Linda McCafferty @mccafferty2.bsky.social

Mum’s mission creates lifeline for Bury adults with complex needs A mother, determined to find a safe social space for her son who has complex health issues and learning disabilities, has created a lifeline in Bury

One mother’s determination to find a safe social space for her son, who has complex health issues and learning disabilities, has helped establish a thriving weekly drop-in at The Green Cafe in Clarence Park, Bury

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☀️ Welcome to our Summer series.

Parliament might be in recess, but unpaid carers aren't. Our voices don’t stop just because parliament does.

Over next few weeks, we’ll be sharing stories, wins, & ways you can take action.
Carers are still visible, even when politics slows down.

#VisibleAndValued

Covid inquiry hears of ‘huge rollback’ in rights and support since pandemic Disabled people have undergone a “huge rollback” in their rights and social security support since the pandemic, a disability rights campaigner and adviser has told the Covid inquiry. Despite polit…

“Building back better” rolled off the tongues of politicians during the pandemic, disabled campaigner tells #Covid inquiry. But all that's happened has been a 'huge rollback' of disability rights.
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Yip .

Mum and daughter found dead in their home months after 999 call Alphonsine Leuga, 47, and Loraine Choulla, 18, likely died 'weeks to months' before their bodies were discovered

Ms Leuga was discharged "pragmatically", the court was told, as she needed to care for her daughter, who was "entirely dependent" on her. Totally abandoned in both their life's & in both their deaths . #ThereButForTheGraceOfGodGoI www.nottinghampost.com/news/notting...

Hundreds of Scots carers tell of terror working alone at night in Glasgow A union is demanding an end to visits at night without proper back-up for staff.

#GlasgowsShame GMB is calling for double-staffing for care workers on high-risk visits, having pool cars across the city to provide­ ­reassurance and, if necessary, transport, and additional ­co-ordinator cover after 6pm. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

Where is the link ?

Learning Disabled adults and their unpaid/primary carer's are being failed by the system, all over Scotland. It is harrowing to hear how bad it is, at the moment, from many carers flocking to social media groups for advice/support & just to tell their stories . #Abandoned .

I'm not going to mince my words here, as I am sick of seeing LA's & orgs activities/events for unpaid carers on here this week with not a thought or reasonable adjustment re funding for unpaid carer's who can't attend due to role - how is that inclusive to all ? #RealCarersWeek

Heart breaking truth of reality for unpaid carers in a brilliant thread from
@RaeA_Smith #burntout #Exhaustion #RealCarersWeek
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Scotland's carers report worsening health Calls have come for “significant investment and support” for Scotland’s carers, as Carers Scotland reveals that almost half adults in Scotland say their health has been impacted since they began carin...

Unpaid carers face significant inequalities, are more likely to experience poorer health, isolation and loneliness, live in poverty, and struggle with employment and educational opportunities. healthandcare.scot/stories/4175... #RealCarersWeek

A patient consenting to surgery does not mean they accept negligence or systemic failures that could contribute to a preventable death.

Calls to replace ‘flawed and secretive’ system for investigating NHS negligence claims Campaigners who want to end the secrecy surrounding ­medical negligence say health boards should no longer be allowed to investigate themselves.

While every surgery carries risks, it doesn’t negate the hospital’s responsibility to provide thorough post-operative care and prevent avoidable complications. 1/2
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I’m holding it together – just – Scotland’s unpaid carers. Next week the 9th to the 15th of June is the annual Carers,Week. This year the focus is all about ‘recognising our carers’ and a plea to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of unpaid carers. Righ...

I’m holding it together – just. scottishcare.org/im-holding-i... #RealCarersWeek

Please share widely and participate if relevant. May the odds be ever in your favour!

a woman is covering her mouth while holding a bow and arrow in a green field . ALT: a woman is covering her mouth while holding a bow and arrow in a green field .

Calling on all unpaid carers this week, from the 9th to 15th June. Please use the hashtag #RealCarersWeek to post your lived experiences as a unpaid carer . We save the Government(s) billions, we are the backbone of society - please support us by reposting/liking our post's

YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood

Can't get enough of him playing guitar in this- just wow . www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRC...

Please vote!! You can vote for one in each country in the UK, several, or all. Great to shine a spotlight on inclusive venues.

#CPTAD2025 #ChangingPlaces #ChangingPlacesToilets

Premature mortality nine times more likely in young adults with learning disabilities - Learning Disability Today New research from the University of Glasgow has found that young adults with a learning disability are nine times more likely to die from treatable causes and premature mortality.

Why Learning Disability Annual Health Checks should be a priority . www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/prematu...

Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins

Reviewing the last few bulletins, it is difficult not to conclude that the care system has fallen even further down the national news agenda in recent weeks, which is frustrating.

Services harm people with autism and learning disabilities, says MP Hundreds of millions are spent on services that harm people with autism and learning disabilities, says MP Sir Robert Buckland

Note article is 2022 , but I never ever thought I would ever agree with a Tory , but here we are - Hundreds of millions are spent on services that harm people with autism and learning disabilities. www.autismeye.com/services-har...

Anxiety medication & autism #AutismAwarenessMonth