Séamus Flannigan

husband, father to 2 amazing kids, son, #autism, Liverpool FC to the core. #bekindtodifferentminds all views are purely my own

[Celtic Media Festival @CelticMediaFest]

The winner in the #CurrentAffairs category is ✨Spotlight - I Am Not Okay ✨ #CelticMedia #TorcAwards
@bbcspotlightni @bbcnireland

[Man United Media @ManUnitedMedia]

❤️ Paul Scholes has emotionally opened up on the challenges of having a child with "severe special needs" after refusing to answer a question on The Overlap.

The Manchester United legend's son Aiden, 20, was diagnosed with autism as a child and is non-verbal.

🗣️ "Just filmed an Overlap and we were asked the question. What has had the biggest impact on our lives, to which I couldn't answer even though I knew...

"Without question having a boy with severe special needs, wishing he was normal every single day and then realising how lucky I am when I see another family that are worse off than we are.

#Bekind

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@CalebsCauseNI You are a legend for what you're doing Alma. Some people have nothing better to do than look to hurt and denigrate others. Keep up the fight ❤️

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@DaveOCKOP Hard to draw the line between delusion and arrogance

[Julie Tipp @Julief15]

Health Committee Examines Respite Care Challenges Following BBC Documentary and Funding Concerns - The Brief NI https://t.co/xkciXwrY6o

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@Chris_McClem @NickDMathison @SENreformNI Simple answer is nothing! The money announced hasn't been used cos the trusts don't have the facilities or more importantly the staff to address the need. My family have been without respite since the pandemic, hoped taking part in the spotlight program would help but no 😔

[Tara Mills @taramillstv]

These incredible mums and their wonderful boys made this film possible.

Humbled that it’s been nominated for an @RTS_media award.

The film is still available on iplayer.

[Ralph Macchio @ralphmacchio]

HERE WE GO! The Epic Conclusion - with all the feels, tears and cheers you’d expect from The Karate Kid Universe! Brace yourselves, the Cobra Kai Finale strikes February 13th!

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

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[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@KateNicholl @CarersNI Can give you that update Kate... we're nowhere!! Despite the announcement we're still at the stage of trusts submitting plans ro sppg for review and approval and RQIA throwing non sensical roadblocks to common sense alternative approaches. Nothing has changed/improved

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@CalebsCauseNI @EqualityCommNI @moneillsf @little_pengelly @conormurphysf Thanks Alma. You're doing such sterling work on this! If we don't fight for our kids who will eh? Keep it going!

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@CalebsCauseNI @EqualityCommNI @moneillsf @little_pengelly @conormurphysf If only the politicians would back up their words and photo posing with actions! Been on the receiving end of so many empty promises and nothing seems to change.
Hope and pray this will have the necessary outcome! 💙❤️

[Séamus Flannigan @seafla93]

@SDLPlive @ClaireHanna @ColinSDLP @MatthewOToole2 @columeastwood @JustinMcNu1ty @McCrossanMLA @CaraHunterMLA @SineadMcL4Foyle @patsymcglone @MarkHDurkan This post is not accurate and is misleading - respite care has NOT been secured yet! Funds do not automatically mean there is respite available for us. It is going to take time & we've been given no indication as yet on how long. Trusts have to be held to scrutiny to inact it!

[Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf]

The health minister has today announced increased funding for respite services for children with additional needs.

These services can be a lifeline for families and also provide vital opportunities for young people to explore, learn, and build friendships.

Today marks a positive step forward, but there’s more work to be done.

Every child deserves the best opportunities, and we must ensure that carers' voices are central to improving respite services moving forward.

[Tara Mills @taramillstv]

An important follow up to our Spotlight film.

The Health Minister pledges a multi-million pound funding package to help families of children with complex needs.

Reaction on BBC Newsline at 1830.

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

A new multimillion-pound package to boost support for families of children with complex needs has been announced by Health Minister @mikenesbittni https://t.co/m9Dg48wTwA

[Holly Bunty @hollybunty]

🚨”We should not be exploiting the love and devotion they have toward their loved ones, by denying them access to regular breaks and opportunities, to recharge their batteries.”

#RunningOnEmpty🪫🪫

#CarerEquality ⚖️Legislative Lag
⁦@ParentActionNI⁩ https://t.co/EySeU9TGlN

[Julie Tipp @Julief15]

An article from 2016 highlighting the urgent need for respite! #forgottenvoices #iamnotokay #bbcspotlight @taramillstv @BBCWomansHour @BBCSpotlightNI @seafla93

https://t.co/lrALtTCFD0