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2diverse (Sarah Pagdin)
@2diverse.bsky.social
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Autistic psychologist, trainer, author. Helping parents whose autistic young people struggle with their mental health and the transition to adulthood.

www.2diverse.co.uk
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gmtguk.bsky.social
Governments may have failed to act, but humanity will not. 🌍✊

In just TWO DAYS, citizens from around the world rise together to demand justice and stand for humanity.

#SailToGaza #BreakTheSiege #GlobalMovementToGaza #FreePalestine
August 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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gmtguk.bsky.social
Ben Jamal, Director of Palestine Solidarity Ccampaign, backs the Global Sumud Flotilla — a civilian fleet sailing to Gaza in Aug 2025 to break the siege & demand justice.

#SailToGaza #GlobalSumudFlotilla #BreakTheSiege #PalestineSolidarityCampaign
August 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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gmtguk.bsky.social
Actor & TV presenter Nadia Sawalha supports the #GlobalSumudFlotilla 🚢

She joins voices around the world calling to break the siege on Gaza and stand for justice, dignity, and freedom.

#SailToGaza #BreakTheSiege #GlobalMovementToGaza #FreePalestine
August 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
2diverse.bsky.social
You can track the Madleen here: freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tracker/
June 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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psychmag.bsky.social
'I'm not a stranger - neither are millions of others like me'

Chartered Psychologist Dr Bruno de Oliveira reacts to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'island of strangers' comment.

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'I'm not a stranger - neither are millions of others like me' | BPS
Chartered Psychologist Dr Bruno de Oliveira reacts to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'island of strangers' comment.
www.bps.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
2diverse.bsky.social
'Imagine the intergenerational impact we could've had if psychology had taken a stand against homophobia, colonialism, and racism sooner.'

The irony of a 'healing' profession that is complicit in causing and perpetuating systemic harm.

I'm angry - but I'm learning how to make my anger useful.
May 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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goodlawproject.org
Wes Streeting said it was “extremely concerning and should not have been allowed to happen” that a change of gender wipes out a trans doctor's disciplinary history.

But it simply wasn't true.

Will @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social apologise for spreading disinformation?
philippaeast.bsky.social Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · Mar 4
Confirmation from the General Medical Council (GMC) that—contrary to disinformation spread by the media and Health Secretary—when a doctor changes gender this does *not* wipe or hide their fitness to practice history.
www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/docu...

Incidentally, my spouse is a trans doctor 🤗
Screenshot of the letter from the general medical Council linked above 21 February 2025 Wes Streeting MP Secretary of State Department of Health and Social Care 39 Victoria Street London SW1 0EU Dear Secretary of State, We saw your comments in the media today about your expectations of the General Medical Council to provide patient transparency while maintaining the protections of the Equality Act. The reporting suggests that we treat doctors who have changed gender differently in respect of their fitness to practise history, leaving patients at risk. I would like to reassure you that this is not the case. This is a complex area and we did not convey clearly enough the principles behind our approach to these issues. I apologise for the confusion caused. Our current process is underpinned by a key principle that a gender change must not and will not result in the avoidance of accountability or transparency in relation to a doctor’s fitness to practise history. When a doctor transitions, they can receive a new GMC number, but their fitness to practise history and any risk they may still present to the public attaches to an individual and remains the same whether or not their gender identity changes. We are clear that the creation of a new record cannot be used to circumvent investigation of concerns or of such history being taken into account at a potential future tribunal. You asked that we provide reassurances about what we are doing to address matters going forward. I can readily do that and can confirm that a member of the public would be able to see the fitness to practise history of a doctor who has changed their gender for the same period of time as they would be able to see the fitness to practise history of a doctor who has not changed their gender. However, given our obligation to comply with the Gender Recognition Act 2004, we may have to make adaptions to the precise details of what we publish so that we do not disclose protected information under the terms of that Act (for example by limited use of redaction). In relation to all doctors who we have allowed to change their gender on our register, we can also confirm that all fitness to practise history is accurately displayed on the records of all of those doctors and no fitness to practise history has been removed or suppressed. We remain committed to our purpose of maintaining patient safety, and ensuring doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates on the register have the appropriate training, skills and experience. I recognise this is a complex area, but hope that this letter reassures you that no doctor will escape accountability or transparency about any fitness to practise history through changing their gender. I would of course be very happy to meet with you to discuss this more fully at your convenience. I will be writing in similar terms to the Cabinet Secretaries in Scotland and Wales, and the Health Minister in Northern Ireland. Yours sincerely, CHARLIE MASSEY
March 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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savechildrenuk.bsky.social
Over the weekend the Government of Israel blocked all aid into Gaza, making an already dangerous situation even more desperate.

Nearly all 1.1 million children are in dire need of food and water.

We are urging the UK Government to use its power and influence to lift the blockade.
March 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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amase.org.uk
Many autistic people are queer and/or trans, and are suffering as a result of contemporary politics and withdrawal of healthcare.

