Emmerline Irving
emmerline.bsky.social
Emmerline Irving
@emmerline.bsky.social
Mum, sister, wife, daughter, friend—I wear these titles with pride. Passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a desire to create meaningful change, make connections, nurture relationships. Determined to navigate this complex 🌎
Trauma impacts countless lives,it’s time for change! We’re urging the Government to create a trauma-responsive task force to address trauma as a public health priority, fostering safety, trust, and healing for all.

Please sign the petition and repost petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...)
Petition: Create a trauma-informed task force to develop a strategy to address trauma
We think trauma is an unaddressed public health issue, with no nationwide strategy to address it. We feel a coordinated, cross-sector, trauma-informed response is essential. We urge the Government to ...
petition.parliament.uk
April 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Today’s news about ICB cuts and NHSE closure reminds us to be compassionate. Behind decisions are people—burnt-out, unpaid, facing uncertainty. Share accurate info, use kind language, and remember: these are friends, neighbors, not just roles. Thoughtfulness matters.
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍

These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.

When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
What are the building blocks of health and wellbeing?
YouTube video by Health Equals
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Government is writing a new 10 year plan for the NHS. (The NHS has a long history of long term plans…)

What should the latest plan do?

Short paper @bmj.com:

www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Longer one @healthfoundation.bsky.social:

www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Labour’s 10 year plan for the English NHS
Government must provide hope, clarity, and investment The NHS is in crisis after a decade of austerity, covid-19, and political failures since 2010 that weakened the health service and constrained wh...
www.bmj.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers
Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise
Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers
Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Registration now live!!
westyorkshireknowledgeexchange.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My first professional role was as a youth worker, I saw firsthand the difference offering a young person a trusted relationship can make, a relationship that may never have existed for that young person youth work is massively underrated and under-resourced. It is time for change
Morning! have a great week all....
November 23, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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How cuts to youth clubs affected teen crime and education
@theifs.bsky.social

ifs.org.uk/articles/how...

- did not just serve as ‘holding spaces’
- also positive activities and structured support
- closures create greater societal costs than the sums saved from public spending by their closure
How cuts to youth clubs affected teen crime and education | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Teenagers affected by austerity-induced youth club closures performed 4% worse in exams at age 16 and became 14% more likely to commit crimes.
ifs.org.uk
November 17, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Morning! have a great week all....
November 18, 2024 at 6:36 AM
I didn't miss 'X', but I did miss the opportunity to connect with like-minded people and hear about all the fab things we are all doing...
November 17, 2024 at 12:40 AM
I am looking forward to exploring this new platform and engaging with like-minded individuals to share knowledge and information. I appreciate the opportunity for open, constructive discussions that embrace diverse perspectives.
a red christmas ornament with the words spread joy not hate on it
ALT: a red christmas ornament with the words spread joy not hate on it
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 1:02 AM
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Another language swap graphic for you...
November 15, 2024 at 8:40 PM