Lois Cameron
Interested in communication ,#humanrights, equality, #socialcare, #learningdisabilty, #poetry, tennis ,the great outdoors ! Was a founder of the #socialenterprise @TalkingMats. NED of central advocacy partners & First Fund, FRCSLT, FRSA.
- Reposted by Lois CameronMark Carney's speech at Davos was brilliant. globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
- Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
- Christmas #jigsaw finished on a dreich day - depicting Darwin and the Beagle journey ! Beautiful one to do.
- Reposted by Lois CameronGreat to hear from our Director @debcairns.bsky.social on some of the ways working in partnership has helped to influence change to improve the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities
- Reposted by Lois CameronTalking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
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- Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
- We are supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek To change the conversation you need the tools.
- Reposted by Lois CameronWord of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
- Reposted by Lois CameronLast couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
- The #KEAwards25 public vote is now open! ✨ We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote: ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20... Thank you for supporting our project! #KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
- Brilliant blog by Gerard Wainwright on the impact of @talkingmats training on his #autism and his communication skills
- Talking Mats training is more than just learning a new skill, it can unlock a better understanding of our own communication. Read Gerard Wainwright's personal blog about Talking Mats and autism. www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
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- Reposted by Lois Cameron📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice" Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network Book your free space now 👇👇
- MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience 🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS Bringing together academics, practitioners, parents, autistic young adults ♾️ to create ethical methods for including non-speaking neurodiverse people in research Sign up now 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
- Reposted by Lois CameronLooking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
- Frequently asked questions for our upcoming conference! We hope this gives you all the answers you need, but please email cat@abdn.ac.uk if you still have any questions. A full conference schedule can be found here: www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc... Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
- Reposted by Lois Cameron‘Borders chief can’t name a way Brexit has helped UK control its borders’ Brexit is squarely on Farage, and the Tories, hence why they’ve moved on to saying it’s actually the ECHR that’s the problem, so we should leave that now too.
- Reposted by Lois Cameron😍 #WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025 is here!! INFO--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/west... Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie 🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct] @edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Lois CameronCongratulations to our new Licenced Trainers! These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats. We look forward to hearing how you all get on. For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
- Reposted by Lois Cameron#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025 Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs. www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
- Coexist -Came across this water fountain on a walk in Cape Ferrat today If you look hard the C is a Muslim moon , the X is the Jewish star and the T is the Christian cross - a message that is never more needed in the world today
- Reposted by Lois CameronAre you using or planning to use Talking Mats in research? Then you'll want to read this month's Research Spotlight. #CommunicationResearch
- Very proud of Nima starting his #ultracycle for #palestine via @medicinesanfrontiers Hope the weather is kind and if you do have some money to spare . He would appreciate a donation www.justgiving.com/page/nima-kh...
- There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
- Reposted by Lois CameronBLOG, 2nd in our series on rehabilitation. What does rehabilitation in dementia mean to me as a speech & language therapist? ‘Rehabilitation is a big word with a range of nuanced meaning for all involved. As a speech and language therapist …..’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/w...
- Reposted by Lois CameronBeen great working with @forceschildscot.bsky.social to produce this bespoke Talking Mats resource to allow children & young people space to express their thoughts on being in a family where a parent serves in the forces forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/success...
- For anyone in #Stirling a new community hub drop in has opened on a Wednesday. Come for soup, cuppas and surplus food to take away All welcome at Queen Street Methodist church 11- 1 .This week lots of tomatoes,blueberries, potatoes,bread, courgettes,noodles filled take away bags Reduce #foodwaste
- Reposted by Lois CameronA new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside one of London’s most iconic courts /AP
- Great time working with my son, Joe on a business strategy for his brilliant app, Squiddity. This approach helped him get his health back. Now he’s making a gentle &motivating app to help others integrate the strategies that help them become part of daily life. squiddity.app #chronicconditions
- Reposted by Lois CameronAre you trained in Talking Mats and interested in taking part in a pilot study for our new Resource; Spirituality? This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism. Full details in today's blog www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
- Reposted by Lois CameronNigel Farage is about to give evidence to the US Congress on threats to free speech in the UK. So here's one for him: Reform UK has just banned me (and @thenewworldmag.bsky.social) from attending its party conference this weekend. www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-w...
- Next Wednesday 10th Sept 11am to 1pm all are welcome to the Queen Street community hub for a free cuppa , bowl of soup and bag of food - thanks to Fairshare Scotland, and local food shops. A welcoming space with a green, no waste purpose. Please share with any #stirling folk that maybe interested
- As the #communicationmatters conference approaches there are lots of good memories of working with Lucia & presenting with her there. She had huge insight into #augcomm and I loved working with her on the @talkingmats Inclusion & diversity resource . Her early sudden passing is so sad.
- Lucia Tullio passed away earlier this year. With her family's permission we have posted a short tribute to her. www.talkingmats.com/lucia-tullio...
