Nikki Fox - BBC News & Watchdog Presenter
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Disability Correspondent for @bbcnews | Watchdog on @bbctheoneshow | Represented by @ymugroup | Enquiries - [email protected]
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Joined November 2011
Hello everyone. I’d really love to hear from anyone concerned about the fact self-isolation could end this month. I know it’s a pretty terrifying thought for many disabled people but if you’re happy to share your concerns with me, please do get in touch - nicola.fox@bbc.co.uk xxx.
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Last week on @BBCBreakfast I did something I've not done since I landed my job, speak about myself on telly. But so many parents were so honest with us during #bbcsend week, it felt like the right time. Working when you have a disability isn't always easy. Thanks @louiseminchin
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Update for everyone who has asked…I’ve spoken to my contact at the Department for Work and Pensions who has confirmed that the wait to find out who will be appointed Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work is totally normal and will be announced soon.
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A quick news request from me, please do RT. Are you disabled and unable to get food from supermarkets - either in store or online and how concerned are you? Thanks so much xx.
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1/6 We’ve been a bit quiet lately but for good reason. Let me explain….This past year we’ve been covering stories about the pandemic and its impact on deaf and disabled people. We could see how they were being disproportionately affected….
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Loved putting on a fancy frock and spending time in Northampton with the phenomenal @neelamASingh (who I forgot to take a selfie of, so here’s a pic of just me, i’m sorry.) I’ve never been fed or looked after better. People of all faiths, coming together to enjoy food and music.
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How has Covid–19 affected you? @BBCNews wants to hear from deaf & disabled people. What impact has the pandemic had on your health, your disability, your life? Share your experiences with us, it won't take long👇.Survey:.Easy Read:.
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Learning disability vaccine plea: 'Don't leave us to rot' - BBC News: As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that many people with learning disabilities have been missed out. More on this story on @BBCNews tonight.
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10k followers! Now I’m rubbish at social media, always have been, so thank you so much to all my new followers and to those who have been with me from the start, when I barely had a career and used to box dye my hair. It’s loyalty like that we need more of in the world 😂 xxx.
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We managed to catch up with @Tanni_GT today as she arrived in Paris. What a 24 hours. I asked her how she felt. 📸 @dannelson_cam .Producer @MunazaRafiq
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Deaf campaigners have won legal proceedings against the government over a lack of sign language interpreters at its coronavirus briefings. A judicial review found that BSL users had been discriminated against because critical information was not conveyed to them @BBCNews.
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Six out of ten people who have died from Coronavirus had a disability, according to new figures out today. I spoke to Andrea who lost her wonderful, sci-fi loving sister Cath. She wrote a poem about the loss. It broke my heart. See our report on @BBCNews at six tonight.
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We'd love to speak to any unemployed disabled people looking for work, with the possibility of filming the process. If that's you and you're up for it, email me - nicola.fox@bbc.co.uk. Thanks xx.
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It was such a treat to interview my news hero @thehuwedwards for our latest @BBCAccessAll podcast. He was warm, VERY funny and honest. My face in this picture says it all 👇. Thank you Huw xx
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The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP - .Confirmed: Sir Stephen Timms to be Minister for Social Security and Disability.
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Mother covers 144 hours of care a week for disabled son
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When you’ve got a spare five minutes between @BBCWatchdog filming locations and you spot a skate park
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@josierones WOW!!!! This is hugely disappointing and incredibly sad. @josierones is one of the funniest, kindest, smartest people I have ever met. She’s ridiculously popular for a reason. Such a shame people feel the need to try and pull her down - not a nice way to live xxx.
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BBC One - Better Off Dead?.I know how hard @thelizcarr worked on this and she was the only person for the job. Do have a watch if you didn’t catch it live because it’s a side of the debate we don’t hear as much of. And Liz is just bloody hilarious.
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Disability campaigners say they’re deeply concerned about the latest ethical advice from the British Medical Association, which they fear will mean they won’t get treated for Covid 19 if hospital beds are in short supply. Our report on @bbcnews at ten featuring @DrJonHastie.
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The local government association has warned councils could be forced to declare themselves bankrupt because of the soaring cost of SEND provision. Figures due to be released tomorrow are expected to show a steep rise in the number of families lodging appeals at tribunals in.
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Former Paralympian & disability rights campaigner @Tanni_GT has today warned that the emergency Coronavirus legislation is a "health and social care obliteration Bill by any other name". Our report featuring @BnsJaneCampbell & @martynsibley on @BBCNews at 6pm tonight.
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My talented sister Rachel has got muscular dystrophy like me. She rarely talks about herself but she did for @shecanshedid. It can be tough working when you have a disability and Rach didn’t have it easy for a while, until she set up her own business.
