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David Alldred

@davidalldred.bsky.social
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Professor of Medicines Use and Safety at University of Leeds |NIHR Senior Investigator|Patient safety|Older people|Cricket - Lancs CCC|Bury FC| #pharmsky

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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
📜NEW PAPER: Supporting Older People Living With Frailty to Self-Manage Multiple Medicines: An Experience-Based Co-Design of a Complex Intervention Developed in UK Primary Care. Read the paper or access the toolkit here: yqsr.org/category/aca... @bethfylan.bsky.social @davidalldred.bsky.social
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David Alldred @davidalldred.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Credit for these are down to the team - Dr Daisy Halligan, Hana Shamsan, Dr Alison Bravington, Prof Liz Breen, and Dr Hannah Hartley - in partnership with the residents, relatives, care home staff and healthcare professionals who co-designed them
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Jon Silcock @jonsilcock.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We've designed a support programme to help older people living with frailty to self-manage their medicines. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... You can use the programme here in a full or easy-read version - imanagemymeds.org @bethfylan.bsky.social @davidalldred.bsky.social
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Supporting Older People Living With Frailty to Self‐Manage Multiple Medicines: An Experience‐Based Co‐Design of a Complex Intervention Developed in UK Primary Care
Background Older people face numerous challenges when managing multiple medicines. They are required to cope with complicated and changing medicines regimens and coordinate input from multiple healt...
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David Alldred @davidalldred.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Great opportunity to join us at the University of Leeds as a Research Fellow in Quality and Safety, focusing on applied research to improve medicines safety and patient safety... jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow (Quality and Safety)
Are you an ambitious academic with a passion for applied health and care research? Do you want to work with world-leading academics and contribute to improving health and care services for patients, s...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
☀️The Summer tranche of our Research Career Development Award is now open! The scheme is open to #nurses, #midwives, #pharmacists & #AHPs, as well as academic researchers in Yorkshire & Humber. To find out more & to apply: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/contact/get-... @bthft.bsky.social
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our latest YH PSRC Blog is now available to read on our website. This month’s blog has been written by @albravington.bsky.social and focuses on the work of our De-Cluttering theme. You can read it here: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/category/blog @rebeccalawton.bsky.social
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📢NEW Vacancy to join our Decluttering (Safely) for Safety theme with Prof @rebeccalawton.bsky.social ⌛️ Closing date: 12 May 2025 Find out more here: 👇 www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/West_...
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CHARMER deprescribing study @charmerstudy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📢 CHARMER Highlights 2025 is now live! Read our latest newsletter to catch up on trial progress and key milestones from the past year, including meeting our patient enrolment target. Read here: mailchi.mp/f1beea650b59... #Deprescribing #HealthcareResearch #HospitalTrial
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CHARMER Highlights
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We’re thrilled to launch our new podcast series; Stories of Safety! Join us for exclusive conversations with leading figures on what #patientsafety means, how it’s been shaped, & what the future holds. 🎙️Listen now to Episode 1 with @shaunlintern.bsky.social : psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/latest/podca...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
If you work in health or social care in the UK or have academic, strategic or practical expertise in UK health and social care workforce wellbeing and retention, we would love to hear from you! You can find out more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1y8S4... #healthcarestaff #nhssky #medsky
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Interested in how Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) can improve patient safety? Join us on 15 July in Leeds for a summer seminar exploring HFE in #patientsafety research and practice. 📍 The Studio, Leeds 🕤 9:30am–4:15pm 🔗Find out more: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/04/16/e... #HFE #NIHR
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🚨Fully Funded #PhD @universityofleeds.bsky.social on "Understanding and evaluating restorative approaches in response to #patientsafety incidents" with @gemmalouch.bsky.social and @janekohara.bsky.social 🔗 phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2247... ⏳ Application deadline: 22 May 2025 #PhDSky #SafetySky
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
📢Calling experts in UK health and social care staff wellbeing, including staff working there! We need your help to understand the demands staff face at work and which resources best support them to inform future research. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3wb5vj6x
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
📫 The SafetyNet #Newsletter - March 2025 is here! 🔗 mailchi.mp/651d9c4760cb... In this issue: 🔎 Public Involvement Front Door: a new online resource for researchers 🔎 Highlights of research impact advancing #patientsafety 🔎 Webinars & much more! #Researchupdates #NIHR
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We’re pleased to launch the Public Involvement Front Door, a new resource which combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to empower researchers to meaningfully involve public members in their work. 🔗Check it out here: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/03/20/t...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
This #PSRC award will give you the opportunity to have protected time to develop an application for @nihr.bsky.social Career Development Funding. To find out more and to apply: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/contact/get-...
