Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
@gillloomesquinn.bsky.social
Socio-legal scholar; Co-director of openjusticecourtofprotection.org; Autistic; Wheelchair-user
Here for all things #OpenJustice, #MentalCapacity #DisabilityRights, #SocialCare, and #Advocacy
Also nature, textile crafts, Irish language - and cats 🐈...
Here for all things #OpenJustice, #MentalCapacity #DisabilityRights, #SocialCare, and #Advocacy
Also nature, textile crafts, Irish language - and cats 🐈...
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Meet Melody Brooks. Out of My Mind, a Disney Original Movie, premieres November 22 on #DisneyPlus. #OutOfMyMind
In my PhD thesis, about what "voice" means in relation to #disability I developed 4 themes:
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
The Court of Protection has refused to let a hospital trust in north-west London withdraw life support from a 60-year-old man described as being in a permanent vegetative state after his two partners spoke about his belief in the power of spiritual healing.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/patient-mu...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/patient-mu...
Patient must be kept alive
Hospital refused permission to withdraw nutrition and hydration
rozenberg.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The Court of Protection has refused to let a hospital trust in north-west London withdraw life support from a 60-year-old man described as being in a permanent vegetative state after his two partners spoke about his belief in the power of spiritual healing.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/patient-mu...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/patient-mu...
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Smart! A Raven doing Raven things.
August 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Smart! A Raven doing Raven things.
In my PhD thesis, about what "voice" means in relation to #disability I developed 4 themes:
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
Meet Melody Brooks. Out of My Mind, a Disney Original Movie, premieres November 22 on #DisneyPlus. #OutOfMyMind
November 29, 2024 at 2:51 PM
In my PhD thesis, about what "voice" means in relation to #disability I developed 4 themes:
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
1. Identity/Self-expression
2. Autonomy/Self-determination
3. Info/knowledge-transfer
4. Pursuing social change
This film models the importance of each of these brilliantly.
(And Phoebe-Rae Taylor is a ⭐)
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Nearly everyone is aware of #autism. We even have our own law - the Autism Act.
So why do 91% of #autistic people feel that society does not accept or only sometimes accepts them?
Read our article about 'Why we need to understand': www.autism-alliance.org.uk/news/why-we-...
#autistic
So why do 91% of #autistic people feel that society does not accept or only sometimes accepts them?
Read our article about 'Why we need to understand': www.autism-alliance.org.uk/news/why-we-...
#autistic
November 25, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Nearly everyone is aware of #autism. We even have our own law - the Autism Act.
So why do 91% of #autistic people feel that society does not accept or only sometimes accepts them?
Read our article about 'Why we need to understand': www.autism-alliance.org.uk/news/why-we-...
#autistic
So why do 91% of #autistic people feel that society does not accept or only sometimes accepts them?
Read our article about 'Why we need to understand': www.autism-alliance.org.uk/news/why-we-...
#autistic
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Hello to everyone on Bluesky - we've just joined.
We're promoting #OpenJustice in the English Court of Protection by supporting members of the public to observe and blog about court hearings in the #NotSecretCourt
Check out our website openjusticecourtofprotection.org
We're promoting #OpenJustice in the English Court of Protection by supporting members of the public to observe and blog about court hearings in the #NotSecretCourt
Check out our website openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
Post by @OpenJusticeCoP.
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
November 25, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Hello to everyone on Bluesky - we've just joined.
We're promoting #OpenJustice in the English Court of Protection by supporting members of the public to observe and blog about court hearings in the #NotSecretCourt
Check out our website openjusticecourtofprotection.org
We're promoting #OpenJustice in the English Court of Protection by supporting members of the public to observe and blog about court hearings in the #NotSecretCourt
Check out our website openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Hurrah! The Open Justice Court of Protection Project has made it onto Blue Sky!
Follow us!
@openjusticecop.bsky.social
Follow us!
@openjusticecop.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Hurrah! The Open Justice Court of Protection Project has made it onto Blue Sky!
Follow us!
@openjusticecop.bsky.social
Follow us!
@openjusticecop.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Hey loves! Chronicling my fibromyalgia journey, sharing lifestyle insights tips that work for me. Let's connect and inspire! 🩷 #FibroBlogger #LifestyleTips #fibromyalgia
November 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Hey loves! Chronicling my fibromyalgia journey, sharing lifestyle insights tips that work for me. Let's connect and inspire! 🩷 #FibroBlogger #LifestyleTips #fibromyalgia
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
The world is imploding but here we academics are, producing papers.
What we need to graduate, get promoted, get tenure is papers. (barring design schools)
Circa 2024, there has to be more tangible immediacy in our output. Capstone projects. Policy campaigns. Activism. Institutions.
#AcademicSky
What we need to graduate, get promoted, get tenure is papers. (barring design schools)
Circa 2024, there has to be more tangible immediacy in our output. Capstone projects. Policy campaigns. Activism. Institutions.
