Lily
@lily.posts.fyi
💼 External Affairs Director (RSBC)
🩻 Trustee (Versus Arthritis)
🌊 Kiwi ex-Londoner by the sea
💅 Views all my own, especially the silly ones
🩻 Trustee (Versus Arthritis)
🌊 Kiwi ex-Londoner by the sea
💅 Views all my own, especially the silly ones
Labour Party Conference in Liverpool is (nearly) over! We’ve met some wonderful people who are passionate about shifting the dial on outcomes for blind and partially sighted children, young people, and their families. Enormously proud to be part of #TeamRSBC @rsbc.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Labour Party Conference in Liverpool is (nearly) over! We’ve met some wonderful people who are passionate about shifting the dial on outcomes for blind and partially sighted children, young people, and their families. Enormously proud to be part of #TeamRSBC @rsbc.bsky.social
👀 Tune into BBC Breakfast today at 07.50 to meet the amazing Maya and Sharn, and find out about our exciting new Bedtime Donations campaign from @rsbc.bsky.social
💡Learn more about the campaign and get involved: www.bedtime-donations.com
💡Learn more about the campaign and get involved: www.bedtime-donations.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
👀 Tune into BBC Breakfast today at 07.50 to meet the amazing Maya and Sharn, and find out about our exciting new Bedtime Donations campaign from @rsbc.bsky.social
💡Learn more about the campaign and get involved: www.bedtime-donations.com
💡Learn more about the campaign and get involved: www.bedtime-donations.com
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'Immigration doesn't bother me but it seems to bother everyone else' – Everyone.
This is what happens when the media runs away with Hard Right narratives.
This is what happens when the media runs away with Hard Right narratives.
August 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM
'Immigration doesn't bother me but it seems to bother everyone else' – Everyone.
This is what happens when the media runs away with Hard Right narratives.
This is what happens when the media runs away with Hard Right narratives.
This is reassuring, with people who know education and SEND at the helm. I’m just hoping the taskforce can underline the value of EHCPs; the fiscal/emotional advantages that come with getting support right 1st time; and need for specialist expertise w/ low-incidence high-needs student outcomes
Today, we're announcing the members of IPPR's Inclusion Taskforce, chaired by @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social.
We have brought together leaders from education, policy, and politics — alongside parents — to find solutions for a system at breaking point.
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/the-ippr-inc...
We have brought together leaders from education, policy, and politics — alongside parents — to find solutions for a system at breaking point.
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/the-ippr-inc...
August 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This is reassuring, with people who know education and SEND at the helm. I’m just hoping the taskforce can underline the value of EHCPs; the fiscal/emotional advantages that come with getting support right 1st time; and need for specialist expertise w/ low-incidence high-needs student outcomes
This surprised me. Then I remembered MY algorithm is optimised for ME and my echo chamber. And that we’re all living in these optimised digital bubbles. And that tech has the power to destroy us. And that I’d benefit from fewer devices. And I should probably Google digital detox. Happy Thursday 🌈
For the first time, “Levels of immigration” has overtaken the NHS in our top issues tracker
💷 Cost of Living 63%
🛃 Levels of immigration* 34%
🏥NHS 33%
🛥️ Channel crossings* 30%
🚔Crime 21%
*53% select at least one (excluding double counters) of immigration or crossings
💷 Cost of Living 63%
🛃 Levels of immigration* 34%
🏥NHS 33%
🛥️ Channel crossings* 30%
🚔Crime 21%
*53% select at least one (excluding double counters) of immigration or crossings
August 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This surprised me. Then I remembered MY algorithm is optimised for ME and my echo chamber. And that we’re all living in these optimised digital bubbles. And that tech has the power to destroy us. And that I’d benefit from fewer devices. And I should probably Google digital detox. Happy Thursday 🌈
I know I can waffle on about value vs cost. But this is pretty unambiguous. Timely, specialist interventions for children and young people cannot be written off as ‘out of budget’. I do feel like this is a crisis we CAN solve in our lifetime.
