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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 4h

In 2010, the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS dental care.

In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 11h

We thank Alzheimer’s Society for being our Congress Partner for the 19th UK Dementia Congress. Their partnership makes it possible to bring together people working across care, research and policy.

More about Alzheimer's Society: buff.ly/4xAe5QB
Buy your tickets for #UKDC2025 here: buff.ly/IeafRLL

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Colin Dunn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @indyposterboy.scot · 6h

Remember, remember, the hogs in November. It's bonfire night soon. Remember that at this time of year hedgehogs are making homes in woodpiles or piles of garden waste. Please check before lighting your bonfire. (please share or print and display poster) #Hedgehogs #BonfireNight #GuyFawkes

Poster warning about hedgehogs sleeping in garden woodpiles, and asking people to check before burning them

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pathwalkcycle.bsky.social @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social · 3h

Now is the time for ambitious walking and cycling climate commitments ✊

PATH urges all national governments to integrate walking and cycling into NDCs and submit without further delay before #COP30.

Are you a non-profit organisation? Sign our open letter now! pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 4h

Fancy a well-earned break? Well, grab a cuppa and settle down with a copy of our latest newsletter.

As well as covering the official launch of the 5th edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling, you'll find out what Mobility Justice means to us,

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 6h

How do you get to the nation’s favourite holiday destination, Spain, without flying? 🇪🇸

Our Director Anna has just come back from a holiday (ahem, research) in Malaga - just two days from London by train (three from most other UK destinations) 🚄

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 7h

Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.

Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 3d

Ever wanted to travel around the world... without flying?
Fiona did it.
And honestly? Her story might change how you see travel forever. #FlightFree #ClimateAction #SustainableTravel

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Sue Parkinson @mohospark.bsky.social · 3d

I rarely read OTnews from cover to cover, but the current issue in Black History Month was an exception.
I was struck by Kalimah Ibrahim's article describing the value of cultural humility - 'recognising the limits of one's worldview ... valuing difference and seeking to co-create solutions'.

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KellyOT @kellyot.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much Patty De Guia for sharing your story and the importance of client choice in the language we use to communicate, how they identify, in what they want for solutions & their life. #OccupationalTherapy #ValueOfOT #OT365 #OSOT2025

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 4d

Thinking of a Euro trip? Research shows 41% of UK flight routes have a rail alternative. Making the switch for these journeys could be a key climate action.

Explore the data and potential: doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...

#FlyLess #TrainTravel #ClimateAction #Environment

Can rail reduce British aviation emissions?

We analyse UK airport origin–destination data from 1990 to 2021 to understand the extent to which a modal shift to rail may reduce aviation emissions.…

doi.org

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pathwalkcycle.bsky.social @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social · 5d

Our open letter urging national governments to include walking and cycling in NDCs has 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟱𝟰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 to date, representing 𝟰𝟳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from six continents!

👉 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and be part of this collective call: pathforwalkingcycling.com/cop30/

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 5d

We've launched an exciting new Sustainability network designed to inspire OTs to find innovative ways to lessen the environmental footprint of occupational therapy.

Join the sustainability conversation on RCOT Communities: https://loom.ly/T9w4Bqc

graphic of a person doing some gardening

text reads: Join our new sustainability network. Find innovative ways to reduce your impact on the environment

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Lucy Worsley @lucyworsley.bsky.social · 6d

Do you know a great history teacher?
Nominate them now for a new history teaching award! Maybe I'll see them at the Tower of London next year!
Nominate someone here: bit.ly/42yhGZP
#historyteachingawards

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 6d

So yeah, Interrail isn’t just for gap-year backpackers.
It’s a vibe.
It’s affordable.
It’s flight-free travel done right.

Plan your route, pack snacks, charge your phone, and just enjoy the view. 🌍

Full guide here → flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-... #SustainableTravel

How to interrail

A guide to using Europe's rail-travel pass, Interrail

flightfree.co.uk

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Just two weeks to go until #OTWeek25!

This year’s campaign, Right Support, Right Time, is all about prevention and early intervention – helping people sooner, easing pressure across services and showing how OT is part of the solution. 💚

Explore resources: https://loom.ly/v5YRdHQ

#RightTimeOT

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to bringing our event to Glasgow next week. Register for tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

Come along for travel inspiration, climate info and an overview of why (and how) we should fly less. See you there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 6d

If you are in Liverpool would like to join the event, you can book your free place here.

www.merseycycle.org.uk/ride-the-nig...

@merseycyclists.bsky.social #InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling

Ride the Night Liverpool

Wed 22 Oct 2025 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Join this women-led ride in Liverpool to help Cycling UK, Merseyside Cycling Campaign and friends call for better bike routes and safer streets, especially f…

www.merseycycle.org.uk

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 6d

This Wednesday Kay, our Campaigns and Policy Manager, is taking part in Ride the Night Liverpool. This inclusive, women-led, evening ride aims to shine a light (literally!) on the need for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.

Ride the Night Liverpool

Wed 22 Oct 2025 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Join this women-led ride in Liverpool to help Cycling UK, Merseyside Cycling Campaign and friends call for better bike routes and safer streets, especially f…

www.merseycycle.org.uk

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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 6d

When and how we use Ai is key, for many navigating this will take time.
There are so many communications which are better, meaningful and authentic only because they are humanly crafted.

Gernot Wagner @gwagner.com · 6d

Well justified, to be clear, but this can't possibly end well

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Workslop makes colleagues think less of each other

Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 6d

A very fine album from 2022, quite a journey, poignant lyrics too. Arcade Fire WE open.spotify.com/album/2sAePf...

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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 7d

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Mémoire2cité @memoire2cite.bsky.social · 7d

US Air Traffic 🇺🇸
Today at 10:00 🕒

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 7d

Occupational therapist Anya Kennedy gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on ADHD and autism support. 💚 Calling for joined-up assessments, support based on need not diagnosis, and stronger national standards.

Watch it here: https://loom.ly/Z-1MXMw

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow!
📅 Dementia Community Space
🗓 21 October, 2-3pm
💻 Free to booking onto until midnight tonight!

Join us tomorrow, where we’ll explore how local groups and networks can connect with Dementia Community.

👉 Sign up here: buff.ly/ubQ6Pg4

Follow on Eventbrite: buff.ly/PyKTgwi

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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 8d

What a beautiful shop and exquisite slippers, ridiculous gendering tho.

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