
Al Coates
@mralcoates
MBE, SWer, Host of @TheAandFPodcast, Trainer, CyclistRunner, Dad, Adopter, exFC. All my own thoughts from my pretty little head โญ๏ธChurchill Fellowโญ๏ธ
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BeckyB
@rbrookstweets
Author of 'The Trauma and Attachment-Aware Classroom' #education #fostering #adoption #SEND #homeeducation
Martin Barrow
@martinbarrow
Local authority foster carer, journalist. Tweeting about the care system, children and young people. Subscribe to my weekly bulletin via [email protected]
Wes Streeting
@wesstreeting
Labour MP for Ilford North. Secretary of State for Health & Social Care.
Sarah Argent
@sargent65
Freelance theatre-maker/writer/dramaturg/mentor: Theatre for Young Audiences & BabyTheatre.Assoc Artist @theatriolo.Danish translator.
Scott Casson-Rennie
@gayadoptiondad
Dad, Husband & Grandpops | Director of Ops & Dep CEO @FASDIreland | Host @TheAandfPodcast | Participant @SEIreland | Busy ๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Anthony Scaramucci
@scaramucci
๐บ๐ธ Entrepreneur @SkyBridge. Host, Open Book and @RestPoliticsUS. skybridge.com/disclosures
Martin Guitar
@martinguitar
The official account of C.F. Martin and Co. - Unleash the Artist Within ๐ธ
Mark Ellis
@mj_ellis
Personal thoughts now also available on Threads as mark.ellis._ Proud to do the role of a COO at @Nat_Mem_Arb. (He/Him/His)
Inspired Youth
@inspiredyouth
Multi-award winning Non-Profit social enterprise. Powerful Media Campaigns made with people at the heart of an issue. Founder @Kev_IY_Curran #aspire2more
Helen Richardson
@bbchelenr
Political reporter at @bbcNewcastle and @bbcneandcumbria. Mother of girls, wife of football fanatic, lover of sausage dogs.
Jude Habib ๐
@judehabib
Currently wondering what is happening in the world & questioning the idea of solidarity & peace.
David K Smith
@professor_dave
York academic, chemist, gay widower, and (now) single adoptive Dad. Science, education, politics, life. Views personal. Cookbook/memoir author. (He/him) ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Natalie Williams ๐งก
@natdwilliams
Head of Policy and Campaigns @FosteringNet, formerly @CRAE_Official/@Justforkidslaw #childrights #childrenssocialcare #fostering. Views my own. She/her
Claire Turner
@ceturner1975
CEO of @Carersleeds This account is no longer active. You can find me over on BlueSky bsky.app/profile/claireโฆ
The Fostering Network
@fosteringnet
The Fostering Network is the UKโs leading fostering charity. We help everyone who is fostered to achieve the very best they can.
Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) ๐
@carriegrant1
Broadcaster, Vocal and Leadership Coach and Campaigner. Co-Author of A Very Modern Family. Married to @DavidGrantSays 4 children. She/her Views my own.
Birthlink
@birthlink100
Birthlink offers a range of services for adults affected by adoption with a Scottish connection.
Mark Ellis
@afaroffplace
Education Manager at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Views are my own.
sariest
@sar1est

Raul Butron
@raul_butron1
Social Work Leader. Social Work is a work of heart.
Jane Murray
@dr_janem
Passionate about personhood, people and improving quality of life for people with dementia. Wholetruth, untruths and lies - my PhD and major driver.
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@gerrydiamond71
Nurture Lead/CBT Practitioner. Teacher of Mindfulness. International Speaker. Trauma Informed Responsive Attachment Trainer.๐ง ๐ฑ [email protected]
Ben Ashcroft
@ashcroftben
Author - Fifty-One Moves #ECLCM @ResCareTo21 โคVRโค #CareExperienced #MentalHealth #SocialWork #Safeguarding
Remembering Ian Dickson
@idickson258
#CEP husband, Dad & Grandad. Ardent campaigner for #CEP rights. 'He was like a prism - shining light of many different colours in all sorts of directions.'
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@pippage5

Graham Manning
@gmcmanning
Family 1st,๐ถ2nd. PP Autism class๐จโ๐ซ, campaigner re same & annoyer of politicians. Long suffering spurs fan &MMA addict๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ฆ๐ต๐ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธsame on Bluesky
Janet Daby MP
@janetdaby
Labour and Co-op Party MP for Lewisham East. Minister for Children and Families in the Department for Education.
Chris Wild
@ccwild79
Best Selling Author 'Damaged & The State of It'. National Campaigner. Activist. Public Speaker. Care Experienced.
The For Baby's Sake Trust
@forbabyssake
We provide parents with trauma-informed, therapeutic support to #BreakTheCycle of domestic abuse and give their baby the best start in life ๐
Jo Adnitt
@journojojo
Senior Journalist for BBC News Investigations. Please DM with stories or email [email protected]
Black History Month 2025
@bhmuk
Black History Month UK is dedicated to celebrating and recognising the contributions, history, and culture of Black communities across the UK.
Sarah Johal MBE
@sarahjohal1
National Adoption Strategic Lead working with Regional Adoption Agencies previously Head of One Adoption West Yorkshire.
Naomi Fisher
@naomicfisher
Clinical Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Website: naomifisher.co.uk. Substack: naomicfisher.substack.com. drnaomifisher.bsky.social.
Elaine Amy
@elaineamy_
North East ~ Therapeutic parenting ~ Nonviolent resistance ~ Autism/ADHD/FASD ~ Childhood adversity ~ Trauma informed practice
Chris Petheram
@pethrhiw