- Reposted by Lois CameronOver 60% of young people in prison have #DevLangDis #IALP2025
- One third of wounded in #Gaza are children - what a terrible , shameful statistic . This must stop ✋ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
- Reposted by Lois Cameron📚 “Some people with learning disability aren’t challenged, because there’s an expectation we can’t learn.” Meet Aaron—a student, campaigner, and human rights defender breaking barriers in education. 🧠💬 Read more: zurl.co/qkobU
- Delighted to hear about Sarah Ezekiel’s voice on the news- a brilliant use of AI to recreate her voice from a short pre #MND 8 sec video clip She’s an amazing artist .I was the proud winner of this beautiful #eyegaze picture of hers at the communication matters conference some years back #augcomm
- Sure we will have some really interesting conversations & shared learning around using @talkingmats in a #capacity context - plus participants will have an excellent bespoke TM capacity resource to help in practice #supporteddecisions #socialwork
- Upskill alert! If you are trained in Talking Mats and supporting adults with communication difficulties this course is for you. Delivered by @loiscameron.bsky.social and Julie King this course is facilitated by Course Beetle. Booking details on coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/talk...
- Reposted by Lois CameronThis month’s research spotlight shines on Sweden , the Dart centre for #AAC &technology Their freely available paper describes how Talking Mats was used to explore the views & perspectives of children and young people on their speaking and reading activities #slcn #communicationdisability #dyslexia
- Reposted by Lois CameronLooking for SEND teachers and / or TAs to take part in my dissertation research study about the use of PECS! 📣 Please share if you can. Thank you! 😊 #bskySPEECHIES #slpeeps #slt #SEND #SENDfamily #paediatrics #education #PECS
- Reposted by Lois CameronOn holiday in France, a useful ticket machine reminder of just _ONE_ reason why Heathrow expansion is a bad idea #ClimateEmergency
- Always special to go to a colleague’s retirement celebration to thank him and cheer them on their way. Also great to see old friends & colleagues & to chat with the younger therapists and feel their talent and enthusiasm. The profession feels in safe hands, change is healthy and natural.
- Reposted by Lois CameronGeneration Genocide: Israel has killed an entire school class of children every day in Gaza www.thecanary.co/global/world...
- Reposted by Lois CameronTwo in five arrested for last summer’s UK riots had been reported for domestic abuse Police data indicates overlaps between public violent disorder and domestic violence and abuse www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- Reposted by Lois Cameron‘Handala’ was illegally boarded by Israel military in international waters, around 40 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Before interception the 21 crew made this statement: if attacked they will join the global hunger strike for Gaza.
- Reposted by Lois CameronAs in The War of the Worlds, I'm hoping that the Scottish midgie will act like the bacteria that defeated the Martian invaders #TrumpScotland
- Reposted by Lois CameronIt seems this suffering will never end. Will we remain hungry until we die, or will we try to escape the bombing while we are hungry? Please, we need you to stay alive. repost so the world can hear our voice. chuffed.org/project/save...
- Reposted by Lois CameronTomorrow's front page 📰 Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
- Reposted by Lois CameronThis is the ugly truth I don't know how long we can endure and endure. We no longer have the luxury of collapsing because many patients need us. We cannot continue without your help. chuffed.org/project/save...
- Reposted by Lois CameronTalking Mats – Capacity: enabling supported decision making Use Talking Mats to help with the most common decisions people face: what you do in your free time, where you live, your safety, and your support plan. This advanced course is for people already Talking Mats trained. #hscm #slcn
- Reposted by Lois Cameronthis is one of the worst crimes in human history and the entire global north and all of us in it share the responsibility
- Excellent and chilling article on the proscribing of #Palestine Action www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
- Reposted by Lois CameronIt's utterly mad. These people are the opposite of terrorists. THEY WANT PEACE. The police know they're not terrorists. The government knows they're not terrorists. Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
- Reposted by Lois CameronAt least 32 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Saturday when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking food from two aid distribution hubs in southern Gaza, according to witnesses and hospital officials.
- Reposted by Lois CameronLots of women on Palestine Edinburgh march. It’s the Gaza children being killed looking for food that’s breaking hearts and prompting so many mothers to turn up. No arrests despite thousands repeating same lines that prompted police action y’day.
- Reposted by Lois CameronThe Big Butterfly Count is on! By taking part in a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies - and there's a handy app (and ID sheet) to help: buff.ly/Juy2MCp Photo: Paul Harris
- Reposted by Lois CameronThe police (wrongly) inform a peaceful protestor that holding a Palestinian flag and signs deploring genocide is an offence under the Terrorism Act. This is the deranged policing environment the government has created.
- The wildcat #bikepacking trail published today by mi yerno, Neema, (using a Spanish word we dont have english equivalent ) Amazing, well researched route in Scottish highlands . Please share with #cycle enthusiasts bikepacking.com/routes/the-w...
