Laura Finnan Cowan

Self-Directed Support, inclusion, co-production, equality, dementia, learning disability, feminism (and random chat!) I’m a sibling carer. Just tweeting as me.

[Lothian CIL @LothianCIL]

Join our fantastic Peer Support team on Wednesday 19 February, 11am - 1.30pm at Norton Park for the Edinburgh Peer Support Group.
Discussing all aspects of self-directed support available to you and a chance to connect and share experiences.
Email [email protected]
to sign up

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@AsdaServiceTeam hi, we shop online at Asda every week. We very often order two packs of chicken thighs and only ever receive one. We’ve tried both quantity and kg options but still never get what we ask for. It’s really frustrating and inconvenient. Any advice ? Hamilton store

[Inspiring Scot SDS @InspScotlandSDS]

Thanks to @kaysallen for championing SiRD at Scottish Parliament and sharing how important it is for people to have independent support when accessing social care. It was great to also hear from our friends @SDSScot @InControlScot and @socworkscot about their work to improve SDS.

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. Why not reverse our perspectives? This #WorldDownSyndromeDay, #AssumeThatICan! @coordown @DSiupdate

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We're working together with partners to build a vision for the profession, and have put together some statements which reflect what we've heard about what's needed now. What do you think? https://t.co/9h2KwXzIZb

[Philly Beaumont @phillybeaumont1]

My niece Beth has gone missing. She got on the Jubilee line at Westminster towards Stratford. She’ll be confused - if you see her please DM

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@SouthLanCouncil loads of street lights still out in Larkhall train station. I’ve submitted two online forms. Very unsafe for pedestrians especially given current longer hours of darkness. Can you pass info along to relevant team?

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

If you are an adult living with #deafness, #SightLoss and dual #SensoryLoss, who accesses – or wants to access – #SDS or social care, please share your experiences. Survey closes on 9 Feb: https://t.co/8oEIvh8tY2 #ScottishSensoryHub

@DeafAction @RNIBScotland @sdsscotland

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@ScotRail @SouthLanCouncil Hi Paul, been through station tonight and lights under bridge are now working 👍 fair play! Thanks

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@ScotRail @SouthLanCouncil Most of the streetlights in Larkhall train station car park are out. Including all in the underpass.

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@ScotRail @SouthLanCouncil Hey, I’ve now reported lightning issue to @SouthLanCouncil twice via website. Still no under bridge lighting on pedestrian path to platforms

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@ScotRail @SouthLanCouncil Hi there, just to say, no improvement yet. Half of car park still in darkness and it doesn’t feel great walking through it 😕

[Clare Mills @listenthinkdraw]

Come and learn how to draw graphics of your meetings and events - 1 week left for early bird prices: https://t.co/GhLzDiaRZq

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@ginaaalexander Congratulations ❤️

[Laura Finnan Cowan @Lafinnco]

@EleriBirkhead hi Eleri, keen to connect up with you in regards to Social Work Scotland’s Self-Directed Support project work. Struggling to find your email. Hope we can connect up. Thanks

[Self Directed Support Scotland @SDSScot]

We're really looking forward to being part of the @ScotsSW conference on 29 Nov.

Along with @Lafinnco and @SWSarahA we're running a workshop entitled "Self Directed Support: Making a difference and changing lives". Looking forward to a lively discussion!

#SASW2023

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Are you interested in learning more about Social Work Scotland and the work we do? Come along to one of our Open Day Sessions.

SWS members and non-members are welcome!
🔗https://t.co/pQweewsPuF

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

“Organisations over-estimate what they can achieve in a year. But totally underestimate what they can do in 5. We have to think differently” - Mike Burns, our convenor, talking about complex system change

[Clare Mills @listenthinkdraw]

My training course is live for bookings! Early bird price until 6th Oct. Intro to graphic recording - online course starts 13th Nov
Book here: https://t.co/GhLzDiaRZq