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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 9h

Government ‘has lost its way’ on accessible housing, after new towns report ignores disabled people
#AccessibleHousingNow #NewTowns
@disrightsuk.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social
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Government ‘has lost its way’ on accessible housing, after new towns report ignores disabled people

The government has been accused of losing its way on accessible housing, after refusing to explain why a report by its “taskforce” on delivering a series of new towns across England does not includ…

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 1d

Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID-19 uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower recovery.

How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage

Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID-19 uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower recovery.

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Julia Rose Kraut @juliarosekraut.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Banned Books Week! 🗃️

For more information on Book Bans, check out this recent report from @penamerica.bsky.social

pen.org/report/the-n...

Read Banned Books under a shelf of books.

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Sarah Bell @sarahbell85.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely to chat all things public engagement and impact this afternoon ☺️ Looking forward to a fab set of talks tomorrow 🙌 @healthgeographyrgs.bsky.social

Jenny Crane @jennycrane.bsky.social · Aug 29

ENRGHI 2025 is open for registration, and last chance to submit an abstract is 1 September.

www.rgs.org/events/upcom...

7-8 October, University of Bristol: join a 30 year tradition of connecting PGR and ECR research across geographies of health and wellbeing.

@healthgeographyrgs.bsky.social

ENRGHI conference poster on a watery background, says 'ENRGHI 2025, 7-8 October, University of Bristol; a two-day event showcasing health and wellbeing research by postgraduate and early career researchers, organised by the RGS-IBG Geographies of Health and Wellbeing Research Group. Special strand 2025: blue bodies.'

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 9d

"in contrast to the relational, embedded & dynamic understanding of vulnerability elaborated by qualitative social science schlrs, national research ethics documents remain heavily dominated by understandings of vulnerability originating from biomedical research" journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Vulnerability in procedural ethics: A study of 44 national research ethics guidelines - Rebecca Tapscott, Sophie Moxon, 2025

How should qualitative social scientists understand and engage with the concept of vulnerability in their research? Scholars have largely approached this questi...

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Sarah Bell @sarahbell85.bsky.social · 19d

It was fab to chat with Louise on Thursday for our Disability & Climate: In Conversation With session! Thanks so much for joining! ☺️

Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 20d

It was so lovely to join @sarahbell85.bsky.social yesterday for the brilliant @sensing-climate.bsky.social series - recording, transcript & links to refs:

captions & BSL
#NatureWriting #ENvironmentSky #DisabilitySky #ChronicIllness @leverhulme.ac.uk @ukri.org
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In conversation with… Louise Kenward — Sensing Climate

It was wonderful to be in conversation with Louise Kenward in this session, reflecting on key ideas within her edited anthology, ‘Moving Mountains: Writing nature through illness and disability’, and ...

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 20d

It was so lovely to join @sarahbell85.bsky.social yesterday for the brilliant @sensing-climate.bsky.social series - recording, transcript & links to refs:

captions & BSL
#NatureWriting #ENvironmentSky #DisabilitySky #ChronicIllness @leverhulme.ac.uk @ukri.org
sensing-climate.com/events/louis...

In conversation with… Louise Kenward — Sensing Climate

It was wonderful to be in conversation with Louise Kenward in this session, reflecting on key ideas within her edited anthology, ‘Moving Mountains: Writing nature through illness and disability’, and ...

sensing-climate.com

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Sarah Bell @sarahbell85.bsky.social · 24d

Yay really looking forward to it!! ☺️

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 24d

This week from @centreplacewriting.bsky.social PGR for @sensing-climate.bsky.social event with @sarahbell85.bsky.social

- online free event Thursday at 2pm.

#PlaceWriting #DisabilitySky #EnvironmentSky #AcademicSky

sensing-climate.com/events/louis...

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Jenny Crane @jennycrane.bsky.social · Aug 29

ENRGHI 2025 is open for registration, and last chance to submit an abstract is 1 September.

www.rgs.org/events/upcom...

7-8 October, University of Bristol: join a 30 year tradition of connecting PGR and ECR research across geographies of health and wellbeing.

@healthgeographyrgs.bsky.social

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Co-production Network for Wales @copronetwales.bsky.social · Aug 21

We asked. You said. We did. ✨

New guide: What co-production is & what it isn’t

Clear definitions, links to the 5 ways of working (under the Well-being of Future Generations Act), plus a handy visual of the 5 core principles.

Download & share: buff.ly/oqkAGnX

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Aug 19

5 years after Brexit, it’s shamefully clear that UK is being left behind on environment policy. With few exceptions, Govt has *deliberately* chosen not to keep up with standards of EU neighbours. Worse, in a number of areas they’re planning to actively go backwards @ieep.eu
@europeanmovement.co.uk

UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback

Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · Aug 18

Exciting upcoming event, organised by the wonderful Tanvir Bush, from 3-5th Sep in Corsham, called ‘A Place At The Table’, to explore why & how to ensure inclusion is at the heart of our councils, institutions & communities. Find out more/register online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/...

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · Aug 14

As I'm packing for @edbookfest.bsky.social where I'm taking Moving Mountains w the wonderful @atarbuck.bsky.social Rowan Jaines & @rkrystalli.bsky.social, I'm looking forward to speaking with @sarahbell85.bsky.social for next month's @sensing-climate.bsky.social:
sensing-climate.com/events/louis...

In conversation with… Louise Kenward — Sensing Climate

Louise Kenward is a writer, artist and psychologist, and will be speaking with us about her brilliant edited anthology, ‘Moving Mountains: Writing nature through illness and disability’ …

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Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌍✨ What if every city was built with inclusion at its core?
We visited #Marburg, Germany - known as “The City for the Blind”. Let’s make accessibility the norm, not the exception. Learn more and about a new @pocklington.bsky.social report on international approaches: bit.ly/4o90cwh
#MarburgModel

Thomas Pocklington Trust's Rachel, Iain, Martha and Sydney doing a selfie outside the Tech Help shop, exploring the accessible town of Marburg.

