Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah
@alexankrah.bsky.social
Public policy bod: working NHS, former Barrister-believer in social justice & being human together-Christian striving to be awake/WOKE & living life standing on Truth. Chair NBAA charity & member of The Liberal Democrat Campaign for Race Equality.
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‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
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‘Disabled people when employed are more likely than non disabled to be underemployed, in low pay, on a zero hours contract and in a job with fewer career opportunities and less employee involvement’.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
The employment of disabled people 2025
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
‘Disabled people when employed are more likely than non disabled to be underemployed, in low pay, on a zero hours contract and in a job with fewer career opportunities and less employee involvement’.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
So I’m excited ! The girls are back in town - or rather their dressing room - and yes I need a laugh - youtu.be/TWkTb1zuUW0 @blackartcultureedu.bsky.social @dorothykoomson.bsky.social @ntsonline.bsky.social @palacetheatre.bsky.social @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social
Ep4: Yasss, And? (The Art of Learning: The Art Comes From Me)
YouTube video by Dressing Room Diaries Pod
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November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
So I’m excited ! The girls are back in town - or rather their dressing room - and yes I need a laugh - youtu.be/TWkTb1zuUW0 @blackartcultureedu.bsky.social @dorothykoomson.bsky.social @ntsonline.bsky.social @palacetheatre.bsky.social @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social
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A London-based, interactive workshop on cultural competence in #Pharmacy
Tue 2 Dec 7-9pm
All members of the team welcome. Please sign up via Eventbrite (details in post below)
#PharmSky #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion
Tue 2 Dec 7-9pm
All members of the team welcome. Please sign up via Eventbrite (details in post below)
#PharmSky #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A London-based, interactive workshop on cultural competence in #Pharmacy
Tue 2 Dec 7-9pm
All members of the team welcome. Please sign up via Eventbrite (details in post below)
#PharmSky #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion
Tue 2 Dec 7-9pm
All members of the team welcome. Please sign up via Eventbrite (details in post below)
#PharmSky #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion
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NHS around 18,000 administrative staff & managers, including on local health boards to go.
The move is designed to remove "unnecessary bureaucracy" & raise £1bn a year by the end of the parliament to improve services for patients by freeing up more cash for operations.
news.sky.com/story/thousa...
The move is designed to remove "unnecessary bureaucracy" & raise £1bn a year by the end of the parliament to improve services for patients by freeing up more cash for operations.
news.sky.com/story/thousa...
Thousands of NHS staff to be made redundant after funding agreed
The government says the jobs will go in order to slash "unnecessary bureaucracy" and ensure taxpayers' money is being "spent wisely".
news.sky.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
NHS around 18,000 administrative staff & managers, including on local health boards to go.
The move is designed to remove "unnecessary bureaucracy" & raise £1bn a year by the end of the parliament to improve services for patients by freeing up more cash for operations.
news.sky.com/story/thousa...
The move is designed to remove "unnecessary bureaucracy" & raise £1bn a year by the end of the parliament to improve services for patients by freeing up more cash for operations.
news.sky.com/story/thousa...
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UK Health Secretary keeps taking donations linked to private health (& gave your NHS data to Palantir)
The latest donations bring the total Streeting has accepted from private health-linked interests since 2015 up to £372,000
“What do those backers think they are getting for their money?"
The latest donations bring the total Streeting has accepted from private health-linked interests since 2015 up to £372,000
“What do those backers think they are getting for their money?"
Health secretary keeps taking donations linked to private health | Good Law Project
Wes Streeting has bagged another £58,000 from sources connected to the private health sector since taking over at the health department. But what do his backers expect in return?
goodlawproject.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
UK Health Secretary keeps taking donations linked to private health (& gave your NHS data to Palantir)
The latest donations bring the total Streeting has accepted from private health-linked interests since 2015 up to £372,000
“What do those backers think they are getting for their money?"
The latest donations bring the total Streeting has accepted from private health-linked interests since 2015 up to £372,000
“What do those backers think they are getting for their money?"
Great news NEW President and Vice President of @libdemshk.bsky.social #WalkTheTalk on social justice- and unlike some politicians who are squandering our national history- They can both be counted on to work hard to build national unity. @victoria-collins.bsky.social & @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Great news NEW President and Vice President of @libdemshk.bsky.social #WalkTheTalk on social justice- and unlike some politicians who are squandering our national history- They can both be counted on to work hard to build national unity. @victoria-collins.bsky.social & @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
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This afternoon's #DeliveringWithPartners session with the British Red Cross focuses on the national High Intensity Use programme.
Exploring person-centred support and avoidable A&E attendance, this session shares insights from frontline teams and system leaders.
#NHSP25
Exploring person-centred support and avoidable A&E attendance, this session shares insights from frontline teams and system leaders.
#NHSP25
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This afternoon's #DeliveringWithPartners session with the British Red Cross focuses on the national High Intensity Use programme.
Exploring person-centred support and avoidable A&E attendance, this session shares insights from frontline teams and system leaders.
#NHSP25
Exploring person-centred support and avoidable A&E attendance, this session shares insights from frontline teams and system leaders.
#NHSP25
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*Nothing* is helped by Wes Streeting.
Who happens to be paid £ thousands by private healthcare sector lobbyists.
Entirely unrelated, of course.
Who happens to be paid £ thousands by private healthcare sector lobbyists.
Entirely unrelated, of course.
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
*Nothing* is helped by Wes Streeting.
Who happens to be paid £ thousands by private healthcare sector lobbyists.
Entirely unrelated, of course.
Who happens to be paid £ thousands by private healthcare sector lobbyists.
