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Mum to two gorgeous girls, former Chair @steppingstoneds, love working with Hampshire Parent Carer Network, passionate about using sign language.

Joined September 2011
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Today I spoke in Westminster Hall about the crisis in SEND provision in Hampshire. The entire system needs an overhaul, including ensuring provision of appropriate and reliable transport for our rural communities.
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So according to Sir Christopher women can’t do a job and be a parent! 😡
Astonishing comments from a Conservative MP about his party's leadership contest. I have long fought for equal representation in public life. Unfortunately, views like this are still held by some and only serve to damage women's prospects. @5050Parliament @fawcettsociety
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Sarah Sutton retweeted
Sir Ed Davey told me he's "deeply worried" about SEND Provision. "I know how tough it is for parents who are struggling to get an EHCP, struggling with their local authority" Adds that local authorities themselves have struggled and have been let down by central government. 1/6
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has visited a charity in Fleet today, and told us there’s a “real crisis” in support for SEND children and their families. Sir Ed Davey told ⁦@AlexDuke2000⁩ that he’s concerned about SEND Provision.
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Parents of children and young people with SEND, special educational needs and disabilities, are thrown into an adversarial system where they have to fight LAs to get their child/yp's needs met. It's exhausting, dehumanising and it doesn't work for anyone involved.
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has visited a charity in Fleet today, and told us there’s a “real crisis” in support for SEND children and their families. Sir Ed Davey told ⁦@AlexDuke2000⁩ that he’s concerned about SEND Provision.
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Being Zoe's Mum is a privilege, being her carer is a challenge. Being an optimist, I tend not to dwell on it. That means frequently people don't see it. Hearing someone describe my life is powerful, it hurts, it's being seen. So proud to call @alexbrewer my friend and my MP.
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😍 so fabulous to have Alex back at SSDS today!
Today, I was delighted to welcome Lib Dem leader @edwardjdavey to North East Hampshire and introduce him to @SteppingStoneDS where I have worked for the past 5 years. Supporting family carers is a key priority for me and for the @libdems - we need better conditions for carers.
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Earlier today, I visited @SteppingStoneDS with @alexbrewer, who made a huge impact running it before entering Parliament. The work they do for children with Down syndrome and their families is inspiring. Had a great time meeting the kids and speaking with their amazing staff.
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The leader of the Liberal Democrats has visited a charity in Fleet today, and told us there’s a “real crisis” in support for SEND children and their families. Sir Ed Davey told ⁦@AlexDuke2000⁩ that he’s concerned about SEND Provision.
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When your former CEO bring her new boss to visit!
Replying to @EdwardJDavey
@EdwardJDavey is visiting a charity in Fleet today along with local MP Alex Brewer. The Liberal Democrat leader is speaking to families and staff at Stepping Stones DS, who support children and young people with Down Syndrome.
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Today Zoe interviewed actor, model, Vogue cover star and author Ellie Goldstein. The interview, which will be shown on @cbbc’s @BBCNewsround follows the publication of Ellie's inspiring picture book autobiography.
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Still can’t quite believe this happened! So proud of @alexbrewer and team. I am confident that Alex’s real life experience, including supporting our DS community, will inform her work. Go be amazing Alex!
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THIS “We will also make sure that carers cannot be forgotten again by people in power.”
We won’t be playing party political games. It is time for proper, cross-party talks on social care funding, where tough but essential decisions are needed.

 We will also make sure that carers cannot be forgotten again by people in power.
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Any ideas to help this young lady achieve her dreams @sallyephillips
Twitter please can you help by sharing and tagging anyone who might help? Liz is 16 and lives to take photographs. She has a rare and aggressive cancer which doctors have told her means she has between 6 months and 3 years to live. We hope every day for a lifetime for her but if we can’t achieve that we hope to create her a lifetime of memories. If we can make even one of her photography bucket list happen for her she will be beyond delighted. Liz would love to: Photograph the rehearsal of a major musical @OfficialALW @HamiltonWestEnd @sixthemusical @lesmisofficial @PhantomOpera @StarlightExp @MatildaMusical @TheLionKing Watch the filming of Would I Lie To You @WILTY_TV @BBC1 Have photographs published in as many magazines as possible @hellomag @GraziaUK @BritishVogue @ELLEUK @harpersbazaarus @okmagworldwide @Tivoli Take photographs of the catwalk at London Fashion Week @LondonFashionWk Photograph circus performers practicing their act @CircusVegasUK @planetcircusuk Help film a movie @PinewoodStudios @ElstreeStudios @EalingStudios Photograph a music festival @glastonbury @liveatleedsfest Take photos of the Christmas markets at Tivoli Gardens Do a photo shoot with professional models @IMGmodels @StormModels @Wilhelmina @PremierModels Take photos in a fashion shoot at a big fashion house @MulberryEngland @FollowWestwood @victoriabeckham @Burberry @StellaMcCartney @PaulSmithDesign She would also jump at any other photography based opportunities. Please help us to give her the life she deserves in the short time she has.
