Rachel Y
@racquella-bella.bsky.social
Mum of three.
Registered social worker; qualified therapist.
Volunteer group supporter with La Leche League.
Special interests: breastfeeding support/infant feeding, perinatal and infant mental health, maternity and the early years.
Equality & justice!
Registered social worker; qualified therapist.
Volunteer group supporter with La Leche League.
Special interests: breastfeeding support/infant feeding, perinatal and infant mental health, maternity and the early years.
Equality & justice!
Campaigning for road safety near schools.
June 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Campaigning for road safety near schools.
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We urge the government to act now to dramatically improve commercial baby foods and support families to make informed infant feeding decisions. Our recommendations are below ▶️
April 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
We urge the government to act now to dramatically improve commercial baby foods and support families to make informed infant feeding decisions. Our recommendations are below ▶️
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What does it take to lead in local gov today?
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
March 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What does it take to lead in local gov today?
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
What skills, mindsets & qualities are needed to navigate the choppy waters surrounding public services?
After a year of exploring with our council network, our new report shares what we found 💡 buff.ly/JiKVood
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The government should not be balancing the books off the backs of the poorest. 📢
They should be asking those who make an income from their wealth, to pay tax at a similar level to those in work.
Read more from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social: www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view... 2/2
They should be asking those who make an income from their wealth, to pay tax at a similar level to those in work.
Read more from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social: www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view... 2/2
Our welfare system is morally indefensible - but not like Keir Starmer thinks
The Prime Minister reportedly told his MPs yesterday that the UK welfare system is morally indefensible.
www.lbc.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The government should not be balancing the books off the backs of the poorest. 📢
They should be asking those who make an income from their wealth, to pay tax at a similar level to those in work.
Read more from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social: www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view... 2/2
They should be asking those who make an income from their wealth, to pay tax at a similar level to those in work.
Read more from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social: www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view... 2/2
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March 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Good news about one of my favourite buildings since I first came to Sheffield:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New era for Sheffield Adelphi cinema as refurbishment starts
The Adelphi in Sheffield will become a focus for leisure, arts and music, the council says.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good news about one of my favourite buildings since I first came to Sheffield:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Expectant mums & new parents need the Chancellor
to do better on statutory #maternity pay in her upcoming spending review. Please campaign with us, email your MP to take this message to Government!🙏#EndPregnancyPoverty bit.ly/3DW98T0
to do better on statutory #maternity pay in her upcoming spending review. Please campaign with us, email your MP to take this message to Government!🙏#EndPregnancyPoverty bit.ly/3DW98T0
February 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Expectant mums & new parents need the Chancellor
to do better on statutory #maternity pay in her upcoming spending review. Please campaign with us, email your MP to take this message to Government!🙏#EndPregnancyPoverty bit.ly/3DW98T0
to do better on statutory #maternity pay in her upcoming spending review. Please campaign with us, email your MP to take this message to Government!🙏#EndPregnancyPoverty bit.ly/3DW98T0
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The UK currently has the worst paternity leave offer in Europe.
Our latest modelling showed that increasing statutory paternity leave to six weeks at 90 per cent of pay could boost the UK economy per year by £2.6bn in the near term. 📈
Read more: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Our latest modelling showed that increasing statutory paternity leave to six weeks at 90 per cent of pay could boost the UK economy per year by £2.6bn in the near term. 📈
Read more: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Improving Paternity Leave Provisions Could Boost The Economy By £2.6bn
Expanding the statutory level of paternity leave for fathers could deliver £2.6bn of long-term growth to the UK economy, according to new research.
www.politicshome.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The UK currently has the worst paternity leave offer in Europe.
Our latest modelling showed that increasing statutory paternity leave to six weeks at 90 per cent of pay could boost the UK economy per year by £2.6bn in the near term. 📈
Read more: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Our latest modelling showed that increasing statutory paternity leave to six weeks at 90 per cent of pay could boost the UK economy per year by £2.6bn in the near term. 📈
Read more: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Compassionate Sheffield programme:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fu....
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fu....
Funding to support Sheffield residents with loss and bereavement | Sheffield City CouncilSheffield City Council
A total of £400,000 of funding, split over five years, has been committed to the Compassionate Sheffield Programme, to help support the local community with their experiences of death and bereavement.
www.sheffield.gov.uk
February 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Compassionate Sheffield programme:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fu....
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fu....
Love this iconic local building: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Abbeydale Picture House restoration 'a lot of work' - new owner
Work on the Grade II-listed former cinema in Sheffield will cost
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Love this iconic local building: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Supporting local action for families to get to school safely:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sheffield: Zebra protest held by parents for school crossing campaign
Local parents say a Sheffield road junction is dangerous for children walking to school.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Supporting local action for families to get to school safely:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Of course the Honours system reflects inequalities and bias in our society! 🤦🏼♀️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Year Honours: Are top recipients too posh and too southern?
An analysis of those awarded the
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Of course the Honours system reflects inequalities and bias in our society! 🤦🏼♀️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Healthy food costs more than double unhealthy food:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options, analysis says
Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Healthy food costs more than double unhealthy food:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Importance of breastfeeding for children's mental health week:
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February 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Importance of breastfeeding for children's mental health week:
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