Wendy Bryant

Suman Fernando obituary Other lives: Psychiatrist with a particular interest in challenging institutional racism in mental health provision

Suman Fernando RIP a giant figure in terms of psychiatry, anti racism and equality and gentle and kind with it. he will be greatly missed we are much in his debt

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

I’m sad to see this news. He was the first consultant psychiatrist I came across as a student who made sense to me & didn’t seem madder than the patients. Gave me hope.

Wishing you well Emma!

Ever since I learned wood anemones spread just 6 feet in 100 years, I’ve been more impressed by the starry carpet in my local woods. It’s low impact, but long lasting 🤔

☺️ I’m looking forward to this great opportunity to talk with Emma about my book. I wrote Rest-Do days about living with fatigue and how to get things done. Hope you can listen in at around 6pm.

I’m looking forward to meeting you too!

Hunger strike over child poverty A group of women in Lancashire are joining in a nationwide hunger strike for the weekend to protest food poverty

A group of women in Lancashire are joining in a nationwide hunger strike for the weekend to protest food poverty #foodpoverty #childpoverty #hungerstrike #PrestonMarket
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#JosephRowntreeFoundation

#Mothersmanifesto

Last Friday I finished reading Property @rowanmoore.bsky.social It has changed how I think about my home, houses around me, village church, local shop, struggles of my family & so many others, and how I read the news. Possession, when compared with property, informs alienation & belonging.

And what people can do there?

Saw my respiratory consultant a week before lockdown. So much was unknown. He was puzzled about the lack of interest in masks. Thought the virus would give me trouble. I’m tired of current media focus: like others have said, mostly written by people not on the frontline or shielding.

Wood anemone (white star shaped flower) in front of rotten wood

Wild daffodil and trees on a sunny day

Had wonderful stroll with friend today, discussing seasonal nature of resting & doing. Some days it’s impossible to resist overdoing it, important when it’s in a lovely place like a wood in spring.

I think wait to see what they actually are voting on. I would welcome more support to get young people into work, and employer incentives to take them on which were systematically dismantled from 2010 onwards.

Sobering thought.

Pastel portrait by amateur artist of a round faced man with cropped dark hair, receding hairline, large black eyes, tanned skin, small chin, serious expression, wearing white shirt & dark jacket

Who is this man? And why did my dad make this portrait? Who do we choose to pay attention to?
Every time I come here I unfollow some more people, slowly I’ll get space to find posts that add something to my day.

Back at the hospital this week. X-ray dept had a makeover, felt hallucinogenic, too distracting to rest. Fortunately not there long.

Now I wish I’d joined you, maybe next year…

Yum, haven’t made any for ages but is a long term favourite.

Hope it’s tasty 😁 it’s a very satisfying bread to make isn’t it?

Ah but it’s the Mail on Sunday I’m sure there’s a difference?? @privateeyenews.bsky.social

It is lovely 😻

Rest-do days never stop 😁 I’m recording an interview about my book today. Looking forward to talking with Maria McCann for WLR FM radio. It’s always interesting to answer questions about rest-do days.

😁 I reached the Sewing Up stage last night and could not be bothered

The politics of division: Why we blame the wrong people - Transforming Society Peter Beresford explores how neoliberal politics fuel division by scapegoating marginalised groups while benefiting the wealthy, urging a new inclusive approach to social justice.

challenging our excluding politics, read this and please share

www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/02/17/t...

Looks lovely. I’m finishing a crochet cardigan - first time I’ve crocheted a garment and have enjoyed it v much. But want it finished now 😁

Thank you, yes, a biologic

Drip with clear liquid in front of pale blue curtain

Thank you. The stuff that’s being dripped into my vein all day today may look like water, but it’s a life saving drug. I’m alive to support my mum as she gets to grips with life without Dad & his Alzheimer’s, among many other things

Radical change in the East: understanding the Reformers The East of England is a Reform UK stronghold, with three of their five MPs. Perhaps we should know who they are, and what they are doing

Today is a hospital day for me. I wonder how long I’d survive without the NHS. No private provider will touch me even for the most minor procedure because I’m too risky. US style anything sounds scary. Surely Reform must be losing its appeal? eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/rad...

Photo featuring three rectangular loafs of bread decorated with slices of vegatables such as red onion and peppers to create images of plants with flowers

Hannah Page, a baker from the US makes art with bread #WomensArt #Sunday 🧡