Philippa Cowderoy
@flippac.bsky.social
Executively dysfunctional, yet occasionally effectful programmer. Crazy trans dyke. Electronic music nerd. Autistic af. Plays lots of games in all the spare time that's no use for anything else.
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*whistles*
Donald, has only got...
Donald, has only got...
This is the most horrific trophy I’ve ever seen. It looks like a cursed object found in a desert crypt.
December 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
*whistles*
Donald, has only got...
Donald, has only got...
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And not once in my undergrad psych degree was this even mentioned. We had to learn the history of psychiatry and research ethics for the BPS accreditation, but this didn't come up once.
In living memory the NHS tortured, at minimum, hundreds of LGBTQ+ people with electric shocks and chemical emetics. Mostly young people, including children. And nobody involved so much as lost their job over it.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And not once in my undergrad psych degree was this even mentioned. We had to learn the history of psychiatry and research ethics for the BPS accreditation, but this didn't come up once.
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Netflix buys Warner Bros, but what about the Warner sister Dot?
December 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Netflix buys Warner Bros, but what about the Warner sister Dot?
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This government loves to redo an independent reivew that was too independent and didn't produce the result they wanted
An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
NHS England » Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1
April 2025
www.england.nhs.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This government loves to redo an independent reivew that was too independent and didn't produce the result they wanted
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The NHS just did a big independent review that concluded that ADHD is still significantly under diagnosed and under supported.
But that's not the answer he wanted.
So he's ordering a new conclusion.
bsky.app/profile/hsw3...
But that's not the answer he wanted.
So he's ordering a new conclusion.
bsky.app/profile/hsw3...
An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
NHS England » Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1
April 2025
www.england.nhs.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The NHS just did a big independent review that concluded that ADHD is still significantly under diagnosed and under supported.
But that's not the answer he wanted.
So he's ordering a new conclusion.
bsky.app/profile/hsw3...
But that's not the answer he wanted.
So he's ordering a new conclusion.
bsky.app/profile/hsw3...
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A thing that's common to a lot of "overdiagnosed" or "trendy" conditions is that historically they were mostly diagnosed when the people with them were causing a problem to somebody else. People better understanding themselves and being better able to advocate for their own needs is good, actually.
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A thing that's common to a lot of "overdiagnosed" or "trendy" conditions is that historically they were mostly diagnosed when the people with them were causing a problem to somebody else. People better understanding themselves and being better able to advocate for their own needs is good, actually.
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
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Things you can do:
Get vaxxed if you can - less effective doesn't mean wholly ineffective!
Wear an FFP2 or FFP3 mask in indoor public spaces & crowds. The more consistent you are, the better you'll be protected but any masking in shops, public transport, etc. reduces your risk & protects others.
Get vaxxed if you can - less effective doesn't mean wholly ineffective!
Wear an FFP2 or FFP3 mask in indoor public spaces & crowds. The more consistent you are, the better you'll be protected but any masking in shops, public transport, etc. reduces your risk & protects others.
'Massive increase' in flu cases hits hospitals and schools
Flu cases across Scotland jumped by 45% in a week, figures from Public Health Scotland show.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Things you can do:
Get vaxxed if you can - less effective doesn't mean wholly ineffective!
Wear an FFP2 or FFP3 mask in indoor public spaces & crowds. The more consistent you are, the better you'll be protected but any masking in shops, public transport, etc. reduces your risk & protects others.
Get vaxxed if you can - less effective doesn't mean wholly ineffective!
Wear an FFP2 or FFP3 mask in indoor public spaces & crowds. The more consistent you are, the better you'll be protected but any masking in shops, public transport, etc. reduces your risk & protects others.
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Yesterday saw a group of 4 young adults at bus stop working out what tickets they would need for their journey, calculating (correctly) that it would be significantly cheaper to get a taxi, and calling a taxi instead of getting on the bus right in front of them.
"Raising the cost of driving EVs discourages people from adopting the more sustainable option."
Cool, now do public transport.
Cool, now do public transport.
It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
November 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Yesterday saw a group of 4 young adults at bus stop working out what tickets they would need for their journey, calculating (correctly) that it would be significantly cheaper to get a taxi, and calling a taxi instead of getting on the bus right in front of them.
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Hahaha, right?! Or what about mandatory disclosures for the discrepancy between the salaries of the CEO and their lowest paid worker? That would be so funny, right?! Let’s do it as a funny joke!!!
