Susana Pereira “Preparing women for birth isn’t just about breathing… it’s about agency - giving the woman agency in what’s happening to her” Sheila Brill talks to delegates about her experiences of maternity, and life with her daughter Josephine.

Our research found that over half of people with complex disabilities (55%) felt lonely. Saihan explains his experience of loneliness and how our Sense Virtual Buddying service has helped. Learn more about our service here: bit.ly/3RpLz98 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Our Head of Policy, Sarah White, shared her thoughts on new data showing almost half of children are waiting more than 20 weeks to receive education, health and care plans. The next government must give every disabled child equal access to education. bit.ly/3Xp4Zi2

There has been little mention of disabled people in the manifestos of the main political parties. There are disabled people struggling to afford essentials and get support. Politicians seeking election must acknowledge this. Back our plan for change action.sense.org.uk/page/150375/pe…

"You matter, so get your voice heard." - Charlotte. The next UK government has a real opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of millions. Back our plan for change here: action.sense.org.uk/page/150375/pe…

"You don't look deafblind." Deafblindness is different for everyone and not always visible For #DeafblindAwarenessWeek, the myth-busting team talks about how they have been questioned on their disability based just on appearances.

15-21 July is Birth Trauma Awareness Week. To help raise awareness we want to highlight the findings of the Birth Trauma Inquiry, where our Head of Clinical Negligence @white_suz was the only legal expert to give evidence. BirthTrauma Read here: leighdaylaw.info/3QIM1z0

"This book is a MUST read for anyone working in Maternity services... This book will help to improve maternity services for future parents." Jenny Cleary Retired Director of Midwifery, College Hospital, London #maternityservices @BirteLam Fiona Gibb resilient-books.co.uk

Delighted to see this in the RCM's magazine. Even though it's so painful, this is Josephine's legacy. Midwives need "time to be kind and an enduring will to show the care and compassion that is needed." #saferchildbirth

When people say they can't put the book down, I recognise this as "the Josephine effect" - she touched so many lives despite her disabilities. Today I'll be talking to a NICU sister who finished the book at 1am.... #nurses #disabilities #neonatalnursing resilient-books.co.uk

First issue of Thin Skin coming out on Monday 21st October. We're now taking submissions for Issue 2. Excited? We are!

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I'm absolutely delighted to announce that my book Can I speak to Josephine please? has been shortlisted for the Selfies Award 2025. bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-arti…

Here Comes the Cavalry: The Impact of the Nurse's Uniform in the Home qni.org.uk/here-comes-the… #communitynurses #nurses #nurselife #CommunityImpact #canispeaktojosephineplease

Woman's Hour bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… with Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci really resonated with me. My promise to my daughter Josephine is to try to effect sustainable, lasting change in childbirth making it safer for mothers and for staff. 32 years on, let's see that change happen.

Delighted that my book has been added to the reading lists for 2 modules of UWE Bristol Nursing Associate apprenticeship - Communication and Relationship Management and Contributing to Integrated Care. #Nursing #midwifery sheilabrill.co.uk

Delighted to be interviewed by BookBrunch after winning the Selfies Award. bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-arti… #indieauthor #theselfiesbookaward

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