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Dr Kelly Birtwell @Kelly_B5

Research Fellow, University of Manchester. #mindfulness, wellbeing, health, intervention design, mixed methods. @NIHRSPCR @PrimaryCareMcr Views my own

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Dr Kelly Birtwell@Kelly_B5
2 Mar 2022
Over the next 2 yrs I'll involve stakeholders & do a #realist review & interviews to explore how, why, & to what extent #Mindfulness works (or not) for people frm areas of socioeconomic deprivation. Working w the excellent @carolin_sanders @SophieParkUCL @joprotheroe @Stewmercer
Dr Kelly Birtwell@Kelly_B5
1 Mar 2022
Excited to have started my @NIHRSPCR fellowship using a realist approach. Had a really helpful discussion with my public contributor group about how #Mindfulness might or might not 'work' for people from areas of socioeconomic deprivation.
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Our survey is still open for #autistic adults ⬇️ reposts appreciated @laurenancona @AutismAtMCR @your_nd_coach @KatyElphinstone @auticulate @AutismBookClub @MindfulnessN @PeerMindfulness @MindandLifeEU @healthyminds @BlackAutistics @BLACKWithADHDUK @ChineseautismUK
Dr Kelly Birtwell@Kelly_B5
19 Apr 2025
🚨Our online survey about stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices, is still open to #autistic adults in any country. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Thanks to everyone who has taken part already. Pls share.
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful [tinyurl.com]   Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 

ALT Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful [tinyurl.com]   Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 
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🚨Our online survey about stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices, is still open to #autistic adults in any country. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Thanks to everyone who has taken part already. Pls share.
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful [tinyurl.com]   Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 

ALT Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful [tinyurl.com]   Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 
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Dr Andy Cope
@beingbrilliant
14 Apr 2025
This week get shiny
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Really important thread about how social media is being used to stoke fear, anger and racism in the U.K.
Emma 💛💙🇩🇰🇬🇧🇪🇺
@MonkEmma
13 Apr 2025
Are Muslims really banning dogs in parks? 🤔 Let’s look at this perfect example of how rage baiting works, and how disinformation spreads, sticks, and fuels division, even years after being debunked… 🧵1/22
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The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)
@brainpickings
6 Apr 2025
"Don’t waste your wildness: it is precious and necessary. In wildness, truth." A wakeup call for the trance of near-living induced by so-called civilization: themarginalian.org/2024/10/1…

Don’t Waste Your Wildness

“What is wild cannot be bought or sold, borrowed or copied. It is. Unmistakable, unforgettable, unshamable, elemental as earth and ice, water, fire and air, a quintessence, pure spirit, resol…

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Emma Mitchell 💙
@silverpebble
5 Apr 2025
Due to brain wonkiness the discount code for my workshops wasn't working (so sorry) but it is now. It would be so helpful if you have a few spare seconds & could RT this to maybe reach a few folk who would like to sign up. Thankyou 🌿
Emma Mitchell 💙
@silverpebble
5 Apr 2025
I'm recovering from a breakdown atm, haven't been able to earn much for 2-3 months but am trying to build my confidence back slowly. I love teaching people to draw plants & birds & how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health & I've taught @BBCCountryfile & at @V_and_A museum. I've 3 beginners' w'shops you can enrol on if you'd like to learn something new & support me at the same time-discount code to say thankyou is THANKYOU15: Bird illustration & mental health 21 June, Botanical illustr'ion & mental health 8 May (v nearly full) Botanical illustr'ion & mental health 14 June Full details in link. I'd *so* appreciate a RT if possible: workshops.emmamitchell.uk
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📢 A few days to go until my talk for Cheetah House, all about #Mindfulness #neurodiversity and the evidence on mindfulness for #autistic adults ⬇️
Cheetah House@CheetahHouseOrg
17 Mar 2025
Exciting talk coming up by Dr. Kelly Birtwell! Dr. Birtwell is a counselor, mindfulness teacher, & Research Fellow in the Centre for Primary Care & Health Services Research at the U of Manchester, focusing on mindfulness for underserved groups. cheetahhouse.org/upcoming-le…
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RT @zarahsultana: Israel — on trial for genocide at the ICJ, with leaders under ICC arrest warrants — bans journalists from Gaza to hide it…
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Jerry Hicks@JerryHicksUnite
28 Mar 2025
This should go viral "Why are we taxing working people more than billionaires? Tax wealth, not work. Give these people a break. Give their kids a chance. Tax the billionaires" @garyseconomics on #bbcqt

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Katie@LuxMeaMundiAM
29 Mar 2025
Don’t ever tell me “but genuinely disabled people will get the support they need” because no they fucking don’t!!! This is absolutely horrific to hear how David passed after his PIP was removed. And they want to take benefits from more people exactly like him. #WelfareNotWarfare
Rachel 💚 ♿ 🌍@ChasingGlimmers
28 Mar 2025
Absolutely devastated to hear of this vulnerable man, with M.E being found dead in his flat. The DWP had removed his PIP 💔 "David had ME, fibromyalgia and diverticulitis, which left him with severe fatigue, “mental fog”, reoccurring flu and incontinence." disabilitynewsservice.com/di…
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Anne Marie 💜@annesmithmcc
29 Mar 2025
AND why can't ppl who already had their health destroyed by Covid be prescribed #Paxlovid? It is so cruel to refuse them antivirals when reinfected. How can we ever recover?
GreensAgainstCovid@GrnsAgnstCvd
29 Mar 2025
During this escalating public health crisis, the #LongCovid #LongCovidKids clinics are closing due to the funding being withdrawn. What is the long term plan? @wesstreeting Ignoring a problem doesn't make it magically disappear.
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Patriotic Millionaires UK@PatMillsUK
27 Mar 2025
The words of a patriotic millionaire - our member Brian Eno is interviewed by @NewJournal. Watch and enjoy! youtu.be/hh7Cxt_PKqw?feature…

Brian Eno perfectly explains selfishness of the super rich

'If they want to leave the UK, then... off'This week we met the m...

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National Institute for Health and Care Research
@NIHRresearch
26 Mar 2025
The NIHR Postdoctoral Award is now open! 🚀 Are you an early career researcher looking to build your independence and leadership in health and social care research? The Postdoctoral Award covers salary, project costs & training. 📅 Applications open from 27 March – 3 July Check your eligibility and apply 👉 ac.pulse.ly/q89s3wbef3
Simplified Postdoctoral Award is now open for application

ALT Simplified Postdoctoral Award is now open for application
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Caroline Lucas@CarolineLucas
26 Mar 2025
Reeves is right - the world has changed. So why won’t she change her strategy to reflect it? Obsession with arbitrary fiscal rules & ruling out wealth taxes is political choice that’s causing huge pain as well as laying out the welcome mat for populist Reform UK #SpringStatement
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP
@EllieChowns
26 Mar 2025
Balancing the books on the backs of disabled people is not just unfair; it’s cruel. A million disabled people stand to lose vital support, while the wealthiest are protected. This isn’t necessity, it’s a choice—and it’s the wrong one. #SpringStatement
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