Liz Martin 🏴
@lizmartin97.bsky.social
Psychotherapist | Addiction | Codependency | Trauma | Activist | Ex LOTO staffer | Exec Comm of PCU | pcu.org.uk |
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PCU were privileged to meet Nadia Whittome MP. We were thrilled to have had the opportunity to make Nadia aware of our campaigns.
PCU were represented by Executive Committee Members Dr Marilyn McGowan, School Counselling Lead, and Liz Martin, International Officer and Campaigns Lead.
PCU were represented by Executive Committee Members Dr Marilyn McGowan, School Counselling Lead, and Liz Martin, International Officer and Campaigns Lead.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
PCU were privileged to meet Nadia Whittome MP. We were thrilled to have had the opportunity to make Nadia aware of our campaigns.
PCU were represented by Executive Committee Members Dr Marilyn McGowan, School Counselling Lead, and Liz Martin, International Officer and Campaigns Lead.
PCU were represented by Executive Committee Members Dr Marilyn McGowan, School Counselling Lead, and Liz Martin, International Officer and Campaigns Lead.
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Trans ally Nadia Whittome ‘delighted’ to join Women and Equalities Committee
Trans ally Nadia Whittome 'delighted' to join Women and Equalities Committee
Labour MP and vocal trans ally Nadia Whittome has joined the Women and Equalities Committee, alongside two other MPs.
www.thepinknews.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Trans ally Nadia Whittome ‘delighted’ to join Women and Equalities Committee
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PCU were privileged to meet Kim Johnson MP. We were delighted to have had the opportunity to make Kim aware of our campaigns and discuss the specifics of some of the difficulties and challenges our members face within our profession.
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
PCU were privileged to meet Kim Johnson MP. We were delighted to have had the opportunity to make Kim aware of our campaigns and discuss the specifics of some of the difficulties and challenges our members face within our profession.
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The PCU Executive Committee has agreed to align PCU with the Action Against ASGSF Changes campaign. pcunion.org.uk/news/action-...
Action Against ASGSF Changes
PCU Meeting with Action Against ASGSF Changes and CALL TO ACTION In July, the PCU Education Network held a meeting inviting the campaign group Action Against ASGSF (adoption and special guardianship f...
pcunion.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The PCU Executive Committee has agreed to align PCU with the Action Against ASGSF Changes campaign. pcunion.org.uk/news/action-...
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It doesn’t take a behavioural economist to see how with off-the-shelf weight loss drugs we got hooked on effortless transformation. The gateway drug for dynamic pricing and blurring of clinical & advertising standards.
What could possibly go wrong?
www.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ubertherapy
What could possibly go wrong?
www.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ubertherapy
UberTherapy
UberTherapy - The New Business of Mental Health; UberTherapy is the essential guide to the rise of digital therapy for anyone working in, researching or using mental health services. Arguing for the i...
www.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It doesn’t take a behavioural economist to see how with off-the-shelf weight loss drugs we got hooked on effortless transformation. The gateway drug for dynamic pricing and blurring of clinical & advertising standards.
What could possibly go wrong?
www.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ubertherapy
What could possibly go wrong?
www.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ubertherapy
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...and that's a wrap for week 1 of our strike.
Thanks to all the students and colleagues who came to the pickets to support us, we will see you all next week!
Thanks to all the students and colleagues who came to the pickets to support us, we will see you all next week!
October 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
...and that's a wrap for week 1 of our strike.
Thanks to all the students and colleagues who came to the pickets to support us, we will see you all next week!
Thanks to all the students and colleagues who came to the pickets to support us, we will see you all next week!
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#GMB: "Ceasefire on the brink. President Trump threatens to disarm Hamas violently as it fails to hand over all the bodies of dead Israeli hostages & carries out public executions in the streets"
Notice no mention of Israel continuing to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
Notice no mention of Israel continuing to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
October 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
#GMB: "Ceasefire on the brink. President Trump threatens to disarm Hamas violently as it fails to hand over all the bodies of dead Israeli hostages & carries out public executions in the streets"
Notice no mention of Israel continuing to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
Notice no mention of Israel continuing to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
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PCU Disability Network: Inaugural Meeting Invitation
We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.
pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-dis...
We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.
pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-dis...
PCU Disability Network
PCU Disability Network: Inaugural Meeting Invitation We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions. ...
pcunion.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
PCU Disability Network: Inaugural Meeting Invitation
We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.
pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-dis...
We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.
pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-dis...
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Worrying signs the govt could cave to Big Pharma 💰
Paying more for medicines won’t “boost innovation”, it’ll just boost pharma profits while the NHS struggles to afford care.
