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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 1d

So joyous that DrSuAndiOBE- BlackBritish writer is sharing her book of poems and past work on Mary Seacole the Opera! youtu.be/gySNJorfe9k. @carcanet.bsky.social

Meet the Author: SuAndi Discusses Leaning Against Time: Selected Poems

YouTube video by Carcanet Press

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 1d

youtu.be/gySNJorfe9k - super excited for Dr SuAndiOBE new anthology of verse - meet this wonderful British Black writer & creator of space for other creatives - #Manchester #Hope #Change @rsliterature.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com @waterstones.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social

Meet the Author: SuAndi Discusses Leaning Against Time: Selected Poems

YouTube video by Carcanet Press

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 1d

The latest police stats on hate crimes are incredibly worrying. We can't just stand by as communities of faith are targeted on Britain.

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 1d

With hip being bone-on-bone doing exercise (especially when like me you are a Zebra - and have @ehlersdanlos.bsky.social ) can be tough. Aqua-Aerobics almost daily has triggered significant weight loss & strengthened & lengthened muscles in legs.

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 1d

Prevalence & differential progression linked to ethnicity (or genome) is also observed. African-American more likely to have knee issues vs White American hip. I refused hip surgery. My gran & mum both done. Over last year been doing Aqua-Aerobics 5XWk, lost 32Kgs & will have surgery later.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 2d

"The best medicine for arthritis isn't found in a pill bottle or an operating theatre – it's movement. Yet across countries and health systems, too few patients are being guided toward the one therapy proven to protect their joints and ease their pain: exercise."
www.sciencealert.com/the-best-med...

The Best Medicine For Joint Pain Isn't What You Think, Expert Says

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older.

www.sciencealert.com

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 2d

145 jobs to go at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

“The scale of these redundancies is troubling," UNISON head of health Helga Pile

“NMC staff deserve clarity about their futures, and the union will work to minimise job losses and support those affected.”

Photo of health worker "NMC job cuts risk undermining services and staff morale"

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 2d

That’s the problem- long list of members who have the same story: no tangible help - even down to Reps being no show at Grievance hearings. To be fair Union density sinking fast.

Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 2d

Great people are taking to the streets: but Unison - think you also need to be dealing with the rising tide of hate in the workplace- #NHSEngland - where is the support litany of Black, ethnic minority & Disabled staff bringing grievances, fully paid up members NO REPS in sight!

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 2d

It’s absolutely shocking to see the Government bending to pressure from Trump after years of claiming the NHS couldn’t afford new life-saving drugs.

Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.

Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions, experts warn

Anew deal will only trigger further increased price demands and make healthcare in the UK more expensive, say experts

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Layla Moran MP 🔶🕊️ @laylamoran.bsky.social · 2d

The talk of enduring and lasting peace is encouraging, but this will only come with the creation of an Independent Palestinian State.

Palestinians must be in the driving seat of their own future.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Schiff: "You begin to wonder -- do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can't rule that out."

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 3d

EvieMensah on responsibility & accountability calls on NHS Trusts to be fined £ for their failure to protect staff & patients from racism & hate incidents. @nhsresolution.bsky.social have a role here, but when are they going to step into it ? @drhnaqvi.bsky.social @laylamoran.bsky.social

Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 3d

Wonderful panel of Clinicians & Medics- talking about urgent need 4 impact on racism & #EvieMensahMD & #KarenBonner - as well as rising tide of anti-Blackness as evidenced by patient outcomes #Maternity #MentalHealth #Cancer & workforce @nhsconfed.org @nhsrobw.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk

Panel discussion chaired by Dr Habib (RHO) and members Evie Mensah & Karen Bonner speaking on discrimination & experience of Black people across health and workforce.

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‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson @dorothykoomson.bsky.social · 3d

Brighton & Hove Council are trying to gut our library service again. The ‘consultation’ period ends THIS Friday 10 October. PLEASE fill the survey. PLEASE speak up. Libraries are the heart of the community, getting rid of the further damages us all. yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 5d

Could ask #ProfessorElizabethHughes DisabilityChampion did loads, yet powers didn’t want her to stay (think you might recall that feeling Roger?) or #JoshGardner - FORMER NHSE Accessibility & Disability Lead. NHSE being only L1 DisabilityConfident-it’s not very chatty about the What, How or When?

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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · 5d

And what happens to the work they were doing?

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‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson @dorothykoomson.bsky.social · 5d

Said goodbye to an incredible person today. Still doesn’t feel real. It was a truly fitting celebration with a ceremony that was a totally gorgeous state funeral that she was owed. Loved you, Sareeta. Will miss you so much.

As I said before, she was one of the best of us. R.I.E.P. Beautiful lady.

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 5d

By faith you know what you know. But also knowingly distorting of Christ’s message ‘I am the Truth that sets you free” : whether it’s NationalSocialism“Work Sets You Free” or your USA “TruthSocial” - not a single good thing can come from errant blasphemy.

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Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · 5d

NHS £ budget cuts are now top gov priority. For the NHSE and ICB management wanting jobs in new system that will be the big tick for their ‘appraisals’ and CV box

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 5d

This BlackHistoryMonth25 @nhsengland.bsky.social literally making Black leaders history having disproportionately pushed so many out -ask @rogerkline.bsky.social -beginning to look like a #WhiteChristmas -guess helps address #WesStreetings delusion on anti-White agenda [email protected]

Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 5d

Awful-last month #NHSEngland Central Disability Adjustments Team given a few hours notice of being disbanded & key expert staff being re-deployed. Huge backlog. My Fire Evacuation Plan requires me to personally recruit volunteers to train & use evac chair! @rogerkline.bsky.social

Evan chair for evacuation of people with mobility issues

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Alexandra Naa Aduwah Lyyli Ankrah @alexankrah.bsky.social · 5d

Beyond wicked after commitment to fund successful evidence based support on Access2Work4 medics, nurses& trainee clinicians @nhsengland.bsky.social Defunded without notice work on #Disability bankrupting not4profit & leaving others in debt @disrightsuk.bsky.social @disabilitystor1.bsky.social

NHS Expo 2022 launch of platform giving tips & hacks to health professionals and trainees on adjustments and Access to Work

CIC provider defunded without notice now insolvent

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Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · 6d

How good is the NHS at supporting its own staff to stay in work?
‘Only a quarter (26%) of respondents agreed that their place of work or study’s sickness absence policies took proper account of their disability or long term health condition’
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

Disability and neurodivergence in the medical profession

We are working to improve support for doctors and medical students who are disabled, neurodivergent and/or have a long-term health conditions.

www.bma.org.uk

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Caroline (Carrie) T. Schroeder @ctschroeder.bsky.social · 6d

🔥🔥🔥 be sure to listen past the stuff about the horrible people

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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