Matthew Dix

Will this be recorded? As it will be happening 2am GMT+1 time

First evening at #LabourConference With colleagues from @mencap and at the @turn2us_org event hearing about their latest research about stigma in the social security system and hearing from the government perspective thanks to @stephenctimms

1/2 💬 “I have a learning disability. Of course I can.” – Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing.

#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025

An Ai image of Donald Trump and Elon Musk in a boxing match the scorecard is 0-0 of round 1 with musk landing a punch on Donald’s face

Here for all of this. But remember never forget what musk and trump are doing to the American people and economy

How do we get Israel out of Eurovision, is there a special form? Like the one we used for Russia, because it killed civilians and committed war crimes template?

My vote would go to Patrick Butler and Josh Halliday for their stories on the Carers allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Doing nothing in Gaza is a choice the world are making, voices like Mahmoud Khalil, Helmi al-Faqawi and more have been telling us what is happening and still Governments are doing nothing. Starting to feel like September 1938 in Czechoslovakia

We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth Ahmed Alnaouq, Pam Bailey · Audiobook

I am having to listen to this book in stages, the stories are heartbreaking but it is so important to hear these stories. Palestine needs to be free #FreePalestine #Gaza #EndTheWarNow open.spotify.com/show/5bwfcJ5...

CROYDON
The London borough has given a new £40m, eight-year contract to the same rubbish contractor it sacked for incompetence less than two years ago.

Croydon Council’s £10,000 grant for an art show featuring butt plugs, and performers taking laxatives

In commemoration of Tim Minogue stepping down full time contributing to Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social here are some of my favourites from my home of Croydon

An action figure of a man wearing a yellow hoodie jeans he has dark brown medium length hair next to him are accessories a phone a laptop and a red football top and some white trainers the cardboard at the back of the figure is green and reads Matt D

Jumping on the bandwagon

I was watching the Womens six nations this weekend, and it got me thinking

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Football games I have watched this weekend = 4

Women’s Rugby games watched this weekend = 3

Reason why I have watched this many = Because it was on the @BBC and @ITV

Let’s bring back free to air sports on TV and just maybe a generation of kids will want to play sport?

North Wales 💖

Mencap’s response to the Spring Statement's PIP changes are alarming for those with learning disabilities.

Stripping this lifeline will worsen poverty and health inequalities.

Govt must listen and act with compassion for a more inclusive society. #Mencap #PIP #DisabilityRights

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A plate with beef a Yorkshire pudding and vegetables on

If you’re in London stop by Spit and Sawdust for Tacos from La Chona or on Sunday they are starting a Sunday Roast.

Soft launch today.

The Axis of Evil 2025

Come on Scotland, win and England win the Six Nations.

I know it’s not what you want to do.

We’d owe you one.

#SixNations #M6N

A view of the Thames with boats in the foreground and Tower Bridge in the background it’s very sunny with the sun shimmering off the water and blue skies

Nothing like a walk along the Thames on a sunny, brisk morning to make you forget about the cost, crowds, pollution etc….

A view from a plane window of the sun and multiple fluffy clouds over a body of water

Views for days

Making the NHS more accessible for people with learning disabilities is crucial. This means clear communication, person-centered care, carer support, accessible environments, & staff training. Let's build an inclusive healthcare system for all! #LearningDisability #InclusionHealth

Yes because 2025 is exactly the year I want to hear from… Tony Blair, with more ideas. This time on ID cards.

Watching Chelsea vs Villa in the WSL earlier, and one thing stood out - no sponsors on the kits. Honestly, so refreshing. Clean designs without a betting firm slapped on the front just hit different. #WSL #Chelsea #AVFC

This money is vital for a charity like @mencap.bsky.social it will help people with a learning disability to lead happy and healthy lives.

It’s amazing how much Alexander’s story has inspired so many to donate.

Charities and people are still facing hard times. If you can keep supporting

🎶Spur ber yer yer yer yer🎶

Traitors Fans are faithful to the end🙌

Since Friday, over £46,000 has been donated to Mencap by over 3,000 people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti's story!

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Marsha De Cordova standing and speaking on a stage next to a screen saying Do You See Me

Stephen Timms speaking on a stage in front of a screen reading Do You See Me

3 people standing in front of two Mencap banners smiling

Spent a wonderful afternoon at @ukparliament.parliament.uk at the @mencap.bsky.social event speaking to Peers and MP’s about how people with Learning Disabilities should be seen and involved in decisions about their life

I did a thing matts-braindump.blogspot.com/2025/01/blue... be keen for people to let me know what you think

We’ve moved the sofa as we are having a new carpet laid this week, and my cat is having an existential crisis. Her “spot” is gone #Cat #CatsOfBlueSky

This Holocaust Memorial day we remember the victims. I want to shed light on a much overlooked group, those with disabilities an estimated 300,000 were murdered under Aktion T4. Today we remember those murdered 80 years ago, but also remind those in power, now more than ever #NeverAgain #Holocaust