mum to two fabulous children

Mumbles
Joined February 2009
Teachers call off next week's strike in Wales after Welsh Government pay offer bit.ly/3HOPerc
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Jack shares his dyslexia story to help inspire his peers and explains how he couldn’t understand why he was unable to do things others found easy. However, Jack didn't let his dyslexia stop his love for poetry! Read more: bit.ly/3JuSOGE
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We don’t usually see strengths illustrated with the iceberg analogy, this is fab! #ADHD
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Number of school aged children in Wales: over 400,000 Number of children diagnosed with #ADHD in Wales: 854 Number of people in general population who have ADHD: 5 to 8% Therefore, number of undiagnosed children in Wales : over 23,000 Where are they?
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Allergy is not a lifestyle choice. It can be a matter of life or death. Watch our @TimMcLachlanCEO responding to the shocking @BBCXRay and Welsh trading standards survey showing 61% of takeaway orders contained allergens that customers had been assured were allergy-free.
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What? #ADHDAwarenessMonth AND Meme Monday? Oh my days! It would be profitable to invest a tiny amount in quicker diagnosis for adults with ADHD. This is win-win. #adhdtwitter #Neurodiversity #askadhduk
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This has all too often been seen as something ‘funny’ but it is heartbreaking to see how hard it can be to cope with especially for children. Please consider signing.
Please can you help? Currently we have NO specialist for children with tourettes syndrome in Wales and only 1 for adults. Tourettes isn't just swearing. It can be painful and debilitating. Please please sign and rt. petitions.senedd.wales/petit…
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We’re fighting a war out there.. a war against anaphylaxis. Be vigilant, your only weapon against the enemy: epinephrine. And TIME: How long it takes to recognize symptoms, how long before you use epinephrine, how long to call 911, how long before the ambulance arrives..
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There are now 100 days to go for Natasha’s Law to be implemented across the UK. We are yet again reminded how terrible tragedies often shine a light where change is so necessary. Natasha's Law will undoubtedly save lives.
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TODAY is #InternationalRedSneakersDay; a special day to spread #FoodAllergyAwareness worldwide! Show your support by taking a photo wearing red sneakers/shoes (or red anything) and posting it on social media w/ a caption about #foodallergies. Learn more: redsneakers.org/irsd
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Starting off #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek as a guest on this great podcast discussing pitfalls of food allergy tests...listen now to learn why these: ⚠️Are NOT screening tests ⚠️Cause misdiagnosis ✅Are important part of diagnosis when interpreted properly blwpodcast.com/episodes/125
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In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021 we're asking teachers to share. There are students in your school, probably in your class, who are autistic but undiagnosed. They unconsciously mask their autism to fit in with their peers. But #autistic masking is damaging to mental health.
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Another @Pret incident involving sesame - dating from 2017. Labelling is changing but this story highlights how verbal reassurance may not be enough. I spoke to a chef last week who said we should all ask to see the written allergen info when ordering food independent.co.uk/news/uk/cr…
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When we deliver our webinars, one of the biggest aspects that parents need to come to terms with, is that their child/loved one will gain enjoyment from different things. Acceptance and understanding of this is really important. Can you relate? #childrensmentalhealthweek2021
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We are humbled to receive OBEs in the New Year honours list, and are delighted to accept them in the name of our beloved daughter Natasha. Natasha was a passionate believer in social justice. The bright torch she carried for others inspires us every day. dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
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A surprise donation today from @maisiesswansea. Thank you so much 😃 Great to work together with local businesses to #reducefoodwaste and #reducefoodpoverty 🍄🍅 #CommunityFridge #Swansea is open this Wednesday 11.30-1.30pm. All are welcome. #HereforSwansea #zerowaste
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We are proud to sign up to this to help #endchildfoodpoverty - all welcome to access our #swansea #communityfridge & pantry. Check our social media & website for opening times. Thank you @MarcusRashford #hereforswansea #Covid19UK
🗣 Calling all charities, food banks, faith groups and local businesses. For those of you planning on supporting holiday hunger this Xmas please fill out the form so we can map you out and families know where to turn to seek support. A big thank you ❤️ bit.ly/ecfpform
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Attention members: #CommunityFridge #Swansea will be changing its opening hours for xmas. Please note the times, as we wouldn't want you to miss out. We'll be back to business as usual in Jan and ready to take on 2021; continuing the fight against #foodwaste and #foodpoverty 🌍
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To mark #NationalSardinesDay, we will have tinned sardines as well as a fab selection of fresh fruit & vegetables & bread/bakery items available tomorrow from 1-2.30 pm at #CommunityFridge #Swansea #hereforswansea #emergencyfood
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Diolch @DaioniOrganic for the generous donation of #organic milk! 🐄🌱😋 We're very happy to be able to offer fridge users such a top quality product and to #preventwaste as well! Available at #CommunityFridge #Swansea next Wed 1-2:30pm #HereforSwansea #reducefoodwaste
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