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Catherine Pope

@cjpope.bsky.social
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Professor of Medical Sociology, Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care, Oxford

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Elisabeth J. Hobbes author @elisabethhobbes.co.uk · 13/09/2026
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Watch this powerful documentary about attacks on libraries in USA (Shout out @librarianjones.com - 1 of the stars). For UK folk on BBC iPlayer but also YouTube etc. Banning books is not new - Henry VIII did it - but these brave #librarians are saving the books, and us all. youtu.be/_UEQ1vQbDUM?...
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The Librarians
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@kityates.bsky.social thank you for the valuable plain English (sociologist- accessible) explainers for the maths in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. Sadly did not have time to do the maths on the blackboard 😅
Photo of theatre interior - deep green and gold colour scheme, tables, armchairs and low lights, a glass of fizz, with a blackboard covered in maths equations in background
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
railways #fail @crosscountryuk.bsky.social usual overbooked overcrowded train. Disabled person dumped, no seat, carer+diabetes standing. Chief exec gets £1.1million pay. Millions to parent company. Rubbish for passengers and staff. @labouruk.bsky.social is this on your list to fix?
Blurry pic of cases and legs of standing passengers in train carriage
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Martin McKee @martinmckee.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A reminder, as @sarahwatersleeds.bsky.social & I have long argued, that investigation of work-related suicides in U.K. falls far behind that in other countries. It!s almost as if they don’t want to kniw if there’s a link pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39403343/
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When work kills - PubMed
Workplace suicide is an urgent, yet under-researched phenomenon. The paper brings a comparative and multidisciplinary perspective to bear on this phenomenon.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
NHS advice - help for for #suicidal thoughts. Someone out there might need this right now. Pass it on. www.nhs.uk/mental-healt...
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Help for suicidal thoughts
Where to get help if you are having suicidal thoughts, and what to do if you are worried about someone else.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Pass this on... someone out there might need it right now www.samaritans.org
samaritans.org
Samaritans - Here to listen
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The one thing we had that was world leading, systematically destroyed. 100s of redundancies. This will surely finish off more universities. Hoping @lucympowell.bsky.social will act now. ❤️ @ucu.org.uk for fighting to save higher education. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Checkmate, Nige.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Just how bad will Trump's roll back of childhood vaccination be? jbraithwaite.bsky.social explains ...and yes it's gonna be bad, really bad. theconversation.com/why-trumps-m...
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Why Trump’s MMR vaccine order is the latest public health disaster, with effects set to last years
Trump’s latest executive order is set to lead to delayed vaccinations, falling coverage and a resurgence of diseases once brought under control.
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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences @oxprimarycare.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
How do leaders bring people together when perspectives, priorities and values differ? MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Cohort 2 alumnus Olukayode Fasominu reflects on why trust is the foundation of effective leadership. Read more: f.mtr.cool/oskvjebdyo
Diverse graduates in gowns toss mortarboards in front of a large Gothic-style university building.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Watched it tonight. Thanks for the tip - not an easy watch but essential I think.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I'm with you on taking #RealBooks
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Opportunity at Uni of Oxford: Professorship of Global Primary Health Care. Working in our vibrant department with many international links. Clean slate to develop your own programme of research. Global South applicants especially welcome. #academicsky #healthpolicy www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW338/d...
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Dr Sadok Besrour Professor of Global Primary Health Care at University of Oxford
Apply for the Dr Sadok Besrour Professor of Global Primary Health Care role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A bit of local Oxford good news in a world on fire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Activists agree to stop hanging flags from Oxfordshire lampposts
It comes after Oxfordshire County Council lodged a High Court case to prevent the flag hanging.
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Louise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Oxford against Yaxley-Lennon getting a platform at the Oxford Union
Anti-fascist protesters on a street in Oxford
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Helen Salisbury @helensalisbury.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
At the protest agaisnt Stephen Yaxley-Lennon being given a platform at the Oxford Union
Banner - Oxford loves diversityBanners Less Hate More Cake
Catholics stand with Muslims
Banners Read more Fear less
Community not Hate
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Nigel Farage is a threat to national security inews.co.uk/opinion/nige...
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Nigel Farage is a threat to national security
This is what he does. It's who he is
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂
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Alex Prichard @profalexp.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Good piece, brief and to the point from @drjogrady.bsky.social Gen Sec of UCU: “We are calling for direct government intervention before the crisis spirals further.” Intervention is cheaper than most think, and pound for pound excellent investment in our future economic prosperity.
politicshome.com
The government must intervene before the universities crisis worsens
During moments of political crisis it’s often said there are weeks when decades happen. This has been one such week.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
hsruk.org/hsruk/events...
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HSR UK 19th Annual Conference 2026
Join us for the Health Services Research UK Conference 2026, 30 June - 1 July in Manchester The 19th Annual Health Services Research UK (HSR UK) Conference will take place at Manchester University fro...
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Calling ECRs, PPI and research users - Do you have reflections, concerns or challenges about doing qualitative research in #HSR? Alicia O'Cathain a.ocathain@sheffield.ac.uk is seeking views for our workshop at #HSRUK2026. Conference details below - sign up to take part in our workshop.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
www.tickcounter.com/countdown/61... Thinking about when we can visit the grandchildren in USA again... there's an app counting down. 994 days to go. 😢
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Days until Trump is out of office
Countdown timer showing how much time left until Saturday, January 20, 2029 12:00:00 PM in timezone New York, America (UTC-05:00)
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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The BSA is delighted to welcome Dr Jen Remnant, based at Strathclyde University, as our new Chair. We also welcome Dr Paul Campbell to the role of BSA Vice Chair es.britsoc.co.uk/announcing-t...
