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'Flourishing and accessible public transport systems are an essential feature of sustainable 21st-century living. They are a means of social inclusion and wellbeing, helping to generate a sense of place and collective belonging.' theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Back in Greece, we’re sharing weekly shows and Seagull smiles with kids from Romany communities, to make sure no one we meet misses out on the magic and beauty of a playful childhood.

'We do not have to agree with each other for us to acknowledge each other’s hurt. We do not need to hold identical views to reach out and take responsibility for one another's safety and wellbeing.' theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Fozia Haider Tyne & Wear Citizens Hexham & Newcastle Neil Denton - Community Mediator Power to the people with Gateshead Community Bridgebuilders today... Next stop Wednesday night.... actionnetwork.org/events/tyne-we…

Is there an echo in here? I wonder how that happened... theguardian.com/politics/2023/…

This promises to be an excellent session.

'Those who do not see friends or family are 77% more likely to die of any cause' theguardian.com/society/2023/n…

Can group-based strategies increase community resilience? Longitudinal predictors of sustained participation in Covid-19 mutual aid &community support groups
tl;dr: yes

Economic and Social Research Council Group Processes & Covid-19 paper Wiley Psychology now has page numbers!
Rotem Perach

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ja…

Everyone has the right to have clean accessible toilets. Check out this link to see your nearest changing places toilet. Scan the QR code or follow the link.
Changing Places UK Safe Places National Network Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT Sheffield City Council

Last night’s lecture will live long in my heart. Grateful.
I caught the sleeper train down to Anthropy afterwards but couldn’t rest, given the urgency, heart & clarity of david robinson’s message & the community he convenes.
Relationships are essential - primary, policy & practice.x

“It’s during catastrophic times when relationships are tested,” said Lindsay, who has known Julie for more than a decade. “But it is precisely now we need to show friendship, solidarity and trust.” theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Great to be at the LSE to listen to david robinson 'Scientific studies have told us again and again: human beings need nutrition, we need exercise, we need purpose, and we need each other.”

On my way and very much looking forward to it!

Durham's ECRs in Hazard, Risk, and Resilience today in conversation with Laura Dobson Durham County Council, Heather Devey Wild Intrigue, Neil Denton Neil Denton - Community Mediator, Helen F Wilson and Sim M. Reaney about Bridging the Gap between Policy and Research. Thanks to everyone involved!

We need hope now more than ever.

Join us: peoplespowerhouse.org.uk/this-is-the-no…

Our tears can not wash away the horror. They can not heal the wounded. They will not raise the dead. But let them flow equally for “yours” and “mine”. They flow towards peace, to show our shared pain, to guide us to the day when we say “enough and no more”.

This is exactly what we're about: amplifying progressive ideas, collaborating with partners, bringing citizens together. #Sunderland folk come join us - it'll be fab! #BasicIncome #ThisistheNorth

There are too many patients on mental health wards who are ‘clinically ready for discharge’ but who don’t have suitable accommodation to be discharged to. The Government must allocate more resources for social care services & housing for persons with mental health problems.

Come & join the IPPR North team at the New Economy North Social next Wednesday evening - all welcome👇