Clare McIntyre
@claremc.bsky.social
Health Visitor + Children's Nurse - 💯 NHS| Former Labour + Co-operative Councillor -🌹 Liverpool | LFC Women YNWA| school governor| Mama| My views
Need so much more investment in primary care ad prevention to keep people living well for longer- out of hospital.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform
Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity and the health service is unlikely to meet its targets
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November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Need so much more investment in primary care ad prevention to keep people living well for longer- out of hospital.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Saw something similar the other day, shocking behaviour.
But even as a driver I get men beeping , flashing lights, then driving up alongside of me, giving me the finger, shouting and calling me "dolly daydream" for simply observing a 20 mph speed limit..
it's time for non drivers to be priorised.
But even as a driver I get men beeping , flashing lights, then driving up alongside of me, giving me the finger, shouting and calling me "dolly daydream" for simply observing a 20 mph speed limit..
it's time for non drivers to be priorised.
Powerful words from @alexnurse.bsky.social - who simply doesn’t want to be killed while commuting to and from work
'I don't want to be an obituary in the ECHO, we need change'
Dad-of-two writes powerful letter after facing near-death experiences on the roads of Liverpool
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Saw something similar the other day, shocking behaviour.
But even as a driver I get men beeping , flashing lights, then driving up alongside of me, giving me the finger, shouting and calling me "dolly daydream" for simply observing a 20 mph speed limit..
it's time for non drivers to be priorised.
But even as a driver I get men beeping , flashing lights, then driving up alongside of me, giving me the finger, shouting and calling me "dolly daydream" for simply observing a 20 mph speed limit..
it's time for non drivers to be priorised.
Heartbreaking. We must do so much better by our young people 👇🏽👇🏽
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
The long read: I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Heartbreaking. We must do so much better by our young people 👇🏽👇🏽
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Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse the measure, which could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
Rachel Reeves is planning to remove the two-child benefit cap in full at this month’s budget, in a move that could cost more than £3bn but lift 350,000 children out of poverty.
The chancellor is understood to be preparing to reverse the Conservative measure entirely, having originally looked at ways to taper it either for very large families or richer ones. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
What a shocking read 👇🏽
‘The ward felt like a prison. What had I let them do?’: how my daughter was crushed by a health service meant to help her
‘The ward felt like a prison. What had I let them do?’: how my daughter was crushed by a health service meant to help her
Ruth was 14 years old and being treated for an eating disorder when she died after being detained under the Mental Health Act. She wasn’t allowed to see her family for more than a few hours a week. How did the system we trusted – and I worked for as a GP – fail us so tragically?
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What a shocking read 👇🏽
It's not just resident doctors who can't get jobs on qualifying, lots of nurses, physio etc are also unable to, yet we desperately need them and must do everything possible to retain them given there are global shortages of such staff.
#bbcpnw
#bbcpnw
October 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's not just resident doctors who can't get jobs on qualifying, lots of nurses, physio etc are also unable to, yet we desperately need them and must do everything possible to retain them given there are global shortages of such staff.
#bbcpnw
#bbcpnw
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Mealy mouthed apology from Pochin after her outright racism here. When she says she will endeavour to make sure her language is more accurate in future? What is a more accurate way of her saying she can’t stand seeing black and Asian people on TV?
October 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Mealy mouthed apology from Pochin after her outright racism here. When she says she will endeavour to make sure her language is more accurate in future? What is a more accurate way of her saying she can’t stand seeing black and Asian people on TV?
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🎉 Ground-breaking ceremony at Central Docks, Liverpool Waters!
🏗️This is a £71m infrastructure programme unlocking 26 acres, 2,350 homes, a new 5‑acre park and jobs/skills pathways.
🌳Liverpool City Council is acting as accountable body for funding, enabling the works.
🏗️This is a £71m infrastructure programme unlocking 26 acres, 2,350 homes, a new 5‑acre park and jobs/skills pathways.
🌳Liverpool City Council is acting as accountable body for funding, enabling the works.
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🎉 Ground-breaking ceremony at Central Docks, Liverpool Waters!
🏗️This is a £71m infrastructure programme unlocking 26 acres, 2,350 homes, a new 5‑acre park and jobs/skills pathways.
🌳Liverpool City Council is acting as accountable body for funding, enabling the works.
🏗️This is a £71m infrastructure programme unlocking 26 acres, 2,350 homes, a new 5‑acre park and jobs/skills pathways.
🌳Liverpool City Council is acting as accountable body for funding, enabling the works.
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NEWS | The Government has announced additional funding to tackle rough sleeping & homelessness in #Liverpool.
🆘 Additional accommodation
👪 Support for children
🏥 Substance misuse services
Read more by clicking the link.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/homelessness-funding-boost-welcomed/
🆘 Additional accommodation
👪 Support for children
🏥 Substance misuse services
Read more by clicking the link.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/homelessness-funding-boost-welcomed/
Homelessness funding boost welcomed - Liverpool Express
Liverpool City Council is to benefit from additional funding to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness this year.
liverpoolexpress.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NEWS | The Government has announced additional funding to tackle rough sleeping & homelessness in #Liverpool.
