Melanie Johnson

Doctors actor highlights healthcare access issues on walk Rishard Beckett who has Down's syndrome says people with learning difficulties face NHS access struggles.

An actor with Down's syndrome has completed a 16-mile walk in a bid to raise awareness of the barriers people with learning difficulties face when trying to access healthcare. What’s your child with LD’s experience? www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...

How about a trip to space this weekend?

Our new gallery full of star objects and stellar stories is now open and it’s completely free to visit. Head towards our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre in the museum’s West Hall to see it for yourself.

Book a free museum ticket now: https://bit.ly/3VwvdNA

Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’ Impartial news & intelligent debate

Thanks to the lobbying of thousands of parents, including our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign, the mood over the future of #EHCPs seems to have shifted. Keep up the great work! Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’ inews.co.uk/news/education/s...

A5 sized notebooks for recording the weeks Top 20 hits- kept religiously from 1981-84

Strange to think I wasn’t diagnosed as #autistic until 46, given this early piece of evidence.. (just one of many!)

Oh my goodness, the live version hits hard, I love it even more.

YouTube video by Spotify Wolf Alice - Play It Out (Live) | Spotify Live Room

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Nice!

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.

Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.

This is key to the reforms - "Establish a clear definition of inclusion: The DfE must define what constitutes an inclusive mainstream school and provide statutory guidance to ensure consistent implementation."

From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disability

"Because they were all obsessed with curing me. Rather than equipping me"
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Let’s fight for a system that works.

Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...

#FightForOrdinary

image shows a composite illustration of a serpent with forked tongue menacingly approaching a sad parent clutching her child

On SNJ Today: We're being assailed by forked tongues pretending to care about SEND families, as they plot to demolish their rights. SEND parent and campaigner, Amber Windsor, calls on parents to be strong and fight back: www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...

I went to see @robinince.bsky.social in Burnham on Sea last night - talking about his new book, life, poems - it was moving, effervescent, deeply empathetic and of course funny.
I have two recommendations: buy the book! Go and see Robin on tour!
robinince.com

That was insanely good, perfection! I loved hearing all of those songs live and what better way to end than with Giant Peach. Everyday is Giant Peach day

Bala mum to set up campsite for neurodivergent families after holiday challenges Families across Wales say there is a lack of holiday facilities for their autistic children.

'There was no campsite for my autistic son, so I'm starting my own' What a fantastic idea-hope she gets lots of support www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr...

Yes! Just what I need this Friday morning 😁

YouTube video by Wolf Alice - Topic The Sofa

The Sofa is out 👌

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Wait, Olivia Rodrigo brought out #RobertSmith Now I am gutted for turning over 😬 #Glastonbury

Streetlights designed with an ammonite spiral.

#MolluscMonday: the wonderful ammonite lampposts of Lyme Regis.

I can't imagine what Wolf Alice could do to top Blue Weekend in my eyes, but between Bloom Baby Bloom and The Sofa, the new era is shaping up v nicely indeed

Wolf Alice are currently blowing pretty much everyone else out of the park

Wolf Alice just rocked my world. Bring on December!

Insanely good

#wolfalice killed that set, I loved it! #Glastonbury

I remember the first time #pulp

Omg I forgot about this, yes somewhere in the loft!

Wet Leg rocked that stage, insanely good set I loved it!!

This set was iconic and one of my favourite Glastonbury performances ever. And to think they nearly didn't make it...😬

That's an amazing shot!

Definitely 😁