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David Collett

@colldash.bsky.social
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Lecturer in Adult Nursing #UoM 🐝 💜 Playful Learning Enthusiast 🎲 Ex Labour Councillor #Blackpool 🌹 Oncology & SACT ACP 💊 Passionate about all things nursing, politics education and design 🎲⚽️👾🕹️

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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here is my latest opinion piece in the @nursingtimes.bsky.social published today Most people can name Florence Nightingale. However most nurses or the public would struggle to name other influential nurses especially those who are still alive and practicing www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...
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'Who are our modern-day nursing role models?'
David Collett argues that the nursing profession needs more role models, especially from the ranks of those still practising.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I’m currently doing the Royal Mint Great British Treasure Hunt ! #Puzzlers of Bluesky how are you getting on ? I must say I absolutely love it, as difficult as it is I’m really enjoying the challenge 😊☺️ #Puzzles #Puzzler #Crosswords #Riddles www.royalmint.com/shop/limited...
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The Great British Treasure Hunt | The Royal Mint
A groundbreaking experience built around a coin unlike any other. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Isaac Newton, it is the gateway to an epic nationwide quest. Will you be the one to unlock its secrets?
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
‘If no one speaks up, no one’s voice is heard’ David Collett writes about nursing activism and encouraging people to do the small things that make big changes in 2026. #nursing #policy #politics #nurses #healthcare #nhs #government #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...
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‘If no one speaks up, no one’s voice is heard’
David Collett writes about nursing activism and encouraging people to do the small things that make big changes in 2026.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and... People don’t realise how much there voice does matter. But when we don’t see change happening we often give up. As a profession we won’t win every battle but we certainly mustn’t give up !! The little things are so important. #Nurse #Activism #NHS
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‘If no one speaks up, no one’s voice is heard’
David Collett writes about nursing activism and encouraging people to do the small things that make big changes in 2026.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Occasionally I like to mix work and pleasure. I love just having a creative morning. I think even very design skills are sorely undervalued and under estimated in HE. But this morning I thought I’d make somthing important to both #UniversityofManchester and #Nursing #Design #HigherEducation
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Had an amazing time at the #PlayfulLearningAssociation meet up hosted by #MMU such a positive creative environment, collaborating shareing / testing ideas and meeting new people and in the name of Play in Adult Education. Loved it 🥰 #Education #Play #PlayfulLearning
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Today I’m starting to plan my first ever piece of research 🧐 no matter how small it might be !! I’m going to look at how we teach nurses in the UK to influence Ppolicy and Ppolitics.feels incredibly powerful to be doing this In the home of the first Nursing Degree. 😁😁@uomsoss.bsky.social #FMFTW
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
So today I’m hiding Easter Eggs all over my module space…..Why ?? Answers on post cards 🥚 🐣 #PlayfulLearning
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Educators of the world, does anyone know where the British Dyslexia Association style guide has gone ? Has it just been removed or has the guidance changed ? #inclusivedesign #Inclusivity #Education
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
This was super cool finding Alan Turing’s blue plaque and seeing the building where the first computer was built #UoM 🐝
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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 01/09/2025
Wow, welcome back David! You've not changed a bit 😍
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
13 years ago I graduated from the University of Manchester with my Diploma in Nursing ready to embark on the greatest adventure in the greatest profession in the world! Today 13 years on I return to @manchester.ac.uk as a Lecturer in Nursing 😁💜🐝 #NewJob #Education
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
And that’s all folks!! My last day at @uclan.ac.uk as a lecturer ! What an amazing time, with a fantastic team, great place to work!! I’ll miss it dearly ❤️ #Education #Uni
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
‘Keeping NMC proficiencies 5.12 & 7.13: a mandate for change’ David Collett discusses the NMC education review and why he thinks the proficiencies that state that student nurses should be taught about political influence and policy should be strengthened. #nmc www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...
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‘Keeping NMC proficiencies 5.12 & 7.13: a mandate for change’ | Nursing Times
David Collett discusses the NMC education review and why he thinks proficiencies on political influence and policy should be strengthened.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
My last article as a Lecturer at University of Lancashire As Nurses our education standards tell us we should learn about how to influence policy and politics, but do we really teach it ? #Nurse #NHS #Nursesky #HealthEducation #Education www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...
