Among Epstein scandal, it's important to acknowledge research into the experiences of survivors given a “personality disorder” diagnosis
This label can overshadow histories of sexual abuse. It silences, reframes harm as pathology and can cost lives
#MentalHealth #SurvivorVoices #TraumaInformed
A new report from the mental health and social change charity Platfform argues that the diagnosis of 'personality disorder' is causing 'major harm and injustice', warning it can act as a barrier to compassion and prevent people from receiving the help they need
Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
still time to apply
Despite the ****show playing out across the world and here in the Uk. I am determined to start 2026 holding onto hope - and there are reasons to hold on to hope. I’ve written about it here platfform.org/wellbeing/lo...
Two pieces of advice for people worried about SEND reforms, from the successful campaign to scrap the 2 child limit:
1/ Ignore every single media story with unnamed "sources"
2/ You can trust that the decision-makers at the Department for Education genuinely have children's best interests at heart
Great organisation - if you are looking for a trustee opportunity then do have a look at this one
Thank you Dan - very much appreciated
I’m privileged to be a trustee at Platfform, supporting thousands of people annually across Wales through emotional distress & social challenges.
We’re recruiting new trustees. If you’re passionate about social justice & want to make a real impact, then get in contact with them.This work is vital.
Closes 23 February.
We are recruitingTrustees to join out Board at @platfform.org - hear for our Chair Anne-Lousie and find all the information your need to understand more about eh role below 👇🏻
2026 is the year of fresh opportunities! Our work is expanding across the UK and as our trustee you will help us to think differently, do differently, and to challenge the status quo.
Sounds exciting? Get in touch with @ewanhilton.bsky.social for a chat and read more platfform.org/about-us/joi...
We are looking for people to join our @platfform.org Board of Trustees. - a great opportunity to help shape and support our work. - all you need to know is here platfform.org/about-us/joi... and pls pls share share share
We are looking for people to join our @platfform.org Board of Trustees. - a great opportunity to help shape and support our work. - all you need to know is here platfform.org/about-us/joi... and pls pls share share share
MOURN THE DEAD, FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR THE LIVING TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE THIS IS WHY WE'RE SO FUCKING ANGRY
Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
Last day to join us! There's only 1 day before our fantastic event at St Giles' Church and we can't wait!
We're getting the last bits in motion and we're so excited about welcoming everyone tomorrow.
If you're looking for a positive event for tomorrow night, we've got you covered: bit.ly/3VJDnlW
I'd venture politely to suggest that if the EHRC had done its job and written a code that was about the law rather the pursuit of an anti-trans ideological agenda duty bearers would be better able to do what she urges upon them.
Oh dear Just started to listening to @kathyburke.bsky.social new book A Mind of My Own - already hooked - might not get much done today
Very interested to hear what @thercnwales.bsky.social take on the new Mental Health strategy in Wales is. This should be a useful event 👇👇
On #WorldMentalHealthDay this is what The Wales Alliance for Mental Health & young people we work with are asking the next Welsh Government - it’s not just about the mental health system our Govt needs to end child poverty, address inequality & take a social justice approach to mental health
#WorldMentalHealthDay 👇👇👇
Community is a mental health intervention.
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
The Sun corrects Katie Lam's numerous errors and lies about foreign nationals claiming benefits.
archive.ph/vQ7Tn
Exciting- congratulations to everyone who has made as a finalist
Hello Bluesky Friends -Platfform turned six this year - its flown by - so we are taking stock and asking people who know us to tell us a bit about how you experience us - I would really appreciate it if you could take five minutes to complete t a short survey via this link lnkd.in/eAztfcYR
Keeping people in poverty is an expensive luxury.
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