📢 The £51bn case for improving children’s mental health
1 in 5 UK children aged 8–16 likely have a probable mental health condition (NHS Digital, 2023). Yet only 36% referred to NHS services are seen within 4 weeks. Thousands wait over 2 years. 1/5
New report: pbe.co.uk/publications...
1 in 5 UK children aged 8–16 likely have a probable mental health condition (NHS Digital, 2023). Yet only 36% referred to NHS services are seen within 4 weeks. Thousands wait over 2 years. 1/5
New report: pbe.co.uk/publications...
August 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I know I can waffle on about value vs cost. But this is pretty unambiguous. Timely, specialist interventions for children and young people cannot be written off as ‘out of budget’. I do feel like this is a crisis we CAN solve in our lifetime.
Yesterday the whole RSBC team came together to explore our new strategy, share ideas, learn and celebrate some of the brilliant people who move mountains on the regular. Grateful to work with such a talented bunch who bring their whole heart every day. But, as an introvert, I’m knackered now.
July 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Yesterday the whole RSBC team came together to explore our new strategy, share ideas, learn and celebrate some of the brilliant people who move mountains on the regular. Grateful to work with such a talented bunch who bring their whole heart every day. But, as an introvert, I’m knackered now.
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hoo boy, the Reddit Eurovision sub mods decided to temporarily lock the entire community
www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/
www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/
Eurovision Song Contest
We regret to inform you that we have placed the community in crisis mode.
Settings are very temporarily at maximum protection and all activity is being blocked. We aim to remove to block on commentin...
www.reddit.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
hoo boy, the Reddit Eurovision sub mods decided to temporarily lock the entire community
www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/
www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/
I don’t know if Portugal is boring, it’s just very Paul McCartney and that’s not the #Eurovision market
May 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I don’t know if Portugal is boring, it’s just very Paul McCartney and that’s not the #Eurovision market
Latvia was styled by Bimini and no one will convince me otherwise #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Latvia was styled by Bimini and no one will convince me otherwise #Eurovision
Came on here to see the #Eurovision commentary and so far it hasn’t disappointed.
May 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Came on here to see the #Eurovision commentary and so far it hasn’t disappointed.
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My eight year old daughter, Nina has come up with her own slogan - autistic. Because she believes that if you have autism you’re fantastic. If you agree please give this a like or a share (she’s been inspired by @francesryan.bsky.social activism)
April 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My eight year old daughter, Nina has come up with her own slogan - autistic. Because she believes that if you have autism you’re fantastic. If you agree please give this a like or a share (she’s been inspired by @francesryan.bsky.social activism)
Our little girl has been making plans for her 4th birthday. Halloween obsessed, she wants to be a spider princess. But the kid’s so worried about her cat feeling left out and wants matching his-n-hers outfits to make sure he feels included MY HEART IS BREAKING WHAT DO I DO
April 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our little girl has been making plans for her 4th birthday. Halloween obsessed, she wants to be a spider princess. But the kid’s so worried about her cat feeling left out and wants matching his-n-hers outfits to make sure he feels included MY HEART IS BREAKING WHAT DO I DO
My niece and nephew (aged 8 and 10) were denied access from the Barcelona v Chelsea #UWCL semi final today because they were wearing Barca colours. They tried to change, still no. No pre-match guidance on this, other matches had no issues. I’m not a football person, can someone explain this one?
April 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My niece and nephew (aged 8 and 10) were denied access from the Barcelona v Chelsea #UWCL semi final today because they were wearing Barca colours. They tried to change, still no. No pre-match guidance on this, other matches had no issues. I’m not a football person, can someone explain this one?
Girl, same
Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say
Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say
Fossil teeth show species of protemnodon that roamed Australia between 5m and 40,000 years ago lived and died near Queensland caves
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Girl, same
And the news headlines remain focused on the economics. This image is just heartbreaking. No one should have to live like this.
