Yesterday, we welcomed Macmillan nurses, people affected by cancer and volunteers to Downing Street in aid of @macmillancancer Support.
Here are their stories ⬇️
EXCL: A gay man reveals how a drug gang took over his home, turning it into a base for selling chemsex drugs. The tactic is called "cuckooing" + it's now hitting the chemsex scene. Agencies today raise the alarm. Men w/ learning disabilities also at risk. https://t.co/isYcnQKv5y
New year, new job? I'm looking for a Communications Manager to join the utterly brilliant Strategic Communications team at @macmillancancer. You'll be leading #internalcomms campaigns to inform, inspire and connect colleagues to the cause. Deadline 23 Jan. https://t.co/Zw6d1MM2p1
As the pandemic continues, we're still not seeing the number of people diagnosed with cancer that we'd expect.
This is incredibly worrying.
We estimate there are almost 50k people in the UK with cancer who have not yet been diagnosed because of the disruption caused by Covid19
A severe shortage of oncology nurses has left more than 500,000 patients with little or no support, and in some cases threatening the chances of survival, according to Macmillan Cancer Support https://t.co/I8Rx6u2zeV
Job alert! I'm looking for a Communications Manager to lead our internal comms campaigns @MacmillanCancer. It's a brilliant job in a talented team for an extremely worthwhile cause. Closes 1 Aug. DMs are open if you have questions. https://t.co/Nvqv52a8np #commsjobs#charityjobs
Today would've been our namesake Terry Higgins' birthday. He was one of the very first to die of an AIDS-related illness back in 1982.
Terry is just one of a lost generation taken by the HIV epidemic. Everything we do to make the world a better place, we do in Terry's name 💙
#PrideMonth is here! We take our name from the Stonewall Uprising, the protests in response to persistent police brutality on 28 June 1969 that gave way to the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. A year later, on 28 June 1970, the first-ever Pride event took place in New York City.
The legend that is @theebillyporter continues to make the world a better place, now by opening up about the HIV diagnosis that he has hidden for 14 years. This adds a whole other level to the groundbreaking @PoseOnFX, which is essential viewing for all. Oh Billy ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
If you haven't watched my interview on @TamronHallShow yet, please click here: https://t.co/veBl6LuUsO
Thank you @tamronhall for giving me a voice and a platform, but mostly, just for being my friend! 💗
A year ago today I put out a video of a couple of dogs eating their breakfast. We’ve kept on making the videos and the two main characters have continued to have zero clue about anything, but thanks for all the Olive and Mabel love that has come our way. https://t.co/qovSFd86Lp
THREAD.
Last month I decided to resign from @PrideInLondon.
I cannot standby an organisation that appears to be insistent on failing black and brown voices in LGBT+ communities. But it’s deeper than that so I’ve decided to write about. https://t.co/2aXb08y6GX (1/n)
So one of the best (if not the best) thing about being gay is the ability to have close friendships with women. I’ve felt this my whole life. Girls at school knew I was no threat so we could be close. It’s the same now.
But this is a result of male violence. It’s all horrifying.
It’s horribly telling that, so often, as soon as a woman realises you’re gay you can sense a reduction in hyper-vigilance. The threat level has fallen. I often find myself making my gayness very clear ASAP for this reason.
I don’t know if straight men realise the extent of this.
Monday: happy international women’s day! Women should feel empowered to call out bullying and abuse.
Tuesday: how dare a woman speak out about something that’s had a huge impact on her mental health?
Wednesday: if women choose to walk home alone then they put themselves at risk.
So angry to see #NotAllMen trending. We KNOW it’s not all men 🤦🏼♀️ But statistically it is lots of men (see below). Therefore, can someone please explain - if I’m walking alone how I tell the difference?! You can’t. You prepare for the worst - every 👏🏻 single 👏🏻 time 👏🏻