Dez Holmes
@dez_holmes
Director @researchIP @NCBtweets. Find me on Bluesky or LinkedIn - this place is a bin fire now
Gareth Chandler
@garethc_ot
Student Occupational Therapist, University of East Anglia
Bridget Blanchard
@bridgblanchard
@BookTrust Getting children reading. Design and Innovation. Views my own
Keith Bishop
@youthworkerbish
Now mostly found posting on LinkedIn (link below). Foster Dad, Youth Worker, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy @Newman_Uni
The Fostering Network Campaigns
@tfn_campaigns
The Fostering Network stands up for #fostering, foster families, and children and young people in foster care. We're now on Bluesky: fosteringcampaigns
Benjamin Fisk
@omgbmf

Clare Kennedy
@clarejkennedy
Neurodevelopmental Project Co-ordinator (NEST) in NHS Ayrshire & Arran All views my own
Dr Chris Tennyson
@tennysonpsych
Clinical Psychologist, advocating for equal access to health care for adopted people.
Darlington Virtual School
@darlingtonvs
Official Twitter page for Darlington Virtual School. We are passionate about promoting the educational achievement of children in care and care leavers.
Leanne Bentley Jaques
@lightbulbpda
Educator - #SEND Advocate - Alternative Provision Provider - Passionate about giving Neurodivergent YP & their families a voice - #run #swim #read ๐#htafc ๐
The Lubber's Hole
@holelubbers
A fan podcast following the Aubrey/Maturin novels of Patrick O'Brian. Find the podcast at lubbershole.podbean.com
Debbie Collings
@debbiecollings9

Mindful Mimi๐ฆ
@mindfulmimix
Wife, mom of 4, Mimi of 6, mental health advocate, and compassionate nurse. Navigating the beautiful chaos of life with purpose.
Black Sheep
@blacksheepview
I'm back! Transracial adoptee, adopter, mother, author and Blogger Black Sheep Sweet Dreams blacksheepsweetdreams.me Opinions my own. Mantra Be Kind
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@allanmstevens
This is a work in progress, just like me.
Anne Meade
@anne_meade13
Foster carer
Janice santos
@janice__santos
They call me nana lucky ๐ Married to my soul mate, mum of 3, blessed with 5 gorgeous grandchildren honoured to be a kinship carer. I really am a lucky nana !
Rebecca Stott
@twinkl_leaders
Director of Education & Thought Leadership Twinkl. NPQH, MA-Ed SEND & Digital Learning. Helping schools globally to innovate ๐ก
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@tollyadult
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tessmarie06
@tessmarie06
Child of God, American,Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Nurse, Biofield energy assessor, constitutional, pro life, educator, whole food advocate, anti vaxxer ...
Dr Helen Casey
@caseyhella
Member of @ChARMpsych Child & Adolescent Resilience & Mental Health Group at Cambridge Uni's Dept of Psychiatry. Foster carer for @cambscc. Own views.
Tutor Your Child
@schoolconsult_
Supporting Maths & English attainment across the UK for all children, especially our most vulnerable.
blackchildreframe
@blackchildframe

Article 39
@article_39
We fight for children's rights in institutional settings in England. Director - Carolyne Willow
Stonestone
@stonet45066802

Angela Frazer-Wicks MBE
@afrazerwicks
Mum, Birth Mum. Chair of Trustees Family Rights Group & Parents Panel member. Public speaker, writer & poet. Championing the voices of lived experience
Fi ๐ชด๐ฉ๐ปโ๐พ
@docfibrown
Churchill Fellow 24 - Focusing on social and therapeutic horticulture for unpaid carer mental health and wellbeing. Visiting Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
The A & F Podcast
@theaandfpodcast
Conversation and discussion on Fostering, adoption, kinship and permanence of children | Hosted by: Scott @GayAdoptionDad & Al @MrAlCoates | #infobanter
Peanut
@crypto_peanut

Jason | Social Worker
@jsnbarn
Irish, Muslim | Founder @swactionuk ๐ฑ
YorkshireIRO
@yorkshireiro

Christian Kerr
@swconcern
Social worker. Lecturer. Elected director: BASW. Resource review editor: Practice - Social Work in Action. Co-editor: The Future of Childrenโs Care. And thenโฆ
Rebekah Pierre
@rebekahpierre92
Deputy Director @Article_39 Writer @Guardian Trustee @TogetherTrust Editor of Free Loaves on Fridays OUT NOW @Unbounders ๐ฅจ๐ฅ๐ @bekahpierre.bsky.social
Richard Devine
@richarddevinesw
Taking a break from Twitter. Leaving this up for reference/future use. If you want to get in touch, please donโt hesitate; [email protected]
HMS Massive
@hms_massive
All in the RN have served in this mythical black-catting ship. You saw dolphins? We saw mermaids. You went to Tenerife? We went to Elevenerife.