Charlotte Walker
@charlrwalker.bsky.social
PhD student and research officer working across public health and psychology with a focus on food bank use. Trying to stay mentally well within academia https://charlottewalker.uk/ ORCID 0000-0003-2244-350X
The inimitable Sarah Millican @sarahmillican.bsky.social started #JoinIn long ago (on that other social media platform we don't mention anymore) and it has spread to Bluesky. After years of dedication, Sarah passed the baton to the rest of us to keep this mutual Xmas support going. Thank you, Sarah!
Just launched a totally new freelance service: one-on-one support for #Disabled writers seeking support on navigating traditional publishing for the very first time who don't already have at least one traditionally published book: www.rosemaryrichings.com/disabledwrit...
1-on-1 Accessible Mentorship for Disabled Writers
Get personalised, accessible guidance on how to get traditionally published. Support for disabled, neurodivergent, and first-time authors navigating the publishing world.
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Repealing the two-child limit in full is the most powerful policy lever the Government can pull to drive down child poverty rates. Read 'No half measures' now ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs
Could Katie Lam identify the London schools where "more than three-quarters of children don’t speak English to a serviceable school standard". Well done to @davehillonlondon.bsky.social for giving Lam + CPS the chance to substantiate this claim at the Tory fringe www.onlondon.co.uk/dave-hill-ka...
Dave Hill: Katie Lam should learn London's language
Recent comments about the capital's school children's English skills suggest the Tory MP from Kent must try harder
onlondon.co.uk
Oh a small treat? Once a week? As society burns down around them? Good heavens where are my pearls
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 12mo ago“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…” archive.ph/2TI8J
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/10/28/w...
What we get wrong about unpaid carers - Transforming Society
The UK’s failure to provide universal social care, despite the immense value of unpaid care, reflects a deep political neglect and lack of recognition for carers' needs and rights.
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If there were a general election held tomorrow, 39% of 18-24 year olds would vote @greenparty.org.uk The kids are alright. Join them. join.greenparty.org.uk
YouGov@yougov.co.uk · 12mo agoOur latest Westminster voting intention (26-27 Oct) has Labour on their lowest figure ever recorded by YouGov, with the Greens on their highest Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct) Labour: 17% (-3) Conservatives: 17% (=) Greens: 16% (+1) Lib Dems: 15% (=) SNP: 3% (-1) yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts
OpenAI shares data on ChatGPT users with suicidal thoughts, psychosis
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.
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Great training with @karenlumsden.bsky.social today looking at conducting challenging qualitative interviews. It’s made me want to do a few things differently when I collect my qual data. Do check out Karen’s courses! #PhDSky
Dr Karen Lumsden (@karenlumsden.bsky.social)
Expert trainer in Qualitative Research. Coach & consultant.📕 Social scientist. ✏️ Autoethnographer. 📝 Dog mum. 🐶 For info on training & services visit: www.qualitativetraining.com
karenlumsden.bsky.social
Hi, I'm v new to bsky. I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/7 tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx
Good morning. Off to campus for a morning’s postgraduate researcher development training, followed by a visit to the library. Last week I was late due to a highly unwise decision to take a different bus. Sticking with the number 4 today! Wearing fancy trainers in an attempt to feel perky
Good morning and happy Monday! My week holds a mixture of postgraduate researcher training, work on my methods chapter, work on a paper on the findings of my previous research, and data collection at the foodbank. Busy busy! Have a great week #PhDSky
But we were told “legitimate concerns“ wasn’t code for hating Black people
Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · 12mo agoConservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp repeatedly refusing to say that he thinks Reform MP Sarah Pochin saying she doesn't like seeing black people on TV was racist. Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
A Reform UK MP admits to spending her time counting people with different skin colours. It’s beyond disgraceful. Enough is enough: this ethno-nationalist obsession is infecting British politics and it has to stop.
No, the Greens aren't "enabling Reform" Labour and "Centrism" is doing and has done that. This follows all historical precedent too. Pandering to hate only ever results in hate. Failing to give hope only enables far-right shift. (I’m in the UK before US folk pounce on this…)
We’ve had an absolutely super week with my wonderful stepdaughters and their babies visiting but it’s been tricky being Nain (grandma) while multitasking on PhD and research officer job. Next time they come, which sadly won’t be until Feb, I’m going to take the week off and just enjoy their company
Just attended my first EDI working group for the school of psychology. The whole school is being moved from one building to another so there was lots of discussion about how this is being handled/communicated and how students’ EDI needs will be met. It’s a big project
Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign. notinourname.org.uk
I've just discovered there's a chip shop in Llangynwyd called 'Frying Nemo' 😭
Despite the early hit singles, Paul Hardcastle's career has not been nearly as successful as that of his brother Paul Bouncycastle.
You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month
