Ed Holloway
@edholloway.net
CEO at the Macular Society, Trustee at the Association of Charitable Organisations
Interested in social impact, health, disability and tech
Posting in a personal capacity
Interested in social impact, health, disability and tech
Posting in a personal capacity
Both my girls have had wonderful experiences in girl guiding, and my wife volunteered for many years
Sad that this opportunity has been closed to trans girls because of a bunch of bigots
Wish we could just let trans people live their lives in peace and dignity
Sad that this opportunity has been closed to trans girls because of a bunch of bigots
Wish we could just let trans people live their lives in peace and dignity
"Girlguiding had been facing legal action from a parent over its policy allowing transgender girls to join as members and trans women to volunteer in roles reserved for women, claiming it “exposes girls to harassment”
And presumably feared a sustained campaign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
And presumably feared a sustained campaign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Trans girls banned from joining Girlguiding
Girls’ adventure charity says it made decision after seeking legal advice in wake of supreme court ruling on gender
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Both my girls have had wonderful experiences in girl guiding, and my wife volunteered for many years
Sad that this opportunity has been closed to trans girls because of a bunch of bigots
Wish we could just let trans people live their lives in peace and dignity
Sad that this opportunity has been closed to trans girls because of a bunch of bigots
Wish we could just let trans people live their lives in peace and dignity
Vaccines are one of the most extraordinary human creations
Unbelievable that we're trying to systematically undermine this progress
Unbelievable that we're trying to systematically undermine this progress
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Vaccines are one of the most extraordinary human creations
Unbelievable that we're trying to systematically undermine this progress
Unbelievable that we're trying to systematically undermine this progress
As a tactic, misbranding something a mansion tax, and then pointing out that many of the properties affected are not mansions, is quite effective
It's just a tax on very expensive homes, which all properties worth £2m+ objectively are
It's just a tax on very expensive homes, which all properties worth £2m+ objectively are
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
As a tactic, misbranding something a mansion tax, and then pointing out that many of the properties affected are not mansions, is quite effective
It's just a tax on very expensive homes, which all properties worth £2m+ objectively are
It's just a tax on very expensive homes, which all properties worth £2m+ objectively are
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Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
Staggering, heartbreaking, devastating
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Staggering, heartbreaking, devastating
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Believe women before they die
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Believe women before they die
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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This is what innovation and research is all about, improving patient lives #bionic #retinal #implant #AMD: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🧪💊
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This is what innovation and research is all about, improving patient lives #bionic #retinal #implant #AMD: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Convinced that most British people want to live in a functioning, decent country where government improves stuff and everyone can thrive.
The vast majority want nothing to do with this imported hate and atmosphere of violence directed at people just trying to live their lives.
The vast majority want nothing to do with this imported hate and atmosphere of violence directed at people just trying to live their lives.
October 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Convinced that most British people want to live in a functioning, decent country where government improves stuff and everyone can thrive.
The vast majority want nothing to do with this imported hate and atmosphere of violence directed at people just trying to live their lives.
The vast majority want nothing to do with this imported hate and atmosphere of violence directed at people just trying to live their lives.
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the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
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Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.
September 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.