Poster for the award scheme
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Chris Keyworth @chriskeyworth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
🚨Deadline extended - for this fully funded PhD opportunity in patient safety and implementation science New deadline: 30th April Details here - please get in touch for further info: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Developing and refining a conceptual model for de-implementing low-value safety practices at University of Leeds on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Developing and refining a conceptual model for de-implementing low-value safety practices at University of Leeds, listed on FindAPhD.com
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Thinking of doing a #PhD? Here's some great advice from our #PhDstudents Our latest PhD opportunity is a fully funded PhD studentship with looking at developing & refining a conceptual model for de-implementing low-value safety practices: Find out more 👇 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The recording of this seminar with Dr @ora-dall.bsky.social is now live on our YouTube channel. If you missed it, you can catch up here: youtu.be/Ekj0cG_MLgc
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Seminar: The Impact of shift work on safety outcomes for patients - Dr Chiara Dall’Ora
YouTube video by Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Group - YQSR
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The NEW British Geriatrics Society website is now live. @gerisoc.bsky.social Join a special interest group, see the Meds Optimisation SIG.Free frailty course, multiple modules, self paced, access to many free things. #Carehomes #pharmsky www.bgs.org.uk/welcome-to-t...
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Welcome to the new BGS website! | British Geriatrics Society
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Newcastle Chemistry @chemistryncl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Yesterday, after 34+ years of excellence in teaching & research, Dr Julian Knight gave his last organic lecture at Newcastle. Then this happened...😍 Thanks so much to Julian, and all the staff and students that turned out to wish him well in his retirement! #WeAreNCL
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Graham Stretch @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app · 04/02/2025
Establishing the barriers & enablers to research within the pharmacy profession The study is part of a wider project known as the Pharmacy Professionals Incubator. The survey will takes 15 min to complete & will close on 17 Feb 2025. Link here: bit.ly/PharmResearch @debibhattacharya.bsky.social
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
NEW Blog: Supporting older people to manage medicines at home via a toolkit called "I Manage My Meds" You can read it here: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/supporting-o... It's part of the new #GP repeat prescribing toolkit for resources about patient roles & responsibilities www.rpharms.com/resources/re...)
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Why should you do a #PhD with Yorkshire & Humber PSRC? We'll let our current #PhDstudents tell you! 📽️ Watch the video here: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u... If you're interested in applying for a PhD at our centre, take a look at our current opportunities here: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/contact/get-...
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Our PhD opportunities – Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration
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Wasim Baqir @wasimbaqir.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Want to get published? All abstracts accepted at #PRIMM2025 are published in Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety. Join us in Manchester on 16 May 2026 at our 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. primm.org.uk Submit online... app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/77877...
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Wasim Baqir @wasimbaqir.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Pharmacy teams involved in supporting care home residents have a look at this. The first national faculty for pharmacy professionals who provide clinical care for people in care homes. Membership also gives you access to all the PCPA resources. Join us on 12th Feb. Please share 😀
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
📢NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! We're hiring two Research Fellows to join our growing team. To find out more and to apply: 👇 nhsjobs.com/job/UK/West_...
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Roisin O’Hare @roisohare.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Theres a lot happening in Pharmacy Professional Leadership in the UK right now - want to get involved? Join the conversation at a range of webinars over the next few weeks #GetInvolved #YourFutureOurFuture #PharmacyTeams jointheconversation.scwcsu.nhs.uk/pharmacy-pro...