Supporting autistic people entails resisting against attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
lgbtiscotland.bsky.social Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · Feb 28
It's the last day of LGBT+ History Month! Thanks to everyone who has supported our LGBT+ History Month campaign, as well as the Equality Network and Scottish Trans as an organisation over the last 28 years. We hope you've learned something new & feel inspired to start creating change! #LGBTHM2025
Graphic with a pink and blue gradient background. On the top left is a text box that says '...Now!' Below this is a picture of two people standing next to a bus stop ad, they are smiling, it is the Equality Network's valentines advert that says 'Roses are red, Violets are blue, Do what you're told, and don't be you. LGBT+ Conversion Practices are abuse.' Next to this is the cover of the Scottish Trans report titled 'What's Happening with trans healthcare in Scotland? A Scottish Trans guide to the 'NHS gender identity services: strategic action framework 2022-2024' and What's happened and what still needs to?'. Next to this is the cover of the Scottish Trans report called 'Scottish Trans and Non-binary experiences'. In the middle of the graphic is a text box that says 'We're campaigning to end harmful Conversion Practices and to improve trans rights and healthcare in Scotland.' Below this is the covers of three illustrated stories, Abeera's Story, Bernie's Story & Cee's Story.
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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theautisticcoach.bsky.social
If you're in the UK, autistic or not, please sign this.

Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.

I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
February 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
NHS RIGHT TO CHOOSE IS CHANGING.

NHS England is about to make getting an ADHD Assessment and support even harder.

NHS England is in consultation about changes that will mean the end of Right to Choose as we know it.

Find out more from ADHD UK

adhduk.co.uk/nhs-right-to...
NHS Right to Choose Changes
NHS England is looking to make a change that will fundamentally alter your right to Right to Choose. They're consulting now and we need you to protest to try to stop it. If they're allowed to make the...
adhduk.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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not-so-nt.bsky.social
Welcome to another #SowingASeedSunday

Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality.

This week’s comes from Audre Lorde.

“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”
Image is a beige slide titled Sowing A Seed Sunday which is in a dark greenish colour at the top of the slide in capital letters. Next to the title in the top right is my logo, a world with the Rainbow Neurodiversity symbol across It and the words NT In A ND World in light yellow I've the top of the Neurodiversity symbol. In the middle of the page is a quote from a book I have read. This is in the same greenish colour in Open Dyslexic font. This week’s comes from Audre Lorde. The quote reads “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”
February 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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annmemmott.bsky.social
Today, our gentle reminder that there isn't an 'astonishing' rise in autistic people.
We've always been here.
Most of us weren't counted in the figures, before, because they were looking for the young white boys who collect trains.
They got better at finding us.
Thanks for reading.
February 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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thrivingautistic.bsky.social
We celebrate and support the diverse identities within our community.
We are proudly trans-inclusive, LGBTI-positive, neuro-affirming, and committed to anti-racism.

We are supporting Race Equality Week 2025 – 3rd – 9th Feb 2025
www.raceequalitymatters.com/race-equalit...
Image of group of people holding hands. Text: Race Equality Week 2025 - 3rd - 9th Feb 2025 Theme: #EveryActionCounts
February 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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droliverlewis.bsky.social
It’s worth watching Trudeau’s excellent speech in full youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
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February 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
2diverse.bsky.social
For parents whose autistic teens/young adults 'hate' New Year!

Our 2diverse newsletters are usually just for subscribers, but I thought this month's offering might have a wider appeal so I've decided to share it!

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A happier New Year for your young person?
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December 28, 2024 at 12:15 PM
2diverse.bsky.social
I like words but sometimes images are so much better.

'Christ in the Rubble' by Kelly Latimore

redletterchristians.org/2024/03/15/r...
This image is of a colourful religious icon. In the foreground are Mary and Joseph protectively holding the baby Jesus. Joseph also has his arm round Mary. They are surrounded on all sides by rubble. In the background are bombed and burning buildings, some toppled and learning, and in the night sky a bright star shines. Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus have golden halos around their heads. Mary wears robes of blue and purple and Joseph wears turquoise and deep orange. Baby Jesus is swaddled. The Holy Family are brown skinned, Mary has her head covered and Joseph is bare headed with a dark beard.
December 25, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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emergentdivergence.com
Please sign our open statement!
December 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM
2diverse.bsky.social
I don't normally do client-facing work on Fridays - it gives me time to process the week's interactions. Sometimes there's a theme connecting them. Today I'm worried about the social care crisis and the impact on young autistic people who are trying so hard while support systems fail them daily.
November 22, 2024 at 11:22 AM
2diverse.bsky.social
Really feeling the conscious incompetence making this, my first post ever 😬 but, as I'm always reminding the parents I work with, learning new things usually involves some level of discomfort.

Posting this is my chosen discomfort for the day!
November 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM