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Drew Payne

Threads: The Film That Frightened Me at 18 and Still Scares Me Now

The BBC 1980s Nuclear War Drama That Still Packs a Punch.

May 7

Threads: The Film That Frightened Me at 18 and Still Scares Me Now

May 7

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Prism & Pen

These Three Films Helped Shape My Queer Identity in Critical Ways

At three different points in my life

Feb 15

red velvet seats in a cinema

Feb 15

A Holding Space but in A Different Place

The life and times of watching Wicked in the cinema

Dec 14, 2024

A Holding Space but in A Different Place

Dec 14, 2024

Good Mental Health Day, Just Not Today

The British government wants to support people with mental health problems back into work, why isn’t this being welcomed as a good idea?

Nov 19, 2024

Good Mental Health Day, Just Not Today

Nov 19, 2024

Violence is Never the Answer, But What Is the Answer to It?

How Should Nurses Respond to Violent and Abusive Patients?

Aug 14, 2024

Violence is Never the Answer, But What Is the Answer to It?

Aug 14, 2024

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Fails Again, But Who is Listening?

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is in trouble again

Aug 6, 2024

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Fails Again, But Who is Listening?

Aug 6, 2024

Another Man Called Drew

A man not a footnote

Jul 23, 2024

Another Man Called Drew

Jul 23, 2024

With Pride: The Unwelcome Bigots at the Parade

Why do we still tolerate bigots shouting homophobia at London Pride marchers?

Jul 17, 2024

With Pride: The Unwelcome Bigots at the Parade

Jul 17, 2024

The Tactics of Voting

Making Sure Our Votes Count

Jul 2, 2024

The Tactics of Voting

Jul 2, 2024

Genuine Proof of Person

Voter ID is Now Required at all British Elections

Jun 17, 2024

Genuine Proof of Person

Jun 17, 2024

Drew Payne

Drew Payne

I’m a writer & retired healthcare worker. I’m published in nursing journals & write contemporary fiction. My essays are about my life, writing & everything else

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