Melika Malone-Lee
@melikamalone-lee.bsky.social
Interested in social justice, human rights & mental capacity. Managing a team writing & commissioning evidence-informed resources for @researchip.bsky.social and @ncb.org.uk. Own views. https://shorturl.at/hfXhc
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Shaping the future of adult social care policy – key changes and opportunities to influence policy and practice: https://ow.ly/5iOa50XxkYB
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Shaping the future of adult social care policy – key changes and opportunities to influence policy and practice: https://ow.ly/5iOa50XxkYB
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
An announcement that a further consultation will take place on the #LibertyProtectionSafeguards in early 2026 www.gov.uk/government/n...
#LPS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #HumanRights
#LPS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #HumanRights
Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
Government to launch a consultation in 2026 on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.
www.gov.uk
October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An announcement that a further consultation will take place on the #LibertyProtectionSafeguards in early 2026 www.gov.uk/government/n...
#LPS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #HumanRights
#LPS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #HumanRights
Do have a look at this great role in our adults team. We are really keen to hear from people with adult social care or related sector knowledge and strong facilitation skills. As the hiring manager and supervisor of the adults team, I’m really happy to have a chat about the role so do get in touch!
Join our team!
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Do have a look at this great role in our adults team. We are really keen to hear from people with adult social care or related sector knowledge and strong facilitation skills. As the hiring manager and supervisor of the adults team, I’m really happy to have a chat about the role so do get in touch!
On my way to #LOAM25 and very much looking forward to hearing more about building and supporting a workforce for for the future. We have some great speakers joining us! @researchip.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On my way to #LOAM25 and very much looking forward to hearing more about building and supporting a workforce for for the future. We have some great speakers joining us! @researchip.bsky.social
@bailii.bsky.social is a vital resource ensuring legal judgments are freely available. If access is restricted, it will lead to greater inequality. Support BAILII if you can so we can all continue to benefit from free access.
For 25 years, BAILII has been providing free access to law. To maintain its current level of service, BAILII urgently needs the support of its users.
Donate online at: cafdonate.cafonline.org/24984#!/Dona...
For more information, visit: www.bailii.org/bailii/appea...
Donate online at: cafdonate.cafonline.org/24984#!/Dona...
For more information, visit: www.bailii.org/bailii/appea...
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
@bailii.bsky.social is a vital resource ensuring legal judgments are freely available. If access is restricted, it will lead to greater inequality. Support BAILII if you can so we can all continue to benefit from free access.
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
🚨 New research: Mental health services are failing young people with social work involvement. Our study shows they are more likely to be turned away, outsourced to other services, or have their liberty restricted. Learn more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
September 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🚨 New research: Mental health services are failing young people with social work involvement. Our study shows they are more likely to be turned away, outsourced to other services, or have their liberty restricted. Learn more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Most people who rely on a food bank are disabled, new figures from the UK's leading network of food banks has revealed.
Millions of disabled people used food banks last year as Labour plotted benefit cuts
www.bigissue.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Most people who rely on a food bank are disabled, new figures from the UK's leading network of food banks has revealed.
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Our former Chief Executive, Cathie Williams, gave evidence today at Module 6 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, highlighting the importance of social care in pandemic planning.
Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...
Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream
YouTube video by UK Covid-19 Inquiry
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our former Chief Executive, Cathie Williams, gave evidence today at Module 6 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, highlighting the importance of social care in pandemic planning.
Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...
Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
#socialcare - essential support that most of us will need at some point in our lives. And this is how treat the people who provide that care.
Our report looking at levels of poverty among UK residential care workers shows that, in 2021–24, a person working in residential care was twice as likely to live in a food-insecure household and twice as likely to live in poverty as the average UK worker.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
July 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#socialcare - essential support that most of us will need at some point in our lives. And this is how treat the people who provide that care.
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
NDAs used to gag victims of abuse are set to be banned in the UK. Zelda Perkins explains why this is a global turning point.
Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's proposed NDA ban
www.bigissue.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NDAs used to gag victims of abuse are set to be banned in the UK. Zelda Perkins explains why this is a global turning point.