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Looking for a business on Google maps and discover a Blockbuster that is apparently 'Temporarily closed'
Guys, I don't know how to tell you this but I don't think they're reopening
Guys, I don't know how to tell you this but I don't think they're reopening
September 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Looking for a business on Google maps and discover a Blockbuster that is apparently 'Temporarily closed'
Guys, I don't know how to tell you this but I don't think they're reopening
Guys, I don't know how to tell you this but I don't think they're reopening
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Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
I've been working today, helping to host our amazing annual conference
Over 7,000 people affected by macular disease were registered to join online
We had a wonderful range of speakers, including volunteers, staff, researchers and people living with macular disease
Over 7,000 people affected by macular disease were registered to join online
We had a wonderful range of speakers, including volunteers, staff, researchers and people living with macular disease
September 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I've been working today, helping to host our amazing annual conference
Over 7,000 people affected by macular disease were registered to join online
We had a wonderful range of speakers, including volunteers, staff, researchers and people living with macular disease
Over 7,000 people affected by macular disease were registered to join online
We had a wonderful range of speakers, including volunteers, staff, researchers and people living with macular disease
The big tech companies are increasingly providing AI generated answers rather than directing users to websites run by responsible health charities
And then you see dangerous nonsense like this
Writing accessible and reliable health info is a skill!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
And then you see dangerous nonsense like this
Writing accessible and reliable health info is a skill!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Man develops rare condition after ChatGPT query over stopping eating salt
US medical journal article about 60-year-old with bromism warns against using AI app for health information
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The big tech companies are increasingly providing AI generated answers rather than directing users to websites run by responsible health charities
And then you see dangerous nonsense like this
Writing accessible and reliable health info is a skill!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
And then you see dangerous nonsense like this
Writing accessible and reliable health info is a skill!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The employee asked the girl and her mother if they needed help shopping. That’s it. That’s all. The misinformation, the insinuations (because the facts are inconveniently benign) are EXACTLY what was done to lesbians in the 80s. This is the product of hate and fear, not reality.
August 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The employee asked the girl and her mother if they needed help shopping. That’s it. That’s all. The misinformation, the insinuations (because the facts are inconveniently benign) are EXACTLY what was done to lesbians in the 80s. This is the product of hate and fear, not reality.
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Very welcome news from Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Disability, this week - announcing the Government’s intention to develop a Plan for Disability, which will set out a clear vision of what this Government is aiming to achieve for disabled people in the longer term and next steps.
July 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Very welcome news from Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Disability, this week - announcing the Government’s intention to develop a Plan for Disability, which will set out a clear vision of what this Government is aiming to achieve for disabled people in the longer term and next steps.
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We’re incredibly grateful to Danny and everyone at Craven For Change FC whose recent charity match at Bradford City FC's Valley Parade raised £2,000 to #BeatMacularDisease.
www.macularsociety.org/about/media/...
www.macularsociety.org/about/media/...
July 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We’re incredibly grateful to Danny and everyone at Craven For Change FC whose recent charity match at Bradford City FC's Valley Parade raised £2,000 to #BeatMacularDisease.
www.macularsociety.org/about/media/...
www.macularsociety.org/about/media/...
Finish work and head to the garden to listen to the cricket
Immediately stung by a bee, and discover England are in the process of collapsing
My neighbour then starts spray painting something, enveloping me in noxious fumes
Should have stayed at my desk
Immediately stung by a bee, and discover England are in the process of collapsing
My neighbour then starts spray painting something, enveloping me in noxious fumes
Should have stayed at my desk
July 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Finish work and head to the garden to listen to the cricket
Immediately stung by a bee, and discover England are in the process of collapsing
My neighbour then starts spray painting something, enveloping me in noxious fumes
Should have stayed at my desk
Immediately stung by a bee, and discover England are in the process of collapsing
My neighbour then starts spray painting something, enveloping me in noxious fumes
Should have stayed at my desk
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‼️Breaking: the UK Government’s welfare bill passed, but with a significant last-minute concession.
Any changes to PIP will now only happen after the Government’s forthcoming review which they promise will “co-produced” with disabled people.
Here’s our take on the news: 1/3
Any changes to PIP will now only happen after the Government’s forthcoming review which they promise will “co-produced” with disabled people.
Here’s our take on the news: 1/3
July 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
‼️Breaking: the UK Government’s welfare bill passed, but with a significant last-minute concession.
Any changes to PIP will now only happen after the Government’s forthcoming review which they promise will “co-produced” with disabled people.
Here’s our take on the news: 1/3
Any changes to PIP will now only happen after the Government’s forthcoming review which they promise will “co-produced” with disabled people.
Here’s our take on the news: 1/3
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They. Are. Sanctuaries.
While Britain loses 40 libraries each year, they are thriving in the Scandinavian country, where they are designed by renowned architects and seen as ‘sanctuaries’
Finland proposes a very novel idea — invest in the public library
While Britain loses 40 libraries each year, they are thriving in the Scandinavian country, where they are designed by renowned architects and seen as ‘sanctuaries’
www.thetimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
They. Are. Sanctuaries.