NUH Staffability
@staffability.bsky.social
Our NHS Disability network, at Nottingham University Hospitals - trying to make all healthcare more accessible for disabled folk! This account is ran by Steph (she/they), network chair! 🌻
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1/ "No family should ever have to ask if the NHS is doing everything that they can to save their son."
Jordan Tooke had a learning disability and kidney disease. During his dialysis treatment, his line detached and an air bubble entered his vein. He suffered a brain injury and died 3 days later.
Jordan Tooke had a learning disability and kidney disease. During his dialysis treatment, his line detached and an air bubble entered his vein. He suffered a brain injury and died 3 days later.
March 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
1/ "No family should ever have to ask if the NHS is doing everything that they can to save their son."
Jordan Tooke had a learning disability and kidney disease. During his dialysis treatment, his line detached and an air bubble entered his vein. He suffered a brain injury and died 3 days later.
Jordan Tooke had a learning disability and kidney disease. During his dialysis treatment, his line detached and an air bubble entered his vein. He suffered a brain injury and died 3 days later.
Disabilities are "my greatest weakness and my greatest strengths" - felt so strongly on a personal level! Such heartfelt and important words from Celia Chartres-Aris to start the day! #disabilitysummit25 @nhsconfed.org
March 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Disabilities are "my greatest weakness and my greatest strengths" - felt so strongly on a personal level! Such heartfelt and important words from Celia Chartres-Aris to start the day! #disabilitysummit25 @nhsconfed.org
Excited for the @nhsconfed.org Disability Summit 2025 later this week! 🌻
March 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Excited for the @nhsconfed.org Disability Summit 2025 later this week! 🌻
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Any one of us might need disability benefits at any point in our lives.
We all deserve a well-funded welfare system that enables us to live full and independent lives, no matter what unexpected challenges we may face.
We all deserve a well-funded welfare system that enables us to live full and independent lives, no matter what unexpected challenges we may face.
March 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Any one of us might need disability benefits at any point in our lives.
We all deserve a well-funded welfare system that enables us to live full and independent lives, no matter what unexpected challenges we may face.
We all deserve a well-funded welfare system that enables us to live full and independent lives, no matter what unexpected challenges we may face.
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Being disabled is expensive…
Far more expensive than being non-disabled.
And that’s just for bare-minimum survival, regardless of actually trying to have a decent life too (which disabled people also deserve).
Far more expensive than being non-disabled.
And that’s just for bare-minimum survival, regardless of actually trying to have a decent life too (which disabled people also deserve).
March 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Being disabled is expensive…
Far more expensive than being non-disabled.
And that’s just for bare-minimum survival, regardless of actually trying to have a decent life too (which disabled people also deserve).
Far more expensive than being non-disabled.
And that’s just for bare-minimum survival, regardless of actually trying to have a decent life too (which disabled people also deserve).
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1/4 The UK Government wants to make changes to the benefit system, but nothing will change until 2026.
👉 If you need more information or support about what's happening with benefits, read more here brnw.ch/21wRkYq
👉 If you need more information or support about what's happening with benefits, read more here brnw.ch/21wRkYq
March 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
1/4 The UK Government wants to make changes to the benefit system, but nothing will change until 2026.
👉 If you need more information or support about what's happening with benefits, read more here brnw.ch/21wRkYq
👉 If you need more information or support about what's happening with benefits, read more here brnw.ch/21wRkYq
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Normalize letting disabled people share their experiences without offering unsolicited advice. If they want advice they will ask, but chances are they've already tried everything. Listen & learn.
March 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Normalize letting disabled people share their experiences without offering unsolicited advice. If they want advice they will ask, but chances are they've already tried everything. Listen & learn.
Not quite sure how to feel about NHS England being abolished by current government - feeling apprehensive, and fearful for what this might mean?
What happens if there's another government turnover and the NHS is the hands of an even more turbulent party...?
