Remembering Theo today. Born 30 years ago today, he lived for 17.5 hours & changed everything for us. We started @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social so other families would have the information and support we never had, and to stop this happening. So grateful for all the support over the past 30 years.

The FPTP electoral system has many faults, and of course it needs replacing, but one thing the system does have is the ability to destroy political careers by NOT electing a political leader to parliament. .... Are you listening Clacton???

Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards | London Writers Centre Learn more about Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards, a Writer development project from the London Writers Centre.

Are you a UK-based writer from an underrepresented group? The Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards are now open for applications: www.londonwriterscentre.org.uk/project/well...

The global gag rule is being expanded to cut US funding to organisations deemed to be promoting “gender ideology” or DEI efforts.

The Trump administration is expanding the rule to export its ideology worldwide, writes Carole Sekimpi @msichoicesuk.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/392/...

An image showing the front page of the Times magazine from Saturday 7th of Feb by Katy Balls - showing Peter Mandelson in a domestic setting with the quote "I've had a lot of bad luck, no doubt some of it my own making"

The Times - front page of their magazine reserved for Mandelson and not the victims.

Katy Balls hang your head in shame.

Measles is back: time to vaccinate every child Parents caught up in Covid conspiracies must be confronted with the effects of the killer disease before it takes root

www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

My evening out… giving blood!

Feeling grateful for all the amazing donors who roll up their sleeves and quietly save lives.

Someone very close to me has benefited from a stranger’s selfless donation, and I am so grateful.

Thank you to everyone who gives - you make such a difference. ❤️

Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...

Petition to rejoin the EU

For economic growth

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Call for Evidence - National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Baroness Amos is asking women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care through a public Call for Evidence.

If you/a family member has used maternity or neonatal services in England, share your experience with the NMNI team.

Tell them what worked, what didn’t, what must change.

Help make care safer & better. Please add your voice & share so others can too.

www.matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evi...

One of the first things a Reform govern- ment will do is make sure the young are taught correctly about our history,

One of the first things a Farage government will do will be to make sure "the young are
taught correctly about our history," and if that doesn't set off all manner of alarm bells then it should. (MAIL)

More than meets the eye: sex, gender and dangerous women Labour's unworkable approach to policing gender means trouble for everyone – which is exactly what the real enemies of women's rights want

More than meets the eye: sex, gender and dangerous women

I do think that if the main public health message from the authorities to the population is get the flu vaccine then the flu vaccine should be free and readily available for all. That’s not the case at the moment.

The telethon is back ☎️

This is your chance to speak one-to-one with your favourite journalists by phoning 0203 353 4368.

Lines are open today between 10am and 6pm.

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their work! For those of you nearing the finish line, we're pleased to offer a final extension.

The abstract submission deadline for #ISSAD2026 is now October 19, 2025.

Here: issad.org/abstract-sub...

#ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #KEMRI

If someone invented a miracle pill that reduced your risk of cancer, heart disease and strokes as well as boosting mood, memory, and lifespan it would be the most popular drug ever. Except we already have it and it's called exercise, and most people can't be arsed doing it.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in ISSAD 2026.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 12 October 2025 - 6 pm (EAT)

👉 issad.org/abstract-sub...

#ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBSResearch #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth

Fabulous to take part in Brighton's wonderful Pride March, walking with other Christians, including those from St Ed's Burgess Hill, celebrating God's love for everyone

❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️

#ChristiansAtPride #Pride
@brightonpride.bsky.social

What she wore was never the problem: clothing and the myth of consent It’s never about what she wore – it’s about what he chose to do. Clothes are not consent and no outfit invites assault

✍️ What she wore was never the problem: clothing and the myth of consent

It’s never about what she wore – it’s about what he chose to do. Clothes are not consent and no outfit invites assault

By Caoimhe Clements

@caoimheclements.bsky.social

Thank you for sharing 💛💙

It's Group B Strep Awareness Week.

🚨 Let’s ensure that all new and expectant parents are informed about Group B Strep and how to protect their baby from infection.

📢 Learn more and help spread the word this #GBSAW.

gbsaw.gbss.org.uk

In support of Group B Strep Awareness Week, we are delighted to share this Voices Blog by Jane Plumb @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social . Jane shares some important messages to raise awareness of #GroupBStrep infections and support #HealthVisitors in their practice.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#GBSAW

Climate change adaptation As well as moving to net zero, governments should be urgently focusing on adaptation

Climate change adaptation As well as moving to net zero, governments should be urgently focusing on adaptation | Tom Serpell
#climatechange

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in step forward for reproductive rights Amendment to crime and policing bill will change law to end prosecution of women who terminate pregnancies

So pleased to see that this evening MPs voted to decriminalise abortion.

This is a huge in step forward for reproductive rights, for women's rights and for human rights.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

#WorldBloodDonorDay

1 in 4 maternal deaths is caused by hemorrhage.
Midwives save lives, but they need blood to do it.
🩸 Safe blood is essential for mothers + newborns.
Advocate. Donate. Save lives.

Happy Pride Month 2025 🏳️‍🌈

Gary Lineker has been fired from the BBC because he spoke out about Palestine.

#iSupportGary

Lets get it trending

What needs to be considered before introducing maternal vaccines against group B Strep Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Please consider completing this important survey from @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social about introducing a maternal group B Strep vaccine in future. It'll take about 5 mins (you don't need to be an expert on GBS).

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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia and I stand in solidarity with my LGBTQ+ friends, family & colleagues. To those I know and love who are gay, bi or trans – you inspire me. You deserve to be safe, respected and celebrated.

‘Concerning’ lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts Exclusive: doctors and patients forced to make decisions in ‘vacuum of evidence’ as women under-represented in data

Today’s @theguardian.com piece by @andrewgregory.com exposes a critical gap in UK medical research: women, eso those pregnant or breastfeeding, are under-represented in trials, & too few focus on women’s health. We need research that reflects women’s lives.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Private social media message reading: "So far this week, one day my child got harassed and humiliated in school changing rooms. Another day her English lesson covered the debate over trans rights where she listened to ignorant class mates outline how trans women can make women uncomfortable, and came home asking whether they have a point and whether her existence actually is a big problem (she hadn't heard that transphobic argument before). She didn't feel able to speak at all in that debate lesson. She came home in tears both days. What a spectacularly shit country we have."

Message in my inbox on trying to be a good and loving parent in this hostile world @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social have created.