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Stef Benstead
@stefbenstead.bsky.social
Christian interested in socio-economic justice. Chronically ill with hEDS, PoTS, fibro/Small Fibre Neuropathy. Independent (unpaid) researcher in chronic illness and social policy. Books: Second Class Citizens; Just Worship.
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👩‍⚕️For the first time the public include £200/yr for health costs like private dentistry, physio & counselling, because they no longer think it’s a given you can access them in good time on the NHS. And those on low incomes are bang out of luck because… www.theguardian.com/society/arti...

NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says report
NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare, says report

Joseph Rowntree Foundation points to ‘critical shift in expectations’ and says most people now budget for many routine services

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SBstefbenstead.bsky.social

Excellent! I'm currently waiting by the #GreenbeltFestival Box Office whilst someone else sorts out what happens next. There's phone signal here, which is a good start. The weather is also warmer and dryer than it was when I left home a few hours ago.

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SBstefbenstead.bsky.social

There's not much phone signal at Greenbelt, so my recent entrance onto Bluesky may be somewhat hampered.

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SBstefbenstead.bsky.social

I'm going to #GreenbeltFestival#JustWorship#TrussellTrust#ChurchActionOnPoverty (not sure if either are on Bluesky yet).

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Stef Benstead
@stefbenstead.bsky.social
Christian interested in socio-economic justice. Chronically ill with hEDS, PoTS, fibro/Small Fibre Neuropathy. Independent (unpaid) researcher in chronic illness and social policy. Books: Second Class Citizens; Just Worship.
34 followers162 following8 posts