Dr Zoe Williams, 'As a GP, to suggest that somebody who is meeting a person who doesn't just have a mental health condition, or a physical health condition, they have a life, they have a family. Our lives are complicated. The things that dictate whether or not we're able to work…

For people who say BSL is hard to learn, a 75 year old cleaner in my hospital ward introduced herself, asked if I was Deaf and signed in BSL and each day asks for some signs to learn 😁 by the end of this week we've been able to have loose conversation 💜

Well done, Tricia! 🤟🏼

Calling Black Autistic Adults in Britain 🇬🇧
I’m looking for 6 volunteers to participate in 1:1 zoom interviews. Together we will explore the strengths of Black culture in helping Black British autistics recover from adversity related to our race & disability.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Daniel Anjorin, 14, died in hospital after being stabbed in Hainault. Please keep Mrs Anjorin, her husband and their other children in your prayers. RIP little one. 🙏🏾

God rest little Daniel Anjorin. Poor little lad. Praying for his family

Sam Carlisle Disabled Children's Partnership gov.uk/government/con… consultation period ends 22nd July

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Disability Rights UK responds to todays benefit announcement which reads as a crackdown on Disabled claimants!

Read the full statement here: 👇
disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-res…

Addressing anti-racism and neurodiversity affirming practices is crucial, but it requires first acknowledging and excavating the deep-seated problems within speech and language therapy. Listen to this Podcast episode to hear me speak on this!!! 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

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Yesterday marked 30 years since the end of apartheid in South Africa.

It ended because ordinary people had the courage to stand up for humanity.

Global solidarity was the answer then, and it’s the answer now. We will carry on marching for peace, justice and a free Palestine.

Good morning amazing people, the only thing we need to focus on today is asking LBC where is Sangita Myska? Here’s the hashtag let’s get it trending #WhereIsSangita

Please reshare!!!

Black disabled pupils face systemic barriers and injustice at school, says new report
ALLFIE
#InclusiveEducation
disabilitynewsservice.com/black-disabled…

Reaching out for 2 people...

- Does anyone know of a Paediatric Speech & Language Apprenticeship preferably commutable from Manchester or Stockport

- Anyone looking for an interim HT anywhere except SE England

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Online discussion panel discussion on FII hosted by Parents UK

Fabricated or Induced Illness, an expert panel discussion of research, practice, and reasons for injustice and discrimination against Autistic parents

Mon 29th April 11am

Wow, scene-setting opening statement from keynote speaker at #trusteeexchange Myron Rogers, trustee at Lankelly Chase: “it no longer made sense to have 3 white men at the chair of the charity”

Key question arose about whether Trustees should be paid. Attitudes definitely shifting. Atif Choudhury reminded audience that paternalism has been inherited: sector won’t achieve diversity of thought without paying Trustees #TrusteeExchange

Jamaica becomes the 142nd nation to recognise the State of Palestine

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jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…