Gemma Davidson

PR consultant and former BBC journalist. Passionate about key social issues such as dementia and mental health. Views my own here.

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

So proud of this @FaceEquality campaign that shows what positive representation can and should look like. It’s time for change. #IAmNotYourVillain

[Changing Faces @FaceEquality]

[🔊 Sound on] Today is the premiere of new Bond movie #NoTimeToDie and we've released our own film showing a future where people with visible differences are the hero, love interest or main character - not just the villain. #IAmNotYourVillain

Learn more: https://t.co/feUMfq1swm

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

So delighted that @ChanceUK and @bbceducation have worked together to shine a light on the rising rates of primary school suspensions and exclusions. Such an important story to tell 👇🏻#Exclusions

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

@kitandrew1 @hannahfearn You should try York. We are paying nearly 10k rent (1 person) and there are 7 of them in my daughter’s house. Nice enough house but ridiculous. Hers was not the most expensive!

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

A court in Yekaterinburg has convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in a high security penal colony. The trial has been dismissed as a ‘sham’ by US officials & the WSJ.

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

The power of working together 👇🏻

[Financial Times @FT]

Breaking news: Exit polls suggest Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National, which was hoping to secure an outright majority in the National Assembly, may have been pushed into second or third place in the high-stakes election https://t.co/hPFe2z4pxn

[Simple Politics @easypoliticsUK]

We all know someone who needs a little reminder.

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

We are just so sad to hear about #MichaelMosley. We listened to his programmes regularly and loved his approach to science and health. A sudden accidental death is so hard to deal with and we are thinking of his family.

[Hay Festival @hayfestival]

Dr Michael Mosley, pictured here at Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2024. It was a privilege to share his work on our stages. Our thoughts go to his family, friends and colleagues.

📸: Billie Charity

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

And I bet no charities were consulted about this sudden influx of teenage volunteers - do they have any idea how carefully charities plan for and support their volunteers.

[Robert Peston @Peston]

The Conservative press release announcing national service talks about “volunteering” for something that would be mandatory (see below). It is a curious use of the English language. Do you think there is a chance the policy was put together in a rush?

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

If you are a charity planning for the election, some helpful advice from @NCVO 👇🏻

[NCVO @NCVO]

As the Prime Minister has called a #GeneralElection for 4 July, charities will now be bringing forward their election plans and thinking about their activity over the next seven weeks.

Here, @_c_walker shares some key things you can do 👇 https://t.co/NiTjEIpFZt

[Anne Longfield @annelongfield]

An imp report today ⁦@ChanceUK⁩. The future of every child matters. No education system should be writing off the life chances of any child with special educational needs, development problems, or vulnerable home lives before they've even got going. https://t.co/NYoId8kUgU

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Children excluded in primary school 'less likely to pass GCSEs'

Read more🔗
https://t.co/r6IIYSHR5b

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

So delighted to see #Exclusion campaign from charity @ChanceUK getting the attention it deserves. Over 22,000 children aged six and under were excluded/suspended in 2022. #TooYoungToLeaveBehind

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

So glad our #LetsTalkVitiligo campaign is getting the attention it deserves. Do read this piece if you can 👇🏻

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Two-thirds of those with skin condition vitiligo struggle with mental health

Full story ⬇️
https://t.co/Ca99CJ9Euu

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

Brilliant to see this #LetsTalkVitiligo campaign - much needed as so many people receive little support following diagnosis. Do take a look 👇🏻

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

This is going to be fab 👇🏻
#LetsTalkVitiligo

[Vitiligo Society @vitiligosociety]

🗣️🆕 Next week, The Vitiligo Society launches its first ever national campaign!

Join us on Tues 19 March as we share findings from the largest survey of the UK vitiligo community. #LetsTalkVitiligo #Vitiligo

PS Here's a sneak peek at our campaign video recording day 📸

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

@catdeakin @UKLabour Fantastic news - go Catherine!

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

@WendyPMitchell Sending so much love to you both. I have been reading your mum’s book as my sister and I are starting to care for our mum who has vascular dementia and suspected Alzheimer’s. It is overwhelming at times and I am sure you have been an incredible support to Wendy.

[CharityComms @CharityComms]

We've been exploring @Meltwater's State of Social Media Report, and there's some interesting stats, particularly regarding AI and social media platforms.

45% of respondents plan to invest less time on X (Twitter) and more time on Instagram and LinkedIn.
https://t.co/Zn4k9L5tpk

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

Beautiful piece about the reality of loving someone who is dying 👇🏻
‘It’s gone on too long. Push me over the edge’: Diana Rigg’s dying wishes in the grip of cancer - The Guardian https://t.co/yNDr49NCFn

[zoeamar @zoeamar]

I'm excited to share our #AI Checklist for charity trustees and leaders, which @nicknet and I have developed to help charities get started with AI &review progress, whatever stage you are at 1/

https://t.co/y9cSOoRFb5 #CharityAIChecklist #TrusteesWeek

[Gemma Davidson @GemmaDavidson3]

@AlzResearchUK Can you let people know how they can take part in the Blood Biomarker Challenge?