KarenA
@karenada59.bsky.social
I am 60 years old autistic person diagnosed late enjoying graphic novels,bird watching, theatre.
I cannot currently find a way to link image or picture on my blue sky .But CQC have issued an Assessment report on 26.7 36 for East London NHS Foundation Trust my local mental health trust for Mental health crisis and health based places of safety. 5 out of 6 areas require improvements. It appears 1
We know one way that East London Foundation Trust could save money… 🤔 How much is their contract with LIO/Oxehealth costing them? #StopOxevision www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move
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"It’s difficult to believe just how far backwards our government has gone on trans human rights,” @jessothomson.co.uk "We think it’s unlawful, and completely against human rights."
State-sanctioned segregation in EHRC code "misstates the law", says new court challenge
A new judicial review sets out that the EHRC Code of Practice, which recommends the segregation of Trans+ people, "misstates the law"
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'You have a PhD, you're clearly intelligent, do you have any thoughts on your treatment?' Mate my PhD is in jazz, what am I going to do, improvise my own hysterectomy?
Heather Hill@rollin-academic.bsky.social · 4w agoA question from Reddit that I'll answer here: "What's the most unhinged thing a doctor has said to you with a straight face?"
Not that this will surprise anyone in the sector who is sentient, but the universities recruiting the highest proportion of disadvantaged students and the list of universities facing major financial crises, closing programmes and shedding staff displays rather a lot of overlap. Essential reading.
Who gets in? University benchmarks for better social mobility – Technical report – The Social Mobility Commission
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New piece for @nsunnews.bsky.social on Uta Frith and the worrying trend of voyeurism within autism research that has endured longer than any sappy Instagram infographic on burnout. Wrote this for the only reason I ever write anything: I felt like I had to.
Uta Frith confirms my longstanding grudge against psychology: there’s a problem with power and permission
When the power shifts to a community owning the language, there is profound discomfort in medical spaces and beyond.
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"When the power shifts to a community owning the language, there is profound discomfort in medical spaces and beyond." @pidgewilliams.bsky.social responds to a recent paper claiming that the diagnostic threshold for autism has become ‘too broad’. www.nsun.org.uk/uta-frith-co...
Uta Frith confirms my longstanding grudge against psychology: there’s a problem with power and permission
When the power shifts to a community owning the language, there is profound discomfort in medical spaces and beyond.
nsun.org.uk
More than a decade after Imprisonment for Public Protection was abolished, 2,000 people remain under its shadow. Dr Sarah Markham makes the case for a resentencing review for every remaining IPP prisoner. Read here: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/resolving-an... #IPP #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform
A meltdown is not a moral event. A shutdown is not a moral event. Burnout is not a moral event. Your nervous system isn’t making a statement about your worth.
The future is bright at @fantagraphics.bsky.social! I talked to Vice President of Fantagraphics, Eric Reynolds, about two cartoonists who debuted with two of the best comic books to come out in the last few years! Kayla E. & @raquellejac.bsky.social! Watch the video here: youtu.be/3isSBBpEJS0?...
One of my most anticipated releases of the year and it exceeded my expectations! Everyone go pick up BIMBO AGITPROP by @raquellejac.bsky.social from @fantagraphics.bsky.social It is this year’s must read graphic novel. Underground Comix for a new age! Watch my video here: youtu.be/DOrgCMXwWT0?...
The EHRC guidance comes into place today, & the UK trans community has no idea what is going to be implemented where, how forcefully, or by who. Keep your options open, mitigate for the worst outcomes, & stay safe in uncertain times. Free, if you need them to be www.essehouse.co.uk/pee-in-peace...
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Esse House UK offers accessible toilet keys through the Pee in Peace Program, supporting trans rights and community needs.
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I hope you can find as much comfort & contentment today as this Redditor's dog named Haru: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...
MPs shouldn’t face abuse. Neither should their staff – but here’s what we deal with every day | Estelle Warhurst
MPs shouldn’t face abuse. Neither should their staff – but here’s what we deal with every day | Estelle Warhurst
Some constituents are traumatised, others violent. It’s time the House of Commons protected the people who work at the grassroots of our democracy, says Estelle Warhurst, office manager for a Labour MP
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I've written about Neets for the LRB. It is odd listening to recent debates about this completely ignore the overwhelming fact of this current crisis, that it is one of inactivity, disability, mental ill-health and neurodevelopmental disorders (as I discuss) www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
William Davies · Young People Are Different: What do Neets need?
The majority of Neets are not looking for work, but living outside of the labour market and the education system,...
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⚠️ Another heatwave is set to hit the UK this week🌡️ Health and care workers, nursery staff and many others will be doing all they can to keep us safe in the heat. But we need to do more to protect workers and those relying on public services. unsn.uk/TooHotToWork
I’ve seen a few people commenting today that the idea of separating the MMR vaccine into three separate shots might be a good strategy to get anti-vax parents to vaccinate. Absolutely not. Here’s why. First, countering anti-vax misinformation is like playing whack a mole. You bat down one lie…
The Trump administration released another executive order targeting the autistic community and spreading vaccine misinformation. While the government spends time on fake science that's been disproven, autistic people are waiting for the support we actually need. autisticadvocacy.org/2026/08/asan...
Maybe getting locked out of other place is a good thing. Promoting mental health there has become like running an AA meeting in a pub.
Since I am not currently allowed to share my fears of becoming more paranoid due to increased use of cameras elsewhere I will put here instead.
KarenA@karenada59.bsky.social · 3w ago
For anyone else who might pick up that also knows my friends on x
KarenA@karenada59.bsky.social · 3w agoHello @iamcarrie.bsky.social Please can you do something for me. I have managed to get too challenging and someone has reported me for spreading self harm sui which is a bit odd but never mind. Please can you let my friends know I am fine. I have my account locked. I think for twelve hours.
Hello @iamcarrie.bsky.social Please can you do something for me. I have managed to get too challenging and someone has reported me for spreading self harm sui which is a bit odd but never mind. Please can you let my friends know I am fine. I have my account locked. I think for twelve hours.
Luckily I'm a numbers autist* (and a delighted producer) so honestly I'm having a great week. *Can't do maths, but just really, REALLY like numbers. I blame Count von Count: he made them look bloody brilliant.
Sara Gibbs@sararoseg.bsky.social · last mo.I keep thinking things will die down soon but we are zooming up that Pocketcast chart. Now number 34! Of all the podcasts that exist??? How is this reality???
I had not anticipated that one of kids transitioning would be the thing that made the other space finally not doable any longer.
Already, the Daily Mail front page is screaming about "Death Tax" for social care, just like it did last time Labour wanted to modernise funding and provision They are trying to kill the policy before it has even been announced Adult social care is not just about inheritance £