#AcademicSky
November 21, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The world is imploding but here we academics are, producing papers.
What we need to graduate, get promoted, get tenure is papers. (barring design schools)
Circa 2024, there has to be more tangible immediacy in our output. Capstone projects. Policy campaigns. Activism. Institutions.
#AcademicSky
What we need to graduate, get promoted, get tenure is papers. (barring design schools)
Circa 2024, there has to be more tangible immediacy in our output. Capstone projects. Policy campaigns. Activism. Institutions.
#AcademicSky
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/21/a...
Check out the latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project blog in which Sydney White considers the role of 'hope' in a case concerning Anorexia, and explains why her first in-person hearing turned out to be so nerve-wracking.
Check out the latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project blog in which Sydney White considers the role of 'hope' in a case concerning Anorexia, and explains why her first in-person hearing turned out to be so nerve-wracking.
An in-person hearing on anorexia (Re CC): Observer’s rollercoaster and the role of “hope”
By Sydney White, 21st November 2024 My experience observing the final hearing of Re CC (previous hearings blogged as: Respecting autonomy in treating anorexia nervosa and T…
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:58 PM
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/21/a...
Check out the latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project blog in which Sydney White considers the role of 'hope' in a case concerning Anorexia, and explains why her first in-person hearing turned out to be so nerve-wracking.
Check out the latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project blog in which Sydney White considers the role of 'hope' in a case concerning Anorexia, and explains why her first in-person hearing turned out to be so nerve-wracking.
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
What should you say to someone who is grieving?
We're updating our advice and would like to hear what you think. Your thoughts could be comforting for people supporting grieving friends and family.
It takes just a few minutes to complete this form: 6280rqjupz9.eu.typeform.com/to/m4DreHP9
We're updating our advice and would like to hear what you think. Your thoughts could be comforting for people supporting grieving friends and family.
It takes just a few minutes to complete this form: 6280rqjupz9.eu.typeform.com/to/m4DreHP9
November 14, 2024 at 5:43 PM
What should you say to someone who is grieving?
We're updating our advice and would like to hear what you think. Your thoughts could be comforting for people supporting grieving friends and family.
It takes just a few minutes to complete this form: 6280rqjupz9.eu.typeform.com/to/m4DreHP9
We're updating our advice and would like to hear what you think. Your thoughts could be comforting for people supporting grieving friends and family.
It takes just a few minutes to complete this form: 6280rqjupz9.eu.typeform.com/to/m4DreHP9
Yay! @sionr.bsky.social has created a Court of Protection starter pack (👏) - fab collection of people interested in the #NotSecretCourt
I have had a go at creating a Court of Protection starter pack off the back of a relatively quick search on here. I have undoubtedly missed a lot of people, so feel free to let me know if I have.
#starterpack #CourtofProtection #COP
go.bsky.app/THz8BHw
#starterpack #CourtofProtection #COP
go.bsky.app/THz8BHw
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Yay! @sionr.bsky.social has created a Court of Protection starter pack (👏) - fab collection of people interested in the #NotSecretCourt
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
I have a question for the neurodivergent individuals in the #academicsky community. Could you share the processes, systems, supports, and other resources that enable you to thrive? 👇🏿
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
I have a question for the neurodivergent individuals in the #academicsky community. Could you share the processes, systems, supports, and other resources that enable you to thrive? 👇🏿
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Hello, Bluesky! We are The Advonet Group, an independent #advocacy charity in #Leeds!
Advocacy is free, independent and confidential, helping people to get their voice heard and rights upheld. Learn more about us on our website: advonet.org.uk
Advocacy is free, independent and confidential, helping people to get their voice heard and rights upheld. Learn more about us on our website: advonet.org.uk
The Advonet Group - Providing Independent Advocacy in Leeds
We provide statutory and Community advocacy and related services that promote empowerment and inclusion in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
advonet.org.uk
September 4, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Hello, Bluesky! We are The Advonet Group, an independent #advocacy charity in #Leeds!
Advocacy is free, independent and confidential, helping people to get their voice heard and rights upheld. Learn more about us on our website: advonet.org.uk
Advocacy is free, independent and confidential, helping people to get their voice heard and rights upheld. Learn more about us on our website: advonet.org.uk
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Starter packs are genius, but I was surprised there wasn't a list of them for people to find.
So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.
Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.
So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.
Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Starter packs are genius, but I was surprised there wasn't a list of them for people to find.
So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.
Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.
So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.
Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.
Brilliant #StarterPack here if you're interested in #OpenJustice, access to justice, legal literacy...
(Nice work, @charlierad.bsky.social 👏).
go.bsky.app/S7iL8BE
(Nice work, @charlierad.bsky.social 👏).
go.bsky.app/S7iL8BE
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Brilliant #StarterPack here if you're interested in #OpenJustice, access to justice, legal literacy...
