I read this coverage of #DDA25 this morning waiting on the pavement outside a healthcare facility while they ‘arranged’ my access I’m reminded of so much achieved and so much still to do bbc.co.uk/news/explainer…

what's the next best thing to having excellent colleagues like Nick Searle at Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov? seeing them go off to other parts of HMG to champion #localgov with passion and flair! good luck!

In lockdown 2.0 I wrote something similar for Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov staff... Frances Ryan ‘it took the non-disabled public to experience what disabled people have for years before access was improved, the fear is that any gains…will be discarded now that the public no longer need them’

"Disabled people are often desexualised by others, and expressing a sexuality or gender outside the ‘heteronormative’ framework becomes quite a statement..." @JamierHale shares 5 things to know about being disabled and LGBTQ 👇 #Pride open.edu/openlearn/heal…

Time to join my colleagues across local and central gov to tell you it’s 7 (!) years since I joined the @ngdp_LGA at Local Government Association (LGA) and it was the BEST start to my career… apply!

Many congratulations to all those in #localgov recognised in the #NewYearsHonours - including the LGA's own @MarkLloydLGA (CBE) and James Jamieson (OBE) bit.ly/3eK8Uyg 👏👏👏👏

One of our chosen #charities to support through 2020 and 2021 was Tommy's and we were #honoured to present them with a #donation of £20,000. Tommy’s funds vital research into the causes of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth #charity

Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK. During the pandemic PAPYRUS saw a 25% increase in the no. of calls, texts & emails to their confidential HOPELINEUK. We’re especially #proud to have supported PAPYRUS through this period as one of our chosen #charities

Fantastic to hear from the panel of wonderful people at the @ngdp_LGA 20th Anniversary Celebration - continue to be incredibly proud of this scheme and our sector! Thank you Akua Agyepong Patrick McDermott Laura Wilson Mike Greene #publicsectorandproud

A pleasure to celebrate @ngdp_LGA 20th birthday and a privilege to be asked to give my reflections on the scheme, my journey and public service excellence #ngdp16 #ngdp

hello The Woolpack! Absolutely delighted that you’re my new local in #Bermondsey but so disappointed that you have no #accessibletoilet! Once again 👨🏻‍🦽are undervalued as patrons 🤷🏻‍♂️

A pleasure to speak at the @ngdp_LGA Policy Network Conference alongside Jacqui Broadhead & nicola kilvington about the policy professional of the future! Insightful questions from a thoughtful audience!

I’ve just waited 35 minutes after my Aer Lingus flight to Shannon Airport landed to get assistance… I don’t want to hear anyone else tell me they’re sorry. Fix it. #rightsonflights

It was a privilege to work closely with @MarkLloydLGA while I was at the LGA. His knowledge of and passion for local government is infectious and I’ll continue to value his wise counsel whatever he does next!

another morning of being treated like a second class citizen by Heathrow Airport and Aer Lingus - absolutely no consideration for disabled customers #rightsonflights

All local election results now declared. Thurrock Council councillors: 27 Labour, 13 Conservative, 9 Independent. That ends our coverage of the #LocalElections2024 You can view the official results at: orlo.uk/Asl7b

Brilliant to see Patrick McDermott now ⁦⁦Thurrock Council⁩ for the New Local⁩ annual conf #strongerthings #localgov

Incredibly proud of the work of members and officers have put into this Plan. As John Kent has said, this is the basis of all the work to come!

Thank you Patrick McDermott for helping us celebrate 15 years - we are looking forward to working with you in the next 15 🎂💚

🎈This month we are celebrating the milestone 30th year of McDermotts🎈 What better way to celebrate than with treats across the company, with sites receiving breakfast & Head Office enjoying lunch & birthday cake🍰 📸Here’s a sneak peak of photos showing a sample of our teams.