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The holiday is nearly over. No more wild hair and boob tube tops for a while. Back at work on Monday 8th.
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6/6 We start tomorrow with a long read text piece and digital film. Different stories will run throughout the day on @BBCNews @BBCBreakfast, the one, six and ten o’clock news and a whole lot more.
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This is a brilliant long read by Ruth @Cleggins82 and film, beautifully shot and edited by @Philleddo featuring one of the most articulate people I’ve ever spent time with, Leah xxx
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For many people with learning disabilities, the ‘new normal’ is terrifying. @Cleggins82 @davidcheeseman & I spent 3 glorious days with Maurice, Martin & Jovi, all supported by @SunnybankEpsom. They tell us about their fears as we ease out of lockdown, tonight on @BBCNews at 6pm.
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We had a lot of people get in touch with us yesterday following our story on the Governments proposed changes to PIP, so we put together this piece, highlighting just some of the stories we’ve heard 👇
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I got to spend a bit of time chatting to the lovely @jowhiley today about her music loving sister Frances who has learning disabilities. We spoke about the vaccine and why it’s so important. More on this on @BBCNews at 10pm.
Thanks you for giving me the opportunity to tell Frances’s story @BBCRadio4.
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‘I miss all my friends. I’ve forgotten most of their names because I haven’t seen them since March.’ That’s Jacob, one of the smartest dudes I’ve ever interviewed. He’s only been allowed back to school 4 times since the start of the pandemic. Hear his story on @BBCNews at 6pm.
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Coronavirus: Why many are still shielding. With no end in sight
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The very wonderful @AnnaRichardso has created an online therapy service for anyone struggling with stress/anxiety. It's available all year round, 24hrs a day & they have a deaf therapist who specialises in BSL -
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Great first week on @BBCWatchdog. LOVE working with The McGov @stephbreakfast and Allwright @Mattallwright. We’re back next Wednesday on @BBCOne at 8pm #watchdoglive
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2/6…six out of ten people who have died from Covid – 19 had a disability. Basically, you were far more likely to die from the virus and far more likely to feel its effects in other ways and so we wanted to look more closely at how disabled people were being impacted.
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Meet @AileenNeilson @shug9 @AngelaMalone17 @robertm45264682 and Gregor, GB’s Wheelchair Curling team. They’re brilliant, so much fun and they’re on @BBCBreakfast this Tuesday. Until then, here’s us doing the conga on ice @BBCNews @davidcheeseman @caelahoward
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I met 3 wonderful Mum's to chat about appropriate toilets with hoists & beds & just how important they are. For @BBCBreakfast, on tomorrow
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As pupils across England go back to school, many feel forgotten by the education system. Parents of children with SEND have told us their child isn't being offered the same access to education. We met some incredible young people & their parents for @BBCBreakfast tomorrow.
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I LOVED hosting this. My very first podcast.
Disabled people in their 20s, 50s and 70s join @FoxNikkiFox to recall the fight to get the Disability Discrimination act passed, discuss the affect Coronavirus has had on disability rights and look forward to what the future might hold.
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4/6 Alongside another talent, @Philleddo, we travelled many miles and met some incredible people who really have had the toughest of times and tomorrow, their voices will be heard. We’re finally getting to tell their stories. I just hope we do them justice.
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Back on live on @BBCBreakfast at 8.10am talking about the difficulties flying when you have a disability. What’s your experience?
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3/6 The talented force that is Ruth @Cleggins82 and I have been working hard to try and get the most comprehensive picture and we’ve had a pretty incredible response to our questionnaire which Ruth worked tirelessly on.
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5/6 We looked at many different areas – isolation, mental health, the impact on people’s disability, access to healthcare, employment and social care cuts. To everyone who has spent hours on the phone with us, filmed for us or met with us…thank you 💖.
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Makeup and hair done by the talented Amy ahead of @BBCWatchdog. Tonight, @BBCOne, 8pm, LIVE from Salford #watchdoglive
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And a HUGE thank you to @AhishaGhafoor who we could not have done this without. We had such a huge response, we desperately needed an organised Queen with a beautiful way about her when speaking to people. And she appeared xxx.
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Last night we heard from some of the activists who fought for disability rights. 25 years on and an exclusive survey, carried out by YouGov for the BBC, has revealed that young people feel much of society is still inaccessible to them. Our report on @BBCNews at 6 in a jiffy.
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THREAD 👇👇. This is a very happy, seven year old Freya. She has cerebral palsy & goes to a specialist school which she LOVES. But despite some schools staying open throughout lockdown, Freya’s been told she can’t go back. She last went to school in March. WHY?.#bbcnews .1/8
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BBC's Nikki Fox ran up £10k debt trying to get TV work | Daily Mail Online. Thanks for the interview @DonnaLFerguson
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Getting prepared for @BBCWatchdog LIVE, tonight at 8pm. Working with two TV talents @stephbreakfast @Mattallwright
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@BBCTheOneShow @BBCWatchdog @Mattallwright Meeting the wonderful James, his beautiful family and colleagues was a treat. Such a treat. I’m very lucky getting to spend time with brilliant people as part of my job. Thank you all 💖xxx.
