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When we start with inclusion we design a system that meets our goals. So often we ‘retrofit’ onto a system that ends up one size fits no one. also liked the clarification around patriarchy as system not gender stereotype. Thank you @liangrhea.bsky.social @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @idrf.bsky.social

Principles of change
Shared values
Be alert to occult patriarchy
Start with inclusion

Focus on shared values slide
The rising tide lifts all boats - John F Kennedy

Patriarchy/ characteristics of system not as gender stereotype.

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BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Professor Averil Mansfield, retired surgeon

It truly is. I love that I also met Dame Professor Averil Mansfield and the three of us mainly discussed crochet 🧶 and Wimbledon tennis 🎾 In awe of you all - such an inspiring evening. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Professor Averil Mansfield shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

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Having listened to @liangrhea.bsky.social very powerful talk I now realise I’ve met my heroines…so much to reflect on - for now dashing for my train home!

Women are not little men
The title of A/Prof Rhea Liang talk

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Delighted to meet not one but two of my heroes @liangrhea.bsky.social and @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social for tonight’s lecture @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social at the Medical Society of London

Photo of me with Rhea and Scarlett in the powder room

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Jo I’m going to London to hear @liangrhea.bsky.social speak - sadly I think you are operating all day on Monday 30th June?

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Absolutely this. Please can we invest in supporting families to enable them to give their children a healthy start in life. Affordable housing, food, access to outside space to play and so much more. Invest in education for all children that is inclusive and meets children’s needs…

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

So lovely to spend the evening with @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social @brendonbooks.bsky.social this evening. She speaks & writes so very beautifully with warmth & humour 🥰 #thegoldenrule

The golden rule books with wise words from Lucy

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Downloaded for a morning treat - cannot wait 💕🥰💕

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... she agreed with an argument put forward…that it is "risky or …intimidating" to have a space designated for women, that is occupied by men. "But that applies to me too," she added. "That danger is all the more…one woman - in an entirely male space in a drunk pub.”

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Trans former judge says Supreme Court gender ruling risks lives

Victoria McCloud, who is planning on challenging the ruling, was accused of alarmism by campaign group Sex Matters.

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

@brendonbooks.bsky.social I’m really looking forward to this - hope there is a date in the planning with @robinince.bsky.social

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Get your jazzy unmatching socks and share your support for #crazysocks4docs Read more about why this is important today and everyday here www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/crazysocks4d...

Mismatched socks one rainbow striped one fairisle in blue

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

If click on link - there are 3 organisations that I think are organising- you don’t need to be a member of either can pay to attend

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Looking forward to it - and to meeting you both 🥰

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Hello. Everyone is welcome, but there is a charge except for @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, IDF or WinS members. £33.22 (evening 6-9pm of lovely venue, drinks, canapes, amazing talk by @liangrhea.bsky.social, great company, vintage architecture/toilets) BOOK: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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An evening with Associate Professor Rhea Liang

A thought-provoking evening with Professor Rhea Liang looking at how systemic gender bias shapes medicine, culture and health outcomes.

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We need I think a structure to relax into - it contains conversations without restraining / restricting rather like a comfy jumper a few sizes too big…

I also love the idea of a spaces for listening gathering. A morning welcome then perhaps 4 spaces with different groups and long breaks in a day. Somewhere lovely with big squishy chairs and delicious food…

Afternoon Charlie - I love the idea of a talk / starter on a theme and then as @brigidrussell51.bsky.social says some sort of free flowing unfolding (love that idea) conversation perhaps in smaller groups with option to perhaps move around in different combinations.

Oh yes of course I am sure you are 🥰 @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social can you confirm?

The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 31/05/2025

Oooh look - ticket booked to listen to the fabulous and meet @liangrhea.bsky.social in real life. Ping @eye-surgeon-eve.bsky.social @katestakes.bsky.social @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social anyone free to join me?

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We are incredibly grateful to our friends and allies. Each of these organisations has issued statements of support for the #SASsix campaign. What we have in common is a belief that supporting every doctor to reach their potential is good for services and patients, as well as these doctors.

The SAS six campaign national support, including the RCP, RCOA, RCPCH, Association of Anaesthetists, HCSA, Medical Protection, the GMC, the Intensive Care Society, the Medical Women's Federation, and now the National Association of Medical People Specialists.