Uncertain doesn't nearly cover it. ☠️
What happens if there's another government turnover and the NHS is the hands of an even more turbulent party...?
Uncertain doesn't nearly cover it. ☠️
March 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Not quite sure how to feel about NHS England being abolished by current government - feeling apprehensive, and fearful for what this might mean?
What happens if there's another government turnover and the NHS is the hands of an even more turbulent party...?
Uncertain doesn't nearly cover it. ☠️
What happens if there's another government turnover and the NHS is the hands of an even more turbulent party...?
Uncertain doesn't nearly cover it. ☠️
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We either all have rights, or none of us have rights
You need to be willing to stand up for the people who are different than you. The disabled, trans, immigrants, marginalized & people of colour
Its easy to stand up when you think you’re at risk, the true test is if you will speak out for others
You need to be willing to stand up for the people who are different than you. The disabled, trans, immigrants, marginalized & people of colour
Its easy to stand up when you think you’re at risk, the true test is if you will speak out for others
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
We either all have rights, or none of us have rights
You need to be willing to stand up for the people who are different than you. The disabled, trans, immigrants, marginalized & people of colour
Its easy to stand up when you think you’re at risk, the true test is if you will speak out for others
You need to be willing to stand up for the people who are different than you. The disabled, trans, immigrants, marginalized & people of colour
Its easy to stand up when you think you’re at risk, the true test is if you will speak out for others
When it feels like the government doesn't care about the health AND employment inequalities that disabled people experience, it's people like @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social that give me hope for the future - other MPs, start taking notes and STEP UP for the disabled people in your constituencies!
March 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
When it feels like the government doesn't care about the health AND employment inequalities that disabled people experience, it's people like @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social that give me hope for the future - other MPs, start taking notes and STEP UP for the disabled people in your constituencies!
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We can't go back to “strivers vs skivers” to justify disability benefits cuts.
March 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We can't go back to “strivers vs skivers” to justify disability benefits cuts.
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I can’t emphasize enough how much accessibility benefits everyone. Ramps, elevators, ventilated air, automatic doors. You caring about accessibility is literally caring about your future. You will become disabled unless you die young. Investing in the disability community is investing in yourself.
March 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I can’t emphasize enough how much accessibility benefits everyone. Ramps, elevators, ventilated air, automatic doors. You caring about accessibility is literally caring about your future. You will become disabled unless you die young. Investing in the disability community is investing in yourself.
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I’m not “differently abled”
I’m not “special”
I’m not “superpowered”
I’m not “dis-abled”
I’m disabled.
It’s not a bad or dirty word. It’s just the truth.
I’m not “special”
I’m not “superpowered”
I’m not “dis-abled”
I’m disabled.
It’s not a bad or dirty word. It’s just the truth.
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I’m not “differently abled”
I’m not “special”
I’m not “superpowered”
I’m not “dis-abled”
I’m disabled.
It’s not a bad or dirty word. It’s just the truth.
I’m not “special”
I’m not “superpowered”
I’m not “dis-abled”
I’m disabled.
It’s not a bad or dirty word. It’s just the truth.
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As part of our plans for #neurodiversitycelebrationweek the network have arranged a face to face networking event. Come and join us for engaging discussions, support and resources or just pizza and cake.ND,allies,advocates all welcome.Signup as places limited www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuh-neurod...
NUH Neurodiversity Network networking event.
Calling all Neurospicy minds or allies of the neurodivergent community.Come and join us for pizza,cake at our first face to face meet up!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As part of our plans for #neurodiversitycelebrationweek the network have arranged a face to face networking event. Come and join us for engaging discussions, support and resources or just pizza and cake.ND,allies,advocates all welcome.Signup as places limited www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuh-neurod...
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A company using disabled people in their advertisements and a company valuing disabled people as employees are apparently two different things.
February 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A company using disabled people in their advertisements and a company valuing disabled people as employees are apparently two different things.
