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Shona McFarlane

@mcfarlanesvl

Love living and working in Leeds as Deputy Director, Adults and Health, Leeds City Council and tweeting in a personal capacity.

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NDTi(@NDTicentral) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're looking for new trustees! We believe in a world where everyone matters and celebrating difference in our communities. If you're a bit radical and can help us drive pioneering ideas into action, read on. You don't need previous trustee experience.

ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndti-…

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Homeshare UK(@Homeshare_UK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fantastic article about in the The Telegraph today.

'I moved in with a pensioner for cheap rent – I didn't bargain on the social benefits' telegraph.co.uk/money/property…

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Rob Mitchell(@RobMitch92) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shout out to all involved in & who did what they could to help people register to vote. And an idea, how about health & social care commissioners ensure a contractual commitment from all providers about ensuring people who use their services are supported to vote?

Shout out to all involved in #PromoteTheVote & who did what they could to help people register to vote. And an idea, how about health & social care commissioners ensure a contractual commitment from all providers about ensuring people who use their services are supported to vote?
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ASC_OD(@LeedsASC_OD) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you Interested in Helping People Regain their Independence in Leeds? A Support Worker helps people in the community regain their independence at home, through rehabilitation support with personal care and daily activities. Visit SkILs Recruitment: [email protected]

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Leeds Directory(@LeedsDirectory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you’re looking at arranging home or residential care, then you may have questions about how to pay for it.
Use the Financial Ready Reckoner to find out if you can get help towards your care costs. Get started - leedsdirectory.org/assessment-too…

If you’re looking at arranging home or residential care, then you may have questions about how to pay for it. Use the Financial Ready Reckoner to find out if you can get help towards your care costs. Get started - leedsdirectory.org/assessment-too…
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Leeds Shared Lives(@LCCSharedLives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking for a new role? Do you want to...

✅Increase your income?
✅Work the hours that suit you?
✅Make a difference to the lives of people in Leeds?

leeds.gov.uk/sharedlives



JCP in West Yorks Employment and Skills Leeds Unity Employment Services

Looking for a new role? Do you want to... ✅Increase your income? ✅Work the hours that suit you? ✅Make a difference to the lives of people in Leeds? leeds.gov.uk/sharedlives #LeedsJobs @JCPinWestYorks @eandsleeds @EmploymentUnity
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Leeds Homeshare(@LCCHomeshare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating a new Homeshare in Leeds! 🥳

The 75 year old householder said her sharer (23) is “absolutely lovely”, praising the enthusiastic help with housework and thoughtfulness. The sharer values living closer to work and connecting over a shared interest in healthy food.

Celebrating a new Homeshare in Leeds! 🥳 The 75 year old householder said her sharer (23) is “absolutely lovely”, praising the enthusiastic help with housework and thoughtfulness. The sharer values living closer to work and connecting over a shared interest in healthy food.
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Asking You!(@askingyouleeds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Next month, Connect in the North are running a session for adults with a in on being and Scam-Free!
Learn about being safe online and on social media! It's on Wednesday 8th May from 1pm-3pm. Email [email protected] or call 0113 270 32 33 to book.

Next month, @ConnectintNorth are running a session for adults with a #LearningDisability in #Leeds on being #WebSafe and Scam-Free! Learn about being safe online and on social media! It's on Wednesday 8th May from 1pm-3pm. Email sarah@citn.org.uk or call 0113 270 32 33 to book.
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Leeds Shared Lives(@LCCSharedLives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What training & support would you receive as a Leeds carer? (part 3)

We provide phone support for you discuss any problems or queries & we can visit you at home. We also have a dedicated team if you need support outside of office hours.

leeds.gov.uk/sharedlives

What training & support would you receive as a Leeds #SharedLives carer? (part 3) We provide phone support for you discuss any problems or queries & we can visit you at home. We also have a dedicated team if you need support outside of office hours. leeds.gov.uk/sharedlives
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NDTi(@NDTicentral) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you over 40? Do you have a learning disability and/or are LGBT+? is a new piece of research to find out about online and offline community spaces. We're working alongside a wide range of partners and universities.
Take part: ndti.org.uk/news/were-seek…

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Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board(@LeedsSAB) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A big thank you to Leeds Irish Health and Homes
Today they hosted their second talk to help raise awareness about abuse & how to get help.
If you run a community group please consider hosting one of our talks. Details 👇

A big thank you to @leedsirish Today they hosted their second talk to help raise awareness about abuse & how to get help. If you run a community group please consider hosting one of our talks. Details 👇
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IMPACT(@ImpAdultCare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have 22 exciting new vacancies across IMPACT’s 2024/25 and projects – join us and play a pivotal part in improving

Find out more on the roles below and apply here: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/vac…

Closes midnight, Sunday 5th May [1/2]

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NDTi(@NDTicentral) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The closing date is nearly upon us! New and aspiring leaders in independent advocacy, get your applications in now for our Advocacy Trailblazers leadership programme. ndti.org.uk/projects/advoc…

youtu.be/cO6h0whjiUo?si…

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NDTi(@NDTicentral) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you a community organisation that supports people and communities facing disadvantage? Living on the Edge is a new piece of research around people on the edge of services, people who are not eligible for formal support.

ndti.org.uk/projects/livin…

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ABCD in Leeds(@ABCDinleeds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way of working with people and communities that starts with what is STRONG not what is WRONG. Join us at our Introduction to ABCD session on 24 April to find out more: shorturl.at/buIOT inleeds LS14Trust

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way of working with people and communities that starts with what is STRONG not what is WRONG. Join us at our Introduction to ABCD session on 24 April to find out more: shorturl.at/buIOT #ABCDinleeds #ABCD @LS14Trust
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LDEngland(@LearningDisEng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Promoting the vote is Social Work in action: Department of Health and Social Care blog by Elaine James on the BASW guide to help social workers new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-pra…
campaign has resources & info too myvotemyvoice.org.uk

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LCH NHS Trust(@LCHNHSTrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Getting rehabilitation and reablement right is vital for health systems and the people we care for.
In Leeds, we’re proud of the excellent care and development work we are doing in partnership with Leeds City Council to support more people to live independently at home following

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