Strong piece from @justtreatment.org with Politico 👇
justtreatment.org/news/2025/10...
Paying more for medicines won’t “boost innovation”, it’ll just boost pharma profits while the NHS struggles to afford care.
Strong piece from @justtreatment.org with Politico 👇
justtreatment.org/news/2025/10...
UK move to inflate pharma profits threatens NHS — Just Treatment
Statement in response to reports the government plans to raise NHS drug price limits — a move that risks importing America’s drug pricing crisis and putting profits before patients.
justtreatment.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Worrying signs the govt could cave to Big Pharma 💰
Paying more for medicines won’t “boost innovation”, it’ll just boost pharma profits while the NHS struggles to afford care.
Strong piece from @justtreatment.org with Politico 👇
justtreatment.org/news/2025/10...
Paying more for medicines won’t “boost innovation”, it’ll just boost pharma profits while the NHS struggles to afford care.
Strong piece from @justtreatment.org with Politico 👇
justtreatment.org/news/2025/10...
BEYOND REGULATION: Abolitionist futures in mental health
liberatementalhealth.substack.com/p/event-beyo...
liberatementalhealth.substack.com/p/event-beyo...
Event: Beyond Regulation - Abolitionist Futures in Mental Health
Thursday, October 23 / 5pm UK / 12pm EDT / 9am PDT
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October 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
BEYOND REGULATION: Abolitionist futures in mental health
liberatementalhealth.substack.com/p/event-beyo...
liberatementalhealth.substack.com/p/event-beyo...
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Don't let Love Hull Trains get away with wrongfully sacking an @aslefunion.bsky.social trade union member.
Write to management now:
bit.ly/WriteToHullTrains
Make sure they hear you! Stop Attacking Union Members at Hull Trains!
#StrikeMap #HullTrains #ASLEF
Write to management now:
bit.ly/WriteToHullTrains
Make sure they hear you! Stop Attacking Union Members at Hull Trains!
#StrikeMap #HullTrains #ASLEF
Hull Trains- stop the attacks on trade union members
Write to Hull Trains Managing Director, Stuart Jones, and Head of Operations, Louise Mendham, demanding he reinstate the sacked ASLEF member and stop attacks on union members.
bit.ly
September 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Don't let Love Hull Trains get away with wrongfully sacking an @aslefunion.bsky.social trade union member.
Write to management now:
bit.ly/WriteToHullTrains
Make sure they hear you! Stop Attacking Union Members at Hull Trains!
#StrikeMap #HullTrains #ASLEF
Write to management now:
bit.ly/WriteToHullTrains
Make sure they hear you! Stop Attacking Union Members at Hull Trains!
#StrikeMap #HullTrains #ASLEF
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. #HackedOff Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. #HackedOff Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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Press Release - We have issued a response to the recent Policy Exchange report, 'Out of Control'.
We believe school counsellors are a vital, yet overlooked, part of supporting children and young people.
👉 Read our full press release: pcunion.org.uk/news/out-of-...
#PCU #SchoolCounsellors #SEND
We believe school counsellors are a vital, yet overlooked, part of supporting children and young people.
👉 Read our full press release: pcunion.org.uk/news/out-of-...
#PCU #SchoolCounsellors #SEND
Press Release
**Press Release** – Monday 22 September 2025 Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) Our Response to Policy Exchange report ‘Out of Control’ The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) is campaig...
pcunion.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Press Release - We have issued a response to the recent Policy Exchange report, 'Out of Control'.
We believe school counsellors are a vital, yet overlooked, part of supporting children and young people.
👉 Read our full press release: pcunion.org.uk/news/out-of-...
#PCU #SchoolCounsellors #SEND
We believe school counsellors are a vital, yet overlooked, part of supporting children and young people.
👉 Read our full press release: pcunion.org.uk/news/out-of-...
#PCU #SchoolCounsellors #SEND
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📺Catch up and share our first strategy series session 2025-2026.
Ft. Costas Lapavitsas and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , as we explore what's wrong with the global economy?
youtu.be/BfLRxJEQpL4?...
#GFTU #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #Workers #Unions
Ft. Costas Lapavitsas and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , as we explore what's wrong with the global economy?
youtu.be/BfLRxJEQpL4?...
#GFTU #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #Workers #Unions
What's wrong with the global economy? with Costas Lapavitsas- 18 September 2025
YouTube video by GFTU Educational Trust
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September 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
📺Catch up and share our first strategy series session 2025-2026.
Ft. Costas Lapavitsas and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , as we explore what's wrong with the global economy?
youtu.be/BfLRxJEQpL4?...