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All rail companies should be running fully accessible trains from tomorrow, but some firms could still be running services that will break new legislation which comes into force on the 1st January. Our report on @BBCBreakfast tomorrow.
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BBC One - The Truth About. , Takeaways, Takeaways - should I eat them? I made this programme with the brilliant Science Factual team in Scotland - there’s more to it than me munching burgers. It’s on @BBCOne tonight at 8pm.
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The #DisabilitySummit is kicking off. Many deaf and disabled people/organisations concerned that it’s hypercritical of gov to host summit following damning UN report on the impact of welfare reform on disabled peoples human rights in the UK.
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I’m lucky in this job because I get to meet people I admire and this week I met two and they’re even nicer and funnier and kinder than i’d hoped. Thank you so much @janegarvey1 & @fifiglover, I loved this chat xxx
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Our next Paralympic Car Share with the beautiful @SChristiansen87 is on @BBCBreakfast this Monday & it's a corker
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The team and I have been looking at the impact a lack of sex and relationship education has on the lives of disabled adults. Fingers crossed our report for @BBCNews at 10 will be on tonight, if not tonight then soon.
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@Depheruk @BBCTheOneShow @BBCWatchdog @Mattallwright You’re too kind 💖. It really was such a pleasure to meet you darling, you and your brilliant team and incredible wife. Best job. Best people. Let’s always stay in touch and we must do some more filming together soon. All my love to you all xxx.
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The family of a disabled teenager with special educational needs has been at the Court of Appeal challenging a council's school transport policy. Our report is on @BBCNews at 6pm tonight and features the most remarkable family #SENDTransportPost16 #bbcnews.
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BBC's Head of News James Harding has announced plans to get more disabled journalists working at the BBC. Will update for those interested.
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Our piece on the Paralympic legacy and what that means to disabled people, tonight on @bbcnews at 10.
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This week we’re launching our brand new podcast ‘Access All’ @bbcouch (you’d think I’d of remembered to bring some face powder with me when I recorded this #shiny.) This week we’re talking disability & dating so if you fancy chatting to me& @emmajtracey, email accessall@bbc.co.uk
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There is a "pervasive lack of trust" among people with disabilities in how their welfare claims are assessed - that's according to MPs on the Work and Pensions Select @CommonsWorkPen. See @davidcheeseman @caelahoward @Northprod's report on @BBCNews at 6 tonight #bbcnews.
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It’s out, it’s out, our new podcast is out. I really hope you love it as much as we do. Let us know what you think and get in touch if there’s anything you want us to look into - jobs, housing, holiday’s, love…anything. Email accessall@bbc.co.uk xxx
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BBC - BBC launches nationwide search, training and showcase opportunity for disabled actors - Media Centre
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'What if they leave her sitting in the corner?' Great digital piece by @davidcheeseman with the wonder that is Inge and her beautiful daughter Noreen. Full story from us, David Cheeseman, @caelahoward and myself on @BBCNews at ten #bbcnewsten
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BBC Studios summer do last night, filming a new project for @BBCOne today with this smart cookie @marsattacks, @BBCNews tomorrow. Even if I wasn’t disabled, i’d need this scooter
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More on our interview with @KatiePrice ahead of her and Harvey's documentary on @BBCOne tonight, on @BBCNews today at 1pm xx.
Harvey Price has faced many challenges growing up. Katie Price opens up to @FoxNikkiFox on making the difficult decision for her son to leave home ⬇️.
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Rio Paralympics 2016: @SChristiansen87 sings @coldplay & talks Rio in Nikki Fox's Paralympic Car Share #Paralympics
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Learning disability vaccine plea: 'Don't leave us to rot' - BBC News: As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that many people with learning disabilities have been missed out. More on this story on @BBCNews tonight.
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This beautifully articulate bunch are on @BBCNews again soon. Tonight at 10pm. It’s one of my favourites. Thanks to @Cleggins82 @davidcheeseman, everyone at @SunnybankEpsom, Dorothy, Maurice, Martin, Jovi, Richard Lea for the stunning snaps and many more.
For many people with learning disabilities, the ‘new normal’ is terrifying. @Cleggins82 @davidcheeseman & I spent 3 glorious days with Maurice, Martin & Jovi, all supported by @SunnybankEpsom. They tell us about their fears as we ease out of lockdown, tonight on @BBCNews at 6pm.
