Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Got locked out of my account but I am back now. How are things around here? Is it taking off or have we plateaued? 200
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Excited to be partnership with DAUk to deliver this session tomorrow. Learn how to support yourself or a colleague effectively after an adverse medical event. It's free to members - and just £6.13 if you're not! Link to book is below in the DAUK post. 010
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Dare I try to import everything from Living Writer across to Scrivener? Anyone done this and remained happy? #writing #creativewriting 000
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Enjoying an afternoon in the eucalyptus and juniper forests of Mount Entoto #Ethiopia 051
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I love The Hilton Addis. In this rapidly changing world, it is timeless. #Ethiopia 010
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Thanks to British Gas who took the time to explore my feelings #meterreads 140
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Can anyone help with why my nhs.net Mail is working so badly from home? It’s unusable recently. 100
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Libby Nugent @libbynugent.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Some more fairytale reflections thinking about ambivalence and the NHS - "The Golden Cage of the NHS: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay." www.libbynugent.com/post/the-gol...libbynugent.comThe Golden Cage of the NHS: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay.I’ve recently been reflecting on The Golden Bird, a Brothers Grimm fairy tale first published in 1812 as part of their collection Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales). The story re... 122
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 21/03/2025It’s here and just page 1 is a joy to read for the quality of the writing, the breadth of a moment captured 040
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Lots of uncertainty in healthcare at the moment; Here are some ideas on how to take care of your whole self whilst keeping your goals in sight: drclairedavies.co.uk/job-uncertai...drclairedavies.co.ukNavigating Uncertain Times in Healthcare - Dr Claire DaviesChanges and uncertainty in the NHS can be difficult to deal with: here's a model on how to take care and strengthen yourself whilst keeping your own goals in mind. 000
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Husband complains constantly about our cat Popcorn then I walk in on him having a tender little chat with him 060
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Massive plate of Ethiopian food. Lentils, veg, beef strips, raw green chillis, spices, yellow split peas, all served on a large communal plate of injera bread (the grey stuff with holes in). 3191
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Not gonna pretend my lane is the politics of how the NHS is run and organised. However a period of processing shock and grief before making any new manœuvres will be needed for many people. 020
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 13/03/2025So, NHS colleagues. How are we taking this morning’s seismic news? Bad or for the greater good? 100
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Setting boundaries has a ripple effect: not just in your wellbeing, in role-modelling self-care to others and preventing burnout. They also increase confidence and help you live your full potential. Read more on my latest blog: drclairedavies.co.uk/understandin...drclairedavies.co.ukThe ripple effect of setting boundaries - Dr Claire DaviesNot only does medicine make many demands of us, but we went into medicine to help people. That often means we find it harder to give permission to ourselves to say no, set limits, or think about what ... 041
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 10/03/2025This will seem counter intuitive but I am doing sleep restriction with Sleep Station for my 3am waking and it’s really effective. Tough at first but one week in and I’m a new woman. Increases your sleep efficiency. 020
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Can anyone share some tips to make editing 2nd and 3rd drafts less painful and more enjoyable? #writers 310
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Why do children always launch into imaginative, self-directed play when it’s time to get ready? 020
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 08/03/2025All geared up to go work today and just noticed I am not on the rota 050
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Cathy Saint @cathysaint.bsky.social · 08/03/2025We had a surgeon who we could not roster any young female with, in any capacity. Too clever to be caught so the best we could do was to protect junior surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists. I always hoped he considered the patients as off limits. Head of surgery was well aware. 1102
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 07/03/2025B&Q normally try to actively kill their plants but they have really amazed me today. Change is possible for everyone 🌹 030
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 07/03/2025A week where it needs the question: well, what am I learning here, and does this just go on the Survivorship pile? 020
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 06/03/2025In vast areas of the US, the sentiments expressed in this wonderful letter from a British man about why it's a privilege to pay tax to enable the National Health Service to run would see him probably certified as insane and labelled a "socialist". 24363811476
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Still spaces for this evenings creative writing event for medical women. Creativity, metaphor and journalling are all ways to access our experiences differently, boost wellbeing and just enjoy. The pen is mightier than the sword✍🏼 Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/drcla... 000
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Memento (artemis) Morty 🌙 @mementomorty.bsky.social · 03/03/2025I love how people think healthcare workers are supposed to be robots without opinions and then wonder why we're all burnt out. 81055
