Matthew Dix
@matt-dix.bsky.social
Work in the charity sector love sports and the outdoors. Passionate about accessibility and equity
First evening at #LabourConference With colleagues from @mencap and at the @turn2us_org event hearing about their latest research about stigma in the social security system and hearing from the government perspective thanks to @stephenctimms
September 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
First evening at #LabourConference With colleagues from @mencap and at the @turn2us_org event hearing about their latest research about stigma in the social security system and hearing from the government perspective thanks to @stephenctimms
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1/2 💬 “I have a learning disability. Of course I can.” – Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing.
#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
June 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
1/2 💬 “I have a learning disability. Of course I can.” – Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing.
#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
Here for all of this. But remember never forget what musk and trump are doing to the American people and economy
June 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here for all of this. But remember never forget what musk and trump are doing to the American people and economy
How do we get Israel out of Eurovision, is there a special form? Like the one we used for Russia, because it killed civilians and committed war crimes template?
May 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
How do we get Israel out of Eurovision, is there a special form? Like the one we used for Russia, because it killed civilians and committed war crimes template?
My vote would go to Patrick Butler and Josh Halliday for their stories on the Carers allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
May 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My vote would go to Patrick Butler and Josh Halliday for their stories on the Carers allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Doing nothing in Gaza is a choice the world are making, voices like Mahmoud Khalil, Helmi al-Faqawi and more have been telling us what is happening and still Governments are doing nothing. Starting to feel like September 1938 in Czechoslovakia
May 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Doing nothing in Gaza is a choice the world are making, voices like Mahmoud Khalil, Helmi al-Faqawi and more have been telling us what is happening and still Governments are doing nothing. Starting to feel like September 1938 in Czechoslovakia
I am having to listen to this book in stages, the stories are heartbreaking but it is so important to hear these stories. Palestine needs to be free #FreePalestine #Gaza #EndTheWarNow open.spotify.com/show/5bwfcJ5...
We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth
Ahmed Alnaouq, Pam Bailey · Audiobook
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April 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I am having to listen to this book in stages, the stories are heartbreaking but it is so important to hear these stories. Palestine needs to be free #FreePalestine #Gaza #EndTheWarNow open.spotify.com/show/5bwfcJ5...
In commemoration of Tim Minogue stepping down full time contributing to Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social here are some of my favourites from my home of Croydon
April 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In commemoration of Tim Minogue stepping down full time contributing to Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social here are some of my favourites from my home of Croydon
Jumping on the bandwagon
April 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jumping on the bandwagon
I was watching the Womens six nations this weekend, and it got me thinking
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Why women’s rugby is crushing it
Let’s talk rugby. For years, men’s rugby was the golden child of the sport—big hits, packed stadiums, and die-hard fans. But recently, there...
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March 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I was watching the Womens six nations this weekend, and it got me thinking
matts-braindump.blogspot.com/2025/03/why-...
matts-braindump.blogspot.com/2025/03/why-...
Football games I have watched this weekend = 4
Women’s Rugby games watched this weekend = 3
Reason why I have watched this many = Because it was on the @BBC and @ITV
Let’s bring back free to air sports on TV and just maybe a generation of kids will want to play sport?
Women’s Rugby games watched this weekend = 3
Reason why I have watched this many = Because it was on the @BBC and @ITV
Let’s bring back free to air sports on TV and just maybe a generation of kids will want to play sport?
March 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Football games I have watched this weekend = 4
Women’s Rugby games watched this weekend = 3
Reason why I have watched this many = Because it was on the @BBC and @ITV
Let’s bring back free to air sports on TV and just maybe a generation of kids will want to play sport?
Women’s Rugby games watched this weekend = 3
Reason why I have watched this many = Because it was on the @BBC and @ITV
Let’s bring back free to air sports on TV and just maybe a generation of kids will want to play sport?
Mencap’s response to the Spring Statement's PIP changes are alarming for those with learning disabilities.
Stripping this lifeline will worsen poverty and health inequalities.
Govt must listen and act with compassion for a more inclusive society. #Mencap #PIP #DisabilityRights
Stripping this lifeline will worsen poverty and health inequalities.
Govt must listen and act with compassion for a more inclusive society. #Mencap #PIP #DisabilityRights
1/3 📣 The government have announced more unfair changes that could affect the financial support that people with a learning disability rely on.
#SpringStatement #TheSpringStatement
#SpringStatement #TheSpringStatement
March 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Mencap’s response to the Spring Statement's PIP changes are alarming for those with learning disabilities.
Stripping this lifeline will worsen poverty and health inequalities.
Govt must listen and act with compassion for a more inclusive society. #Mencap #PIP #DisabilityRights
Stripping this lifeline will worsen poverty and health inequalities.
