Show Me How and Where You Belong project
NIHRSPHR funded academic and community-led project with people with learning disabilities, focused on belonging and health.
@hilarystewart.bsky.social
Sociologist. Interested in Disability, Bodies, Health & Illness, Critical Mental Health, Science & Technology Studies, Care. Research Fellow at Lancaster Medical School. Co-applicant on NIHR GRACE: https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/grace/
@matinakapsali.bsky.social
Urban Geographer Postdoctoral Fellow @USForg @GeographyUOM Feminist Geography • Social Reproduction • Grassroots Infrastructures • Urban Politics •🐈 • she/her
@jessaiston.bsky.social
Linguist & postdoc at QMUL, currently working on 'Autism in Affinity Spaces.' For work, I research critical discourse analysis, digital communication, autism, online misogyny/manosphere. For fun, I play (TT)RPGs. Geordie. she/her.
@elaineljames.bsky.social
MBE, Social Worker, Author, there is no democracy without social justice https://socialworkcatsandrocketscience.com/
@openingdoorsld.bsky.social
A charity run by and for people with learning disbailities in Norfolk
@nihr.bsky.social
National Institute for Health and Care Research - we fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth. Impact, Innovation, Investment, Inclusion
@angelacat.bsky.social
Overly enthusiastic & talkative doer Believer in citizens & community Finding creative, quirky ways to think about care & wellbeing. Co founder When I Get Old www.WIGO.org.uk. Roles @TLAP.bsky.social @Commcats.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives. https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
@sarahcraggs.bsky.social
Together we really are better. Passionate about making things the best they can be by sharing decision making. Work in Notts adult social care. Would always like to be in or on the water ! All views my own
@bryonyshannon.bsky.social
Challenging and changing adult social care language and practice #RewritingSocialCare #LanguageMatters #UsNotThemAndUs https://rewritingsocialcare.blog/
@stephenunwin.bsky.social
Director, Writer, Teacher, Campaigner. Founded ETT. Opened the Rose. Laughing Boy, All Our Children, Poor Naked Wretches, Beautiful Lives. http://www.stephenunwin.uk/
@mumof3amigos.bsky.social
Campaigner. Activist, Lived Experience Trainer. MA Social Policy. #LearningDisabilities #HealthInequalities #SocialJustice. Chair of trustees Square Peg Activities. Trying to build a better world. Views expressed are my own. www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk
@socialcarefuture.bsky.social
Movement for change, born of frustration but powered by hope. socialcarefuture.org.uk. Hosted by In Control Partnerships
@juliesharp86.bsky.social
Triple X Syndrome, Autism, Ataxia, Asthma, Allergies, Adrenal Insufficiency, Reflux, IBS and other health conditions. I have social services support.I believe in God. I enjoy listening to audiobooks and the radio. I like watching the weather and nature.
@tlap.bsky.social
We’re a network of people and organisations working to make health and social care more personalised, so that everybody can live life their way. thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk
@mroutled.bsky.social
One of the convenors of Social Care Future https://socialcarefuture.org.uk/ Gooner. Love lots of people and things. Living with cancer
@markneary1.bsky.social
Social Care. Counselling & Psychotherapy. Southall FC. Pop Music. Former Bodybuilder. Co Founder of Rightful Lives. Author of "Lines" and "Get Steven Home."
@martinwalkersds.bsky.social
Married to Ellen. Cat convert in later life. Still working to make sure people can self-direct their care and support.
@therobgreig.bsky.social
Progressive politics, equality, environmentalism, pro- Europe (and more). Used to do things nationally around disability. Now retired & trying to make sense of it all, helping to develop an age friendly community & appreciating the natural world.
@sabasalman.com
Writer, editor| http://sabasalman.com Bylines: Guardian/Byline Times/Independent/Ed @communitylivingmagazine.com 📚Made Possible Unbound 2020 📚Writing #2 JKP Books 2025 Chair @sibs.org.uk Ambassador @ndtihello.bsky.social Fellow @thersaorg.bsky.social
@simonduffy.bsky.social
Philosopher and social activist with interest in self-directed support, basic income, neighbourhood democracy, neighbourhood care and anything else that helps create a world where everyone matters (and chippy Northerner). https://citizen-network.org
@catherineneedham.bsky.social
Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, Uni of Bham. Interested in social care, the public service workforce and crosswords, https://21stcenturypublicservant.wordpress.com/
@chmacg.bsky.social
Exhausted full-time Carer of adult son. Angry about how shit Adult Social Care is for most and trying to influence positive change locally one small step at a time. Currently trying to learn the legislation because someone has to.