Urgent update on UC Bill
BREAKING NEWS
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will ‘deepen the signs of regression’ in disabled people’s human rights.
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/urge...
BREAKING NEWS
The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will ‘deepen the signs of regression’ in disabled people’s human rights.
dpac.uk.net/2025/07/urge...
Urgent update on UC Bill - DPAC
BREAKING NEWS The United Nations is calling for the UK Government to stop the Universal Credit (PIP) Bill because it will 'deepen the signs of regression' in
dpac.uk.net
July 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Everyone has the right to understand the support available to them – and to be part of the conversation.
Explore how Research in Practice Brief Guides can support people with care and support needs to understand their rights and make informed choices. ow.ly/wQ2H50WjyFq
Explore how Research in Practice Brief Guides can support people with care and support needs to understand their rights and make informed choices. ow.ly/wQ2H50WjyFq
Understanding Brief Guides: Clear, accessible information for adults and carers
When navigating adult social care – whether for yourself or someone you support – it can be difficult to find clear, reliable information. Melika Malone-Lee explores how Brief Guides can support peopl...
ow.ly
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Everyone has the right to understand the support available to them – and to be part of the conversation.
Explore how Research in Practice Brief Guides can support people with care and support needs to understand their rights and make informed choices. ow.ly/wQ2H50WjyFq
Explore how Research in Practice Brief Guides can support people with care and support needs to understand their rights and make informed choices. ow.ly/wQ2H50WjyFq
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
The Salvation Army has called for naloxone to be made widely available in public places to prevent drug deaths and save lives
Put drug overdose kits on the street to save homeless people's lives
www.bigissue.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Salvation Army has called for naloxone to be made widely available in public places to prevent drug deaths and save lives
As the WTwPN policy officer I'm interested in speaking with colleagues grappling with how to better support this group of parents, to hear the challenges and think about how the network might be able to support. Drop me a message if it would be helpful to have chat
📣 This hashtag#LearningDisabilityAwarenessWeek2025, we are proud to spotlight the vital work our NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social is doing to improve support for parents with learning disabilities.
Discover how they're helping families get the support they need to thrive 👇
Discover how they're helping families get the support they need to thrive 👇
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 is a powerful moment to celebrate, amplify voices and shine a spotlight on tools and communities driving change.
The Working Together with Parents Network is dedicated to improving support for parents with learning disabilities ow.ly/RPSX50W9RYQ @ncb.org.uk
The Working Together with Parents Network is dedicated to improving support for parents with learning disabilities ow.ly/RPSX50W9RYQ @ncb.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
As the WTwPN policy officer I'm interested in speaking with colleagues grappling with how to better support this group of parents, to hear the challenges and think about how the network might be able to support. Drop me a message if it would be helpful to have chat
Mind blowing it has taken this long, but a positive shift all the same.
The Vagrancy Act that has criminalised rough sleeping in England and Wales for more than 200 years is finally set to be scrapped in 2026.
Rough sleeping is finally being decriminalised after 200 years
www.bigissue.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mind blowing it has taken this long, but a positive shift all the same.
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
“This is a window of opportunity and the time to act is now.” A powerful call to action at yesterday's #NCBsummit with 100 senior representatives from across the Early Years sector seeking to shape a shared vision from #ConceptionToReception. Find out more at buff.ly/NOjOnf5
May 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
“This is a window of opportunity and the time to act is now.” A powerful call to action at yesterday's #NCBsummit with 100 senior representatives from across the Early Years sector seeking to shape a shared vision from #ConceptionToReception. Find out more at buff.ly/NOjOnf5
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Do you work in SEND? Take our short Workforce Survey and share it with your colleagues so we can design our training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs. @ndtihello.bsky.social
forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy
forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy
April 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Do you work in SEND? Take our short Workforce Survey and share it with your colleagues so we can design our training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs. @ndtihello.bsky.social
forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy
forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
The April newsletter for the Working Together with Parents Network is out! If you're a professional working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties and you're not a member of the network, run by family member @researchip.bsky.social, visit www.ncb.org.uk/WTWPN to sign up!
