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[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@_Homesbargain Can you confirm that the following is company policy?
To call a meeting for sickness absence (one day) when medical instructions was to rest. She was wearing constriction socks, taking codeine, told not to drive or operate machinery for 48 hrs!

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@homebargains @StephenMorganMP I don't want to make tgis information public for obvious reasons. Given that she has stepped up when needed and taken on extra shifts makes this all the worse.

[Philip Armstrong 💙 @PhilArmstrong58]

@AlisonArmstron2 The brutality of raw exploitation.
Totally unacceptable behaviour.

Job Guarantee now.

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@hoyer_kat @ToppingsEdin @ToppingsStAs Are you coming to York?

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@hoyer_kat I saw the Palast der Republik in spring 1986. There happened to be a parade that day - I remember FDJ being part of it.

[Katja Hoyer @hoyer_kat]

The AfD has drawn 'massive criticism' for scheduling its conference on the centenary of the infamous 1926 Nazi rally in Weimar. Coincidence or not, such historical comparisons won't put off voters because they don't solve their problems I argue @guardian👇
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[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

“I want to go home.”

It’s not uncommon for someone living with dementia to say that they want to go home, however it can be distressing, both for the person with dementia and their carers.

It can be hard to know what to say, which is why we wanted to share a few things to keep in mind when this happens.

It’s usually best not to try to reason or disagree with the person about where their home is, or to tell them that they’re already home. Instead, listen to them, and try to acknowledge and understand their feelings.

For the person with dementia, it’s likely that the term ‘home’ describes more than the place they currently live. It may represent memories of a happier time when they felt comfortable and secure.

It can be helpful to reassure them that they are safe and cared about where they are now.

You can also ask them about their home – where is it, and what is it like? You may be able to use this approach to divert the conversation to a different topic – for example, by asking about any loved ones they mention. You can also try talking about a new subject like food or music, or an activity like going for a walk or looking through a photo album.

By encouraging them to talk about why they were happy in their home, you might also be able to work out what they need to feel more comfortable. If they seem unhappy, try to figure out why.

Anxiety can be caused by discomfort, so it can be helpful to run through a mental checklist - could they be hungry, thirsty, too warm or too cold?

And finally, it can help to keep a log of when they ask this question. Certain times of the day might be worse than others, and if it happens later in the day it could be due to ‘sundowning’. If you see a pattern, you can take steps to lessen or avoid some of the triggers.

For more support and advice, call the Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@RestIsPolitics @campbellclaret Spoken much German?

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say https://t.co/CvtJ1Ys2uw

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

‘I think we feel stuck’: Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed society https://t.co/rUumwP7xBv

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@tayreinx I agree

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

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[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing https://t.co/TorfLet8lR

[Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies @GowerInitiative]

🔥@PhilArmstrong58 has spent a couple of enjoyable years diving into the life and works of @wbmosler a legend in his own lifetime as both the founder of #MMT but also the engineering genius behind a range of energy efficient sports 🚗 and public transport ⛴️

[Philip Armstrong 💙 @PhilArmstrong58]

I hope you enjoy the book 😊https://t.co/B2DnoEd6Du

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

@RachaelMaskell If only all Labour MPs and the party's leadership had your integrity! Support your brave stand for what is right, protecting and representing the most vulnerable in society.

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

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[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

Germany is gripped by election fever … but Trump is pulling the strings https://t.co/jkX4Yzx6CZ

[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

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[Alison Armstrong 💙 @AlisonArmstron2]

The Syrian refugee whose selfie with Angela Merkel changed his life https://t.co/TEzNPkJqBi