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THREAD: The collapse of higher education in the UK is misunderstood by almost everyone involved. We are told it is because of volatile international student markets. The truth is more to do with real estate and capital investment. Here is what is going on: in places like the US
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Unpaid Carers Hustings prior to the 2026 Senedd Election - all parties have been invited. See below for details
Register here - goodhub.com/go/waleshustings
Unable to attend but still want to ask a question? Go here - forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XgA5…
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Step 1: Watch this short film ⬇️
Step 2: Write to your MP and ask them what they're going to do to make life better for disabled children & their families.
(There's a template linked below if you need help)
Step 3: Share this post.
youtube.com/watch?v=4D8JMh41…
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“If they fight for their child, they're told they’re being greedy. If they don’t fight for their child, they’re accused of neglect"
Me in @BigIssue on why @BhullaBeghal's new film is the call to arms that disabled children & their families need right now
bigissue.com/news/social-jus…
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In places like Leeds & Hereford, multi-agency groups are working to address suicide & homicide risk in #UnpaidCarers.
But local action isn't enough.
Carers need action on a national scale.
How many deaths will it take before this government acts?
politicshome.com/members/art…
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A new short film, inspired by our research on suicide risk in parent carers, was launched today by @unibirmingham.
Beautiful & unflinching, it calls on the government to improve support for disabled children & their families.
youtube.com/watch?v=4D8JMh41…
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To raise awareness of suicide risk in #UnpaidCarers, the @BatonOfHopeUK will be stopping at @CarersLeeds on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
Carers Leeds have pioneered efforts to translate our research into real-world change for carers & this is another great initiative
ALT A map of Leeds that shows the route that will be taken by the Baton of Hope on 10th September 2025.
ALT A list of stops on the Baton of Hope tour of Leeds. On 10th September 2025, the baton will stop at Carers Leeds at 2.35pm.
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📢 We’re thrilled to announce the Mary Webster Lecture in Wales — a discussion about why unpaid care is such an important issue.
🎙️ Featuring the Rt Hon Neil Kinnock.
🗓️ Tuesday 23 September
📍Norwegian Church, Cardiff
🔗buff.ly/Q6U9EtY
#MaryWebsterLecture #carers
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Our research shows that carers who feel trapped in the caring role are at risk of killing themselves or the person for whom they care.
Access to regular breaks will prevent deaths!
Sign @CarersTrust petition to give carers the legal right to respite.
carers.org/news-and-media/pe…
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Me speaking on Radio 4s Today show this morning. Prerecorded last night and clip for the show this morning. Starts at around 48 minutes in.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00297…
Our paper on the importance of joy and pleasure for sustaining unpaid carers’ well-being is available to read online: academic.oup.com/bjsw/advanc…
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Join CARE Researcher Dr Simon Read 26 Feb 10am-12pm for this online seminar on prevention in social care. Fellow speakers in the session are Dr Carolyn Dunford, Sarah Richards, Professor Jerry Tew, and Professor Fiona Verity.
shorturl.at/h7X8p
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Here's a blog post around my research on preventative social care. Please read at will!
Mae'r cysyniad a'r arfer o atal yn rhan annatod o'n bywydau bob dydd, ond beth mae'n ei olygu yng nghyd-destun gofal cymdeithasol?
Dr Simon Read sy'n cyflwyno amcanion atal a'r heriau sy'n wynebu'r cysyniad yng nghyd-destun gofal cymdeithasol.
shorturl.at/2XSYB
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English and Latin have a hidden connection that no one notices.
If a word begins with ‘f’ in English, it begins with ‘p’ in Latin.
Take the word “father.” The Latin for father is “pater” — with a ‘p.’
And that’s just the beginning.
It’s crazy, but here’s how it works… 🧵
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Are you an unpaid carer or parent carer?
A charity?
A professional in health, social care or education?
Please complete this quick survey, so we can learn more about how the evidence on suicide & homicide risk in carers is being used in the community.
forms.office.com/e/vBdPwXAbY…
ALT A black and white line drawing of a person bending down to help another person who is sitting on the ground.
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Do you work in health or social care in Wales?
@DanBurrows1980 & I are hosting an @exchangewales webinar on suicide risk in parent carers.
Come along to build your knowledge & explore new ways to support disabled children & their families.
Register at exchangewales.org/event/unde…