Denise McGee-Dewar
@denisemcgeedewar.bsky.social
Mum to two amazing girls. Carer, former teaching fellow, blog author and creative writer, volunteer, activist and cat lady!
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Happy Birthday @repair-edinburgh.bsky.social We are 1!
We would like to thank every one of you that have supported us, We would never have expected to come so far so quickly & could not have done it with out your support.
Please have a virtual slice of 🍰
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We would like to thank every one of you that have supported us, We would never have expected to come so far so quickly & could not have done it with out your support.
Please have a virtual slice of 🍰
repairedinburgh.wordpress.com/newsletters/
December 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Happy Birthday @repair-edinburgh.bsky.social We are 1!
We would like to thank every one of you that have supported us, We would never have expected to come so far so quickly & could not have done it with out your support.
Please have a virtual slice of 🍰
repairedinburgh.wordpress.com/newsletters/
We would like to thank every one of you that have supported us, We would never have expected to come so far so quickly & could not have done it with out your support.
Please have a virtual slice of 🍰
repairedinburgh.wordpress.com/newsletters/
I am quite proud of this one ❤️
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
'Pearls' is a poem kindly submitted to us by Denise McGee-Dewar.
Listen to her poem or find a text version here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
'Pearls' is a poem kindly submitted to us by Denise McGee-Dewar.
Listen to her poem or find a text version here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am quite proud of this one ❤️
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be starting a new role with Chapter One UK in January. The charity’s commitment to literacy, inclusion, and early intervention resonates strongly with my own principles. I’m excited for this next chapter. @chapterone-uk.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be starting a new role with Chapter One UK in January. The charity’s commitment to literacy, inclusion, and early intervention resonates strongly with my own principles. I’m excited for this next chapter. @chapterone-uk.bsky.social
A wee poem I wrote about the power of collective voice.
Dedicated to @RepairEdASN
Dedicated to @RepairEdASN
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
'A Chorus of Carers' is a poem kindly submitted to us by Denise McGee-Dewar.
Listen to her poem or find a text version here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
'A Chorus of Carers' is a poem kindly submitted to us by Denise McGee-Dewar.
Listen to her poem or find a text version here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A wee poem I wrote about the power of collective voice.
Dedicated to @RepairEdASN
Dedicated to @RepairEdASN
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Here is the latest copy of our newsletter, featuring stories on Change management, class sizes & our open letter campaign on Holiday Hubs.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Here is the latest copy of our newsletter, featuring stories on Change management, class sizes & our open letter campaign on Holiday Hubs.
repairedinburgh.wordpress.com/newsletters/
Please share, and encourage people to sign up to receive the newsletter first. tinyurl.com/REPAIRnewsle...
repairedinburgh.wordpress.com/newsletters/
Please share, and encourage people to sign up to receive the newsletter first. tinyurl.com/REPAIRnewsle...
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Please add your name to the bottom and share far and wide. If you have any problems accessing the letter or any questions please let us know on here or email [email protected].
Thank you
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on mobile devices click the pencil to edit and then sign.
Thank you
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
on mobile devices click the pencil to edit and then sign.
Holiday Hubs - An Open Letter to the City of Edinburgh Council
Convenor and Elected Members of the Education, Children and Families Committee, Officers and Senior Managers of The City of Edinburgh Council responsible for Holiday Hubs, The City of Edinburgh…
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October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Please add your name to the bottom and share far and wide. If you have any problems accessing the letter or any questions please let us know on here or email [email protected].
Thank you
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on mobile devices click the pencil to edit and then sign.
Thank you
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
on mobile devices click the pencil to edit and then sign.
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(2/3) We have written this open letter to present to councillors before the next Children and Families committee meeting and as part of a deputation when the HH report is presented in November. We have tried to be as factual as possible as that holds the most credibility.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
(2/3) We have written this open letter to present to councillors before the next Children and Families committee meeting and as part of a deputation when the HH report is presented in November. We have tried to be as factual as possible as that holds the most credibility.
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(1/3) Dear Edinburgh Holiday Hub users - past, present and future, We (REPAIR) have been working hard to pull together a list of shortcomings and key questions/discussion points regarding the Holiday Hubs management and processes since the June Committee paper was approved.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
(1/3) Dear Edinburgh Holiday Hub users - past, present and future, We (REPAIR) have been working hard to pull together a list of shortcomings and key questions/discussion points regarding the Holiday Hubs management and processes since the June Committee paper was approved.
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@parentcarerassembly.scot @natalieblue84.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social @capabilityscotland.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social @theactiongroup.bsky.social @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social
(1/3) Dear Edinburgh Holiday Hub users - past, present and future, We (REPAIR) have been working hard to pull together a list of shortcomings and key questions/discussion points regarding the Holiday Hubs management and processes since the June Committee paper was approved.
October 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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@repair-edinburgh.bsky.social great discussions this morning with the brilliant team at REPAIR. Lots of work getting done behind the scenes across Scotland.
August 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
@repair-edinburgh.bsky.social great discussions this morning with the brilliant team at REPAIR. Lots of work getting done behind the scenes across Scotland.
It was very cathartic writing this and I know it resonates with other carers.
🙏We are so grateful to Denise - and to all the parents and carers who share their lived experiences. Your voices help challenge assumptions, raise awareness, and build more of an understanding and supportive Scotland.
parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
Blog: In Our Own Words: Balancing Paid Work and Caring: A Complex Relationship by Denise McGee-Dewar :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
Denise McGee-Dewar describes her experiences balancing work and being a parent-carer
parentcarerassembly.scot
August 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It was very cathartic writing this and I know it resonates with other carers.
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The final day of sharing resources that will help the return to school.
Today it is our Book of Promises. It explains the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with child-friendly graphics and language.
www.childrensparliament.org.uk/book-of-prom...
Today it is our Book of Promises. It explains the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with child-friendly graphics and language.
www.childrensparliament.org.uk/book-of-prom...
Book of Promises - Children's Parliament
Human Rights exist to help keep us healthy, happy and safe. Children's human rights are enshrined in Scots law.
www.childrensparliament.org.uk
August 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The final day of sharing resources that will help the return to school.
Today it is our Book of Promises. It explains the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with child-friendly graphics and language.
www.childrensparliament.org.uk/book-of-prom...
Today it is our Book of Promises. It explains the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with child-friendly graphics and language.
www.childrensparliament.org.uk/book-of-prom...
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Hi @bsky.app we are new around here, what do we need to know? We are a parent network based in Edinburgh Scotland trying to establish better parental engagement and Inclusion for ASN parents, carers and families
August 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hi @bsky.app we are new around here, what do we need to know? We are a parent network based in Edinburgh Scotland trying to establish better parental engagement and Inclusion for ASN parents, carers and families
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Join us for the Carers Parliament 2025!
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Online places still available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Online places still available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
August 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join us for the Carers Parliament 2025!
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Online places still available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Online places still available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
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📣NEW: In Our Own Words Blog - Balancing Paid Work & Caring: A Complex Relationship.
In this honest and moving reflection, Denise shares what it means to let go of a career she loved to care for her daughters - and the deep emotional weight that comes with that decision.
In this honest and moving reflection, Denise shares what it means to let go of a career she loved to care for her daughters - and the deep emotional weight that comes with that decision.
August 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📣NEW: In Our Own Words Blog - Balancing Paid Work & Caring: A Complex Relationship.
In this honest and moving reflection, Denise shares what it means to let go of a career she loved to care for her daughters - and the deep emotional weight that comes with that decision.
In this honest and moving reflection, Denise shares what it means to let go of a career she loved to care for her daughters - and the deep emotional weight that comes with that decision.