Sally-Anne Wherry
@sawherry.bsky.social
Advanced Practice Academic, PhD student studying the intergenerational impact of the contaminated blood scandal in haemophiliac familes
Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2496-1178
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Sally-Anne Wherry
@sawherry.bsky.social
· Nov 10
With all the new people, I should do another intro. I'm a geek, who is owned by a boxer dog called Harley, living in Gloucestershire. I have two and a bit kids, one and a bit of which are found family trans boys who are joyous to have with us. I sew when I have spoons. I have bipolar.
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With more than 80 parliamentarians I have signed this letter calling on the Government to stop Israeli settler violence & displacement of Palestinians in communities like Umm al-Khair.
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
Over 80 UK Parliamentarians have written to the Foreign Secretary Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper on the escalating settler violence, systematic depravation and threat of mass demolitions and forcible transfer…
caabu.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
With more than 80 parliamentarians I have signed this letter calling on the Government to stop Israeli settler violence & displacement of Palestinians in communities like Umm al-Khair.
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
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Over two decades ago, a Labour government repealed “Section 28” which aimed to prevent positive discussions about homosexuality and gay lives in schools. Now a Labour government pursues transphobia and erases trans and non-binary lives. Today’s political transphobia is basically recycled homophobia.
Twenty-two years ago today Section 28 was repealed.
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.
1/8🧵
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Over two decades ago, a Labour government repealed “Section 28” which aimed to prevent positive discussions about homosexuality and gay lives in schools. Now a Labour government pursues transphobia and erases trans and non-binary lives. Today’s political transphobia is basically recycled homophobia.
Massive campaign. Brilliant work by the union staff and members.
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Massive campaign. Brilliant work by the union staff and members.
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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I am so so glad we are ... you know, preserving basic humanity.
Pleased to see @ucu.org.uk continue to oppose the horrendous anti-immigration rhetoric and policy of the UK government.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1379...
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1379...
UCU statement on Prime Minister's anti-immigration turn
UCU statement following Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer's anti-immigration turn.
www.ucu.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I am so so glad we are ... you know, preserving basic humanity.
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The government should be ashamed that its migration policies are being cheered on by Tommy Robinson and Reform.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The government should be ashamed that its migration policies are being cheered on by Tommy Robinson and Reform.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
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Good to see unions rejecting this racist nonsense.
🔴TUC Chief Warns Labour to Stop ‘Slippery Slope’ Towards Nigel Farage’s Anti-Migrant Politics
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer’s Government must stop seeking to ‘out-Farage Farage’, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
TUC Chief Warns Labour to Stop 'Slippery Slope' Towards Nigel Farage’s Anti-Migrant Politics
Paul Nowak tells Byline Times that Keir Starmer's Government must stop seeking to 'out-Farage Farage' on migration, as Shabana Mahmood faces backlash from Labour MPs over her asylum plans
bylinetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good to see unions rejecting this racist nonsense.
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These policies, where they aren't just reiterating ones which already exist in a differently worded form, are just plain idiotic.
They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
www.gov.uk/government/p...
They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
These policies, where they aren't just reiterating ones which already exist in a differently worded form, are just plain idiotic.
They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
www.gov.uk/government/p...
They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The latest issue of our fortnightly newsletter includes a report from the HEC held on 10 October. Also featuring @davehitchcock.bsky.social, @matildaf.bsky.social, @hagenilda.bsky.social and more! #UKHE #UCU
ucucommons.substack.com/p/ucu-common...
ucucommons.substack.com/p/ucu-common...
UCU Commons newsletter #3, 5 November 2025
Our fortnightly round-up of union and sector specific news
ucucommons.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The latest issue of our fortnightly newsletter includes a report from the HEC held on 10 October. Also featuring @davehitchcock.bsky.social, @matildaf.bsky.social, @hagenilda.bsky.social and more! #UKHE #UCU
ucucommons.substack.com/p/ucu-common...
ucucommons.substack.com/p/ucu-common...
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Going home after a brilliant UCU women's conference. Amazing participation from delegates in the workshops and debates 🙌🏼 Thank you to our incredible committee for organising and facilitating the conference and for the hard work of UCU staff setting up and supporting.
#UCU
#UCUWomen
#equalities
#UCU
#UCUWomen
#equalities
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Going home after a brilliant UCU women's conference. Amazing participation from delegates in the workshops and debates 🙌🏼 Thank you to our incredible committee for organising and facilitating the conference and for the hard work of UCU staff setting up and supporting.
#UCU
#UCUWomen
#equalities
#UCU
#UCUWomen
#equalities
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We’re five years into the pandemic, and the science is telling a very different story than “just a cold.” COVID affects blood vessels, organs, metabolism, and cognition — and the impacts compound with each infection.
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We’re five years into the pandemic, and the science is telling a very different story than “just a cold.” COVID affects blood vessels, organs, metabolism, and cognition — and the impacts compound with each infection.
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Alongside @bma.org.uk, we've written to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions urging Long COVID and severe post Covid-19 complications be recognised as an industrial disease.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Alongside @bma.org.uk, we've written to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions urging Long COVID and severe post Covid-19 complications be recognised as an industrial disease.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
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I have been dreaming of this day for over five years. Proctorio’s lawsuit against me is forever over. I’ve won my life back!
linkletter.org/update-33-th...
linkletter.org/update-33-th...
