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Angela Yemma Real Estate Agent @angelayemmare.bsky.social · 7d

Join me tomorrow for World PANS PANDAS Awareness Day in memory of Alex Manfull.💚

The day is marked by efforts like the #LightUp4PANS campaign, where landmarks are lit in green.

📍Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth NH

For more info: thealexmanfullfund.org

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Township of Esquimalt @esquimaltbc.bsky.social · 6d

Council has proclaimed October 9, 2025, to mark World PANS PANDAS Awareness Day at the request of Inflamed Brain Alliance (IBA). The Archie Browning Sports Centre and the Esquimalt Adventure Park will be lit in green to help raise visibility for these neuroinflammatory conditions.
#LightUp4PANS

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Panda Mama @pandamama2024.bsky.social · 1d

#AwarenessMatters #ResearchMatters

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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · 2d

#PANDAS: An #inflammatory or #autoimmune syndrome that is poorly understood: we need urgent #research, clinical pathways, education & multidisiplinry collaboration.
Who is leading? Where is the funding?
#PANS #immunology #MedSky #PaedSky #PedSky
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sunlightlater.substack.com/p/one-year-o...

One Year On: Our PANDAS Journey

What happens when your child vanishes into an illness no one believes in.

sunlightlater.substack.com

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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 1d

Fab to see @panspandasuk.bsky.social raising awareness at the TES #SEND Show! 💙 Amazing to see more educators learning about #PansPandasHour www.panspandasuk.org/post/pans-pandas-uk-exhibits-at-the-tes-send-show/
@crecuk.bsky.social
@ncb.org.uk
@learnped.bsky.social @annaroach.bsky.social

PANS PANDAS UK Exhibits at the TES SEND Show - PANS PANDAS UK

Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: PANS PANDAS UK Exhibits at the TES SEND Show

www.panspandasuk.org

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Feb 7

Infections can cause the development of psychiatric & physical symptoms & #SEND in young people. Tina Coope – @panspandasuk.bsky.social – discusses #PANS & #PANDAS & the implications of these conditions for #teaching & pastoral care in #schools https://buff.ly/3EhuBG3 #wellbeing

PANS and PANDAS: Supporting affected pupils - SecEd

PANS and PANDAS infections can cause the development of psychiatric and physical symptoms in children and young people

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AIFA - Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco @aifa-ufficiale.bsky.social · 6d

#AIFA si illumina di verde per la Giornata Mondiale PANS/PANDAS 2025 e aderisce alla campagna globale #LightUp4PANS
📌 Obiettivo: sensibilizzare su due sindromi neuropsichiatriche pediatriche ancora poco conosciute, ma molto impattanti, legate
al disturbo ossessivo compulsivo.
💚 Unisciti a noi

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mackenziewifi.bsky.social @mackenziewifi.bsky.social · 6d

Today is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day — a condition my daughter has been suffering from for the past three years.

My daughter, wrote a poem about living with PANS/PANDAS. It breaks my heart, but I’m also incredibly proud of her strength and courage in sharing it.

#PANSPANDASawareness #LightUp4PANS

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 6d

🌟New blog

Tina from @panspandasuk.bsky.social writes for us on PANS PANDAS Awareness Day (today!)

Reflecting on some of the nuances of these conditions, the progress made and the steps still needed.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pa...

#edpsychs #PANS #PANDAS

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Find out more about how to support young people with PANS/PANDAS
panspandasuk.org
Check out new resources about PANS/PANDAS and Neurodivergence:
panspandasuk.org/neurodiverge...
and
autisticrealms.com/navigating-p...

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 29

Join our informative webinar for parents and carers to learn what to expect during the EHC assessment process in the context of PANS or PANDAS

Led by experienced SEN Solicitor Eleanor Wright, in collaboration with SOS!SEN

🔗 Register: panspandasuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/webinar-guide-1.pdf

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 22

Current Education reforms could negatively impact children and young people with PANS and PANDAS.

Find out what PANS PANDAS UK are doing to ensure our voices are heard: panspandasuk.org/post/protecting-vulnerable-voices

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 19

Thank you @cathkitchen.bsky.social! Including Learners with Medical Needs in School is a powerful step toward a more inclusive and compassionate education.

PANS PANDAS UK is honoured to be a small part of something so needed tailored for professionals #InclusiveEducation #Gratitude #EdChat

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 28

Join the @nicecomms.bsky.social Prioritisation board to share your crucial perspective on topics that affect parents, carers and families affected by ill health: www.nice.org.uk/get-involved...

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 28

PANS, PANDAS and Parliament!

Since 2020, PANS PANDAS UK and our fantastic community have continually driven political awareness about PANS and PANDAS. Learn more about our parliamentary engagement:

panspandasuk.org/post/our-work-in-parliament

Our Work in Parliament - PANS PANDAS UK

Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Our Work in Parliament

panspandasuk.org

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 28

Our next teacher training session is on the 11th of June.

Book your place today and gain valuable insights into supporting children with PANS or PANDAS in education: panspandasuk.org/events

#TeacherTraining #PANS #PANDAS #Education #SEN #InclusiveEducation

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 29

@parentcarerassembly.scot has published a report on "Additional Support for Learning".

You can read the full report here:
www.panspandasuk.org/post/scottish-assembly-report/

Scottish Assembly Report - PANS PANDAS UK

Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Scottish Assembly Report

www.panspandasuk.org

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · Jun 2

Did you know that PANS and PANDAS are medical conditions that affect children or young people in school?

A summary guide for health professionals is available to download: panspandasuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/A-guide-for-Health-Professionals-Education-and-PANS-PANDAS-DIGITAL-VERSION.pdf

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · Jun 3

Calling all paediatric dentistry professionals!

PANS PANDAS UK are speaking at the @bspduk summer event, June 6th.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/129271...

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · Jun 5

Help your family to reconnect following a flare of PANS or PANDAS symptoms.

Vicky Queralt, Clinical Psychologist, suggests a variety of strategies to support everyone affected: panspandasuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Reconnecting-2.pdf

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Panda Mama @pandamama2024.bsky.social · May 16

#PANS #PANDAS #ChildHealth #Scotland #CYP @cypcs.bsky.social @epilepsyscotland.bsky.social @snp.org @uofglasgow.bsky.social @heriotwattnews.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social

PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 16

PANS PANDAS UK's new webpage for Scotland is now live! Growing our work across the devolved nations is so important for improving the lives of our community across the UK.

Visit panspandasuk.org/post/pans-pandas-uk-launches-scotland-webpage to learn more about our work in Scotland.

PANS PANDAS UK launches Scotland webpage - PANS PANDAS UK

Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: PANS PANDAS UK launches Scotland webpage

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 5

Two weeks until the next teacher training session on 19th May

See all our upcoming events here: panspandasuk.org/events

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 6

Did you know that Twinkl offers a wide range of educational resources on PANS and PANDAS?

A big thank you to them for making these valuable materials available.

www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/pans-pandas-information-and-cpd-pack-t-s-1643108429

www.twinkl.co.uk

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 12

One Week to Go

Our next teacher training session is on 19 May.

Book your place today and gain valuable insights into supporting children with PANS or PANDAS in education: panspandasuk.org/events

#TeacherTraining #PANS #PANDAS #Education #SEN #InclusiveEducation

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 12

If you've ever felt this way, our Youth Advisory Board is the space for you.

Speak out and be heard today: panspandasuk.org/youth-adviso...

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