April 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The April newsletter for the Working Together with Parents Network is out! If you're a professional working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties and you're not a member of the network, run by family member @researchip.bsky.social, visit www.ncb.org.uk/WTWPN to sign up!
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Just two weeks left to vote for the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards!
🌟 Nominate a legal aid hero who exemplifies the spirit, commitment, and expertise of the sector.
Nominations close 22nd April. Submit yours here: bit.ly/3R4e7V4
🌟 Nominate a legal aid hero who exemplifies the spirit, commitment, and expertise of the sector.
Nominations close 22nd April. Submit yours here: bit.ly/3R4e7V4
LALY 2025 Nomination - LAPG
Download the Guidance Notes here
bit.ly
April 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Just two weeks left to vote for the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards!
🌟 Nominate a legal aid hero who exemplifies the spirit, commitment, and expertise of the sector.
Nominations close 22nd April. Submit yours here: bit.ly/3R4e7V4
🌟 Nominate a legal aid hero who exemplifies the spirit, commitment, and expertise of the sector.
Nominations close 22nd April. Submit yours here: bit.ly/3R4e7V4
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Our analysis showed up to 400,000 people would be pushed into poverty by the Government's proposed disability benefits cuts.
This was put to PM Keir Starmer by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social at today's Liaison Committee.
He said the cuts would 'change behaviour'.
Watch below 🔽 1/2
This was put to PM Keir Starmer by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social at today's Liaison Committee.
He said the cuts would 'change behaviour'.
Watch below 🔽 1/2
April 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our analysis showed up to 400,000 people would be pushed into poverty by the Government's proposed disability benefits cuts.
This was put to PM Keir Starmer by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social at today's Liaison Committee.
He said the cuts would 'change behaviour'.
Watch below 🔽 1/2
This was put to PM Keir Starmer by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social at today's Liaison Committee.
He said the cuts would 'change behaviour'.
Watch below 🔽 1/2
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
Looking to make 2025 a year of kindness and positive impact? 💙
Support the Anti-Bullying Alliance by making a donation! Your contribution helps us create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Donate here: buff.ly/bDVJbAv
Support the Anti-Bullying Alliance by making a donation! Your contribution helps us create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Donate here: buff.ly/bDVJbAv
March 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Looking to make 2025 a year of kindness and positive impact? 💙
Support the Anti-Bullying Alliance by making a donation! Your contribution helps us create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Donate here: buff.ly/bDVJbAv
Support the Anti-Bullying Alliance by making a donation! Your contribution helps us create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Donate here: buff.ly/bDVJbAv
Very pleased we’ve welcomed lots of new members to the Working Together with Parents Network since our official launch yesterday. Professionals working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties are welcome to join www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingToget...
About us
Find out more about the Working Together with Parents Network and sign up to join.
www.ncb.org.uk
March 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Very pleased we’ve welcomed lots of new members to the Working Together with Parents Network since our official launch yesterday. Professionals working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties are welcome to join www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingToget...
We have launched the Working Together with Parents Network Website and we are welcoming professional members to join: www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingTogetherWithParents/About
@researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
@researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We have launched the Working Together with Parents Network Website and we are welcoming professional members to join: www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingTogetherWithParents/About
@researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
@researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
Reposted by Melika Malone-Lee
The Working Together with Parents Network has over 1,000 members and is a free-to-join and UK-wide network that engages with professionals from adult and children’s social care, education, health, legal & independent advocacy sectors to work towards a common vision. Join here: buff.ly/4bfvc7E (5/5).
March 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Working Together with Parents Network has over 1,000 members and is a free-to-join and UK-wide network that engages with professionals from adult and children’s social care, education, health, legal & independent advocacy sectors to work towards a common vision. Join here: buff.ly/4bfvc7E (5/5).
Can’t wait to read this! Have ordered mine already! shorturl.at/nsq8D
March 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Can’t wait to read this! Have ordered mine already! shorturl.at/nsq8D