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Stephen Unwin

@stephenunwin.bsky.social

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Director, Writer, Teacher, Campaigner. Founded ETT. Opened the Rose. Laughing Boy, All Our Children, Poor Naked Wretches, Beautiful Lives. http://www.stephenunwin.uk/

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · Jul 24

“A landmark book”.
John Harris in The Guardian

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 7h

A house in Clacton bought with unknown finances, a Russian funded Welsh leader and now an investigation into the finances and tax affairs of one of Farage’s key ally.

The treachery and corruption is right in front of the media’s eyes and they do and say, NOTHING!

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for an incredible evening with @stephenunwin.bsky.social, as he shares insights from his powerful book, Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong.

There will be an interview with Stephen & live Q&A hosted by @cathynewman.bsky.social.

Book: www.kids.org.uk/events/an-ev...

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All Wales People 1st @allwalespeople1st.bsky.social · 16h

On 17th Oct UDIDD at the USW is hosting a book launch 2-4pm

Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' .

Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder'

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks so much for doing it!

Waterstones Leicester Highcross @waterstoneslhx.bsky.social · 18h

All set up to sell @stephenunwin.bsky.social books at a conference this morning - with the added bonus of being let out of our basement and seeing some sunlight

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Ramandeep Kaur @mumof3amigos.bsky.social · 1d

To anyone who thinks Jenrick was right in what he said. He was WRONG!

Birmingham is a proud, diverse and welcoming city but Brummies will not stand by and let MP’s or anyone else attempt to sow division in our communities.

I ❤️ Brum

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 1d

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 4d

In 1981 the SDP / Liberals were polling at more than 50% with the Tories and Labour both at 23%.

Reform’s strength is overstated.

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 5d

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Izy Utley @izyutley.bsky.social · 27d

Brilliant book. Everyone should read this ⬇️

Front cover of a book called Beautiful lives by Stephen unwin

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 6d

Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act

Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate

www.theguardian.com

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 6d

I suppose anyone who opposes the attitudes revealed at the Met is simply “woke”.

Time the “anti-woke” culture warriors came clean.

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BJGP @bjgp.bsky.social · 18d

BJGPLife: Beautiful Lives: How we got learning disabilities so wrong, by Stephen Unwin
bjgplife.com/beautif...

#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 8d

Out soon.

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 10d

It might seem far-fetched now to attack Catholics in England, but Britain has a long history of sectarian violence & war. The Gordon Riots of 1780 were due to anti-Catholic feeling. That’s the sort of thing that the far right does now, except against British Muslims.

The Gordon Riots of 1780: London in Flames, a Nation in Ruins

In June 1780 the most destructive urban riots in English history erupted onto the streets of London. Sparked by resistance to the Catholic Relief Act of 1778, the riots soon escalated into a sustained...

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 12d

Why do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11d

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 11d

Portland is clearly a test run—your blue state is next. Any non-compliance with the demands of the fascist regime upon your local/state governments will be deemed Rebellion and will lead to federal troops being deployed to suppress you and your rights. So do not expect a free and fair 2026 election.

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 12d

The British theatre gathered at St James’ Picadilly this morning to remember and celebrate the great Tim West. I was touched to be asked to say a few words.

What an actor. What a man.

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 15d

And of course it blames mothers for autism….

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 15d

In case you were wondering, the RFK / Trump theory about autism is complete bollocks.

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Mark @munchkin68.bsky.social · 15d

The real horror about this is the fact the US Government are blaming women for Autism

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 16d

Britain is better than its reputation.
And its bad reputation plays into the hands of divisive nationalists.
So, to repeat.
Britain is better than its reputation.
Complacency is bad.
So is catstrophism.

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 16d

What a lovely review of my book.

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Beautiful Lives: How we got learning disabilities so wrong, by Stephen Unwin

The book presents a critique of our current care of people with learning disability and how it can be improved. Stephen Unwin has written a textbook, a manual and a guide that GPs and their institutio

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 17d

Emma.

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · 25d

I hope in a darkening world this helps spread some light. ❤️

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