Photos from CECOT where Trump is forcibly and illegally sending people with no criminal record or due process after abducting them from the street, many have died from strangulation and are buried in unmarked graves.
It’s essentially a death camp.
An American Auschwitz.
It’s essentially a death camp.
An American Auschwitz.
April 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
And the news headlines remain focused on the economics. This image is just heartbreaking. No one should have to live like this.
This thread is probably one of the best things you’ll see today tbh
Fascinated by the different stock pictures of dogs that various outlets have gone for to illustrate this story.
March 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This thread is probably one of the best things you’ll see today tbh
“I’m a naughty daddy!” was the jump-scare I enjoyed this evening. 3 year olds.
March 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“I’m a naughty daddy!” was the jump-scare I enjoyed this evening. 3 year olds.
His elegance is breathtaking.
February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
His elegance is breathtaking.
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I know everyone is cynical, but Putin has a 9% approval rating in America and I think this kind of imagery in the same office occupied by Lincoln and FDR will repulse more people than Trump and Vance realize.
VP Vance to President Zelenskyy: Have you said thank you once?
February 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I know everyone is cynical, but Putin has a 9% approval rating in America and I think this kind of imagery in the same office occupied by Lincoln and FDR will repulse more people than Trump and Vance realize.
Only 1 in 4 blind and partially sighted people are employed, and with SEND being where it is I don’t know whether that stat is likely to meaningfully improve any time soon. The system needs to work for everyone. Young people want to work. Will be interesting to hear more about the government’s plans
#Newsnight 10.30pm LIVE | BBC Two & iPlayer
@faisalislam.bsky.social interviews education secretary Bridget Phillipson on the government's plan to get young people into work
Plus the latest on the ceasefire deal that Israel says it's agreed with Hezbollah in Lebanon
@faisalislam.bsky.social interviews education secretary Bridget Phillipson on the government's plan to get young people into work
Plus the latest on the ceasefire deal that Israel says it's agreed with Hezbollah in Lebanon
November 26, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Only 1 in 4 blind and partially sighted people are employed, and with SEND being where it is I don’t know whether that stat is likely to meaningfully improve any time soon. The system needs to work for everyone. Young people want to work. Will be interesting to hear more about the government’s plans
The assisted dying vote this week has brought up a lot of unexpected emotions for me. Like many of you, I suspect. When my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, one of the first things she told me was that she was going out on her terms. (1/?)
November 25, 2024 at 8:12 PM
The assisted dying vote this week has brought up a lot of unexpected emotions for me. Like many of you, I suspect. When my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, one of the first things she told me was that she was going out on her terms. (1/?)
This is an excellent, measured statement - a case study on how to navigate the X situation without raising the temperature. Thanks
@charitycomms.bsky.social
@charitycomms.bsky.social
CharityComms is on Bluesky! We're excited to be here and see what role it has for charities alongside other platforms. Like many others, we are still reviewing our approach and will think about how Bluesky fits into our plans. We will update our statement here: bit.ly/3MxhrWo
Our statement about our X channel
Read our statement about our decision for the future use of our X account and plans for our wider social media strategy as it develops.
bit.ly
November 22, 2024 at 8:35 AM
This is an excellent, measured statement - a case study on how to navigate the X situation without raising the temperature. Thanks
@charitycomms.bsky.social
@charitycomms.bsky.social
This is peak divorced dad energy
🚨 NEW: Elon Musk claims all the ‘establishment’ political parties in the UK will get ‘crushed’ at the next election
November 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM
This is peak divorced dad energy
Could this lead to open book costing on all social care contracts in future? Social workers have left the sector b/c the pay doesn’t reflect the demands of the job; charities pressured to service contracts below cost…
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care
New powers handed to Ofsted to crack down on exploitative children's care providers and transparency to be increased around their finances.
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Could this lead to open book costing on all social care contracts in future? Social workers have left the sector b/c the pay doesn’t reflect the demands of the job; charities pressured to service contracts below cost…
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...