Cityscape of the German city of Marburg with historical townhall and market place showing cafes and restaurants.

Crossing with wayfinding arrow and vibrating case in the accessible town of Marburg.

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · Jul 17

After a successful soft launch, we’re excited to share that communiMap is now live for everyone! 💚

Glaswegians (and beyond!) can start noticing, sharing & caring for the places they love!

Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far! Download links below...

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · Jul 11

A brilliant ‘Disability & Climate: In Conversation With’ session yesterday with Raven Cretney! You can find the session recording & transcript online: sensing-climate.com/events/raven...

In conversation with… Raven Cretney — Sensing Climate

A thought-provoking session with Dr Raven Cretney, sharing her brilliant work around disability, crisis solidarity and disaster response and recovery in Aotearoa New Zealand…

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

For as long as society disables us, being Disabled is political and so #DisabilityPrideMonth must remain so too.

Whilst the UK remains a hostile place for Disabled people, one thing is for certain: our movement is growing. Our Disability Pride Month piece:
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

Disability Pride Month: Resistance in Action

www.disabilityrightsuk.org

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Glen Hoos @thisishoos.bsky.social · Jul 3

"The voices of people with disabilities are seldom heard in climate change and resilience discussions. There is sometimes some hand-waving in the direction of ‘vulnerable groups,’ but how often are they actually at the table? Not nearly often enough."

Member Spotlight: Meet Glen Hoos, Director of Communications and Sustainability at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Academy for Sustainable Innovation

We are thrilled to welcome Glen Hoos (he/him) as one of the newest members of ASI’s Members Network. Glen is the Director of Communications and Sustainability at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation ...

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Jun 26

“Forget the MPs who rebel over cutting disabled people’s benefits - remember those who don’t. Just as Iraq was for Blair, disability cuts is the moral stain that will mark Starmer and his government for years to come, whether they succeed or not.”

My col. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour – no matter what happens next | Frances Ryan

The number of rebel Labour MPs vowing to oppose the disability cuts is growing. But the moral stain could take years to shift, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · Jun 12

There will be lots of activities in coming months, open to adults in Glasgow who are disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent &/or people with long-term health conditions: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo... @nickyburns.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @riadunkley.bsky.social @communigallant.bsky.social

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · Jun 12

We've really enjoyed hosting 3 'lunch & chat' events with Glasgow Disability Alliance over the last month! Brilliant people sharing thoughtful reflections on topics from nature & disability, to housing, energy, transport & emergency preparedness: sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo...

Glasgow activities have started! — Sensing Climate

To mark the start of Sensing Climate project activities in Glasgow, Scotland, Sarah highlights lots of different ways of getting involved…

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Sarah Bell @sarahbell85.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ooooh exciting! Hope it goes well! ☺️

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Saba Salman @sabasalman.com · Jun 11

So while the government's busy dehumanising disabled people with harsh rhetoric and undermining the essential support that helps people like my sister live her life, there's this: an illuminating, vital read, made with love by @stephenunwin.bsky.social

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/steph...

Cover of the book Beautiful Lives: How we learning disabilities so wrong, by Stephen Unwin. Black title on orange background.

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · May 29

🚨Shocking news: private company that tests eligibility for DWP's disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

As Disabled people face poverty and sanctions, the Maximus company has made £5.5 million in profits in the last year

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

British arm of Maximus is biggest provider of functional assessment services for DWP

www.theguardian.com

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · May 21

And we're very excited to have started our fieldwork in two new fieldwork sites: Glasgow, UK (sensing-climate.com/news/fieldwo...) and South Dunedin, Aotearoa NZ (sensing-climate.com/news/sensing...). So it's all go...!!

Glasgow activities are starting! — Sensing Climate

To mark the start of Sensing Climate project activities in Glasgow, Scotland, Sarah highlights lots of different ways of getting involved…

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · May 21

A couple of weeks ago, team member Sarah was invited to join a roundtable organised by the Institute for Development Studies around a new review they have written on climate justice & disability! Read more here: sensing-climate.com/news/climate...

Climate justice and disability: a review — Sensing Climate

We’re delighted to share this guest news piece by researchers at the Institute of Development Studies about their recent literature review on climate justice and disability…

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · May 21

After Christmas, team member Alice responded to a call for input by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to inform a new synthesis report on just transition and human rights - you can read her response here: sensing-climate.com/news/unohchr...

Just transition and human rights — Sensing Climate

In this guest piece, Dr Alice Venn introduces her response to a recent call for input by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to inform a new synthesis report on just tr...

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · May 21

Last month, team member Andy shared a working paper taking a deep dive into how climate & related policy in England might look different for disabled people if the former Disability Equality Duty had not been replaced by the Public Sector Equality Duty in 2010: sensing-climate.com/news/life-wi...

Climate policy with the Disability Equality Duty? — Sensing Climate

In our latest piece, Andy Shipley takes a deep dive into how climate and related policy in England might look different for disabled people if the former Disability Equality Duty had not been replaced...

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · May 21

You can now sign up for our September 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' session with @louisekenward.bsky.social (sensing-climate.com/events/louis...) & our rescheduled session with Dan White of DRUK in November (sensing-climate.com/events/dan-w...)

In conversation with… Louise Kenward — Sensing Climate

Louise Kenward is a writer, artist and psychologist, and will be speaking with us about her brilliant edited anthology, ‘Moving Mountains: Writing nature through illness and disability’ …

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