(Nice work, @charlierad.bsky.social 👏).
go.bsky.app/S7iL8BE
(Nice work, @charlierad.bsky.social 👏).
go.bsky.app/S7iL8BE
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
A tip for those looking for great accounts:
Find someone whose work or values you respect, and look at who they are Following
I just did so for @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social (one part of the fantastic Open Justice Court of Protection Project) and found so many new interesting people to follow🙏
Find someone whose work or values you respect, and look at who they are Following
I just did so for @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social (one part of the fantastic Open Justice Court of Protection Project) and found so many new interesting people to follow🙏
November 17, 2024 at 8:27 PM
A tip for those looking for great accounts:
Find someone whose work or values you respect, and look at who they are Following
I just did so for @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social (one part of the fantastic Open Justice Court of Protection Project) and found so many new interesting people to follow🙏
Find someone whose work or values you respect, and look at who they are Following
I just did so for @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social (one part of the fantastic Open Justice Court of Protection Project) and found so many new interesting people to follow🙏
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
I have started a pack for neuro and stroke OT/PT/SLT, to make it easy for people landing. There are some other great more general neuro/neurorehab packs, but this is just to help people landing. Using "neuro" in it's broadest sense and have included some "honorary" AHPs
go.bsky.app/2Wvb8C9
go.bsky.app/2Wvb8C9
November 17, 2024 at 8:34 PM
I have started a pack for neuro and stroke OT/PT/SLT, to make it easy for people landing. There are some other great more general neuro/neurorehab packs, but this is just to help people landing. Using "neuro" in it's broadest sense and have included some "honorary" AHPs
go.bsky.app/2Wvb8C9
go.bsky.app/2Wvb8C9
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
I couldn't help myself.
November 18, 2024 at 11:15 AM
I couldn't help myself.
Is there a #MentalCapacity starter pack yet??
November 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Is there a #MentalCapacity starter pack yet??
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
This is an incredibly enlightening set of individuals.
I'm not even a *tenth* of the way through and already I've learned about monotropism (thanks @harrietcannon.bsky.social) and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (thanks @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social )
I'm not even a *tenth* of the way through and already I've learned about monotropism (thanks @harrietcannon.bsky.social) and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (thanks @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social )
Ok so I've put together a (currently small) starter pack of people with an interest/investment in #disability in #UKHE, including disabled students and staff. Tied my brain in knots about adding people without consent, so please please let me know if you want adding! go.bsky.app/SzRGzk4
November 18, 2024 at 10:58 AM
This is an incredibly enlightening set of individuals.
I'm not even a *tenth* of the way through and already I've learned about monotropism (thanks @harrietcannon.bsky.social) and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (thanks @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social )
I'm not even a *tenth* of the way through and already I've learned about monotropism (thanks @harrietcannon.bsky.social) and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (thanks @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social )
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.
November 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.
@laurenosborneot.bsky.social Not sure if I've said this to you before, but I LOVE the quote in your bio 👌
November 17, 2024 at 9:20 PM
@laurenosborneot.bsky.social Not sure if I've said this to you before, but I LOVE the quote in your bio 👌
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
Starter pack: UK disability
Organisations, charities and individuals involved in the UK disabled community
Please let me know of any suggestions to add, including yourself if you’d like
#starterpack #UK #disability
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
Organisations, charities and individuals involved in the UK disabled community
Please let me know of any suggestions to add, including yourself if you’d like
#starterpack #UK #disability
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
November 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Starter pack: UK disability
Organisations, charities and individuals involved in the UK disabled community
Please let me know of any suggestions to add, including yourself if you’d like
#starterpack #UK #disability
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
Organisations, charities and individuals involved in the UK disabled community
Please let me know of any suggestions to add, including yourself if you’d like
#starterpack #UK #disability
go.bsky.app/VesYzi6
Reposted by Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn
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August 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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The latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection blog is by @jennykitzinger.bsky.social.
How does the court decide if treatment withdrawal is in the best interests of P who has a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness and no friends or family?
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/15/t...
How does the court decide if treatment withdrawal is in the best interests of P who has a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness and no friends or family?
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/15/t...
The patient with no friends or family: A challenge for best interests assessment
Jenny Kitzinger, 15th November 2024 It felt quite lonely and empty in Court 33 in the Royal Courts of Justice when I went (in person) on 14th October 2024. The case (COP 14234849) concer…
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
November 15, 2024 at 7:07 PM
The latest post on the Open Justice Court of Protection blog is by @jennykitzinger.bsky.social.
How does the court decide if treatment withdrawal is in the best interests of P who has a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness and no friends or family?
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/15/t...
How does the court decide if treatment withdrawal is in the best interests of P who has a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness and no friends or family?
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2024/11/15/t...