Helen Purcell
@helen-purcell.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, disability advocate, chronically curious.
I encourage every UK citizen facing systemic and/or domestic abuse to evoke your right to audio record for personal use under one party consent.
Do not play the audio to anybody without all party consent, or a court order.
Know your power. familylawassistance.co.uk/can-voice-re...
Do not play the audio to anybody without all party consent, or a court order.
Know your power. familylawassistance.co.uk/can-voice-re...
Can voice recordings be used in court? - Family Law Assistance
Can voice recordings be used in court? Like a lot of legal questions it's not a simple `yes' or `no' - here's what you need to know.
familylawassistance.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I encourage every UK citizen facing systemic and/or domestic abuse to evoke your right to audio record for personal use under one party consent.
Do not play the audio to anybody without all party consent, or a court order.
Know your power. familylawassistance.co.uk/can-voice-re...
Do not play the audio to anybody without all party consent, or a court order.
Know your power. familylawassistance.co.uk/can-voice-re...
This is the rockiest rock bottom of my life. And that's saying something.
February 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is the rockiest rock bottom of my life. And that's saying something.
Reposted by Helen Purcell
As the year’s longest month continues, you may consider abandoning your Dry January plans.
Before you crack open a bottle, check out these functional drinks that keep you sober while recreating some of the buzz of booze.
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
Before you crack open a bottle, check out these functional drinks that keep you sober while recreating some of the buzz of booze.
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
7 functional drinks to help you stick with your Dry January plans - leafie
As the longest month of the year drags on and on, you might be thinking of ditching your plans for Dry January. Before you crack open a bottle, check out these functional drinks that keep you sober while recreating some of the buzz of booze.
www.leafie.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As the year’s longest month continues, you may consider abandoning your Dry January plans.
Before you crack open a bottle, check out these functional drinks that keep you sober while recreating some of the buzz of booze.
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
Before you crack open a bottle, check out these functional drinks that keep you sober while recreating some of the buzz of booze.
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
Here is my most recent article for Leafie about the rise of two-tier healthcare in the UK and the impacts on the working-class.
#healthcare #uk #working-class #leafie
#healthcare #uk #working-class #leafie
As the NHS faces greater strain, more people are choosing to pay for private healthcare in the UK. Those on lower incomes are being forced into making tough decisions between food, shelter and their health.
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
www.leafie.co.uk/cul...
The rise of two-tier healthcare in the UK - leafie
As the NHS faces greater strain, more people are choosing to make tough decisions about paying for pay for private healthcare in the UK.
www.leafie.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Here is my most recent article for Leafie about the rise of two-tier healthcare in the UK and the impacts on the working-class.
#healthcare #uk #working-class #leafie
#healthcare #uk #working-class #leafie
I’ve spent decades pushing through, and getting over needle phobia because I have to! Then last week they literally hit a nerve. My arm has been bad ever since.
Not quite sure how I’m supposed to turn up again now that the fear is so real!
Not quite sure how I’m supposed to turn up again now that the fear is so real!
January 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I’ve spent decades pushing through, and getting over needle phobia because I have to! Then last week they literally hit a nerve. My arm has been bad ever since.
Not quite sure how I’m supposed to turn up again now that the fear is so real!
Not quite sure how I’m supposed to turn up again now that the fear is so real!
We were just having a nice game of family capitalism when this one decide it’s time for Miaowism… soz Chairman!
January 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We were just having a nice game of family capitalism when this one decide it’s time for Miaowism… soz Chairman!
I’m absolutely enthralled by the debate on whether this image is AI generated.
On the one hand, a scorched Oscar is a reasonable scenario for an incinerated Hollywood. So does it matter?
On the other, can we really accept a world where computer generated interpretations eclipse primary sources?
On the one hand, a scorched Oscar is a reasonable scenario for an incinerated Hollywood. So does it matter?
On the other, can we really accept a world where computer generated interpretations eclipse primary sources?
January 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I’m absolutely enthralled by the debate on whether this image is AI generated.
On the one hand, a scorched Oscar is a reasonable scenario for an incinerated Hollywood. So does it matter?
On the other, can we really accept a world where computer generated interpretations eclipse primary sources?