Govt must listen and act with compassion for a more inclusive society. #Mencap #PIP #DisabilityRights
If you’re in London stop by Spit and Sawdust for Tacos from La Chona or on Sunday they are starting a Sunday Roast.
Soft launch today.
Soft launch today.
March 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you’re in London stop by Spit and Sawdust for Tacos from La Chona or on Sunday they are starting a Sunday Roast.
Soft launch today.
Soft launch today.
The Axis of Evil 2025
March 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Axis of Evil 2025
Come on Scotland, win and England win the Six Nations.
I know it’s not what you want to do.
We’d owe you one.
#SixNations #M6N
I know it’s not what you want to do.
We’d owe you one.
#SixNations #M6N
March 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Come on Scotland, win and England win the Six Nations.
I know it’s not what you want to do.
We’d owe you one.
#SixNations #M6N
I know it’s not what you want to do.
We’d owe you one.
#SixNations #M6N
Nothing like a walk along the Thames on a sunny, brisk morning to make you forget about the cost, crowds, pollution etc….
March 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Nothing like a walk along the Thames on a sunny, brisk morning to make you forget about the cost, crowds, pollution etc….
Making the NHS more accessible for people with learning disabilities is crucial. This means clear communication, person-centered care, carer support, accessible environments, & staff training. Let's build an inclusive healthcare system for all! #LearningDisability #InclusionHealth
The NHS England 10-Year Plan is an opportunity to tackle the health inequalities people with a learning disability face.
✍️ @jonsparkes.bsky.social, Chief Exec at Mencap says people with a learning disability should be at the heart of the plan.
@politicshome.bsky.social
✍️ @jonsparkes.bsky.social, Chief Exec at Mencap says people with a learning disability should be at the heart of the plan.
@politicshome.bsky.social
The NHS 10 year plan must work for people with learning disabilities
As the NHS England 10-Year Plan takes shape, it presents a unique opportunity to tackle the entrenched health inequalities faced by the 1.3 million...
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February 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Making the NHS more accessible for people with learning disabilities is crucial. This means clear communication, person-centered care, carer support, accessible environments, & staff training. Let's build an inclusive healthcare system for all! #LearningDisability #InclusionHealth
Yes because 2025 is exactly the year I want to hear from… Tony Blair, with more ideas. This time on ID cards.
February 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Yes because 2025 is exactly the year I want to hear from… Tony Blair, with more ideas. This time on ID cards.
This money is vital for a charity like @mencap.bsky.social it will help people with a learning disability to lead happy and healthy lives.
It’s amazing how much Alexander’s story has inspired so many to donate.
Charities and people are still facing hard times. If you can keep supporting
It’s amazing how much Alexander’s story has inspired so many to donate.
Charities and people are still facing hard times. If you can keep supporting
1/3 Over £61,000 has been donated to Mencap by more than 4,000 amazing people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti’s story.
A huge thank you for your incredible support - Children from our Mencap Children’s Centre in Northern Ireland want to say thank you too!
A huge thank you for your incredible support - Children from our Mencap Children’s Centre in Northern Ireland want to say thank you too!
January 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This money is vital for a charity like @mencap.bsky.social it will help people with a learning disability to lead happy and healthy lives.
It’s amazing how much Alexander’s story has inspired so many to donate.
Charities and people are still facing hard times. If you can keep supporting
It’s amazing how much Alexander’s story has inspired so many to donate.
Charities and people are still facing hard times. If you can keep supporting
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🎶Spur ber yer yer yer yer🎶
Traitors Fans are faithful to the end🙌
Since Friday, over £46,000 has been donated to Mencap by over 3,000 people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti's story!
Traitors Fans are faithful to the end🙌
Since Friday, over £46,000 has been donated to Mencap by over 3,000 people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti's story!
January 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎶Spur ber yer yer yer yer🎶
Traitors Fans are faithful to the end🙌
Since Friday, over £46,000 has been donated to Mencap by over 3,000 people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti's story!
Traitors Fans are faithful to the end🙌
Since Friday, over £46,000 has been donated to Mencap by over 3,000 people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti's story!
Spent a wonderful afternoon at @ukparliament.parliament.uk at the @mencap.bsky.social event speaking to Peers and MP’s about how people with Learning Disabilities should be seen and involved in decisions about their life
January 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Spent a wonderful afternoon at @ukparliament.parliament.uk at the @mencap.bsky.social event speaking to Peers and MP’s about how people with Learning Disabilities should be seen and involved in decisions about their life
I did a thing matts-braindump.blogspot.com/2025/01/blue... be keen for people to let me know what you think
BlueSky Chronicles
What is BlueSky? Well, according to them, they are a decentralised social media company that puts the power and control back into the hands...
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January 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I did a thing matts-braindump.blogspot.com/2025/01/blue... be keen for people to let me know what you think