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Andrew Gifford

@andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social

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Hello, welcome :) This Invisible Illness: my first long form documentary photography project, about ME/CFS a complex & challenging health condition - like Long Covid. https://linktr.ee/andrewgifford.photography Bristol, UK. 335.42 ppm. He/him/oi.

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 11d

Here but not here - from my ME/CFS photo project

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ALT: Colour photo of a caucasian adult male's head just about visible through foggy blue-grey glass, as he peers in through the murk

#DocumentaryPhotography #pwME #MECFS #LongCovid

Here but not here:

Andrew Gifford on Glass

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for keeping Ukraine in our mind and hearts, @anastasiatl.bsky.social !

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch2e...

#Photography

Ukraine's frontline photographer: this is not just another assignment | Documentary

YouTube video by The Guardian

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Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 1d

dash it, mane

Life of a philosopher in a nutshell
1. Birth

2. Painting of Pope Leo X (after Raphael) by Fernando Botero ( a very chubby baby pope) with text "y tho"

3. Death

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 1d

Just saw someone angrily blustering on Facebook that if the scaremongers were right, 30% of people would have long covid by now!!! And welp…
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...

Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID

Among the 25% of participants in 1 study who said they experienced long-COVID symptoms, 13% reported sleep disorders.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 22h

It's a bit soppy, but just about keeps it within my emotionally stunted threshold.

Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Good telly - Film club, iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Currently halfway through.

BBC Three - Film Club

Two best friend watch films together. But is it only for the love of movies?

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 1d

Alarm over government’s choices to lead ‘over-diagnosis’ review that could help ministers cut benefits
#MentalHealth #DisabilityBenefits
@ritb.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
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Alarm over government’s choices to lead ‘over-diagnosis’ review that could help ministers cut benefits

The government’s decision to commission a review of alleged “over-diagnosis” of mental health conditions and neurodivergence has caused alarm among many disabled people, with fears that it will all…

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Katharine Cheston @kacheston.bsky.social · 1d

This year, I've been lucky enough to work with @actionforme.bsky.social, as part of a collaboration between Action for ME and @durhamimh.bsky.social. (More on this soon!)

For now, this reflective post explains my motivations - and what I believe a collaborative, cross-sector approach can achieve.

The Polyphony @the-polyphony.bsky.social · 1d

Katharine Cheston reflects on her own experience of ME and the need for a more caring, curious, and compassionate approach to health research.

thepolyphony.org/2025/10/09/p...

Privilege and Pain: Why the Medical Humanities Matter

Katharine Cheston reflects on her own experience of ME and the need for a more caring, curious, and compassionate approach to health research.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 1d

We found that the UK’s top scientific institutions, from the Met Office to the UK Health Security Agency, have inadequate institutional defences.

If an incoming government wanted to weaken the role of science and evidence in policy making, it could do so shockingly fast. 2/11

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Ah, sorry to hear that re sensitivity Ella. Fwiw I gather the Oxalo firm is quite responsive to questions, so may have some pointers re tapering in. Took me three ish weeks to see the first improvements in cognition and capacity, at three capsules daily. You may need to go slower, but I'm no expert.

Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 1d

I take this, plus LDN and a palmful of mitochondrial energy/function supplements daily. Breath holds also key. I'd now not want to be without any of them, but how unique this is to me I of course don't know. I'd love to hear how you/others find it, if you do give it a go.

Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Hi Ella, I'm about three months in and it is really helping, so far. Taken me from upper to mid Moderate severity. My ME is mitochondrial in nature (it seems), so I seem a prime candidate. I take three capsules daily, more is better but then heartburn. There is a discount code, if you search online.

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David Tuller @davetuller1.bsky.social · 2d

Berkeley's crowdfunder has reached 5% of the goal after its first day, with 49 donors! This pace won't keep up, but it's a decent start. Thanks to all past, current and future supporters!
crowdfund.berkeley.edu/project/47768

David Tuller's Trial by Error Fall 2025

Help UC Berkeley raise $68,000 for the project: David Tuller's Trial by Error Fall 2025. Your gift will make a difference!

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heather @heatherfeather.bsky.social · 2d

one of the biggest names in trans healthcare discrimination is also one of the biggest names in ME/CFS healthcare discrimination (Simon Wessely) & as a trans person with ME/CFS i'm begging all of us to make this intercommunity connection

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 1d

I have zero respect for his 'science' or his character. His association with any initiative is for me a reliable indicator of a vulnerable group of people about to be further exploited.

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

WLTW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcT...

New trailer for County Lines - on digital and in cinemas 4 December | BFI

YouTube video by BFI

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

It's endless isn't it.

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Andy Dudfield @mrdudders.bsky.social · 2d

What support do asylum seekers get in the UK?

Some facts

What support do asylum seekers get in the UK? – Full Fact

Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given.

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Stank. Showered. Now sweating like a bastard from the effort.

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

It was so boring I couldn't remember if I'd seen it before. But I had.

Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Nah, left me and Sharon both bored, unmoved.

Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Boogie Nights was a stinker, but the rest are all bangers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Y_...

Paul Thomas Anderson: The Arc of an Artist

YouTube video by Eric Ross

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Toby Earle 🇺🇦 @tobyontv.bsky.social · 2d

if you’ve ever watched the apprentice, that’s the world without arts or humanities degrees

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 2d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 4d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Andrew Gifford @andrewgiffordphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Had a fair few chicken kebabs from there! Made it onto the photo wall once, by accident.