Ro P
@roplmr.bsky.social
Health and social care policy. Devolution. Probably out running…
In case anyone one needs a distraction from *makes sweeping arm gesture
It’s the Monday Pupdate!
In this video you will find:
✅ Ginger visits
✅ A tiny Kitten steals the show
✅ Lick mauling again
✅ Dogs in the snow
✅ The best way to start your week
In this video you will find:
✅ Ginger visits
✅ A tiny Kitten steals the show
✅ Lick mauling again
✅ Dogs in the snow
✅ The best way to start your week
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In case anyone one needs a distraction from *makes sweeping arm gesture
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A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day
Campaign calls for safer streets for women runners in Wales
A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day. The new Welsh Athletics campaign ‘Own The Night...
nation.cymru
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day
@folklorepod.bsky.social Postbox topper by Harlech Castle. Photo taken by me on 22/10/25. No details on the creator I’m afraid
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@folklorepod.bsky.social Postbox topper by Harlech Castle. Photo taken by me on 22/10/25. No details on the creator I’m afraid
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Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
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This may not seem groundbreaking on first look but it is a *huge* step forward as the UK Govt is for the first time acknowledging that the ‘England and Wales’ justice system is a binary, not a unitary arrangement.
The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:
The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:
NEW: The UK Govt's Ministry of Justice begins routinely publishing Wales-only prison data for the first time following a decade of research exposing issues in the Welsh criminal justice system by Dr Robert Jones. 1/3
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
Release of Wales-only prison data will “enhance transparency and scrutiny of the Welsh criminal justice system”
Dr Robert Jones welcomes move by Ministry of Justice after years of campaigning
www.cardiff.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This may not seem groundbreaking on first look but it is a *huge* step forward as the UK Govt is for the first time acknowledging that the ‘England and Wales’ justice system is a binary, not a unitary arrangement.
The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:
The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:
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🎤 WGC EVENT 🗣️
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...
The Fifth Floor: LIVE - The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales
Pennod byw podlediad Lee Waters AS gyda gwesteion arbennig - Live episode of Lee Waters MS's podcas with special guests
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎤 WGC EVENT 🗣️
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...
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Latest ITV BarnCymru 🏴 poll confirms trend seen over last 6 months - neck and neck race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK for largest party, with Labour falling to even more distant third. Evidence growing of distinct realignment in Wales 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Latest ITV BarnCymru 🏴 poll confirms trend seen over last 6 months - neck and neck race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK for largest party, with Labour falling to even more distant third. Evidence growing of distinct realignment in Wales 🧵
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Our new BARN Cymru poll run with @itvcymruwales.bsky.social and @yougov.co.uk has landed 📈 #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our new BARN Cymru poll run with @itvcymruwales.bsky.social and @yougov.co.uk has landed 📈 #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru
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I am getting sick of certain politicians telling the people of Wales that they don't deserve their own democracy.
Let’s stop discussing whether Welsh democracy is allowed to exist, and focus on how to make it work.
My latest Guardian column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s stop discussing whether Welsh democracy is allowed to exist, and focus on how to make it work.
My latest Guardian column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy? | Will Hayward
The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I am getting sick of certain politicians telling the people of Wales that they don't deserve their own democracy.
Let’s stop discussing whether Welsh democracy is allowed to exist, and focus on how to make it work.
My latest Guardian column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s stop discussing whether Welsh democracy is allowed to exist, and focus on how to make it work.
My latest Guardian column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A kind word, a gentle check-in, or simply listening can interrupt the darkest thoughts.
You can save a life.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
📞 UK: Samaritans 116 123
Your kindness could save a life.
Sending love, soft purrs, and gentle headbumps your way today.
@samaritans.bsky.social
You can save a life.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
📞 UK: Samaritans 116 123
Your kindness could save a life.
Sending love, soft purrs, and gentle headbumps your way today.
@samaritans.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
A kind word, a gentle check-in, or simply listening can interrupt the darkest thoughts.
You can save a life.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
📞 UK: Samaritans 116 123
Your kindness could save a life.
Sending love, soft purrs, and gentle headbumps your way today.
@samaritans.bsky.social
You can save a life.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
📞 UK: Samaritans 116 123
Your kindness could save a life.
Sending love, soft purrs, and gentle headbumps your way today.