#GFTU #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #Workers #Unions
Ft. Costas Lapavitsas and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , as we explore what's wrong with the global economy?
youtu.be/BfLRxJEQpL4?...
#GFTU #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #Workers #Unions
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🚨 | 16% Represents Labour's lowest EVER polling figure.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 34% (=)
LAB: 16% (-3)
CON: 16% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+1)
GRN: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 17-18 Sep.
Changes w/ 10 Sep.
RFM: 34% (=)
LAB: 16% (-3)
CON: 16% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+1)
GRN: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 17-18 Sep.
Changes w/ 10 Sep.
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🚨 | 16% Represents Labour's lowest EVER polling figure.
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“Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement is now on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-sta...
“Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement
We are saddened and disturbed by the horrific display of racist, misogynist, homophobic, anti-trans and other forms of bigotry at Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom March” in London. We recognise how alarm...
pcunion.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement is now on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-sta...
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NHS physiotherapist Rachael Moses, who has been working in Gaza, confirms she's seen what other volunteer medics have also reported, that Palestinians have patterns of injuries suggesting Israeli soldiers are playing a game where they shoot victims in different parts of the body each day #GMB
September 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
NHS physiotherapist Rachael Moses, who has been working in Gaza, confirms she's seen what other volunteer medics have also reported, that Palestinians have patterns of injuries suggesting Israeli soldiers are playing a game where they shoot victims in different parts of the body each day #GMB
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PCU opposes right wing attempts to use the safety of women as a weapon to spread racism & division. Our EC has signed an open letter calling for an end to the harmful & misleading narratives that link asylum seekers with sexual abuse.
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
September 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
PCU opposes right wing attempts to use the safety of women as a weapon to spread racism & division. Our EC has signed an open letter calling for an end to the harmful & misleading narratives that link asylum seekers with sexual abuse.
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
A privilege to sign... @pcunion.bsky.social
PCU opposes right wing attempts to use the safety of women as a weapon to spread racism & division. Our EC has signed an open letter calling for an end to the harmful & misleading narratives that link asylum seekers with sexual abuse.
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
September 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A privilege to sign... @pcunion.bsky.social
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"73 days, our members have been on strike, standing for justice for a colleague against blacklisted."
Nigel Roebuck, from Friday's @aslefunion.bsky.social solidarity rally at Hull Trains.
Don't stand for blacklisting.
youtu.be/9rVzE8c5Rwg?...
#StrikeMap
Nigel Roebuck, from Friday's @aslefunion.bsky.social solidarity rally at Hull Trains.
Don't stand for blacklisting.
youtu.be/9rVzE8c5Rwg?...
#StrikeMap
"73 days, our members have been on strike, standing for a colleague who's had his career taken away"
YouTube video by Strike Map
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"73 days, our members have been on strike, standing for justice for a colleague against blacklisted."
Nigel Roebuck, from Friday's @aslefunion.bsky.social solidarity rally at Hull Trains.
Don't stand for blacklisting.
youtu.be/9rVzE8c5Rwg?...
#StrikeMap
Nigel Roebuck, from Friday's @aslefunion.bsky.social solidarity rally at Hull Trains.
Don't stand for blacklisting.
youtu.be/9rVzE8c5Rwg?...
#StrikeMap
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BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry.
Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.
We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.
Read & share the letter👇
#StrikeMap
Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.
We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.
Read & share the letter👇
#StrikeMap
August 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry.
Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.
We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.
Read & share the letter👇
#StrikeMap
Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.
We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.
Read & share the letter👇
#StrikeMap
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Windrush Scandal – renewed call for a full public independent inquiry
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry.
The Windrush scandal continues to tear lives apart to this day.
Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/windrush/
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry.
The Windrush scandal continues to tear lives apart to this day.
Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/windrush/
Windrush Scandal
WINDRUSH SCANDAL – RENEWED CALL for a full INDEPENDANT PUBLIC INQUIRY The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry. The Windrush scandal conti...
pcunion.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Windrush Scandal – renewed call for a full public independent inquiry
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry.
The Windrush scandal continues to tear lives apart to this day.
Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/windrush/
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry.
The Windrush scandal continues to tear lives apart to this day.
Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/windrush/
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If you’re concerned about plastic waste and want to create a safer, less polluted planet then there’s never been a more important time to make your voice heard.
TAKE ACTION!
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TAKE ACTION!
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Kick Big Oil Out of Plastics Talks
Fossil fuel companies want to keep flooding our home with plastic for profit. They’re trying to block action to tackle plastic pollution - we must stop them.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
If you’re concerned about plastic waste and want to create a safer, less polluted planet then there’s never been a more important time to make your voice heard.
TAKE ACTION!
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TAKE ACTION!
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