Helen Close
@drhelenclose.bsky.social
Researcher, NIHR RSS Workstream lead for Social Care, adoptive parent, reluctant rat handler, trying to be wholeheartedly awkward, brave, and kind (if you know, you know)
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Watch the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) animation to find out more about the RSS and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️
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June 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Watch the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) animation to find out more about the RSS and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...
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Support Chloe, a dedicated young advocate with FASD, in her drive for better care and support. Each signature makes a difference. Please sign, confirm your email, and share to help achieve her goal. Together, we can bring about meaningful change! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Fund improved care and support for individuals with FASD.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disability affecting both children and adults, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals and the public. Consequently, individuals wi...
petition.parliament.uk
February 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Support Chloe, a dedicated young advocate with FASD, in her drive for better care and support. Each signature makes a difference. Please sign, confirm your email, and share to help achieve her goal. Together, we can bring about meaningful change! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is NOW OPEN. It takes ten minutes and the results bring about real change. To add your voice visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBa...
January 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is NOW OPEN. It takes ten minutes and the results bring about real change. To add your voice visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBa...
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New 2025 dates for our free #PersonalIndependencePayment #PIP and #DisabilityLivingAllowance #DLA sessions now out!
Please see the flyer for details - I'll post links below too :)
Please share far and wide so we can reach as many families as possible. (Message us for a PDF of the flyer with links)
Please see the flyer for details - I'll post links below too :)
Please share far and wide so we can reach as many families as possible. (Message us for a PDF of the flyer with links)
January 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
New 2025 dates for our free #PersonalIndependencePayment #PIP and #DisabilityLivingAllowance #DLA sessions now out!
Please see the flyer for details - I'll post links below too :)
Please share far and wide so we can reach as many families as possible. (Message us for a PDF of the flyer with links)
Please see the flyer for details - I'll post links below too :)
Please share far and wide so we can reach as many families as possible. (Message us for a PDF of the flyer with links)
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In Adoption Today, I talk about adoption poverty & the ripple effects of early trauma. It’s a deep dive into why we’re exhausted, broke & fighting endless paperwork. Teamed up with @newcastleuni.bsky.social @thebelayfoundation.bsky.social @sarahfry.bsky.social. Please share to help others #Adoption
December 11, 2024 at 1:24 PM
In Adoption Today, I talk about adoption poverty & the ripple effects of early trauma. It’s a deep dive into why we’re exhausted, broke & fighting endless paperwork. Teamed up with @newcastleuni.bsky.social @thebelayfoundation.bsky.social @sarahfry.bsky.social. Please share to help others #Adoption