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The usual chaos in my garden - foxgloves have self seeded and are running amok in my raspberries. However, Gertrude has joined the party- she is my favourite and smells divine.

Foxgloves have self seeded in my raspberries pink and white flowers in front of fence

Deep Pink rose with peony like bloom smells divine

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Sat with @lucygobag.bsky.social I was given some mini post its may have been rather inspired 💕So many highlighted sections - my notes are gonna be a book. I will be sharing your wisdom in my workshops and meetings. This book is a must read for anyone in leadership role in NHS/ social care & beyond…

My desk at home with book, journal and cluttered desk treasures/ paints/ pens and doodles

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

‘The protest was “a public act of grief, resistance and solidarity to highlight the hypocrisy of the ruling”, Sugar went on to say. “If the Supreme Court can see these woman legally as men, then they’ll have zero issue with them going tops off.”’ www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/17/s...

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Topless trans protest outside Scottish Parliament a 'public act of grief, resistance and solidarity'

Trans women staged a topless protest outside of the Scottish parliament to condemn the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of 'sex'.

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

“What I’ve come to learn is that representation without redistribution – of power, resources or decision-making – is not justice. And working within institutions that aren’t prepared to listen, adapt or truly share space only goes so far.” Tayshan Hayden-Smith in @theguardian.com

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Hoping you are coming back to Brendon Books in Somerset? 🥰

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Wow what a fabulous conversation with ‘searcher’ @robinince.bsky.social and hosts @maxdavie.bsky.social and Tess Davie. They discussed Robin's new book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal / life/ neurodiversity and so much more… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

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Episode 29 with Robin Ince

Podcast Episode · ADHD science podcast · 01/05/2025 · 1h 27m

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

‘If ever you’re in need as I was may you have an island of strangers like I had.’ Read this in tears this morning - wherever I go a poet has been there before me -thankyou Michael Rosen for putting into words a feeling I have had all week. @bedsidereading.bsky.social @doctoroxford.com

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

It is truly brilliant - will write more once I’ve reflected and absorbed x

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Matching PJ optional 💙🧡xx

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Morning Rachel - have you seen this thoughtful article? From @brunodeoliveira.bsky.social Published in @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Great idea. Just need to work out how to word the policy…

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Up early but I have tea and the best of company. Looking forward to spending the next few days with @lucygobag.bsky.social this feels like a very timely book - @doctoroxford.com @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social @bedsidereading.bsky.social @drrageshri.bsky.social

Come what may book with cup of tea. Matching PJ trousers underneath orange / blue entirely coincidental.

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Helen Salisbury @helensalisbury.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

'Just cutting a budget without a well thought-out plan doesn’t magically improve efficiency, and it’s very likely to disrupt the healthcare you were trying to deliver.' www.bmj.com/content/389/...

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Helen Salisbury: Austerity and efficiency in the NHS

If you eat less you get thinner and have to tighten your belt. Of course, this isn’t always good for you—it depends on what your waist measurement was to begin with. A new round of belt tightening for...

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

It seems to me that the more chaotic our times, the deeper is our need to slow down and read fiction. In an age of anger and anxiety, clashing certainties, rising jingoism and populism, the division between “us” and “them” also deepens. The novel, however, dismantles dualities. Elif Shafak

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

We live in an era in which there is too much information but not enough knowledge, and even less wisdom…For knowledge we need books, slow journalism, podcasts, in-depth analyses& cultural events.And for wisdom, among other things, we need the art of storytelling. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...

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Given up on reading? Elif Shafak on why we still need novels

Recent studies suggest we’ve fallen out of love with reading – but the more chaotic our times, the deeper is our need to slow down and read fiction

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I think you take brilliant photos Rob - you are either REALLY lucky or …more likely you have a real talent for it. 🥰

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

You’ve captured the light beautifully- she’s glowing!

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Oh thankyou for sharing - she is one of my favourites too 🥰

Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Great discussion of a fabulous poem @holliemcnish.bsky.social ‘Arguing in the Headmaster’s office.’ Made me think about how we can be sexist when we have conversations around how we dress. We need to change this and ensure our ‘judgement’ is equitable… Thankyou as ever @bedsidereading.bsky.social

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Thank you Rosie - I’m off to read up more about benevolent sexism…really interesting conversation.