@samaritans.bsky.social
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Ooh we've opened our call for small research grants. £10k for any humanities or social sciences research. Open to independent scholars. We use partial randomisation to allocate the funding: random allocation between all that meet the quality threshold
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-l...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-l...
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants
The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provi...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Ooh we've opened our call for small research grants. £10k for any humanities or social sciences research. Open to independent scholars. We use partial randomisation to allocate the funding: random allocation between all that meet the quality threshold
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-l...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-l...
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If you enjoy reading my historical ramblings, subscribe to my Substack ✍️🏻
IT'S FREE!
Here's a brilliant testimonial I received from one of my subscribers 😀
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#Wales #History
IT'S FREE!
Here's a brilliant testimonial I received from one of my subscribers 😀
hellohistoria.substack.com
#Wales #History
September 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If you enjoy reading my historical ramblings, subscribe to my Substack ✍️🏻
IT'S FREE!
Here's a brilliant testimonial I received from one of my subscribers 😀
hellohistoria.substack.com
#Wales #History
IT'S FREE!
Here's a brilliant testimonial I received from one of my subscribers 😀
hellohistoria.substack.com
#Wales #History
A big autumn thank you to Crafting for Communities for creating the most beautiful George-inspired postbox topper. Just like the golden leaves and cosy nights, it brings warmth, colour and a little seasonal magic to our community
August 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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We’re hiring a Media Manager 📢
Can you identify compelling news stories that resonate with the mainstream media and political debates?
Do you thrive in shaping strategy and working with colleagues to turn policy ideas into media successes?
Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c....
Can you identify compelling news stories that resonate with the mainstream media and political debates?
Do you thrive in shaping strategy and working with colleagues to turn policy ideas into media successes?
Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c....
Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details
jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’re hiring a Media Manager 📢
Can you identify compelling news stories that resonate with the mainstream media and political debates?
Do you thrive in shaping strategy and working with colleagues to turn policy ideas into media successes?
Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c....
Can you identify compelling news stories that resonate with the mainstream media and political debates?
Do you thrive in shaping strategy and working with colleagues to turn policy ideas into media successes?
Apply: jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c....
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📝 We're looking to recruit a researcher in our energy & environment team to help shape progressive policy on climate, housing, energy, and the economy.
Find out more and apply by 4th Aug: www.ippr.org/jobs/researc...
Find out more and apply by 4th Aug: www.ippr.org/jobs/researc...
July 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📝 We're looking to recruit a researcher in our energy & environment team to help shape progressive policy on climate, housing, energy, and the economy.
Find out more and apply by 4th Aug: www.ippr.org/jobs/researc...
Find out more and apply by 4th Aug: www.ippr.org/jobs/researc...
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues.
The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund.
[Thread]
Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues.
The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund.
[Thread]
July 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues.
The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund.
[Thread]
Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues.
The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund.
[Thread]
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📢 We're hiring! Following a grant from the UK National Lottery Community Fund, we're searching for three special people to join us as we launch our Hope and Healing project:
- Practitioner Psychologist
- Communities Lead
- Campaigns & Comms Lead
👉 platfform.org
❤️ Apply by 5pm on Friday 29 July
- Practitioner Psychologist
- Communities Lead
- Campaigns & Comms Lead
👉 platfform.org
❤️ Apply by 5pm on Friday 29 July
July 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
📢 We're hiring! Following a grant from the UK National Lottery Community Fund, we're searching for three special people to join us as we launch our Hope and Healing project:
- Practitioner Psychologist
- Communities Lead
- Campaigns & Comms Lead
👉 platfform.org
❤️ Apply by 5pm on Friday 29 July
- Practitioner Psychologist
- Communities Lead
- Campaigns & Comms Lead
👉 platfform.org
❤️ Apply by 5pm on Friday 29 July
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We're hiring a Learning and Impact Lead 📢
Are you someone who can help us and our network of partners better understand how change happens and the difference we can make in community organising, narrative change and wider civil society for a more equitable and just future? 1/2
Are you someone who can help us and our network of partners better understand how change happens and the difference we can make in community organising, narrative change and wider civil society for a more equitable and just future? 1/2
Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details
jrf.octo-firstclass.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We're hiring a Learning and Impact Lead 📢
Are you someone who can help us and our network of partners better understand how change happens and the difference we can make in community organising, narrative change and wider civil society for a more equitable and just future? 1/2
Are you someone who can help us and our network of partners better understand how change happens and the difference we can make in community organising, narrative change and wider civil society for a more equitable and just future? 1/2
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⚠️ Inpatient mental health care is under fire.