- Forgotten about starter packs ! - Anyone else want to be added Did this for @talkingmats.bsky.social when they first started on Bluesky ? (Think you have to be following me for me to find you to add you! )
- Now a bar once the Titanic design office #weekbforbar #alphabetchallenge
- Message from my friend in #Kiev ‘We stayed at home as no time to go down to the subway. So many drones & missiles We could hear them being shot down by the air defense system it was scary. Now everything in the city center is in smoke. In the morning everyone tries to gather strength & go to work’
- Reposted by Lois CameronLast call to register! Registration closes Friday 10am! Limited places remaining buff.ly/0hmMRPU #iaslt #iasltcpd
- Aloft in ancient Álora #weekaforaliteration #alphabetchallenge
- #weekzforzoology - a family of Canadian geese #alphabetchallenge
- #weekyforyellow , #alphabetchallenge Garden lamp
- Reposted by Lois CameronThere is an urgent need to maintain &increase the places for learning disability nursing - in order to enhance &save lives of pwld- to attract&keep this vital area of practice- no courses fees for students, a bursary&a golden hello
- Reposted by Lois CameronThis is my British husband and I’s life for a while now.
- Reposted by Lois CameronExcellent interview of Marci Shore an academic & wife of Timothy Snyder on the reasons behind choosing to stay in 🇨🇦, or read differently, flee the 🇺🇸. Why a professor of fascism left the US: ‘The lesson of 1933 is – you get out’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- Reposted by Lois CameronDelighted to be working with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social - taking the resource we developed for #cancerscreening research & turning it into a practical tool for practitioners. We will work with 10 people supporting screening with people with #learningdisability . Looking forward to their feedback
- Reposted by Lois CameronRemember, everything Netanyahu does is to keep himself out of prison. For the sake of one crook's liberty, tens of thousands of people have been murdered, and now a possible full-scale war has been provoked. Israel must rise up and unseat him.
- ‘listening to people is an under rated skill and really listening to people can transform lives’ Still proud of this 3min video !
- If you want to discover more about Talking Mats and how it supports people with communication disabilities watch this short video player.vimeo.com/video/646816...
- Lovely to join Lex and Tom for a bit on their unsupported end to end #cycle through the Uk Approaching the #Kelpies by bike is the best way Read their blog here lexmakariou.wordpress.com?sfnsn=scwspwa If you have a few pennies to spare donate them to cancer research www.justgiving.com/page/makariou
- Reposted by Lois CameronGood piece of sports writing Sinner’s mechanical excellence malfunctions against human ingenuity of relentless rival www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
- Reposted by Lois CameronIf we continue to believe that we have a duty to safeguard people, rather than safeguard their fundamental rights, we wont help keep people safe, we will merely continue to embed a culture of othering. Every person who requires residential support should have access to advocacy.
- Reposted by Lois CameronHi! Looking for Speech and language therapists working with people with aphasia to take part in my dissertation survey 🗣️ To take part in the survey please click the follow link: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/cog-neur… Please share if you can 😊Thank you! #SLT #aphasia #bskySPEECHIES #slpeeps
- Teeth #dentistry & #autism - this excellent research explores & gets to the heart of the young person’s perspective using @talkingmats.bsky.social
- Research Spotlight - another fantastic piece of research using Talking Mats to include the views of young people with #autism on # dentistry Free access paper journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
- You have got to love a town that has #poetry plaques posted all around it #estepona Here is my translation … It’s my memory, I believe what I saw You and I performed a play, eternally in love So many times , kisses slept on my lips So I hardly dared to breath for fear of waking up
- Hi @becky298.bsky.social Good Luck. This @talkingmats.bsky.social starter pack should be useful to help you find people interested in communication disability. If any TM practitioners want to be included on it let me know .
- A starter pack for those that find using Talking Mats helpful by make their interventions & research accessible. @talkingmats.bsky.social enables people’s views to be at the heart of planning go.bsky.app/Qi4VZKz Let me know if you want to be included or if you know others who should be on the list
- Love this Spanish beach art #villanova
- Playing the #Brexit dividend game! thanks to my lovely Irish EU passport - I am through Barcelona control & enjoying a coffee whilst my poor husband is stuck in the UK passport control & that’s before the new biometrics kick in - been 40 minutes and counting …… just as well he doesn’t like coffee!
- Always lovely to work with the next generation of #slt2b but can’t help wondering about the context and values of the system that they will face in the states
- Great morning with an enthusiastic group of students from Auburn University this morning . So many had veteran connections that were really interested in the new set we have made for @forceschildscot.bsky.social My Forces Family Life
- Reposted by Lois CameronJoin us @byreshub.bsky.social on Friday 20th June from 1-2.30pm for the launch of a new booklet for families of young people navigating the transition from school to adult life. Registration essential - find out more & book here bit.ly/43o5vyq
- Lovely day in the sun at Buckingham Palace skills & learning garden party with @margomackay.bsky.social recognising the work of @talkingmats.bsky.social Beautiful gardens !
- Reposted by Lois CameronA haiku about the cycle of experiencing racism and trying to live a happy life: rushing river waves dance downhill with joyful glee, but—they also rage. #haiku #haikupoetry #originalpoem #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #beingblack #beingasian #canijustexisthereplease