@capacitylaw.bsky.social
Barrister, writer and educator, mainly mental capacity, mental health and healthcare ethics. Bluesky largely used to share materials - for contact, please email me at alex.ruckkeene@39essex.com. Website: https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
@dvcdudley.bsky.social
Self advocacy charity working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Working hard to create a society that is fair and inclusive for all.
@drawmycare.bsky.social
Silo jumper, sibling #carer, Nana #LearningDisability #socialcare, #drawing as life skill for #communication #UniversalDesign, #Place-based-care #archives, #heritage, #history alt #care stories Hon Fellow Herts Uni, MA Cultural Heritage UCL No DMs
@frankiesoton.bsky.social
Interests: academia; NHS: health research; frailty in OP; learning disability; Patient public involvement/engagement/exp. in research & NHS; Down’s syndrome; gardening; allotments;left politics; environment. Views entirely my own. She/her. I have ADHD
@supportedloving.bsky.social
A national network promoting best practice surrounding sex and relationships- passionate about love, sex and relationships (and education)
@dmcricketwidow.bsky.social
European. SEND parent and campaigner. Trustee Cambridgeshire Down's Syndrome Community Network. Views my own.
@amywixey.bsky.social
A proud Community Learning Disability Nurse working on the Wirral ☀️
@nicolafulton.bsky.social
External affairs at www.ons.gov.uk, ex-NHS England. Data, stats, health, social care, autism, LD, caring, travel, gigs, coffee. A Scot who 💙s living in SE London. 👎 to DMs from naff men at the gym / next to a learjet🤔
@gigbuddies.bsky.social
A small but mighty charity calling for active social lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Home of #GigBuddies, Nesta New Radical, the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, and the #NoBedtimes #OurRightToParty campaigns.
@suecaton.bsky.social
Reader (Associate Prof) in intellectual disabilities, Dept Social Care & Social Work, Manchester Met Uni. Researching social & health inequalities, digital inclusion, qual, creative, participatory research methods
@amandaforceit.bsky.social
✨Freelance Producer and Engagement Lead✨ Company Producer at Firebird Theatre ✨ Membership and Engagement Lead at LDE ✨she/her✨Views own, obv✨
@digitallifeline.bsky.social
Updates from #DigitalLifeline project at #ManMetUni in collaboration #ARC, #GoodThingsFoundation, #LearningDisabilityEngland, and #SeeAbility. Funded by #NIHR
@tanialt.bsky.social
Founder @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social, writer, #autistic, #SENDparent, #SENDsky #EhlersDanlos #Disabled #ChildrensRights, Devoted Grandma, ambulatory #wheelchair user #chronicillness
@arcengland.bsky.social
The membership association for learning disability and autism support providers. Ask us about membership, training, DBS checks, qualifications, Active Support and research. Changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives.
@deanne1985.bsky.social
Mum to Amber #all things accessibility ♿️ #SEND Night time economy panel member #Greater Manchester #accessibility for everyone
@alexroland.bsky.social
Self employed learning Disability support worker ( Your IT Now) specialises in Internet/social media safety/tech and director of Love Community CIC ,changing the world one project at a time! 🤣👍
@oliverscampaign.bsky.social
•Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety •Hoping for a Social Media Platform where everyone can live together peacefully #Oliverscampaign
@selfadvocate24.bsky.social
1 of 6 unpaid directors, Zumba Instructor, Joint Lead on Self Advocacy and 2024 Joint Outstanding Northwest Leader. All views are my own
@carterjenny16.bsky.social
1 of the Unpaid Director for Together All Are Able and one of the leads for self advocacy in Wirral a member of NCAG and life time member of LDE and a member of the Liverpool City Region disability Panel views are my own
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
Parent-led special educational needs and disability #SEND website. UK-based, strategic advocacy, resources, and information to help improve the lives of children & young people with disabilities and their families. Volunteers. #childrensrights
@ianmccreath.bsky.social
Director Think Local Act Personal A personal account UK “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved, in return” -Eden Ahbez, Nature Boy