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Sandy Costall

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Learning Disability Nurse, Parent Carer of son with Downs Syndrome. Passionate about improving health inequalities and empowering people with a learning disability. Sharing information. Join the journey.

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Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social · Apr 13

Please take 2 minutes to read & sign this petition #learningdisabilitynursing

Sue Bridges 🦋 @suebridges.bsky.social · Apr 13

There are no #LearningDisability #Nurses left.

Imagine

There are worse #healthinequalities for people with a learning disability

Imagine

Save our valued profession now. Your action will take two minutes but will last a lifetime.

Thank you

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten...

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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 11h

One A&E consultant said:

“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."

Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Inside looming NHS winter crisis as hospitals face ‘armageddon’

Every winter is a challenge for the NHS. But doctors fear this year could be one of the worst yet, as a ‘hugely concerning’ early flu season, a surge in A&E demand and the overhang of a devastating su...

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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨NEW: Stephen Colbert's opening tonight will forever be remembered as one of the most powerful moments of late-night comedy in modern history.

This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥

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Down's Syndrome Association @dsa-uk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Earlier this year, the Down’s Syndrome Association shared information about the introduction of Martha’s Rule.

We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.

Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA

Mum and dad pictured hugging their young son who has Down's syndrome.

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Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · Jul 3

For your reading pleasure the 10 year NHS plan: www.gov.uk/government/p...

10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future

Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.

www.gov.uk

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Jul 3

The 10-Year Health Plan is desperately needed, but we must also remember the damage Brexit has caused to the NHS.

“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”

Brexit has caused 1,485 additional deaths per year due to EU nurses leaving the UK | University of Surrey

Brexit linked to 1,485 extra deaths annually in the UK, as EU nurses leave the workforce, highlighting critical healthcare staffing and patient care challenges.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · Jul 4

5 ways the government's new 10 year health plan gets it wrong

What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?

weownit.org.uk/news/5-ways-...

5 ways the 10 year health plan got it wrong | We Own It

Here are five key problems with the government’s 10 year plan

weownit.org.uk

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Jul 4

Govt's 10 year NHS Plan deepens privatisation.

Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".

Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.

Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.

Say NO to privatisation.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Jul 4

A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social

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Is it "Fit for the future"? The NHS 10-year plan and the social determinants of Health

Labour released its 10-year NHS plan this week - in this post I have a look at whether and how it deals with the social determinants of health

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Jul 4

First line of the NHS 10 year plan is "The NHS is at a crossroads". Which means I'm immediately thinking of the best Simpsons gag ever...

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · Jul 4

🗨️While patient safety is considered at points in the new 10 Year Health Plan, we are disappointed that it is not recognised as a key theme that should run throughout this🗨️

10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety

10 Year Health Plan: Patient Safety Learning’s initial reflections

Patient Safety Learning's response to the 10 Year Health Plan

www.pslhub.org

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Jul 1

Learning Disability Nursing was debated in Parliament on 17 June. Watch here: tinyurl.com/5n9545ee

Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up

Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Jul 5

Happy birthday to our NHS 🥳

For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏

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Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Honoured to be attending the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2025 in Birmingham this evening with Finalists for Making a Difference Team award Wirral SEND Youth Voice Group #LDAwards25 #LearningDisability #Autism

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RhythmicRebel_49 @schwabyz49.bsky.social · Jun 14

We must all show up tomorrow to save our country for ourselves and those who will come after us!

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jun 14

Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · Jun 4

Lord Nigel Crisp, former NHS chief executive and now an influential independent peer, has spoken to Nursing Times about why he backs nursing.

Exclusive: Why influential peer Lord Nigel Crisp backs nursing

Once the chief executive of NHS England, Lord Nigel Crisp has since become a major ally for the ...

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · May 31

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.

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Femme Fitale Fit Club @femmefitalefitclub.bsky.social · May 30

Revolutionize Your Weight Loss Journey: Tips for Women Over 40

Uncover the transformative strategies for women over 40 going through menopause on their weight loss journey. From simple lifestyle changes to effective exercise routines, these tips will help you reach your goal weight in no time. Are you tired of battling with weight gain as you navigate the challenges of menopause in your 40s? It's time to revolutionize your weight loss journey with targeted tips and strategies tailored for women in this stage of life.

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Femme Fitale Fit Club @femmefitalefitclub.bsky.social · May 30

If your waist measures 35 inches or more it might increase your chances of chronic diseases. Whittle your middle with these 7 strategies and workout femmefitalefitclub.com/7-ways-to-ri... #core #abs #smallwaist #getwaisted

7 Ways To Rid Belly Fat For Good

If you struggle with stubborn belly fat then read these 7 effective tips to get rid of belly fat for good. Before you keep reading join my FREE online fitness accountability support group on Facebook ...

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Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social · May 29

America is just going backwards in human rights and standards of living. Its not great. Feel pity for all women living in Handmaidens Tale Land.

Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social · May 29

Well no one wants to be unlawfully detained or arrested at the airport for nothing when they go on holiday. Nor spend time or money in a fascist country.

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Manchester Evening News @manchestereveningnews.co.uk · May 29

The NHS has issued an appeal to trace over 5,400 'missing' blood donors

NHS issues urgent warning across North West and says 'this is critical'

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · May 25

George Floyd should be alive today.

He should be raising his daughter, living his life.

5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.

His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”

Let’s stop failing her, and him.

Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

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Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social · May 24

Having a president and government who don't care about the people is appalling. Letting people deliberately suffer is just sickening. America not doing so great at all.

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · May 23

‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’

This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.

www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...

‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’ | Nursing Times

Read this article about the global context of the UK for nurse recruitment and how this is critical for national workforce strategy.

www.nursingtimes.net

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