A wheelchair or walking aid is there to aid that person's mobility. It doesn't mean they necessarily have to use it all the time. Ambulant wheelchair users may stand up and walk short distances. Users of sticks and crutches may decide not to use them in certain circumstances.

We're looking for a research officer for our MRC funded study exploring access to formula milk for families in financial crisis. You'll need a relevant degree, experience of research and understanding of how complex and important this topic is. swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swanse…

Come and join the very lovely LIFT (Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translation) research group ⬇️

Good grief.

Such a worrying response to taking a very sensible precaution. I still rely on N95 masks when in public spaces, as I can't afford to become more Disabled.

I’m pleased to share my new article on the #neurodivergentbirth website. #autisticbirth #neurodivergentparenting ndbirth.com/post/navigatin…

40,000+ Palestinians — majority women & children — have been killed in Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza. 90,000+ have been wounded & 10,000+ are buried in the rubble. So again, I call on the UK government to end its complicity & suspend all arms sales to Israel immediately.

Exciting to see this press release from Swansea University about my new book! #Autism #Autistic #University #NewBooks New handbook provides vital tips for Autistic students heading to university swansea.ac.uk/press-office/n…

Free training for staff working in Residential Special Schools in England with the National Autism Trainer Programme #NATPmentalHealth #Autistic led training to #FlipTheNarrative RCSLTLearn #SLT #OT #SEND

It's always working people who suffer, whilst the rich just get richer #taxtherich

I could afford to pay more tax and would very happily do so to make the UK more equal. I could afford far more if the NHS was adequately funded & I didn't have to pay privately for essential medical treatment, & I didn't have to desperately save in case of future unemployment.

It's #BlackBreastfeedingWeek. Together with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, we are running a webinar titled 'we are listening' on the 28th August at 13:00. What do you know about black bodies, culture, attitudes and breastfeeding? Global Breastfeeding eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-liste…

Is your child starting secondary school in September? Check their eligibility for Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant. Your school will get extra funding too. Claim what’s yours: gov.wales/get-help-schoo… #FeedTheirFuture Neath Port Talbot Council Wrexham Council

I'm reviewing experiences of Autistic menopause. There are so many issues - not listened to in appointments - not believed that the person could be peri-menopausal - printing out information to show GPs - feeling ignored We need a better model of healthcare for Autistic adults.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of one of the greatest tabloid corrections of all time.

SO delighted that our feasibility and acceptability study of the Neurodivergent peer Support Toolkit (NEST) materials is OUT!! 🥳 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…

🚨BREAKING: Last night, 179 health workers gathered outside St Thomas’ Hospital to demand the release of the 179 Palestinian health workers held in secret detention by Israeli forces. We stand in solidarity with our Palestinian colleagues.

I am delighted that NCRM have honored the brilliant Helen Kara 🇺🇦 #FreeUkraine with a lifetime achievement award. It's 100% deserved. I've learnt so much from Helen's writing, and even more from working directly with her on my Wellcome career development fellowship.