On the one hand, a scorched Oscar is a reasonable scenario for an incinerated Hollywood. So does it matter?
On the other, can we really accept a world where computer generated interpretations eclipse primary sources?
Don’t worry, I am 🤪
January 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Don’t worry, I am 🤪
Some interesting insight into drug use and the brain. Gateway theory (in my humble opinion) is outdated, and harmful to progress.
“These differences were noted before and after drug use, which suggests a predetermination for drug use, which doesn’t align with the gateway drug theory.”
#leafie
“These differences were noted before and after drug use, which suggests a predetermination for drug use, which doesn’t align with the gateway drug theory.”
#leafie
A study of almost 10,000 adolescents has shown that brain size and structure may be linked to the likelihood of teens experimenting with drugs, casting further doubt on the gateway theory.
www.leafie.co.uk/new...
www.leafie.co.uk/new...
Doubt cast on ‘gateway drug’ theory after large study of adolescent brains - leafie
A study of almost 10,000 adolescent brains has shown physical differences in some people may predetermine the likelihood of experimenting with drugs.
www.leafie.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Some interesting insight into drug use and the brain. Gateway theory (in my humble opinion) is outdated, and harmful to progress.
“These differences were noted before and after drug use, which suggests a predetermination for drug use, which doesn’t align with the gateway drug theory.”
#leafie
“These differences were noted before and after drug use, which suggests a predetermination for drug use, which doesn’t align with the gateway drug theory.”
#leafie
Today I found out that my membership with the NUJ has been approved. This is such a great step forward for me 🥹
Freelancing can be so isolating, especially straight out of uni, so it’s nice to be part of something bigger than me!
Freelancing can be so isolating, especially straight out of uni, so it’s nice to be part of something bigger than me!
January 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today I found out that my membership with the NUJ has been approved. This is such a great step forward for me 🥹
Freelancing can be so isolating, especially straight out of uni, so it’s nice to be part of something bigger than me!
Freelancing can be so isolating, especially straight out of uni, so it’s nice to be part of something bigger than me!
What is it about hold music that stifles my capacity to multitask? I spend at least 3 hours a week on hold and can’t even manage to get menial tasks done alongside. All that time wasteeeeddddddddd.
January 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
What is it about hold music that stifles my capacity to multitask? I spend at least 3 hours a week on hold and can’t even manage to get menial tasks done alongside. All that time wasteeeeddddddddd.
Six hospital appointments this week alone.
Being disabled is like a full time job, one that doesn't give me enough time to work on my actual job.
Doesn't pay well either, there are a lot of toilet breaks though 🚽🧻
Being disabled is like a full time job, one that doesn't give me enough time to work on my actual job.
Doesn't pay well either, there are a lot of toilet breaks though 🚽🧻
January 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Six hospital appointments this week alone.
Being disabled is like a full time job, one that doesn't give me enough time to work on my actual job.
Doesn't pay well either, there are a lot of toilet breaks though 🚽🧻
Being disabled is like a full time job, one that doesn't give me enough time to work on my actual job.
Doesn't pay well either, there are a lot of toilet breaks though 🚽🧻
January 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
National curriculum chat on @lbc today…
Unpopular opinion: we possibly need to look backwards not forwards.
Dewy’s education model has been sorely overlooked for over a century already!
Unpopular opinion: we possibly need to look backwards not forwards.
Dewy’s education model has been sorely overlooked for over a century already!
December 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM
National curriculum chat on @lbc today…
Unpopular opinion: we possibly need to look backwards not forwards.
Dewy’s education model has been sorely overlooked for over a century already!
Unpopular opinion: we possibly need to look backwards not forwards.
Dewy’s education model has been sorely overlooked for over a century already!
I think the Iphone’s new call recording function is a top tier addition for everyday accessibility.
Can't tell you how many people do their jobs properly and dial back the discrimination once they hear those sweet five words.
“This call is being recorded.”
Can't tell you how many people do their jobs properly and dial back the discrimination once they hear those sweet five words.
“This call is being recorded.”
December 21, 2024 at 7:36 AM
I think the Iphone’s new call recording function is a top tier addition for everyday accessibility.
Can't tell you how many people do their jobs properly and dial back the discrimination once they hear those sweet five words.
