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Really curious to what led to M&S adding this disclaimer

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. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

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Today, in my city of Odesa, a memorial plaque was unveiled to honor the soldiers who gave their lives for Ukraine’s freedom. While some sacrifice everything for liberty, others sit in comfortable offices, calling this war a ‘territorial dispute’ and joking about Ukraine’s surrender.

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releasing.dogwoof.com/i-am-martin-... Very much enjoyed this. Interesting that his black and white photographs of very similar subjects are not seen in the same way as those who criticise Parr’s colour photography for mocking the working class

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New blog: Beds rewritingsocialcare.blog/2025/02/15/b... #LanguageMatters #RewritingSocialCare

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“William’s story was one of intergenerational trauma & of the lies Scotland tells itself about its treatment of its most vulnerable children.” My @londonreview.bsky.social longread on the Polmont suicides & our failing youth justice system is the culmination of 6 years’ work & means a lot to me.

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Now woefully regretting the decision to holiday on top of a hill facing the sea in a lodge with full width/ height windows.

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Brilliant.

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🚨The first ever UNCRC Act case has been decided in Scotland! In a significant judgment, the High Court in Edinburgh has accepted our arguments and ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children is within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. 1/5 #UNCRC

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Welp. Apple snuck something dirty in our phones last night. Settings > Apps > (pick an app) > Siri > Learn From this App TOGGLE OFF. You have to go through each app. My garage app, my BANKING APPS, others had that turned on automatically. 😡

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Publication day! I am delighted to announce the publication of my latest book 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. The books aims to introduce readers to Critical Theory in an accessible and interesting way and can be ordered at the link below: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...

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The petition to make Non-Fatal Strangulation a standalone crime in Scotland is live! This is vital: 53% of victims are later killed by the same perpetrator. Help take action (anyone can sign): Please read, support, and share ⬇️

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My dudes, turn this shit off. On iOS it's under Settings > Apps > Photos > scroll all the way down.

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A rare day of winter sun in Glasgow

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Nightfall at Anniesland Court in the west of Glasgow. Designed in a Brutalist style by Jack Holmes and Partners, it was built in the 1960s. The ground floor section was added in the 1980s. #glasgow #architecture #glasgowatnight #nightphotography #anniesland #brutalistarchitecture #towerblock

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Posted by a dear friend of mine who's a nurse at Glasgow Children's hospital. Making sure all the children have something to leave out for Santa! ❤️

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‘Poverty charges interest’ What a great way to describe it. Much better than ‘the poverty premium’.

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Neighbourhood watch

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Troon harbour 📸 Dad Laing

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Funded PhD Opportunity Examining workforce planning in older people social work: Evidencing the impact of social worker burnout, intention to leave, and leaving from the perspective of service user experiences and cost to employers. Apply via Ulster University PhD opportunities. Closing by 24/2/24

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Shout out today to all the social workers out there who did the right thing this week, who upheld rights and stayed true to the values, and who in doing so made themselves unpopular with a whole host of people but did it anyway. We see you.

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“Middle class women of a certain age “ who are celebrities are probably the women with the most power in his orbit. I dread to think what those women he would have regarded as powerless experienced

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The Ghosts of Christmas past #AdventCalendar - Day 1. . 2 girls stand by their 17ft snowman in Aberdeen, Scotland 1962. Image: Popperfoto

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📸 My Dad. Nephew (10) cycle-cross race today

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Pleased I discovered how to make a feed... this one is for social work. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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John Pearce : this stuff (residential, foster care, supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children, growing & nurturing workforce) is whole council business, not just children’s services. PREACH! #ncasc24

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Mornington Crescent

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It’s the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls! 1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by: A husband A boyfriend An intimate partner A lover A parent A relative A colleague A boss A stranger bit.ly/3gy8pfq #NoExcuse

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Hi. I'm new here. Latest book for all interested in social justice in social work

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- Will you marry me? - No (Awkward af 3-hour hot-air ballon ride)

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Visited the Mike Kelley exhibition at the Tate Modern. I’m now way too overstimulated and will need to remain in a darkened room until morning.

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Children watching a performance of Saint George and the Dragon at an outdoor puppet theater in Paris, 1963 by Alfred Eisenstaedt. I love everything about this photo.

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We’re excited to join @SWU_UK at the St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March & Rally 2024 in Glasgow on 30th November! Let’s stand together against racism and fascism 🔗 https://buff.ly/4fZ5d5s #AntiRacism

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I'M ALIVE!!! Fuck you, Schrödinger!

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Train reading 💙📚 #Booksky

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OK, my BOOKS & DOGS Starter Pack is up and running for any readers and writers who also love dogs. To be added pls share and comment with a pic of your pooch! 🐾 go.bsky.app/Tpw1Zej

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✨ Could you benefit from coaching? ✨ Great question from our fantastic committee co-chair, Caroline McDonald! If you think coaching could be for you, we offer a free and confidential service for all social workers. So why not book a session today https://buff.ly/3mSui8u

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This is just the kind of research informed insights into social work and child protection that is needed, showing the resourceful, caring, loving, mutually supportive friendships that nourish and sustain individuals, teams and the profession

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