Dr Chris Tennyson

Clinical Psychologist, advocating for equal access to health care for adopted people.

[Carl Smith @decsmith50]

The actions of a nun should be investigated for sexual abuse, and a social worker for "baby trading", as part of an upcoming public inquiry into mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland. #adoption #forcedadoption
https://t.co/zjcYyYdVaN

[Carl Smith @decsmith50]

A report has found 'human rights abuses, degrading treatment, and forced separation of families are recurring and frequent' in survivors of 'mother and baby homes' in Northern Ireland. #adoption #forcedadoption #stolenchildren #motherandbabyhomes
https://t.co/fWwVEKqjRm

[Dr Chris Tennyson @TennysonPsych]

@lizzieharvie Thank you all for this

[Stephen’s Voice - Suicide Prevention @VoiceStephen]

Delighted to say we’ve reached over a 1/4 of our fundraising target already 🙌🏻

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far 🙏🏻 There’s still plenty of time to donate and honestly every single pound is appreciated more than you know.

For anyone wondering what we’re taking on, we’ll be walking the Stairway to Heaven in Fermanagh…..a boardwalk trail at Cuilcagh Mountain. Im told it’s a challenging enough climb with unbelievable views at the top…..and it feels like such a fitting way to remember Stephen and all our loved ones gone too soon.

Every step will be walked in Stephen’s memory and to raise awareness for Prescription Harm Awareness Day and funds for Antidepressant Risks.

Now… anyone that knows me knows I can hardly walk the length of myself never mind up a mountain 😅 but this is bigger than sore legs and being out of breath after 5 minutes….we’re doing this for Stephen, for awareness, and for every family affected by prescribed harm.

If you can donate, share, or support in any way at all, it would mean the world 💜

https://t.co/RgX0tjzYef

[ITV News @itvnews]

Forced adoption scandal: Evidence sent to Cumbria Police about 61 baby deaths at church-run home

https://t.co/aAH6dzLtoo

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

I'm in love with this sentence:

“Forgive yourself for not knowing earlier what only time could teach.”

[Michael Lambert @GrandCamouflage]

A deeply moving and intensely personal read in the @guardian from @David_Batty about his experience of adoption, reconnection and extended family identities.

The ongoing, lifelong impacts of severance are both incredibly profound and deeply felt.
https://t.co/9i8yPpP54y

[Adult Adoptee Movement @AdultAdopteeMov]

Feature by @David_Batty in today’s Guardian magazine. #adopteevoices

My mother was forced to give me up for adoption. But when we finally met decades later, it was far from a fairytale ending https://t.co/KQaPF8YhTz

[Dr Chris Tennyson @TennysonPsych]

@AdultAdopteeMov @David_Batty This was an excellent read.

[CarolJordanUTV @CarolJordanTV]

It’s Volunteer Week and Elaine McBride who volunteers for @NIHospice talks about the personal value of helping others.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“Difficulty is what wakes up the genius.”

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

As a clinical psychologist, one of the first questions Chris Tennyson asks his patients is about their family medical history.

It’s a question which carries a personal irony as for decades it’s a question Chris couldn’t answer himself.

He's been chatting to @CarolJordanTV on the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile.

https://t.co/T1ji1v2Yge

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

Adopted as a young infant, Chris Tennyson's adoptive family never received any family health history, a situation which as he found out, could have been life threatening.

His goal is that he can change the rules so this never happens to any other adopted person again.

Catch the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile with @CarolJordanTV on ITVX or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://t.co/T1ji1v2Yge

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

On this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, @CarolJordanTV is joined by Chris Tennyson, an adoptee fighting for change to allow family health history to be shared with adoptive families

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/db6xHEBjFV

[Dr Chris Tennyson @TennysonPsych]

@CarolJordanTV @UTVNews I appreciated the opportunity to speak about it. Thank you

[Dr Chris Tennyson @TennysonPsych]

Thanks to @CarolJordanTV for taking the time to talk about the barriers to accessing family medical histories of faced by adopted people, and what needs to change. I hope this inspires further conversations and practical steps for change @AdoptionUK

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

On this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, @CarolJordanTV is joined by Chris Tennyson, an adoptee fighting for change to allow family health history to be shared with adoptive families

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/db6xHEBjFV