Sam Smith
Founder & CEO of C-Change Scotland. Author, human rights defender, gestalt coach.
@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 [email protected]. 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 #Disability #ChildrensRights, Devoted Grandma #wheelchair user #chronicpain
@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
@auragirl.bsky.social
Firmly believe in the age old where there's a will there's a way! #ABCD
@carolehodgson.bsky.social
I love a book, a gin, time in the fresh air, adventure and connections. Not necessarily in that order and sometimes all at the same time.
@ldnursedave.bsky.social
Proud learning disability nurse....ardent socialist....and a curry eating, rambling, narrow boat dwelling, beer drinking, dog owning, occasional folk musician!! Refugee from twitter...
@tuffrey-wijne.com
Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care (Kingston University, London). Let’s talk about dying, death, bereavement and intellectual/learning disability.
@rightfullives.bsky.social
A UK based creative campaign and community focussed on the Human Rights of Autistic people and people with Learning Disabilities. www.rightfullives.org.uk
@disrightsuk.bsky.social
We one of the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all. https://linktr.ee/disabilityrightsuk
@lifeaspland.bsky.social
Parent carer to 3 young adults (how did that happen?). Juggling festival accessibility (Festability), coding, and tools for parent carers. . Bold, sarcastic, and armed with many planners.
@amymrussell.bsky.social
Associate Professor Health Inequalities @UniversityLeeds #Qualitative health research to improve inclusion in research & healthcare. Working with people with a learning disability to innovate in creative methods for inclusion. https://linktr.ee/amymrussell
@loiscameron.bsky.social
Interested in communication ,#humanrights, equality, #socialcare, #learningdisabilty, #poetry, tennis ,the great outdoors ! Was a founder of the #socialenterprise @TalkingMats. NED of central advocacy partners & First Fund, FRCSLT, FRSA.
@patientlibrary.bsky.social
Open access evidence base for patient experience, lived experience, patient/public involvement. www.patientlibrary.net
@sarahjh78.bsky.social
I’m passionate about inclusion and building a society with an economy that works for all. I talk and think a lot about Co-production, Health and Social Care, Learning Disability, Neurodiversity, Community, Citizenship and Kindness. Masters student @UoB
@gobbyio.bsky.social
Qualitative-first surveys – discover attitudes, ideas, and lived experiences. Experience the power of peer interaction with Gobby. Analyse overlapping experiences and ideas to uncover nuanced trends within interconnected communities. https://gobby.io
@nicksinclair.bsky.social
Programme Director @ Community Catalysts (Local Area Coordination and Innovators Learn) Interested in asset based working, leadership, community, inclusion & good lives for all. Proud dad of daughters. Trustee of Disability North.
@kevinedwoods.bsky.social
Domiciliary Carer. Proud Dad, Grandad. Enjoy tennis 🎾 walking,gardening,exercise,cats,life. #FBNHS #FBPE #MuscularDystrophy #WeAreZest #ChangingPlaces #SENDcrisis 🌊 DM's on request only. Bluesky 9/11/24
@whoseshoes.bsky.social
🍋Catalyst for change in health care ++ Creator of Whose Shoes? approach to coproduction, helping people work together to improve lives. https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/overview #HSJ100 Wild Card ♥️♦️♠️♣️ Host of ‘Wild Card - Whose Shoes?’ podcast @WildCardWS 🎤
@jonathansenker.bsky.social
Working for fairer and fuller lives. Social justice and social care. Chair of The Public Law Project, Non Exec Director at Southdown, Freelancer, cyclist, runner.
@kieranmurph.bsky.social
Green Councillor for Bromborough Ward in Wirral. Disability campaigner for 30+ years . Views DEFINITELY my own
@booksbeyondwords.bsky.social
Beyond Words - Using pictures to help people understand the world. Founded by Baroness Sheila Hollins Charity no. 1183942 www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk
@meetmacintyre.bsky.social
We're MacIntyre. We offer learning, support and care for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. www.macintyrecharity.org
@wildcardws.bsky.social
Wild card. Walking in the shoes of more interesting people. 🍋🍋🍋 Podcast by Gill @WhoseShoes and friends. https://whoseshoes.buzzsprout.com
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social
A Centre for Inclusive Living led by people with learning difficulties We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
@profkrc.bsky.social
#mothering #disability #education #SocialCare #activism #PeakDistrict - Professor of Education, she/her