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Pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal disease affecting 15,000–20,000 people in the UK each year, is worsened by inequality.
Those in deprived areas or far from hospitals die sooner from the condition.
Access to healthcare should never be a postcode lottery.
Those in deprived areas or far from hospitals die sooner from the condition.
Access to healthcare should never be a postcode lottery.
February 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal disease affecting 15,000–20,000 people in the UK each year, is worsened by inequality.
Those in deprived areas or far from hospitals die sooner from the condition.
Access to healthcare should never be a postcode lottery.
Those in deprived areas or far from hospitals die sooner from the condition.
Access to healthcare should never be a postcode lottery.
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Diversity includes disability. 🩷🦽🩷
January 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Diversity includes disability. 🩷🦽🩷
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“To understand the nature of #trauma & how to prevent or treat #PTSD requires some agreement on how to measure the phenomenon..When the word is watered down to include any #stressful event, it becomes meaningless..": https://buff.ly/3T8GgMw from @psychologytoday.com #MentalHealth #spoonie
How the Definition of Trauma Has Changed Over Time
Trauma is a changing concept. What does it cover, and how is it being used?
buff.ly
January 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“To understand the nature of #trauma & how to prevent or treat #PTSD requires some agreement on how to measure the phenomenon..When the word is watered down to include any #stressful event, it becomes meaningless..": https://buff.ly/3T8GgMw from @psychologytoday.com #MentalHealth #spoonie
Trying to make it through the working day with HEAVY fatigue today! Hopefully there will be easier days on the horizon soon... or a decent sleep when I get home! 💤
January 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Trying to make it through the working day with HEAVY fatigue today! Hopefully there will be easier days on the horizon soon... or a decent sleep when I get home! 💤
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Over the years I've written loads of articles on Medium. I thought it was about time I did a bit of a curation. This article attempts to present it in themes for easier consumption/avoiding.
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Andy Callow Curated Article Index
This is a summary of all the non-weeknoting stuff I’ve written, consolidated in a single place.
andy-callow.medium.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Over the years I've written loads of articles on Medium. I thought it was about time I did a bit of a curation. This article attempts to present it in themes for easier consumption/avoiding.
andy-callow.medium.com/andy-callow-...
andy-callow.medium.com/andy-callow-...
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I don’t know a single disabled person who had any type of assistance “handed out” to them.
I do, however, know of countless disabled people who need to prove their permanent disability every year with seemingly endless paperwork and hardly get by.
I do, however, know of countless disabled people who need to prove their permanent disability every year with seemingly endless paperwork and hardly get by.
January 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I don’t know a single disabled person who had any type of assistance “handed out” to them.
I do, however, know of countless disabled people who need to prove their permanent disability every year with seemingly endless paperwork and hardly get by.
I do, however, know of countless disabled people who need to prove their permanent disability every year with seemingly endless paperwork and hardly get by.
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If I could help non disabled people understand one thing about being disabled, it would be how important maintaining a baseline is.
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
Even minor setbacks can be catastrophic, so we have to do a risk analysis before literally ANY activity 🧵
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
Even minor setbacks can be catastrophic, so we have to do a risk analysis before literally ANY activity 🧵
January 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
If I could help non disabled people understand one thing about being disabled, it would be how important maintaining a baseline is.
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
Even minor setbacks can be catastrophic, so we have to do a risk analysis before literally ANY activity 🧵
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
Even minor setbacks can be catastrophic, so we have to do a risk analysis before literally ANY activity 🧵
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Two hundred UK companies have signed up for a permanent four-day working week for all their employees with no loss of pay, in the latest landmark in the campaign to reinvent Britain’s working week
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
Two hundred UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week
More than 5,000 workers to benefit from reduced hours with no loss of pay
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Two hundred UK companies have signed up for a permanent four-day working week for all their employees with no loss of pay, in the latest landmark in the campaign to reinvent Britain’s working week
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...