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Announcing the new BSA Chair - Everyday Society - The British Sociological Association
We are delighted to welcome Dr Jen Remnant as the new BSA Chair.  Jen is a senior lecturer at the Scottish Centre for Employment based at Strathclyde University, working primarily...
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Congrats 2 you! Agree Walter was a great champion of PH, and an early champion of workplace equality - gave me job when I was 7 and a half months pregnant at a time when academic contracts were even more precarious than they are now and there was no right to keep your job after maternity leave.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Great band. Great MSc.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What a splendid, and peaceful, way to stop hate spreading in our communities.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Oh missed you...we were with the ucu gang. Twas a good turnout.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Hello to my pals @southamptonucu.bsky.social ....
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Thanks Trish. Remembering that you and your Mum also had a horrible time thanks to the terrible decisions made by the Johnson government. Sad for you and all the families who suffered.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Still have DMs ...but new thing is a typesetting course with old wood typeface - been making posters with the word 'resist'
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Thanks.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
No. And my story is by no means the worst.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Mum hospitalised in 1st wave, Dad died; she never came home, got decanted to care home, put in solitary confinement. Unspeakable misery. Boris and crew made terrible decisions, fuelled by hubris and a desire to party. I'm incandescent with rage. (Thank you Christina for making sure we don't forget).
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Andy Northcott @andynorthcott.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The full report into our study into the use of restrictive practice on people living within dementia in hospital is now available: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/GJKF0714
journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk
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Society for Studies in Organizing Healthcare (SHOC) @shocobhc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
OBHC conference: remember that the early bird registration ends on 28 Feb (with last registration 23 March). Register now. www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/organ... @cjpope.bsky.social
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Organisational Behaviour in Health Care (OBHC) Conference 2026 | Saïd Business School
Organising sustainable health and care.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
For music I do bandcamp as the least worst option. Partly cos they do bandcamp Friday and give back to musicians. resources.onestowatch.com/ethical-spot....
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Best Ethical Spotify Alternatives That Pay Artists Fairly
Discover ethical music streaming platforms that pay artists 82-100% revenue vs Spotify's $0.003/stream. Find artists with OnesToWatch.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
For pods am trying free pocket casts one. Was owned by USA public radio til 2021 and now by Automatic who developed wordpress... pocketcasts.com
pocketcasts.com
Listen to podcasts with the best free podcasting app - built by listeners, for listeners.
Pocket Casts provides next-level listening, search and discovery tools. Find your next obsession with our hand curated podcast recommendations, and seamlessly enjoy and manage all your shows no matter...
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Little boycotts that soothe my soul, part of an ongoing life project... I finally got round to deleting my #spotify account. (Yes I know it's taken me ages...) "#NoMusicForGenocide
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"we are at risk of losing both the argument and the election. But it doesn’t have to be this way – it’s time to take back control." Thank you @stellacreasy.bsky.social. if only the cabinet were listening...
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The Verge @theverge.com · 27/02/2026
Jailed during the 2021 coup in Myanmar, American journalist Danny Fenster passed the time by meditating and listening to podcasts that had been smuggled in. Read the comic Notes from a Burmese Prison: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
An illustration of a man laying on a prison floor mattress. Under his pillow is an MP3 player tucked away. From the speaker: "From WBEZ Chicacgo, it's THIS AMERICAN LIFE. I'm Ira Glass... Stay with us..."
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 17/02/2026
It's almost time for Ramadan, as Muslims tonight peered to the crescent moon to see if the month of Ramadan starts tonight or the day after. As with every year, I'm starting this thread so that people can ask questions, and learn about Ramadan from one person's perspective of it.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Delighted to see the TrumpActionTracker feature in this @timeshighered.bsky.social profile by @patrickjack.bsky.social today :-) was great to chat to him about it! www.timeshighereducation.com/news/mathema...
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The mathematician lifting the lid on Trump’s ‘attacks’
Scientist behind Trump Action Tracker uses skills in data collection to look for patterns in president’s seemingly scattergun approach
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Ditto. I'm doing/struggling with polish language for similar reason.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Migration reforms are unkind and, it turns out , also stupid...."You don’t have to deter very many high earners to have a significant [fiscal] cost [ ] people most likely to leave the UK as a result of the policy changes were high flyers with other career options, rather than the lowest paid."
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
More reasons to respond to this consultation www.gov.uk/government/c... which also uses the illegal migrant terminology.
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Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
As a pick-me-up for rainy February and March I can highly recommend Spiers and Boden... currently on a splendid foot tapping tour www.facebook.com/100046525253...
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Spiers & Boden Official
NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCEMENT: Spiers & Boden are delighted to announce that we're going back on the road in Feb/Mar 2026 and that tickets are going on sale today. Ticket links and details available...
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Catherine Pope @cjpope.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
www.gov.uk/government/c... UK people - this is your chance to point out the cruelty and unworkability of the current government's proposals on leave to remain. You have until 12 Feb. #migration
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Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 07/02/2026
UNRWA has the capacity, expertise and reach to provide essential services across the #Gaza Strip — but systematic restrictions are hindering this work. Full op-ed by UNRWA’s Sam Rose: www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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