🆘 Additional accommodation
👪 Support for children
🏥 Substance misuse services
Read more by clicking the link.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/homelessness-funding-boost-welcomed/
🆘 Additional accommodation
👪 Support for children
🏥 Substance misuse services
Read more by clicking the link.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/homelessness-funding-boost-welcomed/
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🗣️ | ‘When times are hard, it’s ok to not be ok & help is out there’
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, outlines how you can get support if you're struggling.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-when-times-are-hard-its-ok-to-not-be-ok-and-help-is-out-there/
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, outlines how you can get support if you're struggling.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-when-times-are-hard-its-ok-to-not-be-ok-and-help-is-out-there/
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗣️ | ‘When times are hard, it’s ok to not be ok & help is out there’
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, outlines how you can get support if you're struggling.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-when-times-are-hard-its-ok-to-not-be-ok-and-help-is-out-there/
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, outlines how you can get support if you're struggling.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-when-times-are-hard-its-ok-to-not-be-ok-and-help-is-out-there/
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The bold plan to stop people parking in Liverpool city centre
The bold plan to stop people parking in Liverpool city centre
From the removal of car parks to the introduction of a new parking tax and a potential new multi-storey facility - this is Liverpool Council's major plan to change the way the city centre works
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The bold plan to stop people parking in Liverpool city centre
BBC News - Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears
Some children paid
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October 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
BBC News - Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Would never expect to see this here, where I work in this beautiful, diverse community where many languages are spoken and we all feel welcome...
hope they are removed ASAP.
hope they are removed ASAP.
October 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Would never expect to see this here, where I work in this beautiful, diverse community where many languages are spoken and we all feel welcome...
hope they are removed ASAP.
hope they are removed ASAP.
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Labour to reintroduce grants axed by Tories for poorest university students
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Labour to reintroduce grants axed by Tories for poorest university students
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said universities shouldn't 'just be for the wealthy few' as she vowed to take action before the end of the Parliament
www.mirror.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Labour to reintroduce grants axed by Tories for poorest university students
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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This is good. More of this.
The 11 areas in our region to share £230m government boost
Prime Minister announces major £5bn Pride in Place fund, which he says will allow "true patriots" the chance to rebuild their areas
liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is good. More of this.
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🚴♂️🌱 Join us on Earle Road this Monday, 22 Sept (8 am–6 pm), for Car Free Day! St Hugh’s Primary pupils will lead a street takeover with:
- Smoothie bike challenge
- Dr Bike maintenance checks
- Arts & crafts, walking & cycling fun (10 am–4 pm)
Let’s reimagine our streets 💚
- Smoothie bike challenge
- Dr Bike maintenance checks
- Arts & crafts, walking & cycling fun (10 am–4 pm)
Let’s reimagine our streets 💚
September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚴♂️🌱 Join us on Earle Road this Monday, 22 Sept (8 am–6 pm), for Car Free Day! St Hugh’s Primary pupils will lead a street takeover with:
- Smoothie bike challenge
- Dr Bike maintenance checks
- Arts & crafts, walking & cycling fun (10 am–4 pm)
Let’s reimagine our streets 💚
- Smoothie bike challenge
- Dr Bike maintenance checks
- Arts & crafts, walking & cycling fun (10 am–4 pm)
Let’s reimagine our streets 💚
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It was one of the biggest honours of my career to be inside Downing Street and Parliament today to watch as the Hillsborough families made history
My write-up from an important and emotional day 👇
My write-up from an important and emotional day 👇
Inside Downing Street as the Hillsborough families made history
The ECHO was privileged to watch on as four of the key Hillsborough family members met with the Prime Minister before heading to the House of Commons to watch the historic moment that the new law they...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It was one of the biggest honours of my career to be inside Downing Street and Parliament today to watch as the Hillsborough families made history
My write-up from an important and emotional day 👇
My write-up from an important and emotional day 👇
Sad to read this 👇🏽
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I went home, to one of Labour’s safest seats, and it felt like a newly minted Reform constituency | Kirsty Major
Knowsley is a Labour stronghold. But judging by the polls and the people I spoke to, the messages of the right are truly cutting through, says deputy Opinion editor Kirsty Major
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Sad to read this 👇🏽
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'It's difficult to overstate what a landmark moment this is'
Liam Thorp, political editor of the Liverpool Echo, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about the introduction of the 'Hillsborough Law' bill will force public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters
Liam Thorp, political editor of the Liverpool Echo, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about the introduction of the 'Hillsborough Law' bill will force public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters
September 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
'It's difficult to overstate what a landmark moment this is'
Liam Thorp, political editor of the Liverpool Echo, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about the introduction of the 'Hillsborough Law' bill will force public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters
Liam Thorp, political editor of the Liverpool Echo, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about the introduction of the 'Hillsborough Law' bill will force public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters
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September 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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A huge irony that Reform claim to speak to those outside of the Westminster bubble - and here they are planning to cancel a once-in-a-lifetime project aimed at evening up the country and powering up the North
Reform UK vow to scrap new Liverpool to Manchester rail line
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram slams Nigel Farage's party as Reform deputy leader says Northern Powerhouse Rail plans would be cancelled
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A huge irony that Reform claim to speak to those outside of the Westminster bubble - and here they are planning to cancel a once-in-a-lifetime project aimed at evening up the country and powering up the North