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Can you do anything to help this amazing young lady @ZebedeeMan @Radical__Beauty
Twitter please can you help by sharing and tagging anyone who might help? Liz is 16 and lives to take photographs. She has a rare and aggressive cancer which doctors have told her means she has between 6 months and 3 years to live. We hope every day for a lifetime for her but if we can’t achieve that we hope to create her a lifetime of memories. If we can make even one of her photography bucket list happen for her she will be beyond delighted. Liz would love to: Photograph the rehearsal of a major musical @OfficialALW @HamiltonWestEnd @sixthemusical @lesmisofficial @PhantomOpera @StarlightExp @MatildaMusical @TheLionKing Watch the filming of Would I Lie To You @WILTY_TV @BBC1 Have photographs published in as many magazines as possible @hellomag @GraziaUK @BritishVogue @ELLEUK @harpersbazaarus @okmagworldwide @Tivoli Take photographs of the catwalk at London Fashion Week @LondonFashionWk Photograph circus performers practicing their act @CircusVegasUK @planetcircusuk Help film a movie @PinewoodStudios @ElstreeStudios @EalingStudios Photograph a music festival @glastonbury @liveatleedsfest Take photos of the Christmas markets at Tivoli Gardens Do a photo shoot with professional models @IMGmodels @StormModels @Wilhelmina @PremierModels Take photos in a fashion shoot at a big fashion house @MulberryEngland @FollowWestwood @victoriabeckham @Burberry @StellaMcCartney @PaulSmithDesign She would also jump at any other photography based opportunities. Please help us to give her the life she deserves in the short time she has.
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Incredible! Well done Lloyd and Ceri 🥇 @SteppingStoneDS @LondonMarathon
Today 19 year old Lloyd Martin became the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon. Thank you for showing us what’s possible, Lloyd. ❤️
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Our amazing #Lloyd captured so wonderfully by Lucy Claire Illustrations. We are blown away. 👏 justgiving.com/page/lloyd-ma…
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We are in awe of Lloyd’s incredible achievement. And now doing media interviews as well. 👏 Parents are often told their child with Down syndrome “will never…” and those children are exceeding all our expectations. Lloyd says: “follow your dreams” 💛💙 tinyurl.com/lloyd-321
'Always have your dreams be with you.' The incredible Lloyd Martin and his mum Ceri ran their first London Marathon together on Sunday and Lloyd made history as the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon. Congratulations!
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One of the best gifts you could give @MuscleFoodUK would be to help support his fundraising for @SteppingStoneDS justgiving.com/page/lloyd-ma…
One of the BEST moments of yesterday’s London Marathon! ❤️🙏 Congratulations Lloyd Martin who has just become the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon. We’d love to send Lloyd a gift - if anyone knows him please get in touch ❤️🙏 📷@LondonMarathon
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Everyone at @SteppingStoneDS are still in awe of Lloyd’s energy! Lloyd you are a legend! justgiving.com/page/lloyd-ma… #LondonMarathon #TeamLloyd #321
There are so many amazing London Marathon stories, but this is one of our favorites - join @SangeetaITV and me on @itvmeridian across the South at 6 where Lloyd Martin and his mum, Ceri, will be talking us through his record breaking run!
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Everyone at @SteppingStoneDS are still in awe of Lloyd’s energy! Lloyd you are a legend! justgiving.com/page/lloyd-ma… #LondonMarathon #TeamLloyd #321
Give it up to Lloyd!!! Today 19 year old Lloyd Martin became the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon. #LondonMarathon
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