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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · 4d

It was great to visit my just published (with @srlpublishing.bsky.social) cli-fi thriller Overspill in my local indie bookshop yesterday - News from Nowhere Liverpool. There’s nothing like seeing your own book in your favourite bookshop! #BookSky

Photograph of me - a white woman with grey curly hair, purple clothes and a purple wheelchair - sitting beside a table of new release books and holding one of the copies of my book, Overspill, in my left hand.

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 7d

Palestinians will feel understandable relief. The West should feel nothing but shame. Gaza has been obliterated. The territory rendered uninhabitable. Tens of thousands murdered in cold blood. The entire population subjected to starvation tactics. And now, colonial subjugation under Trump and Blair

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 7d

“I’m proud to be Black and proud to have a learning disability.”

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.

Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.

👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj

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TandemKate @tandemkate.bsky.social · 22d

Rumour has it I’m talking about my favourite infrastructure tomorrow. What am I going to choose?!? It’s all interesting!
Sign up to the launch tomorrow or find the guide online now (shh!):
#Accessibility #ActiveTravel #Disability
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign...

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 23d

When not championing policy, our C&P lead, @kayinckle.bsky.social, is a talented fiction author, releasing her debut sci-fi novel today!
We think its the first to be authored by AND include a wheelchair using, handcycling protagonist!
srlpublishing.co.uk/product/over...
#RepresentationMatters

Overspill – Kay Inckle - SRL Publishing

Plant a tree by ordering on our website, or available to order at all major retailers and your local indie book shop.

srlpublishing.co.uk

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · 24d

Tomorrow (23rd) is publication day for the hardback and e-book of my cli-fi thriller, Overspill. Liverpool and Dublin after the artic melt, a young disabled woman after The Right to Care act, and a journey that will change two lives for ever…

SRL Publishing @srlpublishing.bsky.social · 28d

Liverpool, 2055.

The arctic melt has changed the world and, having been institutionalised, Megan's only hope is to persuade Jay to help her escape.

OVERSPILL - get the eBook directly on our website

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Aug 12

Everywhere that there is a #BikeShare, e-bike share or e-scooter share scheme, there should be an accessible option for #Disabled people. We need active and sustainable mobility more than most, and yet we are so often excluded #Eco-Ableism
#InclusiveCycling

Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Aug 12

"It’s transformed my life; its given me freedom; its given me independence and helped me reconnect with my family.”

Hearing the stories of those who have benefited from our groundbreaking free loan scheme, makes what we do worthwhile.

Watch his story below:
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s

wheels4me.co.uk

Wheels4Me London- Jeremy's Story

YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing

youtu.be

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Aug 11

In this country an 89 year old woman can be arrested for terrorism for sitting quietly on the floor with a hand written sign. And we claim to be a democracy with free speech and human rights... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Palestine Action protesters arrested by police at London demo

The Metropolitan Police said the number of arrests was the largest made by the force on a single day in the last decade.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

The largest flotilla to ever sail to Gaza has just been announced

The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition has announced plans for the largest coordinated civilian maritime mission ever undertaken to Gaza
www.thecanary.co/global/world...

The largest flotilla to ever sail to Gaza has just been announced

The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition has announced plans for the largest coordinated civilian maritime mission ever undertaken to Gaza.

www.thecanary.co

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jul 29

Pleased to see that all four @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against proscribing PA as a terrorist organisation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2528514...

The 26 MPs who voted against proscribing Palestine Action

MPS have voted to declare Palestine Action a proscribed group.

www.thenational.scot

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jul 29

Excellent investigation here. I am still at a loss as to how the UK Government can define damaging planes or other property as terrorism, but shooting thirsty children who are standing in a queue for water as part of a nation's self defence and neither terrorism or genocide...

Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · Jul 28

The UK government was secretly advised that Palestine Action is “highly unlikely” to advocate for violence while officials struggled to produce evidence the group posed a national security threat, it can be revealed.

www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...

Revealed: How Palestine Action was banned

Exclusive: Documents seen by Declassified reveal serious concerns within the UK government and MI5 about proscribing Palestine Action.

www.declassifieduk.org

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jul 2

Great to see @benwheels.bsky.social at the #ActiveCity discussion on bus stops, rocking the @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk t-shirt and no doubt highlighting that pedestrian, bus AND cycle infrastructure must be equally safe and accessible for all: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/disabled-peo...

Disabled people’s mobility – why Bus Stop Bypasses are sometimes essential briefing

Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.

wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

'The reason we have PIP is because it costs Disabled people £1,000 more each month to live to the same standard as non-disabled people, because of decisions Governments have made to not address that.'

Kill the Welfare Reform Bill!