Many concerns about coercion, restrictive practices & staff relationships.
A study from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social mapped 65 alternative service models to standard care.
Discover what they found 👇🏽
buff.ly/InGhKPn
#MentalHealth #Alternatives
Many concerns about coercion, restrictive practices & staff relationships.
A study from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social mapped 65 alternative service models to standard care.
Discover what they found 👇🏽
buff.ly/InGhKPn
#MentalHealth #Alternatives
July 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM
⚠️ Inpatient mental health care is under fire.
Many concerns about coercion, restrictive practices & staff relationships.
A study from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social mapped 65 alternative service models to standard care.
Discover what they found 👇🏽
buff.ly/InGhKPn
#MentalHealth #Alternatives
Many concerns about coercion, restrictive practices & staff relationships.
A study from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social mapped 65 alternative service models to standard care.
Discover what they found 👇🏽
buff.ly/InGhKPn
#MentalHealth #Alternatives
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🎨 Calling all young artists!
Meownself wants YOUR drawings of meownsome for my 2026 calendar! 🐾🗓️
12 winners will be featured!
Deadline: Sunday, the 29th of June at midnight
Submit via email to: [email protected]
Let’s get arty, tiny hoomans.
Meownself wants YOUR drawings of meownsome for my 2026 calendar! 🐾🗓️
12 winners will be featured!
Deadline: Sunday, the 29th of June at midnight
Submit via email to: [email protected]
Let’s get arty, tiny hoomans.
June 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎨 Calling all young artists!
Meownself wants YOUR drawings of meownsome for my 2026 calendar! 🐾🗓️
12 winners will be featured!
Deadline: Sunday, the 29th of June at midnight
Submit via email to: [email protected]
Let’s get arty, tiny hoomans.
Meownself wants YOUR drawings of meownsome for my 2026 calendar! 🐾🗓️
12 winners will be featured!
Deadline: Sunday, the 29th of June at midnight
Submit via email to: [email protected]
Let’s get arty, tiny hoomans.
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If you could be our new Head of Policy and Campaigns, you’ve got 10 days left to let us know!
Join the movement for mental health – and use your knowledge of Welsh politics and your passion for social change to build a brighter future.
Apply by 20th June: buff.ly/lJGcKjL
Join the movement for mental health – and use your knowledge of Welsh politics and your passion for social change to build a brighter future.
Apply by 20th June: buff.ly/lJGcKjL
June 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
If you could be our new Head of Policy and Campaigns, you’ve got 10 days left to let us know!
Join the movement for mental health – and use your knowledge of Welsh politics and your passion for social change to build a brighter future.
Apply by 20th June: buff.ly/lJGcKjL
Join the movement for mental health – and use your knowledge of Welsh politics and your passion for social change to build a brighter future.
Apply by 20th June: buff.ly/lJGcKjL
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We’re looking for a Head of Policy & Campaigns at Platfform - if you connect with our purpose, have a passion for social justice & can show us how you have affected successful change through policy and campaigns work then we’d love to hear from you
#PublicAffairs #Politics #Campaigns #SocialJustice
#PublicAffairs #Politics #Campaigns #SocialJustice
Head of Policy and Campaigns - Flexible with regular requirement to travel as required
If like us, you are passionate about addressing injustice and making a difference to the lives of the people in Wales then you could be our next Head of Policy and Campaigns.
This is an exciting time...
platfform.current-vacancies.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We’re looking for a Head of Policy & Campaigns at Platfform - if you connect with our purpose, have a passion for social justice & can show us how you have affected successful change through policy and campaigns work then we’d love to hear from you
#PublicAffairs #Politics #Campaigns #SocialJustice
#PublicAffairs #Politics #Campaigns #SocialJustice
How absolutely fantastic
They have changed the station post box topper at the station today ready for VE Day.
Thank you so much 🧡🧡🧡
Crafting For Communities you are amazing!!!!
They have changed the station post box topper at the station today ready for VE Day.
Thank you so much 🧡🧡🧡
Crafting For Communities you are amazing!!!!
April 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM