Helen Parker
@jhelenparker.bsky.social
I love Jesus, life, The North, family and friends. ME. LGBTQ+ ally. She/her
This is my favourite story every Christmas! Tbh it lives rent free in my head throughout the year!
The most stressed out I've ever been about Christmas was when I was 16 and I got my first ever job, working at M&S in Dundrum. As soon as I started I kept hearing these myths about the Christmas Eve Waste Sale, where all the food that wasn't sold on the 24th was marked down 90%.
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is my favourite story every Christmas! Tbh it lives rent free in my head throughout the year!
Shout out to the cashier in Tesco who couldn't believe I actually wanted to buy 24 stamps! '3 books of 8?! Are you really sure? Really?' Explained they were for Christmas cards - 'Wow you must really love those people - A LOT!'
December 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Shout out to the cashier in Tesco who couldn't believe I actually wanted to buy 24 stamps! '3 books of 8?! Are you really sure? Really?' Explained they were for Christmas cards - 'Wow you must really love those people - A LOT!'
A survey for Health Care Professionals with ME and/or Long Covid. If you're affected please consider filling it in, or sharing with those you know who fit the bill. #slpeeps
111 responses in one week. Thank you all. Responses from over 20 professions. A few professions not reached yet - Dentist, Chiropodist/podiatrist, Hearing aid practitioner,
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
hcps with ME survey | Physiosforme
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November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A survey for Health Care Professionals with ME and/or Long Covid. If you're affected please consider filling it in, or sharing with those you know who fit the bill. #slpeeps
Reposted by Helen Parker
111 responses in one week. Thank you all. Responses from over 20 professions. A few professions not reached yet - Dentist, Chiropodist/podiatrist, Hearing aid practitioner,
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
hcps with ME survey | Physiosforme
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November 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM
111 responses in one week. Thank you all. Responses from over 20 professions. A few professions not reached yet - Dentist, Chiropodist/podiatrist, Hearing aid practitioner,
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
Orthoptist, Paramedic, Radiographer. Please share widely thx @physiosforme.bsky.social
www.physiosforme.com/hcpwithmesur...
Reposted by Helen Parker
26th November 2025 07.40
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
26th November 2025 07.40
Each Peach Pear Plum was one of my fave books - I still have it and still know all the words!
Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87
Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87
He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.
www.bbc.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Each Peach Pear Plum was one of my fave books - I still have it and still know all the words!
Reposted by Helen Parker
MPs and much of the media have spun a false narrative about tonight’s Universal Credit vote. The PIP pause has created the myth the government has fully u-turned on its disability cuts. But £2 billion is about to be pulled from the sickest and poorest people in the country.
July 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
MPs and much of the media have spun a false narrative about tonight’s Universal Credit vote. The PIP pause has created the myth the government has fully u-turned on its disability cuts. But £2 billion is about to be pulled from the sickest and poorest people in the country.
Reposted by Helen Parker
NEW: Liz Kendall has told MPs that if a disabled person currently on PIP requests a reassessment after November 2026 because of worsening health, they will be assessed on the new tougher criteria.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
June 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW: Liz Kendall has told MPs that if a disabled person currently on PIP requests a reassessment after November 2026 because of worsening health, they will be assessed on the new tougher criteria.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
Reposted by Helen Parker
Starmer's concessions on disability benefit cuts are divide and rule.
A disabled person applying before Nov 2026 would get Pip and UC health element, receives £8,930 in total.
Person applying after Nov 2026 would get £2,370, no PIP.
Inhumane Bill must be stopped.
A disabled person applying before Nov 2026 would get Pip and UC health element, receives £8,930 in total.
Person applying after Nov 2026 would get £2,370, no PIP.
Inhumane Bill must be stopped.
Changes to benefit reforms reduce saving from bill by £3bn in 2029-30 but create huge difference in support between claimants | Institute for Fiscal Studies
These changes more than halve the saving of the package of reforms, making the Chancellor’s already difficult Budget balancing act much harder.
ifs.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Starmer's concessions on disability benefit cuts are divide and rule.
A disabled person applying before Nov 2026 would get Pip and UC health element, receives £8,930 in total.
Person applying after Nov 2026 would get £2,370, no PIP.
Inhumane Bill must be stopped.
A disabled person applying before Nov 2026 would get Pip and UC health element, receives £8,930 in total.
Person applying after Nov 2026 would get £2,370, no PIP.
