Fiona Purchase
@fiona-purchase.bsky.social
Married with two grown up children. Husband has Advanced Parkinson’s, diagnosed in 1995. I play violin, mandolin and concertina. Enjoy genealogy.
Our latest blog post: ‘When having a shower in South Lanarkshire remains unachievable’ hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/07/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire remains unachievable | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
When having a shower in South Lanarkshire remains unachievable
Martin was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 1995. A blog about us as a family, with a focus on his Parkinson's
hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Our latest blog post: ‘When having a shower in South Lanarkshire remains unachievable’ hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/07/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire remains unachievable | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/06/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition. | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition.
Martin was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 1995. A blog about us as a family, with a focus on his Parkinson's
hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/06/when... When having a shower in South Lanarkshire becomes an unachievable ambition. | Hiyaitsfiona.Blog
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Judge Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge who was arrested on Friday morning on charges of obstructing immigration enforcement, spent most of her legal career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups. Here's what to know.
Who Is the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute?
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Judge Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge who was arrested on Friday morning on charges of obstructing immigration enforcement, spent most of her legal career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups. Here's what to know.
An interesting article in this week’s New Science. A line of research suggests that it might be two conditions, not one. It’s behind a paywall online, so copied here, if of interest.
April 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
An interesting article in this week’s New Science. A line of research suggests that it might be two conditions, not one. It’s behind a paywall online, so copied here, if of interest.
The strongest, most resilient, most uncomplaining person I know, who always manages to find a bit of humour in any situation. Happy birthday, Martin! xx
April 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The strongest, most resilient, most uncomplaining person I know, who always manages to find a bit of humour in any situation. Happy birthday, Martin! xx
UK musicians hit with £914M+ loss post-Brexit. Streams, tickets, vinyl - it’s grim. Join @europeanmovement.co.uk to sign the petition: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/brexit_music...
Total Cost to Musicians Since Brexit - European Movement UK
The cost of Brexit to UK musicians is staggering. Discover the impact in Spotify streams, Wembley tickets, vinyl LPs, and more. Support the campaign and sign the petition!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
UK musicians hit with £914M+ loss post-Brexit. Streams, tickets, vinyl - it’s grim. Join @europeanmovement.co.uk to sign the petition: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/brexit_music...
Tonight’s moon, from our kitchen
March 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tonight’s moon, from our kitchen
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March 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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It’s looking ever more likely that the SNP’s manifesto commitment, and the Govt’s vote, to end non residential care charging by the end of the parliamentary term will be a broken promise, letting down disabled people and unpaid carers. healthandcare.scot/mobile_defau...
Analysis: abolishing non-residential care charges
The Scottish government looks set to miss its target of ending charging by councils for non-residential care services by the next Holyrood election despite acknowledging that the current system has a ...
healthandcare.scot
February 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It’s looking ever more likely that the SNP’s manifesto commitment, and the Govt’s vote, to end non residential care charging by the end of the parliamentary term will be a broken promise, letting down disabled people and unpaid carers. healthandcare.scot/mobile_defau...
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Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP - overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments.
Three cheers for fighting back.
Danger ahead. Govt taking powers to 24/7 snoop on bank accounts of benefit recipients, remove money without court order.
Three cheers for fighting back.
Danger ahead. Govt taking powers to 24/7 snoop on bank accounts of benefit recipients, remove money without court order.
Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP
Andrea Tucker has overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments for alleged breaches in benefit rules
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP - overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments.
Three cheers for fighting back.
Danger ahead. Govt taking powers to 24/7 snoop on bank accounts of benefit recipients, remove money without court order.
Three cheers for fighting back.
Danger ahead. Govt taking powers to 24/7 snoop on bank accounts of benefit recipients, remove money without court order.
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
2025 - tremor, tough nights, medication adjustments and anticipated cuts to support
Martin was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 1995. A blog about us as a family, with a focus on his Parkinson's
hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our latest blog post: hiyaitsfiona.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
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January 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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An NHS-ordered study has deemed 42% of deaths to be “avoidable” for citizens with a learning disability
But Wes Streeting wants to drop a pledge to give 75% of people with learning disabilities an annual health check, arguing the NHS is giving in to lobby groups www.thetimes.com/article/2e84...
But Wes Streeting wants to drop a pledge to give 75% of people with learning disabilities an annual health check, arguing the NHS is giving in to lobby groups www.thetimes.com/article/2e84...
Wes Streeting to scrap half of NHS targets to focus on waiting lists
The health secretary will announce a range of measures to reduce emergency department waiting times and treatment delays to cut excess deaths
www.thetimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
An NHS-ordered study has deemed 42% of deaths to be “avoidable” for citizens with a learning disability
But Wes Streeting wants to drop a pledge to give 75% of people with learning disabilities an annual health check, arguing the NHS is giving in to lobby groups www.thetimes.com/article/2e84...
But Wes Streeting wants to drop a pledge to give 75% of people with learning disabilities an annual health check, arguing the NHS is giving in to lobby groups www.thetimes.com/article/2e84...
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January 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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If she can do it, we can all do it.
January 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
If she can do it, we can all do it.
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youtu.be/sRP4LCCcLcI
A 🎶 quickfire Monday night song - parodying the
@dollypartons.bsky.social classic "Here You Come Again" - but about the #Inauguration2025 speech, and the first claims made during the Return of The Donald...
#TrumpInauguration
#McKinleyReferences
A 🎶 quickfire Monday night song - parodying the
@dollypartons.bsky.social classic "Here You Come Again" - but about the #Inauguration2025 speech, and the first claims made during the Return of The Donald...
#TrumpInauguration
#McKinleyReferences
"Here You Come Again" - Trump Inauguration 2025 parody of Dolly Parton classic by The Marsh Family
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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January 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
youtu.be/sRP4LCCcLcI
A 🎶 quickfire Monday night song - parodying the
@dollypartons.bsky.social classic "Here You Come Again" - but about the #Inauguration2025 speech, and the first claims made during the Return of The Donald...
#TrumpInauguration
#McKinleyReferences
A 🎶 quickfire Monday night song - parodying the
@dollypartons.bsky.social classic "Here You Come Again" - but about the #Inauguration2025 speech, and the first claims made during the Return of The Donald...
#TrumpInauguration
#McKinleyReferences
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Word of day is ‘unasinous’ (17th century): united in stupidity.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
January 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Word of day is ‘unasinous’ (17th century): united in stupidity.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
So courageous. A candle in the darkness.
Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Urges Trump To 'Have Mercy' In Powerful Plea During Inauguration Prayer Service
Love this ❤️ And his reaction!
www.comicsands.com
January 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
So courageous. A candle in the darkness.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Looks as if a lovely sunrise is on its way
January 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Looks as if a lovely sunrise is on its way