“This call is being recorded.”
Can't tell you how many people do their jobs properly and dial back the discrimination once they hear those sweet five words.
“This call is being recorded.”
This morning’s sky has had me in a chokehold ALL day!
December 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM
This morning’s sky has had me in a chokehold ALL day!
Popped back on that other app… shouldn't have bothered 😂
December 17, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Popped back on that other app… shouldn't have bothered 😂
Bagged this for my first Ed collection. Can't wait to read the first chapter and see if Wells was on the money!
December 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Bagged this for my first Ed collection. Can't wait to read the first chapter and see if Wells was on the money!
I love rescuing old books from impending landfill and while they're all special to me, some are more special than others.
This 1864 print of Shakespeare’s Much Adoe About Nothing is definitely going on the extra special shelf.
Books are for life, not just for Christmas. Adopt, don't shop 😉
This 1864 print of Shakespeare’s Much Adoe About Nothing is definitely going on the extra special shelf.
Books are for life, not just for Christmas. Adopt, don't shop 😉
December 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM
I love rescuing old books from impending landfill and while they're all special to me, some are more special than others.
This 1864 print of Shakespeare’s Much Adoe About Nothing is definitely going on the extra special shelf.
Books are for life, not just for Christmas. Adopt, don't shop 😉
This 1864 print of Shakespeare’s Much Adoe About Nothing is definitely going on the extra special shelf.
Books are for life, not just for Christmas. Adopt, don't shop 😉
Getting adverts for a Christmas Serrano ham when ya really can only afford wafer thin, has got to be one of the worst parts of the festive season.
Bah humbug!
Bah humbug!
December 13, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Getting adverts for a Christmas Serrano ham when ya really can only afford wafer thin, has got to be one of the worst parts of the festive season.
Bah humbug!
Bah humbug!
Jay Z calls for criminal charges to be filed in place of a civil lawsuit claiming he raped a 13-year-old girl, alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, at a VMA afterparty in 2000.
Act of innocence or capitalisation of poor rape conviction stats?!
#diddy #jayz #jaguarwright
Act of innocence or capitalisation of poor rape conviction stats?!
#diddy #jayz #jaguarwright
December 9, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Jay Z calls for criminal charges to be filed in place of a civil lawsuit claiming he raped a 13-year-old girl, alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, at a VMA afterparty in 2000.
Act of innocence or capitalisation of poor rape conviction stats?!
#diddy #jayz #jaguarwright
Act of innocence or capitalisation of poor rape conviction stats?!
#diddy #jayz #jaguarwright
Booked tickets for Wicked at the cinema on Christmas day for the family. Bish bash Bosh, Christmas shopping done, and no wrapping.
My kids will get loads from others, they don't need more off me, time is key!
My kids will get loads from others, they don't need more off me, time is key!
December 8, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Booked tickets for Wicked at the cinema on Christmas day for the family. Bish bash Bosh, Christmas shopping done, and no wrapping.
My kids will get loads from others, they don't need more off me, time is key!
My kids will get loads from others, they don't need more off me, time is key!
I'm very lucky to live near to the beautiful #PeakDistrict and even on miserable days it never fails to make me smile. Throwback to my last rainy walk as my legs are not playing ball recently.
December 8, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I'm very lucky to live near to the beautiful #PeakDistrict and even on miserable days it never fails to make me smile. Throwback to my last rainy walk as my legs are not playing ball recently.
The man in my local charity shop laughed at me when I bought this teapot set, he said he didn't think anybody would ever buy it, and couldn't believe I planned on using it.
I think it’s bloody beautiful.
Not the cup obviously, that's vintage sarcasm at best.
#stokepottery #barkerbros #vintage
I think it’s bloody beautiful.
Not the cup obviously, that's vintage sarcasm at best.
#stokepottery #barkerbros #vintage
December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The man in my local charity shop laughed at me when I bought this teapot set, he said he didn't think anybody would ever buy it, and couldn't believe I planned on using it.
I think it’s bloody beautiful.
Not the cup obviously, that's vintage sarcasm at best.
#stokepottery #barkerbros #vintage
I think it’s bloody beautiful.
Not the cup obviously, that's vintage sarcasm at best.
#stokepottery #barkerbros #vintage