Sheila McDerment

What a successful day is

Makes sense 👏 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Fifteen months on from our assurance review of vetting within @PoliceScotland, we welcome the passing of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill. Read our vetting review at hmics.scot/publications/a…

She is a remarkable woman…

I once contacted @jessphillips out of the blue for advice about a woman I was trying to support who had fled domestic violence. I emailed her at 7pm on a Friday night not really expecting a response. 1/2

12 inspiring quotes on non-violence by Martin Luther King Jr. peacedirect.org/12-inspiring-q…

Let's get 2025 off to the best possible start and create a sense of hope for the year ahead 🌈 Join us for #HappierJanuary and find new ways to boost your wellbeing actionforhappiness.org/happier-january

The festive period can be a busy time for mental health related incidents and around 1,700 police officers are now trained in Distress Brief Intervention (DBI). Find out more ➡ orlo.uk/yzE2l

Goodnight, sun. 🌅

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Christmas can be a lonely time for many 🎄 Our Care Family Christmas Dinner offers a warm, festive space for Care Experienced people to connect and enjoy a delicious meal together. Help make this year’s event magical by supporting our appeal today: bit.ly/WCSChristmas

When you’re a parent, not every “Silent Night” is silent. Cherish them anyway. Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas. ____ 🎥 via thiyhauk.2018 on IG.

A dangerous beast, the haggis…. 😦

Is this what happens in middle age? You start having very dull dreams? Last night, dreamt I was explaining GDPR regulations to a young doctor in A&E….

Our latest intake of Special Constables took the first major step in their volunteering policing career as they took their oath of office. They will deploy to communities later this month. For a volunteering opportunity like no other, look here 👉🏼 orlo.uk/bUWjz

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and so it felt fitting to reveal the cover for @Bethany1Handley’s debut pamphlet ‘Cling Film’ which explores being a young Disabled women in the crossfire of ableism. Pre-order on our website serenbooks.com/book/cling-fil….

Just because I’m retired doesn’t mean I’m not still working hard! 😊