Clive Blowes

Passionate about everyone having their voice in society. Interests: mental health, wellbeing, ageing, intersectionality. marginalised communities. Views my own.

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@SparrowhawkAlex You can have my old windows 7 laptop. Can't seem to get it back to them

[Galop @GalopUK]

Tomorrow, the National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is launching an anonymous online forum to further support & enable #LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse to share their experiences & get support from each other. #LGBTBeyondRecognition #16Days

[BBC Health News @bbchealth]

Public health grant cuts 'worst in poorest areas' https://t.co/M2ubW3qhdZ

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

As the UK's older population becomes more diverse, we need to rethink our approach to later life. For the growing cohort of older LGBT+ people, this need is particularly acute.

Read more: https://t.co/FWTsgAtF1I

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

"HIV isn't normally associated with older people,” says 60-year-old Ashley.

In another #WorldAIDSDay story, Ashley speaks to @BristolLive about their late diagnosis in 2015, and their experience of living with HIV since.

You can read Ashley’s story here:
https://t.co/ZD4CtdLJtZ

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Over 50s who are unemployed are twice as likely to be out of work for 12 months or more, compared to younger workers.

Find out more in our State of Ageing in 2020 report.

https://t.co/XDTxBdDuzF

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Just in. @RishiSunak commits to end new cases of HIV by 2030 and welcomes the recommendations of the #HIVCommission.

“I’m proud this Government’s policy is to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, a commitment reaffirmed today at the launch of the HIV Commission.” #0HIVby30

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

“There’s nothing stopping progress but political will. We have 10 years, but not a minute to wait.”

Thank you @Keir_Starmer for committing @UKLabour to ending new cases of HIV by 2030. #0HIVby30

[Age UK @age_uk]

Getting online can make life easier for our older loved ones, but with online #scams becoming more common, it's important to learn what to look out for. 💻

This #ComputerSecurityDay, find out how older people can stay safe online: https://t.co/FhnDeWEx5t

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

I say bring this word back into use, much better than woke!

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'smellfungus' (18th century): a habitual fault-finder; one who immediately takes offence without a second glance.

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

Good stuff

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@dyerAndie there was a great BBC4 documentary on Dusty but it doesn't seem to be available right now

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@Positively_UK @GarryBrough Congratulations Garry and Positively UK! A well deserved honour.

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

What was it like being #LGBTatSchool? Did you get the support you needed? Did your school deal well with bullying? Quote this tweet with the hashtag #LGBTatSchool and share your stories on why we urgently need to tackle LGBT bullying.

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@dyerAndie I do feel my sight is getting worse (if that's possible) but it could be age too :(

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

There needs to be a change of narrative around ageing, which focuses on the positive rather than the negative

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Internalisation of ageist stereotypes is common on social media, with people talking about themselves 'getting old' or having a 'senior moment'.

Find out more: https://t.co/YGkfMoHupm

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@dyerAndie Have you tried taking vitamin D supplements? I find it really helps

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@MsHelicat To not even understand the question

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@MsHelicat So easy tonight...

[Clive Blowes @brockleyman]

@dyerAndie Good luck Andie. Sending positive vibes