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After months of working from home, last week I actually left the house to make a film with a cracking team for my mate Matt and Kym Marsh’s new show. I’m so grateful I’ve been able to work from home throughout…
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We’ve got a cracker of an episode this week. I actually left the house & went to a Fleet Foxes gig, @emmajtracey and I talk saucy audio description & we find out why deaf people are taking the government to court. @BBCNews @BBCSounds @BBCAccessAll -
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Thank you all SO much for getting back to me on this, I’ve had so many emails from you all, thank you for being so open. I’ve read/am reading every single one you send me, I just won’t be able to reply back to everyone. Thank you, thank you again xxx.
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Look who @libbyalicequinn & I bumped into at #BritishHouseRio, the beautiful @jordannejoyce92, @mmccarroll1 & family
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1/2) “To charge any young person a bill of £86,000 for them to pay off for the rest of their lives, isn't a great start" @BnsJaneCampbell on why she feels the Governments proposed reforms to the Health & Social Care Bill will disadvantage working-age disabled people….
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Look who I bumped in to at the gate. Paralympic Car Shares @SChristiansen87 with @NBakerParaRider #Paralympics
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The first of three films on Autism go out tomorrow on @BBCBreakfast. We start by looking into diagnosis rates.
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Carolyn @naa10gene has been told to shield her daughter Azaria until there's a vaccine. Ross @rosslannon lost his job because he didn't feel safe & @NadsCanDoClarke is relying on family to support her. The unofficial shielder's tell their story to @Cleggins82 & I on @BBCNews at 6.
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I’m off work for a little bit so the brilliant @paulcarterTV will be covering the Paras for @BBCNews with my wonderful, talented colleagues who I miss @katieeinman & @davidcheeseman. Check out their first piece 👇xxx
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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Will Tokyo be accessible enough? Meet Josh Grisdale from @AccessibleJapan - the best person to spend a day with.
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Blimey!
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Please listen to this weeks podcast if you can. The hilarious @josierones blew us all away with her honesty. This chat made me sad, the online abuse Rosie has received is shocking but she talks about it so beautifully. Then we spoke about muff waxing but that didn’t make the cut.
"I'm not an eternally optimistic human being who says 'I love being disabled everyday' because I don't". Comedian Rosie Jones who has cerebral palsy says discrimination takes its toll.
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I'm missing this lot already. To everyone who worked on this series of @BBCWatchdog, thank you for your talent and all your hard work xxx
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On @BBCBreakfast tomorrow morning we meet this beauty and her wonderful family who have had everything thrown at them this past year 👇
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Millions of pounds are being wasted on mobility equipment & daily living aids that could be easily recycled, according to a BBC investigation. Our report on @BBCNews at 6pm and Inside Out, 7.30pm, BBC One.
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It can be difficult for families of children with SEN & disabilities to exercise together. Not in Sutton Coldfield. @ParkrideMM wants families to get on adapted bikes & go cycling together. @caelahoward, @Brijeshp & I went to check it out. Our report on @BBCBreakfast tomorrow.
Wow! What a brilliant day filming with the @ParkrideMM team, our amazing 'parkride' parents, partners @CyclingProjects & the fantastic @FoxNikkiFox & @mikediaper @Sport_England #watchthisspace #inclusive #cycling #parkride
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I 💖stephbreakfast xxx
There’s a lot in the press today about my comments on class. Here is what happened:
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We met so many talented people at @AnnaKennedy1's Autism's Got Talent & one cool drummer. On @BBCBreakfast at 8.55am
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@DrJonHastie @TheBMA @BnsJaneCampbell @Tanni_GT @DHSCgovuk @guardian @rarediseaseuk @GeneticAlliance Jon, hello darling. Would you mind emailing me your details when you get a moment - nicola.fox@bbc.co.uk xx.
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Ruth @Cleggins82, Dave @davidcheeseman & myself have been looking at what life’s like for many deaf and blind people, as new rules allowing us all more freedom are in many ways making the world for people with sensory loss, much smaller. Our report on @BBCNews at 6pm.
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1/3 Tomorrow on @BBCBreakfast we meet the talented @AdamGabsiLDN & disability action group @claddag. We’re talking PEEP forms (if you’re disabled, you know) & the Governments decision not to implement the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendation, to make them a legal requirement.
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BBC News - Coronavirus: Lack of sign language interpreters leads to legal case against government
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This is Elissa & her incredible son Ivan. He has complex disabilities & has to go to A&E every couple of weeks because of constipation. The crisis in emergency care means that people like Ivan are waiting hours in hospitals not designed for them. See our report on @BBCNews at 6pm
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The ridiculously talented Ruth Clegg @Cleggins82 wrote this article and worked non-stop putting together a survey showing what it's like to be disabled in 2020. Coverage across the day on @BBCNews, thanks to Clegg xx.
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