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‘Keeping NMC proficiencies 5.12 & 7.13: a mandate for change’ | Nursing Times
David Collett discusses the NMC education review and why he thinks proficiencies on political influence and policy should be strengthened.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Happy Stone & Sky day !! 🥳🥳 I’m so excited for this ! Now there’s 10 books (+novellas and graphic novels) what are we calling it ? RiverVerse ? The Vestigum Continum ? The Fox Collectice ? I need to know 🤣🤣 👮 🧙 🦊 @benaaronovitch.bsky.social
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Wahoooo passed my PgCap with D2 Fellowship to Advance HE 🥳🥳 I also grew some radishes 🫜oh and I got engaged at the weekend 💍 and I can now bend my knee to 45 degrees 🦵 oh and I got a new Job as a lecturer at the University of Manchester 🐝 Growth in so many ways 🪴🤣 Thankyou Universe
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Well this isn’t ideal 🤣🙈 life on the other side but I must say every interaction Ive had so far from paramedics nurses drs HCAs and domestics, pharmacists physios and OTs has been exceptional ! #NHS
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
I’m writing my PgCap research proposal. If anything I’m winning the best title competition 🤣. WHAT DO WE WANT ? we’re not sure. WHEN DO WE WANT IT ? At some point. How do we educate undergraduate nurses to influence policy and politics in the UK. #SOTL #Nurse #Education
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Funko Me : I’ve been using #AI a lot recently as a study tool. Having it identify further papers for me, summarise documents and ask me questions. When used appropriately it is such a powerful tool for thinking and learning. 🤖 what are others doing with it ? #education
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Can we all agree Jo Martin needs her own series #DoctorWho
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The many faces of my nursing career, some how those uniforms seems to get bigger and bigger over the years haha 🤪 🤣 But i've loved and still love every minute. Happy International #NursesDay #Nurse #InternationalNursesDay 🥳
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
And for today’s lesson what does a box of Lego, Bomb Disposal and a pack of Playing Cards have to do with Learning Disability Nursing ? 💣 🧱 ♦️ #Nursing #Education #Academic
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Proud PT moment. When you help on of your 2nd year Students Nurses to get published after sparking there interest during our new policy and politics module 😁😁 well done Romy @uclan.ac.uk #Nurse #Education #StudentNurse #NHS www.nursingtimes.net/students/stu...
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‘Student nurses must stop viewing discharge as an afterthought’ | Nursing Times
Student Romy Duckett explains why she thinks discharge planning is currently neglected in nurse education and this should change. Read more.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Just finished my slides for our 2nd year Policy in Nursing module and thought I’d add some real life examples of nurses who impacted policy past and present. Because you know Nurses are ace and we change the world !! 🩵 #Nurse #Education #NHS @alisonleary1.bsky.social @dameanionwu.bsky.social
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
And just like that the world is good again and I’m back in my happy place !! I can’t describe enough how beneficial I find getting to work up here ! @uclan.ac.uk student centre roof garden, 🪴 🌺 ☀️ #Education #Academia
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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
We've just added the Journal of Advanced Nursing @jadvnursing.bsky.social to our Nursing and Health Journals starter pack. go.bsky.app/JvQSYAT
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Journal of Advanced Nursing @jadvnursing.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
New #FreeAccess article by @debrae.bsky.social, "Why Writing Matters in Nursing: Reflections on the Connections Between Nursing and Writing" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Why Writing Matters in Nursing: Reflections on the Connections Between Nursing and Writing
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 13/02/2025
The number of people applying to study nursing is at a record low, UCAS figures show. The government must launch an urgent student recruitment campaign, as 35% decline in numbers applying to study nursing in England highlights a broken nurse education model. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4htA0IS
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'Hammer blow for NHS reforms’, as student nursing applications fall again | News | Royal College of Nursing
We say government must launch urgent student recruitment campaign, as 35% decline in numbers applying to study nursing in England highlights broken nurse education model
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Made it into the Print copy of the @nursingtimes.bsky.social exciting 🥳 might have to frame this one ☝🏼 #NHS #NurseSky
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
I even got a special mention in Steve’s Article 😁😁
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
So the question is … what do I do with this giant roll of paper and 25 student nurses ?? Giant paper airplane ✈️ one massive essay ✏️ a tapestry 🖼️ who knows 🤣 ideas on the back of a postcard #nursesky #Education @uclan.ac.uk
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 27/01/2025
🗨️The lack of structured processes during corridor care undermines teamwork and fosters an environment where safety protocols may be bypassed to save time🗨️ How corridor care in the NHS is affecting safety culture: A new blog by our Associate Director Claire Cox www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
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How corridor care in the NHS is affecting safety culture: A blog by Claire Cox
Patient Safety Learning’s Associate Director Claire Cox looks at how corridor care within the NHS is affecting safety culture
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
‘Adoption of corridor care nursing must be resisted at all costs’ David Collett calls on the profession to reject corridor nurse roles and show it is not what nurses want to be developed. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #hospital #nhs #corridorcare www.nursingtimes.net/hospital-nur...