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Creative writing for wellbeing for medical women: **Tomorrow** @7pm on Zoom. A small group who write to reset, relax and chat about writing. No need to be Simone de Beauvoir. Simply turn up and enjoy the power of the pen. #MedSky #TeamGP Book here. ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/drcla... 034
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 01/03/2025“Certainty is over-rated” Quoted from this which arrived yesterday: 010
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Do you find the guilt is worse than the actual illness if you go off sick? I found this old article today - it may help explain and reframe the guilty burden. 040
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Been **so** good to start the gardening season again. Feels like a spring clean of last year’s dead growth, a time of renewal. Pagans called spring cleaning “a clean spiritual slate.” (Wiki fact) 1110
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 28/02/2025@bmj.com writes about the arrival of BlueSky. @euanlawson.social our GP starter packs are in there 😀 #TeamGP 151
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Article of the weekend: Feargal Keane on his struggles with addiction and PTSD and finding that happiness is in morning coffee, kindness and those moments of appreciating a flock of geese. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFergal Keane on PTSD, depression and the secret to happiness - BBC NewsPrompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution. 041
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 23/02/2025If you can read this behind the paywall, the details of what was allegedly said and done are shocking. Bullying, homophobia, sexism, some truly horrible comments made from one to another. What can lead a departmental culture to be this broken? 382
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 15/02/2025@emmavardy2.bsky.social introduced us to the powerful poetry of @salenagodden.bsky.social at our last New Moon Writing group for medical women “Courage is a Muscle” Come and join us - link to the next session now live here: www.tickettailor.com/events/drcla...tickettailor.comBuy tickets – New Moon Writing for Medical Women – ZoomNew Moons are a time to reset and regenerate. Creative writing in a group is a powerful way to create connection, community a... 263
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 15/02/2025#ICYMI New guidance fails to address how ‘national shame’ of corridor care and excessive A&E waits will be tackled. RCEM responds to the government’s ‘mandate for the NHS’ and NHSE planning guidance. Read the full news and President's statement: rcem.ac.uk/new-guida... 0119
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Balsam @drbalsamahmad.bsky.social · 30/12/2024What was your biggest learning in 2024? Mine👇 I learnt the hard way after #Burnout To give time to #Selfcare every day & not wait until nothing is left. It is not selfish. I disagree with the self care metaphor: ‘to put one’s oxygen mask 1st before helping others’ as suggests it only in emergencies 1122
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 11/02/2025In a hot bath with Epsom salts and it’s not just good, it’s deeply and intrinsically healing 🛀 140
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Still a few spaces left for this tonight **instant hit of wellbeing** 😎 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 001
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Calling medical women. Do book for writing session tomorrow. Great for headspace, creativity, recharging. 033
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 09/02/2025**Creative writing session for medical women tomorrow** We meet at 7pm GMT for 90 mins. Free writing.✍🏼 Poem readings.📖 Conversation. A “silent coach” from me at the end to kickstart your week 🚀 Book here:⬇️ #MedSky #TeamGP www.tickettailor.com/events/drcla...tickettailor.comBuy tickets – New Moon Writing for Medical Women – ZoomWriting in a group can be a powerful way to create connection, community and get your writing projects towards completion. Pr... 041
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 08/02/2025What do you still love about your work? 200
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Why did you go into medicine? Why does that question still matter? A long-read on my blog here #MedSky #TeamGP drclairedavies.co.uk/why-medicine/drclairedavies.co.ukWhy did you go into medicine? And why does that question still matter? - Dr Claire DaviesWhat brought you into medicine? Was it a calling or are you just here for the claps on a Thursday? Reflecting on your reasons for choosing medicine may well rekindle your passion for the job - or help... 252
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025👩⚕️Calling Primary Care clinicians! We're seeking to interview #PrimaryCare clinicians to understand the impacts of significant #PatientSafety incidents on staff. Click to take part in our study ⬇️ www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/02/03/a... #healthworkers #healthcare #nihrpsrc-gm.nihr.ac.ukAre you a Primary Care clinician who feels comfortable discussing patient safety incidents in your practice? If so, please take part in our study!As part of our Developing Safer Health & Care Systems research theme, we are seeking to interview Primary Care clinicians to understand the impacts of significant patient safety events (incidents that... 013
Dr Claire Davies @clairedocdavies.bsky.social · 04/02/2025New Moon Writing Hour for Medical Women is coming soon - next Monday! 7pm on Zoom. Questions, quests and suggestions - pls send a DM. Book via the link. ⬇️ #TeamGP #MedSky www.tickettailor.com/events/drcla...tickettailor.comSelect tickets – New moon writing hour for medical women – ZoomNew moons are a time to create, reset and regenerate. This one hour session will include free writing time and guided prompts ... 010
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Darby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science. 12652769415654
Reposted by Dr Claire Davies Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 04/02/2025The USA is threatening to halt food exports to the UK and Europe? Whatever shall we do without chalky and dry chocolate, plastic cheese, mutated meat products, beer that tastes like swill and awful, awful wine?! I guess we'll just have to make do with what we have. 4586