Nick Watson
@nickwatson.bsky.social
Professor of Disability Research, University of Glasgow.
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A great intro to @uofgussp.bsky.social's Dr Jane Cullingworth's new @evidencepolicy.bsky.social article.
New on the Evidence & Policy Blog:
'Against unanimity: the perils of negotiating collective policy recommendations across a diverse third sector' by Jane Cullingworth
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/a...
@bupjournals.bsky.social @djmallinson.bsky.social
'Against unanimity: the perils of negotiating collective policy recommendations across a diverse third sector' by Jane Cullingworth
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/a...
@bupjournals.bsky.social @djmallinson.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A great intro to @uofgussp.bsky.social's Dr Jane Cullingworth's new @evidencepolicy.bsky.social article.
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Autistic children left 'frightened, traumatised and screaming in pain' at a special school charging six-figure fees as it boosts income for the world's richest family.
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I wrote about this profiteering scandal a couple of months ago inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
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I wrote about this profiteering scandal a couple of months ago inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
The world’s wealthiest dynasty is growing richer from Britain's SEND crisis
Voracious sharks of private equity are exploiting the crisis afflicting special educational needs
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August 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Autistic children left 'frightened, traumatised and screaming in pain' at a special school charging six-figure fees as it boosts income for the world's richest family.
inews.co.uk/news/send-pu...
I wrote about this profiteering scandal a couple of months ago inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
inews.co.uk/news/send-pu...
I wrote about this profiteering scandal a couple of months ago inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
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3 year Research Associate post working on evaluation of #CommunityWealthBuilding working with me @uofglasgow.bsky.social and colleagues from @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social and Lancaster: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Associate in the evaluation of Community Wealth Building
Please note this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only. Job Purpose This position is based in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow and ...
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August 3, 2025 at 8:44 AM
3 year Research Associate post working on evaluation of #CommunityWealthBuilding working with me @uofglasgow.bsky.social and colleagues from @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social and Lancaster: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
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We have an opening for a one-year Sociology Lectureship in Glasgow focused on teaching the sociology of class. Please share it with anyone interested. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Sociology (LTS)
College of Social SciencesSchool of Social & Political Sciences Lecturer in Sociology (LTS)Vacancy Reference: 178793Salary, Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum pro rata. The School of Social a...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We have an opening for a one-year Sociology Lectureship in Glasgow focused on teaching the sociology of class. Please share it with anyone interested. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
In 1985 I played a game of pool against John Wark in The Carousel, Myrtle Parade, Liverpool
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In 1985 I played a game of pool against John Wark in The Carousel, Myrtle Parade, Liverpool
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“for me, assisted dying and giving people the choice at the end of their life when they’re facing a terminal illness is about the human cost. It’s not about pounds and pence.” @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social talking about the heart of this issue - the human cost www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Assisted dying about ‘human cost’ not pounds and pence, MP behind Bill says
Kim Leadbetter said the Bill was ‘the most robust piece of legislation in this area in the world’.
www.independent.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
“for me, assisted dying and giving people the choice at the end of their life when they’re facing a terminal illness is about the human cost. It’s not about pounds and pence.” @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social talking about the heart of this issue - the human cost www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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NEW insights 📝
Prof Charlotte Pearson and Prof Nicholas Watson @uofgussp.bsky.social share their expertise into the impact of the proposed withdrawal of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) on young disabled people in the UK.
Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Prof Charlotte Pearson and Prof Nicholas Watson @uofgussp.bsky.social share their expertise into the impact of the proposed withdrawal of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) on young disabled people in the UK.
Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
April 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
NEW insights 📝
Prof Charlotte Pearson and Prof Nicholas Watson @uofgussp.bsky.social share their expertise into the impact of the proposed withdrawal of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) on young disabled people in the UK.
Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Prof Charlotte Pearson and Prof Nicholas Watson @uofgussp.bsky.social share their expertise into the impact of the proposed withdrawal of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) on young disabled people in the UK.
Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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Ahead of tomorrow's next stage in HoC on #AssistedDying this letter in BMJ by @charlotteaugst.bsky.social is v compelling
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Medical and political paternalism and the end of life
www.bmj.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's next stage in HoC on #AssistedDying this letter in BMJ by @charlotteaugst.bsky.social is v compelling
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Just picked up a lot of new followers who are comedy sketch writers, hopefully they have not read my papers and decided I must be one too!
November 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Just picked up a lot of new followers who are comedy sketch writers, hopefully they have not read my papers and decided I must be one too!