Floella Benjamin
@FloellaBenjamin
Baroness/Actress/Writer/Campaigner
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http://www.floellabenjamin.com 19-07-2009 20:16:44
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We must put a stop to this #infestedblood scandal along with all the other scandals society is facing Lib Dem Lords SalBrinton House of Lords
Sal's amendment will ensure that compensation for victims will be made swiftly and on a fair basis.
Compensation cannot rectify the mistakes and atone for the lives lost, but accountability needs to be taken.
#InfectedBloodInquiry
Today we will be voting on several changes to the Victim and Prisoners Bill, including SalBrinton's compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal amendment.
This was a shocking failure of the NHS and the Govt has subsequently neglected to act and care for victims.
We thrilled to announce that Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL will be awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television at the #BAFTATVAwards with P&O Cruises on Sunday 12 May ✨
Every child who has experienced abuse and exploitation deserves access to child-specific support. Floella Benjamin powerfully called on the government to use the Victims and Prisoners Bill to guarantee access to these support services in the House of Lords last night.
Floella Benjamin P&O Cruises From the moment Baroness Benjamin appeared on the nation’s screens fifty years ago, she has been a tireless advocate of diversity and inclusion, and for the rights of children.
Watch our full interview 👇
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Laura Henry-Allain (She/her) Floella Benjamin sophieraworth Thank you. I couldn’t stop smiling interviewing the legend that is Baroness Floella Benjamin.
Your voice is a welcome one in the House of Lords as you bring empathy, joy and compassion, as well as common sense when you speak. Proud to have you as one of my #Playschool Babies Bishop of Newcastle
One year ago today I knocked on the door Newcastle Cathedral and was installed as Bishop Newcastle Diocese (CofE) what a year it has been! I’m filled with gratitude for all who have supported and encouraged me so often in quiet and unforeseen ways. This is a wonderful diocese! Thanks be to God 🥳🙏
Happy 60th Birthday #Playschool the ultimate classic pre-school programme. This show means everything to me. Being one of the presenters was simply the best time of my life as I was able to spread unconditional love, joy and happiness to all my Playschool Babies from the heart❤️
Rod 🐘 🚗 🐕 🇬🇧 Leni🦖👑 Floella Benjamin Having 2 kids under 5, CBeebies has been worth the licence fee alone. So grateful for those who battle for quality kids TV.
RIP to Windrush Elder and WW2 veteran who made the world a better place for us all. Thanks Roz Griffiths The Friends Of Windrush Square for sharing these images
Very proud to have been made a Freeman of the city of London today for my services to Nursing and Health. Sheffield Children's CNO CMidO_StrategyGrp Ruth May 💙 Prof Mark Radford CBE PhD RN
Home after excellent Digital Universities Conference #THEdigitalUK - superb hosting from University of Exeter Great sessions on inclusion and co-creation. Enjoyed judging hackathon on bias in AI. Couldn’t resist saying hi to someone who inspired me from an early age Floella Benjamin
Great to hear how much the children enjoyed reading my book ‘Coming to England’ and inspired to embrace diversity which hopefully will stay with them forever because childhood lasts a lifetime. Sending virtual hugs 🥰Riverside Otters Diane Ewen Illustrator Macmillan Children's Books
Floella Benjamin spoke powerfully on the importance of investing in early intervention services for families yesterday in the House of Lords debate on children in local authority care.