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‘Adoption of corridor care nursing must be resisted at all costs’
The nursing profession should resist the formal adoption of corridor care roles. Like many,...
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
My latest opinion article for the @nursingtimes.bsky.social 🥳🤩 As a profession we must resist the formal adoption of corridor care nurse roles and boycott the application process in protest #Nursesky #Nurse #NHS #RCN www.nursingtimes.net/hospital-nur...
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‘Adoption of corridor care nursing must be resisted at all costs’
The nursing profession should resist the formal adoption of corridor care roles. Like many,...
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 17/01/2025
"Safe and good quality care cannot co-exist with treatment in corridors." In the midst of huge winter pressures, NHS principles on care in “temporary escalation spaces” threaten to take leave from reality, say Julian Sheather and Matt Phillips www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A6 I think it’s important to build the evidence base not for now but the future, the lack of unsupervised risky play in gen alpha ect and its effects on socialisation mental health and anxiety could lead to a reduction in play in learning in the future #lthechat
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Treyf Posting 🤌 @postingtreyf.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Should nurses refrain from applying for corridor nurse jobs as a form of protest, does applying for these jobs legitimise corridor care ? #Nursesky #Nurse #Nhs
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
All set up for this afternoon Theatre Simulation with our second year students. Feeling pretty impressed if I don’t say so my self @uclan.ac.uk #NurseSky #NHS
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
So excited to be teaching our Student Nurses about Theatre today in our amazing simulated theatre space. This is actually better than my old procedure room in the NHS 🤣 nice to be donning a gown after all this time 😆 @uclan.ac.uk #Nursesky #NHS
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Time for book number 2 of 2025 only 13 more to go 📖📕 intrested to hear what @jujuliagrace.bsky.social has got to say. Not many books on this subject especially by health professionals. #NurseSky #NHS
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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The true, eye-opening account of how the NHS has been failed and what we can do to save it. ‘The NHS is an institution. But it’s also a political football, ...
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Finished my first book of 2025 !! Dead Men Walking literally the Warhammer version of a love story if you take out all the grim dark death only 14 more books to go In this years challenge. #Books #Reading #Warhammer #Blacklibrary
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 12/01/2025
Unsafe and undignified treatment in corridors, cupboards and car parks is not acceptable and must end. Read our full letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and NHS England, calling for an end to treating patients in unsafe spaces ➡️ bit.ly/424Q8f7
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Intresting find today when out book shopping 📕 maybe one for our Nursing Policy and Politics module #NurseSky #UniOfLancashire
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
If this is true this is nuts !! Corridor care can not become normalised. Nursing patients in displaced areas where there is no clear resource allocation or clarity on who is looking after the patient is akin to disaster management and puts nurses at risk. #Nursesky #NHS
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 03/01/2025
The UK government has launched an independent commission to reform adult social care in England. Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change. Nursing must be at the heart of the commission. Read more ⬇️
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Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change.
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year 🥳 the futures bright the futures orange 🍊
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
I think the passing of the assisted dying bill and subsequent motions is at least a start to having a clear framework on this subject and a greater national debate on death and dying. #dyingmatters #NurseSky
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David Collett @colldash.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Amazing speech by @kitmalthouse on assisted dying. “We are a thousand year democracy” surely this government can legislate this and get things right . Do our politicians not have faith in there own ability to legislate in a way to give people both choice and protection #dyingmatters #nursesky
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