Donna Carlyle
@donnacarlyle.bsky.social
PhD, Associate Lecturer, former NHS Specialist Health Visitor/CAMHs Early Years Mental Health Psychotherapist, Writer, Photography, digital artwork, love nature, my dogs, comics & popcorn, happy grandma to twins
Years ago we used to dogsit to make some extra money. We had a golden girl named Savannah. Her friends were Cooper, Omar, Simba and Kiara. It was chaos. Hair everywhere. But the dogs had a blast. Today, they're all gone. And I would give anything to have one more play with those sweet angels...
It’s my first #CHI2026 in Barcelona. As an interdisciplinary researcher I feel surprisingly part of things. Loving some papers right now on sound, materiality and inclusive maker-spaces. Good inspiration for my creative co-design in communities.
This is our little trooper. He bravely survived an operation to remove a huge tumour from his neck. He will be 12 years old soon. Has heart and liver issues & a new abdominal lump we are monitoring. But he still loves life, walks, tummy rubs and kisses. I love him so much #Dogsarefamily #Thankful
Pleased to have a chapter on The Theory and Practice of creative Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) in PICE in Applied Health and Social Care Research. Great Open Access resource, Edited by William McGovern, Alderson, Bareham & Lhussier. bookstore.emerald.com/public-invol...
Public Involvement and Community Engagement in Applied Health and Social Care Research
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Chapters provide insight into critical concerns and innovative practices on the process of developing and delivering Public Involvement and Community Engagement in a range of research settings.
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This International Women’s Day, meet the women challenging authoritarianism, confronting violence, and reshaping our world. Brave Women shares their fearless stories—and their fight for justice. 💜✊ #IWD2026 #BraveWomen link.springer.com/book/10.1007... @hss.springernature.com
Brave Women
This book focuses on brave women activists from around the world and gives the public a unique opportunity to hear their stories told in their own words.
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The ponies waiting for their treat balls to be delivered. It was raining so much that they had to stay in their stables that day. They want to have some toys to play with if they have to do that. Bless them!
Tig the cat looking a bit cross. The ponies having a water cooler conversation.