Entirely unrelated, of course.
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I don't remember
But it does not surprise me!
But it does not surprise me!
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I don't remember
But it does not surprise me!
But it does not surprise me!
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A memorable and poignant Remembrance Service at City Hall. The interfaith contributions are always so welcome and appreciated. The message of unity and solidarity is what London is all about.
Lovely to see many London Mayors represented too including the Mayor of Sutton
Lovely to see many London Mayors represented too including the Mayor of Sutton
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A memorable and poignant Remembrance Service at City Hall. The interfaith contributions are always so welcome and appreciated. The message of unity and solidarity is what London is all about.
Lovely to see many London Mayors represented too including the Mayor of Sutton
Lovely to see many London Mayors represented too including the Mayor of Sutton
Tonight in Paignton UK spending Remembrance Sunday at the beautiful #PalaceHotel - during WW2 our friends from #Canada were stationed in glorious Devon, as were also a training branch of the airforce. So important we remember their sacrifice & our enduring friendship. @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Tonight in Paignton UK spending Remembrance Sunday at the beautiful #PalaceHotel - during WW2 our friends from #Canada were stationed in glorious Devon, as were also a training branch of the airforce. So important we remember their sacrifice & our enduring friendship. @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
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With the talk in UK about unwelcome migrants & politicians sowing racism: here I am in my Britain in the November sunlight - at #Stonehenge can I remark I’m in a car built by people with #Melanin driving by a structure built by ancestors from #Anatolia who like #Cheddar man had a lot of melanin.
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
With the talk in UK about unwelcome migrants & politicians sowing racism: here I am in my Britain in the November sunlight - at #Stonehenge can I remark I’m in a car built by people with #Melanin driving by a structure built by ancestors from #Anatolia who like #Cheddar man had a lot of melanin.
Well my big Saturday task all done! @victoria-collins.bsky.social gets my ONE & ONLY vote for VP - @libdemshk.bsky.social and that’s because she is the right person for right now. Hope you all agree - @alpinkerton.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Well my big Saturday task all done! @victoria-collins.bsky.social gets my ONE & ONLY vote for VP - @libdemshk.bsky.social and that’s because she is the right person for right now. Hope you all agree - @alpinkerton.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
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To improve health outcomes in Black and South Asian-origin groups, targeted programs must address barriers to healthcare access & acknowledge the sociocultural, environmental & economic factors that contribute to diabetes risk. Read the research report: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/examining-so...
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
To improve health outcomes in Black and South Asian-origin groups, targeted programs must address barriers to healthcare access & acknowledge the sociocultural, environmental & economic factors that contribute to diabetes risk. Read the research report: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/examining-so...
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“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
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Happy International Volunteer Managers Day 2025!
Did you know there are over 500 Volunteer Managers who work in the NHS in England, supporting over 72,000 volunteers in hospital and community trusts?
#ivmday25
Did you know there are over 500 Volunteer Managers who work in the NHS in England, supporting over 72,000 volunteers in hospital and community trusts?
#ivmday25
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Happy International Volunteer Managers Day 2025!
Did you know there are over 500 Volunteer Managers who work in the NHS in England, supporting over 72,000 volunteers in hospital and community trusts?
#ivmday25
Did you know there are over 500 Volunteer Managers who work in the NHS in England, supporting over 72,000 volunteers in hospital and community trusts?
#ivmday25
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NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Though sickness absence rate in NHS is much higher than the average for the wider economy. Not surprising when NHS staff can experience management bullying at same time as working in a highly stressful, overcrowded and noisy workplace with risk of being abused or even physically attacked by patients
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Though sickness absence rate in NHS is much higher than the average for the wider economy. Not surprising when NHS staff can experience management bullying at same time as working in a highly stressful, overcrowded and noisy workplace with risk of being abused or even physically attacked by patients
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Asylum must not be abused but nor should children be parted from their families.
I will not give up.
I will not give up.
November 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Asylum must not be abused but nor should children be parted from their families.
I will not give up.
I will not give up.
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My amendment to the Border, Asylum and Immigration Bill on family reunion for child refugees will be debated by peers either tomorrow or next Tuesday...🧵 1/5
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My amendment to the Border, Asylum and Immigration Bill on family reunion for child refugees will be debated by peers either tomorrow or next Tuesday...🧵 1/5
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Problem is when it starts to add significant costs to employment.
Will this project reverse the huge rise in zero hours contracts over last decade? Or significantly reduce the 1.7million workers suffering work related ill health?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Will this project reverse the huge rise in zero hours contracts over last decade? Or significantly reduce the 1.7million workers suffering work related ill health?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Problem is when it starts to add significant costs to employment.
Will this project reverse the huge rise in zero hours contracts over last decade? Or significantly reduce the 1.7million workers suffering work related ill health?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Will this project reverse the huge rise in zero hours contracts over last decade? Or significantly reduce the 1.7million workers suffering work related ill health?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Great to join @hyphenonline.com #HyphenFestival2025 panel with @shavtaj.bsky.social & @mothinali.bsky.social , joining Hyphen deputy editor to discuss how Muslim voters might respond to the UK’s current political challenges.
A lot of agreement on the need to amplify Muslim voices.
A lot of agreement on the need to amplify Muslim voices.
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great to join @hyphenonline.com #HyphenFestival2025 panel with @shavtaj.bsky.social & @mothinali.bsky.social , joining Hyphen deputy editor to discuss how Muslim voters might respond to the UK’s current political challenges.
A lot of agreement on the need to amplify Muslim voices.
A lot of agreement on the need to amplify Muslim voices.