Update #33: The lawsuit is over! | Stand Against Proctorio's SLAPP!
linkletter.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I have been dreaming of this day for over five years. Proctorio’s lawsuit against me is forever over. I’ve won my life back!
linkletter.org/update-33-th...
linkletter.org/update-33-th...
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Thank you for excellent chairing @suzitoole.bsky.social - always a joy to be in your company seeing how hard you work for all women 👏🏼
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thank you for excellent chairing @suzitoole.bsky.social - always a joy to be in your company seeing how hard you work for all women 👏🏼
It was eye opening and brilliant
Exhausted after a brilliant day at Women’s Conference! Thanks to @suzitoole.bsky.social for amazing chairing, and the committee as a whole for organising such a great event.
Special shout out to our official Charlotte and conference maven Sue @ucu.org.uk 👌 #UCU
Special shout out to our official Charlotte and conference maven Sue @ucu.org.uk 👌 #UCU
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It was eye opening and brilliant
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Women with heart disease are more likely than men to be underdiagnosed, undertreated, and under-represented in research trials.
This persistent gender gap is more than a clinical shortcoming; it is a deeper structural failure in health policy
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
This persistent gender gap is more than a clinical shortcoming; it is a deeper structural failure in health policy
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Women with heart disease are more likely than men to be underdiagnosed, undertreated, and under-represented in research trials.
This persistent gender gap is more than a clinical shortcoming; it is a deeper structural failure in health policy
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
This persistent gender gap is more than a clinical shortcoming; it is a deeper structural failure in health policy
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Cuts to research or staff-student ratios in prospect, says King’s VC.
Limited impact of tuition fee rise will force universities into savings elsewhere, warns Shitij Kapur.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Limited impact of tuition fee rise will force universities into savings elsewhere, warns Shitij Kapur.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Cuts to research or staff-student ratios in prospect, says King’s VC - Research Professional News
Limited impact of tuition fee rise will force universities into savings elsewhere, warns Shitij Kapur
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Cuts to research or staff-student ratios in prospect, says King’s VC.
Limited impact of tuition fee rise will force universities into savings elsewhere, warns Shitij Kapur.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Limited impact of tuition fee rise will force universities into savings elsewhere, warns Shitij Kapur.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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📢 In this week’s blog, Louis Horsley, National Voices’ Research and Insight Manager, shares new research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the State of Care 2024/25 report, exploring people’s experiences of follow-up care after hospital discharge.
🔗 tinyurl.com/49skzzfu
🔗 tinyurl.com/49skzzfu
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📢 In this week’s blog, Louis Horsley, National Voices’ Research and Insight Manager, shares new research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the State of Care 2024/25 report, exploring people’s experiences of follow-up care after hospital discharge.
🔗 tinyurl.com/49skzzfu
🔗 tinyurl.com/49skzzfu
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All set up ready for the UCU Women's Conference. Looking forward to welcoming you all.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
All set up ready for the UCU Women's Conference. Looking forward to welcoming you all.
At the @ucu.org.uk women's conference for the first time and met by some amazing women. So so proud of the union being so unflinching on trans issues up front.
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
At the @ucu.org.uk women's conference for the first time and met by some amazing women. So so proud of the union being so unflinching on trans issues up front.
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The news that nearly 80% of NHS managers are concerned that their staff face discrimination from patients and the public is very troubling. Staff are now reporting feeling intimidated by the presence of flags, especially when visiting patients in their homes. (1/3)
St George’s flags 'are creating no go zones' as NHS staff 'feel intimidated'
Staff feel intimidated by the presence of flags across the country, including when they visit people in their own homes to provide treatment, according to several NHS trust chief executives and…
www.express.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The news that nearly 80% of NHS managers are concerned that their staff face discrimination from patients and the public is very troubling. Staff are now reporting feeling intimidated by the presence of flags, especially when visiting patients in their homes. (1/3)
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Dons #UCU HEC member hat. UK academics on teaching-focused/teaching-only contracts: how, if at all, does your employer support you in doing research? Are there any good local policies on this I should be aware of? My DMs are open and confidentiality assured. #UKHE #academicsky
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dons #UCU HEC member hat. UK academics on teaching-focused/teaching-only contracts: how, if at all, does your employer support you in doing research? Are there any good local policies on this I should be aware of? My DMs are open and confidentiality assured. #UKHE #academicsky
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Looking at you #AcademiaSky 👀
“They make so many big words when the small ones are just perfect.”
- Lily, 8 years old
- Lily, 8 years old
October 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Looking at you #AcademiaSky 👀
I am really proud to announce my findings paper for my #PhD looking at the impact of the infected blood scandal on the families of those infected, using a blend of #autoethnography and qualitative methodology. reference-global.com/article/10.2...
The intergenerational impact of the Contaminated Blood...
Background
The Contaminated Blood Scandal (CBS) infected many people with haemophilia (PwH) with blood-borne diseases. While studies...
reference-global.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I am really proud to announce my findings paper for my #PhD looking at the impact of the infected blood scandal on the families of those infected, using a blend of #autoethnography and qualitative methodology. reference-global.com/article/10.2...
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Our events are in demand—so we made them On Demand. 🎥 (Re)watch when it works for you: https://info.orcid.org/orcid-on-demand/
#ORCIDOnDemand
#ORCIDOnDemand
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our events are in demand—so we made them On Demand. 🎥 (Re)watch when it works for you: https://info.orcid.org/orcid-on-demand/
#ORCIDOnDemand
#ORCIDOnDemand