Inhumane Bill must be stopped.
Thank you Lib Dem MPs
So delighted that all 72 LibDem MPs signed this letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social asking the govt to back the ME/CFS Delivery Plan with the resources it deserves. May this be a huge encouragement to the ME community and the start of meaningful change. #WorldMEDay
May 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thank you Lib Dem MPs
Come on Beeb - a computerised/AI translation of the new Pope's speech?! So disappointed!
May 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Come on Beeb - a computerised/AI translation of the new Pope's speech?! So disappointed!
Reposted by Helen Parker
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
www.biggreenbookshop.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
If you like reading, consider taking up this offer (similar ones every Wednesday)! Don't feel like it's not for you, enjoy the boost from knowing someone wants to brighten your day. And think about how sad the person will be if no one wants to take up their lovely generous offer!
Ans another #buyastrangerabook day offer from earlier that nobody has claimed!
@nendo2.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £15.
Not just what's on my delightful website.
Anything (just about).
So, if there's a particular book you'd like, get in touch.
UK only
@nendo2.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £15.
Not just what's on my delightful website.
Anything (just about).
So, if there's a particular book you'd like, get in touch.
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK ONLY.
April 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you like reading, consider taking up this offer (similar ones every Wednesday)! Don't feel like it's not for you, enjoy the boost from knowing someone wants to brighten your day. And think about how sad the person will be if no one wants to take up their lovely generous offer!
I have never understood TikTok (something which makes me feel very old!) But if it's your bag, here's a BlueSky version for you!
🎉 150,000+ USERS!! 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who's supported us as we build this unbannable TikTok!
There's still so much more we want to build— your support makes it possible.
You all are the best 🥰
Join: skylight.social
Follow Skylight Squad:
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Huge thanks to everyone who's supported us as we build this unbannable TikTok!
There's still so much more we want to build— your support makes it possible.
You all are the best 🥰
Join: skylight.social
Follow Skylight Squad:
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April 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I have never understood TikTok (something which makes me feel very old!) But if it's your bag, here's a BlueSky version for you!
Reposted by Helen Parker
If you’re on #DisabilityBenefits, it’s ok to have hobbies, holidays, food deliveries, and so on. Benefits exist so disabled people can live safely, independently, with quality of life. Don’t let government rhetoric make you feel guilty for existing.
April 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
If you’re on #DisabilityBenefits, it’s ok to have hobbies, holidays, food deliveries, and so on. Benefits exist so disabled people can live safely, independently, with quality of life. Don’t let government rhetoric make you feel guilty for existing.
This is shocking and unacceptable. And the fact that mainstream media aren't reporting is poor.
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This is shocking and unacceptable. And the fact that mainstream media aren't reporting is poor.
Reposted by Helen Parker
We’ve been so moved seeing the #FundThePlan videos over the past few weeks.
Now, we want to get our call to #FundThePlan out far and wide. Here’s a little something we’ve put together for the campaign.
We’d love your help making some noise with it 🙏
Now, we want to get our call to #FundThePlan out far and wide. Here’s a little something we’ve put together for the campaign.
We’d love your help making some noise with it 🙏
March 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Celebrating all trans women and those who identify as women on this International Women's Day. You will always be welcome in my life and online spaces. Especially with everything going on at the minute, you are valued and loved
March 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Celebrating all trans women and those who identify as women on this International Women's Day. You will always be welcome in my life and online spaces. Especially with everything going on at the minute, you are valued and loved
Reposted by Helen Parker
Always good to have a reminder of this mid-scroll!
February 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Always good to have a reminder of this mid-scroll!
People with good eyesight will never understand the pain of trying to find your glasses, without having your glasses on!
February 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
People with good eyesight will never understand the pain of trying to find your glasses, without having your glasses on!
This is the content I'm here for! Look how gorge all the tiny baby animals are 😍
Brand new in my shop!😀
My pack of 10 different 'Young & Cute' A6 sized greeting cards!😍
Cards are blank inside for your own message.
This pack even has a couple of rabbits in!😁🐇
Shipping in early February.
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/product-page...
😊❤️🐦
My pack of 10 different 'Young & Cute' A6 sized greeting cards!😍
Cards are blank inside for your own message.
This pack even has a couple of rabbits in!😁🐇
Shipping in early February.
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/product-page...
😊❤️🐦
January 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is the content I'm here for! Look how gorge all the tiny baby animals are 😍
