doesn't even cover what I spend for my conditions.
I had to go to magistrates before I was awarded PIP. It is not the easy way to cash in, and it is not extra fun money. It doesn't even cover what I spend for my conditions.
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The work of healthcare scientists underpins 80% of diagnoses and #HCS2week2025 is a chance to thank them!
Apprentice Cardiac Practitioner, Katie said: "Medicine is constantly evolving. Physiology-led reveal loop implants allow continuous cardiac monitoring, helping detect irregularities.”
Apprentice Cardiac Practitioner, Katie said: "Medicine is constantly evolving. Physiology-led reveal loop implants allow continuous cardiac monitoring, helping detect irregularities.”
March 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The work of healthcare scientists underpins 80% of diagnoses and #HCS2week2025 is a chance to thank them!
Apprentice Cardiac Practitioner, Katie said: "Medicine is constantly evolving. Physiology-led reveal loop implants allow continuous cardiac monitoring, helping detect irregularities.”
Apprentice Cardiac Practitioner, Katie said: "Medicine is constantly evolving. Physiology-led reveal loop implants allow continuous cardiac monitoring, helping detect irregularities.”
The little boy-racer car I've had for 12 years has finally bit the dust.
That said, my new car has a boot that opens like a door and could fit my wheels+ a big suitcase!?
The future is now
That said, my new car has a boot that opens like a door and could fit my wheels+ a big suitcase!?
The future is now
March 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The little boy-racer car I've had for 12 years has finally bit the dust.
That said, my new car has a boot that opens like a door and could fit my wheels+ a big suitcase!?
The future is now
That said, my new car has a boot that opens like a door and could fit my wheels+ a big suitcase!?
The future is now
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🏳️⚧️ Immerse yourself in a new set of Trans+ history lessons
The 2025 @transhistoryweek.bsky.social workbook is packed with stories, tips, and advice on how to create your own content, events, and activities during the week.
You can download it now! 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/
The 2025 @transhistoryweek.bsky.social workbook is packed with stories, tips, and advice on how to create your own content, events, and activities during the week.
You can download it now! 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/
February 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🏳️⚧️ Immerse yourself in a new set of Trans+ history lessons
The 2025 @transhistoryweek.bsky.social workbook is packed with stories, tips, and advice on how to create your own content, events, and activities during the week.
You can download it now! 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/
The 2025 @transhistoryweek.bsky.social workbook is packed with stories, tips, and advice on how to create your own content, events, and activities during the week.
You can download it now! 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/
Second family funeral of the year. It has gone as well as could be expected.
Feeling like I can now step out of the shadows left by the end of 2024 properly and move forward into 2025. Though perhaps with a few days grace...
Feeling like I can now step out of the shadows left by the end of 2024 properly and move forward into 2025. Though perhaps with a few days grace...
February 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Second family funeral of the year. It has gone as well as could be expected.
Feeling like I can now step out of the shadows left by the end of 2024 properly and move forward into 2025. Though perhaps with a few days grace...
Feeling like I can now step out of the shadows left by the end of 2024 properly and move forward into 2025. Though perhaps with a few days grace...
Bessie loves snow days. It's great to watch her bounce around, but now it's melting and not as fun....
January 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Bessie loves snow days. It's great to watch her bounce around, but now it's melting and not as fun....
One of my partners got me a wonderful gift, an MRI-safe walking stick (tested in their sister's radiology unit for extra assurance). Very happy that I can now go in all areas for work ♿💖
December 25, 2024 at 12:36 PM
One of my partners got me a wonderful gift, an MRI-safe walking stick (tested in their sister's radiology unit for extra assurance). Very happy that I can now go in all areas for work ♿💖
Christmas has been a time of loss for many years in my family, and this year is no exception. Still comforting to be with family all the same.
December 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Christmas has been a time of loss for many years in my family, and this year is no exception. Still comforting to be with family all the same.
My maternal grandad died yesterday morning.
He held great love for music and creativity alongside science. Kindling my curiosity with his own passion for learning.
He took on all my eccentricities with his full support and helped me to believe that I could do big things.
I will miss him greatly
He held great love for music and creativity alongside science. Kindling my curiosity with his own passion for learning.
He took on all my eccentricities with his full support and helped me to believe that I could do big things.
I will miss him greatly
December 12, 2024 at 1:47 PM
My maternal grandad died yesterday morning.
He held great love for music and creativity alongside science. Kindling my curiosity with his own passion for learning.
He took on all my eccentricities with his full support and helped me to believe that I could do big things.
I will miss him greatly
He held great love for music and creativity alongside science. Kindling my curiosity with his own passion for learning.
He took on all my eccentricities with his full support and helped me to believe that I could do big things.
I will miss him greatly
A lot more work needs to be done for making MRI units accessible, as well as making sure patients and visitors understand the dangers.
Walking sticks are also not usually MRI safe. Even wooden ones can have a hidden metal core!
Walking sticks are also not usually MRI safe. Even wooden ones can have a hidden metal core!
Periodic reminder that the ‘M’ in MRI stands for ‘magnetic’ (AF) and that uncontrolled areas and unscreened objects represent grave risks to patients and workers, alike.
#MRI #MRIsafety #radiology
#MRI #MRIsafety #radiology
November 25, 2024 at 1:13 PM
A lot more work needs to be done for making MRI units accessible, as well as making sure patients and visitors understand the dangers.
Walking sticks are also not usually MRI safe. Even wooden ones can have a hidden metal core!
Walking sticks are also not usually MRI safe. Even wooden ones can have a hidden metal core!
Sometimes I wish I could sleep for two months as well....
November 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Sometimes I wish I could sleep for two months as well....
#disabled folks in the UK, what would you want a radiographer (the person doing your scan or pictures for the doctor) to know?
I'm doing a guest seminar on "caring for disabled patients" for radiography students just starting their journey. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated 💖
I'm doing a guest seminar on "caring for disabled patients" for radiography students just starting their journey. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated 💖
November 17, 2024 at 1:42 PM
#disabled folks in the UK, what would you want a radiographer (the person doing your scan or pictures for the doctor) to know?
I'm doing a guest seminar on "caring for disabled patients" for radiography students just starting their journey. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated 💖
I'm doing a guest seminar on "caring for disabled patients" for radiography students just starting their journey. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated 💖
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Just remembered, I could pin a post here.
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
October 22, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Just remembered, I could pin a post here.
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
Hello, I wrote a book on performing Radiography in Operating theatres/rooms, an area often overlooked in Radiography training.
Available now and fits in scrub pockets!
academic.oup.com/book/25205
#RadiographySky #Radiography
While I'm feeling very *disabled* by my conditions today, it feels like a good time to plug the charity I help to run, Leeds Paraclimbing Club. We help to make climbing accessible for all, improving the physical health and social wellbeing for disabled people.
November 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM
While I'm feeling very *disabled* by my conditions today, it feels like a good time to plug the charity I help to run, Leeds Paraclimbing Club. We help to make climbing accessible for all, improving the physical health and social wellbeing for disabled people.
Every so often it feels like my body just mutinies against me entirely and I spend several days sleeping. Folks don't tend to understand just how tiring it is to live as a disabled person. No amount of sleep feels restful.
November 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Every so often it feels like my body just mutinies against me entirely and I spend several days sleeping. Folks don't tend to understand just how tiring it is to live as a disabled person. No amount of sleep feels restful.
Any other NHS #researchers found bluesky yet??
November 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Any other NHS #researchers found bluesky yet??