Alice Brockway
@alicebrockway.bsky.social
Creative type and mental health researcher. Founder of Playing Sane. Lived Experience work with NSPA, Rethink Mental Illness, & GMMH. Part way through a never ending PhD. Generally interested.
Spent the morning at the #Steampunk Asylum in #LincolnUK today. Always a brilliant #event.
Seeing one of my favourite #quotes was the icing on the cake.
Seeing one of my favourite #quotes was the icing on the cake.
August 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spent the morning at the #Steampunk Asylum in #LincolnUK today. Always a brilliant #event.
Seeing one of my favourite #quotes was the icing on the cake.
Seeing one of my favourite #quotes was the icing on the cake.
For joy I’m reading ‘Runemarks’ by @joannechocolat.bsky.social
For study it’s ’How to think like a realist’ by Ray Pawson.
Thoroughly enjoying both.
For study it’s ’How to think like a realist’ by Ray Pawson.
Thoroughly enjoying both.
August 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
For joy I’m reading ‘Runemarks’ by @joannechocolat.bsky.social
For study it’s ’How to think like a realist’ by Ray Pawson.
Thoroughly enjoying both.
For study it’s ’How to think like a realist’ by Ray Pawson.
Thoroughly enjoying both.
If you are concerned about the rise of populist politics I highly recommend this book. An easy to read but comprehensive look at recent history & things we can do going forward. Enlightening, robust, but hopeful.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk @jonbloomfield.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk @jonbloomfield.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you are concerned about the rise of populist politics I highly recommend this book. An easy to read but comprehensive look at recent history & things we can do going forward. Enlightening, robust, but hopeful.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk @jonbloomfield.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk @jonbloomfield.bsky.social
Someone at @theguardian.com is having fun 😂
July 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Someone at @theguardian.com is having fun 😂
Breakfast & art. Good way to start the day at @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Festival.
July 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Breakfast & art. Good way to start the day at @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Festival.
Having a great time at the @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Festival at @keeleuniversity.bsky.social Just what I needed!
July 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Having a great time at the @bylinetimes.bsky.social @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Festival at @keeleuniversity.bsky.social Just what I needed!
If you're in Greater #Manchester #UK & dealing with #ADHD there's a #consultation happening to improve the adult service, which currently has a 10 year waiting list. I've been involved with the process & the NHS Trust is taking it very seriously. If you are impacted please take part.
4/5
4/5
May 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
If you're in Greater #Manchester #UK & dealing with #ADHD there's a #consultation happening to improve the adult service, which currently has a 10 year waiting list. I've been involved with the process & the NHS Trust is taking it very seriously. If you are impacted please take part.
4/5
4/5
April 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Gorgeous blossom spotted on a sunny walk with a friend yesterday.
Reasons to smile.
Reasons to smile.
March 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Gorgeous blossom spotted on a sunny walk with a friend yesterday.
Reasons to smile.
Reasons to smile.
Drawing isn’t my strength but these two really popped out.
February 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Drawing isn’t my strength but these two really popped out.
I was telling myself that about an hour ago.
February 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I was telling myself that about an hour ago.
That is a beautiful tree. Here are a couple more. I hope they help you get through to better weeks.
January 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
That is a beautiful tree. Here are a couple more. I hope they help you get through to better weeks.
In an effort to ignore the hideous reality we are all facing, here’s @markhamillofficial.bsky.social as a cowboy & me as a scary nurse for no apparent reason.
January 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In an effort to ignore the hideous reality we are all facing, here’s @markhamillofficial.bsky.social as a cowboy & me as a scary nurse for no apparent reason.
Right, I know basically nothing about fashion but I know this name. Found it clearing my Dad’s house. It looks and feels cheap to me but Mum thinks it’s probably genuine. Can anyone tell me? Don’t even know where to look! #fashion #balenciaga
January 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Right, I know basically nothing about fashion but I know this name. Found it clearing my Dad’s house. It looks and feels cheap to me but Mum thinks it’s probably genuine. Can anyone tell me? Don’t even know where to look! #fashion #balenciaga
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
December 27, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
As certain parties in & around power try to promote privatised healthcare in the UK I hope people are watching the case of the murdered United Healthcare CEO.
The CEO is considered by many to be the murderer. The murderer is being celebrated by many as a hero.
Pay attention, resist privatisation.
The CEO is considered by many to be the murderer. The murderer is being celebrated by many as a hero.
Pay attention, resist privatisation.
December 26, 2024 at 12:28 PM
As certain parties in & around power try to promote privatised healthcare in the UK I hope people are watching the case of the murdered United Healthcare CEO.
The CEO is considered by many to be the murderer. The murderer is being celebrated by many as a hero.
Pay attention, resist privatisation.
The CEO is considered by many to be the murderer. The murderer is being celebrated by many as a hero.
Pay attention, resist privatisation.
I think that's me done for the day. Thank you all for the lovely company. I hope you're all in one piece!
In case anyone needs it, here's the selection of support services available in the UK one more time. Most are 24/7 so please don't struggle alone.
Night all!
#JoinIn
In case anyone needs it, here's the selection of support services available in the UK one more time. Most are 24/7 so please don't struggle alone.
Night all!
#JoinIn
December 25, 2024 at 10:19 PM
I think that's me done for the day. Thank you all for the lovely company. I hope you're all in one piece!
In case anyone needs it, here's the selection of support services available in the UK one more time. Most are 24/7 so please don't struggle alone.
Night all!
#JoinIn
In case anyone needs it, here's the selection of support services available in the UK one more time. Most are 24/7 so please don't struggle alone.
Night all!
#JoinIn
Time to post this again. For some people the day settles as it goes on, but for others is escalates.
Don’t struggle in silence.
#JoinIn #MentalHealth #Support
Don’t struggle in silence.
#JoinIn #MentalHealth #Support
December 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Time to post this again. For some people the day settles as it goes on, but for others is escalates.
Don’t struggle in silence.
#JoinIn #MentalHealth #Support
Don’t struggle in silence.
#JoinIn #MentalHealth #Support
A set of UK support services for anyone who needs them today.
There are also lots of us taking part in #JoinIn. People will chat to you on here if you want it.
You're not alone.
#mentalhealth #safety #escape
There are also lots of us taking part in #JoinIn. People will chat to you on here if you want it.
You're not alone.
#mentalhealth #safety #escape
December 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
A set of UK support services for anyone who needs them today.
There are also lots of us taking part in #JoinIn. People will chat to you on here if you want it.
You're not alone.
#mentalhealth #safety #escape
There are also lots of us taking part in #JoinIn. People will chat to you on here if you want it.
You're not alone.
#mentalhealth #safety #escape
Here are some other resources if today is not a good day (UK). You're not alone.
SAMARITANS call 116 123
SHOUT text 85258
NHS call 111 & select the mental health option
REFUGE NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE call 0808 2000 247
CHILDLINE call 0800 1111 or go online at www.childline.org.uk
SAMARITANS call 116 123
SHOUT text 85258
NHS call 111 & select the mental health option
REFUGE NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE call 0808 2000 247
CHILDLINE call 0800 1111 or go online at www.childline.org.uk
December 25, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Here are some other resources if today is not a good day (UK). You're not alone.
SAMARITANS call 116 123
SHOUT text 85258
NHS call 111 & select the mental health option
REFUGE NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE call 0808 2000 247
CHILDLINE call 0800 1111 or go online at www.childline.org.uk
SAMARITANS call 116 123
SHOUT text 85258
NHS call 111 & select the mental health option
REFUGE NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE call 0808 2000 247
CHILDLINE call 0800 1111 or go online at www.childline.org.uk