"Why stop at AI use? We could have mandatory disclosures for what shampoo brand the developer uses" — Epic boss Tim Sweeney says Steam should ditch its AI generated content disclosure. https://bit.ly/4a193vt
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Hahaha, right?! Or what about mandatory disclosures for the discrepancy between the salaries of the CEO and their lowest paid worker? That would be so funny, right?! Let’s do it as a funny joke!!!
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I'm old enough to remember (I'm over one year old) when we were all told to shut up about labour's left wing credentials because the renters rights and employment rights bills were on the way. how are those going lxds? how are my rights looking?
NEW: The UK Government have abandoned plans to give workers day-one protection against unfair dismissal in a bid to ensure it’s Employment Rights Bill makes it through Parliament 👇
Labour scrap day-one protection from unfair dismissal manifesto pledge in U-turn
www.thenational.scot
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I'm old enough to remember (I'm over one year old) when we were all told to shut up about labour's left wing credentials because the renters rights and employment rights bills were on the way. how are those going lxds? how are my rights looking?
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Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
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the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
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Rachel Reeves says she’s ending “Motability tax breaks”.
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Rachel Reeves says she’s ending “Motability tax breaks”.
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
Sounds like she’s cracking down on luxury cars, right?
That’s not what’s happening.
These changes raise costs for all disabled people on the scheme, including those with the cheapest cars.
Here’s how. 👇🧵
By not adjusting the income tax thresholds, Reeves has made income tax more regressive: the less you earn, the more you're paying proportionally compared to before
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
By not adjusting the income tax thresholds, Reeves has made income tax more regressive: the less you earn, the more you're paying proportionally compared to before
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Delivery drivers aren't immune to motonormativity, and obviously it sucks and places unacceptable danger on cyclists and pedestrians, but read this and consider why delivery drivers sometimes park inconsiderately to be closer to their drop-off.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
My mum ordered a new freezer from AO and when the delivery van came, it did not have a tail lift - apparently the company won't pay for them
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
There's an advert on his website for a 'Depot Supervisor' that pays £12.75 an hour for shift work.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Delivery drivers aren't immune to motonormativity, and obviously it sucks and places unacceptable danger on cyclists and pedestrians, but read this and consider why delivery drivers sometimes park inconsiderately to be closer to their drop-off.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
Urbanism and labour rights issues are inextricable.
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It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It'd be cool if the "increasing the cost of motoring hurts poor people" people cared anything like as much about cost to people who rely on public transport - who are disproportionately likely to be poor and disabled, and who consistently face far greater increases in cost.
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Seen some people misunderstanding the point of TSN pointing out our previous communications with the government about this. It's not because we expect them to have empathy for trans people or to listen out of the goodness of their hearts. It's to prove that they know exactly what they're doing.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Seen some people misunderstanding the point of TSN pointing out our previous communications with the government about this. It's not because we expect them to have empathy for trans people or to listen out of the goodness of their hearts. It's to prove that they know exactly what they're doing.
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Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
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Also any MPs who want their claims to give a shit about trans people to be taken seriously, you could do worse than to stand up in Parliament and directly ask the government about this.
Any journos or other people with access to streeting
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Ask him why he thinks it's ok to continue asking a group who think blocking childline access, refusing rape crisis counselling, putting chilli sauce in make up and promoting DIY conversion therapy guides for their thoughts on trans healthcare.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Also any MPs who want their claims to give a shit about trans people to be taken seriously, you could do worse than to stand up in Parliament and directly ask the government about this.
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1 - My son and I met with Wes Streeting last year with other families. He heard the most horrific stories of children refused blockers and how it impacts them. We begged him not to ban blockers, and he promised to work with us, to have further meetings.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
1 - My son and I met with Wes Streeting last year with other families. He heard the most horrific stories of children refused blockers and how it impacts them. We begged him not to ban blockers, and he promised to work with us, to have further meetings.
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Sodexo killed Toni Asik.
BASH BACK’s statement outside of HMP Bronzefield on 15th November, which was read by a wonderful comrade. While for our own anonymity we couldn’t be there in person, it was an honour to deliver this statement and have it heard by our prisoners.
UNTIL ALL ARE FREE
xoxo BASH BACK
UNTIL ALL ARE FREE
xoxo BASH BACK
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Sodexo killed Toni Asik.
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To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
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Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views