🎙️DR UK's Mikey Erhardt on LBC News today

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Jun 30

Police should not be confiscating #Disabled people’s necessary equipment. Isra’s story illustrates Met bad practice and the need to sort out the law around mobility aids. #MyCycleMyMobilityAid.

See our briefing on current, failing, #MobilityAids policy: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/briefing-on-...

'The Met Police confiscated my wheelchair for 19 days'

Israel Vidal's wheelchair was taken by police because it had an electric attachment.

www.bbc.co.uk

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · Jun 26

Disabled MP who quit government over benefit cuts tells DNS: ‘The consequences will be devastating’
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-mp-...

Disabled MP who quit government over benefit cuts tells DNS: ‘The consequences will be devastating’

Disabled Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has described how she was left with “no choice” but to resign as a whip over government plans to cut billions of pounds a year from disability benefits. In her fir…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to see that following the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign by @pscupdates.bsky.social the Co-op have agreed to stop selling Israeli goods as they do not comply with the Co-op's values for sourcing goods.
palestinecampaign.org/press-releas...

palestinecampaign.org

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · Jun 24

Poverty is a political choice, and this Government could be making different ones.

Tax the super-rich properly. Don't punish disabled people.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Jun 24

The Government's own assessment says 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, will be pushed into poverty by its plans to change the welfare system.

Many Labour MPs are now doing the right thing and attempting to stop this cruel Bill.

Remember, poverty is a political choice.

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
POVERTY IS A POLITICAL CHOICE
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jun 24

Great to see some Labour MPs have found their integrity...

Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jun 24

🚨NEWS🚨

💥108 Rebel Labour MPs Sign Amendment to Kill Benefit Cuts Bill

The amendment is signed by at least 11 Commons committee chairs, aiming to prevent a second reading of the welfare reform bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour MPs launch major rebellion to stop welfare bill

Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Met Police have surpassed themselves with a new low on their EDI fails - this time confiscating a #disabled man's wheelchair and impounding it in the car pound. Thankfully @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk are on the case... #TakingTheDis
www.salamandernews.org/police-impou...

Police impound disabled man's wheelchair for 3 weeks

A severely disabled man from New Cross was left housebound and completely dependent on friends and family, while he appealed to police to release his wheelchair from Charlton Vehicle Pound.

www.salamandernews.org

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · May 22

Yay! It's official! My cli-fi debut novel Overspill is out this September with @srlpublishing.bsky.social

Liverpool (and Dublin) as you have never seen them before...

SRL Publishing @srlpublishing.bsky.social · May 21

Liverpool, 2055.

The arctic melt has changed the world and, having been institutionalised, Megan's only hope is to persuade Jay to help her escape.

OVERSPILL - available to pre-order, publishes September 2025

srlpublishing.co.uk/product/over...

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · May 20

I was really pleased to represent @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk on my home turf (cycle track!) on Saturday at @merseycyclists.bsky.social's Cycling Summit. Many diverse groups were represented throughout the day, highlighting both the need and potential for #InclusiveCycling in the region.

Photograph shows three white men and one white woman (me!) seated in front of a Merseyside Cycle Campaign banner. Another white woman stands in front of the panel offering a microphone and everyone is smiling.

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · May 20

Cycling can be life-changing for many #Disabled people, providing autonomous mobility, transport, health and social participation.

It's essential that we all see people "like us" cycling and that cycling, sustainability and #ActiveTrave campaigners champion #InclusiveCycling.

Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · May 20

The 'Our Cycle Stories' series shines a light on our fantastic Staff and Trustees and their journeys to #InclusiveCycling and to us. Next up, our first Trustee in the series, is stalwart of the #ActiveTravel scene, Kevin! wheelsforwellbeing.o...

Our Cycle Stories: Kevin Hickman

Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.

wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · May 14

Imagine trying to navigate this with a trike, or a child trailer, or a cargo cycle...
Definitely not #InclusiveCycling! #AcessFail

The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · May 14

There you go. Dave McGraw shot the video.

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Dr Kay Inckle @kayinckle.bsky.social · Apr 30

Really pleased to co-sign this letter as a feminist and former academic: "Not in Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia." And heartfelt thanks to @drdyidhuijg.bsky.social for co-ordinating this much needed response.

Dr Dyi D. Huijg @drdyidhuijg.bsky.social · Apr 30

STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...

Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia

We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement: ‘Not In Our Name’ We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...

forms.gle

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · Apr 30

Only a small group of people genuinely NEED to drive a SUV.

For everyone else, it’s time to ban them!

Children are 82% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV than by a smaller car, study finds

Researchers gathered data from more than 680,000 road collisions in multiple countries over the past 35 years.

www.thejournal.ie

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