Researcher, policy wonk, data champion. Mother, citizen of the world, lover of the great outdoors. Happiest up a hill or on a bike.

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Joined September 2014
Son has continuous cough since early Nov. Can't get to sleep. Barely tolerated in classroom on few days he's there. GPs at wits end, referred to #paediatricrespiratory @OUHospitals. Appointment end July! #NHS that's way too long to wait for a young person missing school.
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Are you a family carer of someone with a severe learning disability? You can connect with others who understand through our various peer support options provided at the CBF: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/…
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Challenges of parenting children born before 24 weeks of gestation onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… Good articles, challenges for children & families. Generalisability of this Swedish study for 🇬🇧/🇺🇸 tho? Family and social support was good, support economically & at school widespread
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So happy to have run my second half marathon this morning in 1h53. Much more importantly, raising over £4000 for MND Association Oxford Care Centre, in memory of our dear Mum. Thank you so much to all who sponsored us, you can still donate at justgiving.com/page/catherin…
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Up at 6:30am to beat the heat on last long training run (22km) for half marathon on 7 July. Fund-raising with family for the outstanding Oxford #MND Care Centre who supported my Mum and us with such kindness. Thank you for any support you can offer. justgiving.com/team/catherin…
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We are running a half marathon on 7 July in memory of my amazing mother. Please help us to raise funds for the Oxford MND Care Centre who supported her and our family with incredible kindness through our long, painful journey with #MND. Thank you. justgiving.com/team/catherin…
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Lockdown habit that kept going. German and now Mandarin (much harder).
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Please have your voice heard and comment on the NEW Framework for Palliative Care. It’s vital you have your say #PerinatalPalliativeCare #ManagingUncertainty #SupportingFamilies #SupportingPerinatalTeams @NeoPallCare @NNAUK1 @Blisscharity @Tog4ShortLives @TheAPPMuk
Replying to @BAPM_Official
@BAPM_Official have released the draft Framework for Perinatal Palliative Care for consultation, important reading and a chance to give feedback to the authors bapm.org/resources/palliativ…
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Spare 90 seconds to watch & share this great little video with a very important message, from children and young people missing out on school due to unmet special needs.
Parents are blamed by the government for absent children when in fact we are fighting to get our children to school. If anyone wants to know why we fight so hard - watch this #WeCanLearn @education4all23 @DCPcampaign @bphillipsonMP @helenhayes_
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Please take a look at our new Enhanced e-learningcourse, complementing the ‘Introduction to Neonatal Palliative Care’ course. Adapted from our textbook ‘Neonatal Palliative Care for Nurses’ @duncan_CNSE @gso_jones @KathEvans2 @MckeonCarter @louisewlowe @petty_julia @EmilyHarrop9
The International Children’s Palliative Care Network releases today its newest e-learning course entitled, Neonatal Palliative Care: An Enhanced Course. Find more information about the new course here ow.ly/uJRt50QihgI
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NEW: Risk factors of secondary school exclusion In our latest post, we identify three variables associated with exclusion in secondary: history of exclusion/suspension at primary, involvement with Social Care, and economic disadvantage. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/490JMhK
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My recent report has highlighted some of the distinct challenges that children with SEND face in their daily lives. Ahead of the Government's Disability Action Plan, I have made a series of recommendations with key changes that I would like to see. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
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Great report from @ChildrensComm with much evidence from YP themselves. Clear recommendations on need for early ID, better data, access to advocacy, ICB focus on school attendance, more school nurses, mental health nurses, LD nurses, health visitors ... childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
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Been working hard on these data challenges for several years with @CDC_tweets @TrueColoursTrus @BlogSenco @KarenHorridge. Great to see @ChildrensComm highlighting importance of better data to improve services for disabled children, young people and their families.
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Wise words @Rachel_deSouza: I want to see an overhaul of how we think and talk about disabled children’s experiences: it is not the job of one department, or one funding pot.We must consider what every child needs to fulfil their potential and feel pride in what they can achieve.
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Anne Pinney retweeted
We've responded to the Government's review of 20mph limits and low traffic neighbourhoods in England. Read our response: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news…
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