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Independent UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board to strengthen collaboration
The UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB) is launching a ‘Big Conversation’ as part of a ground-breaking collaborative approach to shaping pharmacy professional leadership for t...
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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Thanks BBC Morning Live editor Jake & Professor Green for helping us explain the complexity of #polypharmacy + need for medication review @pharmaj.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @rorycj.bsky.social @stokemacca.bsky.social @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social @me.pharmsky.app @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Closing date for this #phdstudentship is 31st January. If you’re interested in researching safety practices in healthcare, this might be for you:
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
@drandyclegg.bsky.social, Ageing Research Theme Lead @NIHR_ARC_YH, awarded a prestigious NIHR Research Professorship! 🎉 With £2M funding, he'll drive innovations to improve lives of older people living with frailty. Read more: tinyurl.com/c86zjejr @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber research leader awarded prestigious NIHR award - ARC
We are delighted to announce that Professor Andrew Clegg, Ageing Research Theme Lead at NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber, has been
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
FREE frailty elearning course from @gerisoc.bsky.social Self paced. Great for social care providers. Supporting care home nurses. #Pharmsky #MedSky #NurseSky 🏡❤️ www.bgs.org.uk/elearning/fr...
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Frailty elearning course | British Geriatrics Society
This free frailty elearning course has been revised and updated by expert geriatric medicine clinicians, with insights from health and social care and the voluntary sector. Learners will understand fr...
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Henry Woodford @henriatric.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Should the management of people with frailty and heart failure deviate from the guidelines? @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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Appropriate management of heart failure in older people with frailty
Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues The management of heart failure is evolving. Recent c...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Does #patientsafety always have to be about doing more? Are all safety practices evidence based? Can we de-clutter safely? How do we do this? If you want to do research that helps answer these questions & work towards a #PhD, take a look here: 👇 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Poster for PhD studentship opportunity
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David Alldred @davidalldred.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Simple evidence-based ways for men to improve their mental health - great piece from Prof Galdas 👇
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from the UK chief pharmaceutical officers. #pharmsky www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from the UK chief pharmaceutical officers
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proflizbreen14.bsky.social @proflizbreen14.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Do you work in a care home for older people in England and are you involved in medication reviews? If so, we really want to hear your views. Please complete our short survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leeds/depp... There’s a prize draw for a chance to win a £50 or £100 voucher.
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proflizbreen14.bsky.social @proflizbreen14.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Waiting patiently (ish) to hear who has won the coveted awards! A lovely evening celebrating our research success and mesmerised by the quality of the research on display. With my amazing team colleagues @davidalldred.bsky.social Jon Silcock
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Hadeel Mohamed @hadeelmohamed.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
#BGSConf e-poster display @gerisoc.bsky.social Thank you to my supervisors @bethfylan.bsky.social, Prof Peter Gardner, Dr Justine Tomlinson & Heather Smith, and all my amazing co-authors for being part of this systematic review ❤️ #OlderPeople #Hospital-to-home #MedicationSelf-Management #PhD
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Zoe Wyrko @geribaby.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Looking forward to #BGSConf tomorrow, and catching up with some old friends. Disappointed though to see how many references to 'the elderly' there are in the posters. Have we really not moved on? Surely @gerisoc.bsky.social is in a position to help stop such 'othering' ageist language?
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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Profound and powerful presentation from @sheffielddoc.bsky.social at @gerisoc.bsky.social meeting - reminding us of the personal stories, in this case his grandfather’s, that underpin the need to shift health policy more towards community based and proactive approaches to care #BGSConf
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
NEW @nihr.bsky.social funded #research career development award for registered clinicians. To find out more and to apply: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/contact/get-...
Poster for research career development funding opportunity for registered clinicians in Yorkshire and Humber
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Jane O'Hara @janekohara.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This is a really super blog about the 'grief' that patients and families bring when they engage in healthcare research, and what that means for everyone involved. Interested to hear others thoughts on this? #safetysky #patientsafety Thanks @kellieocallaghan.bsky.social for sharing!
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James Titcombe @jamestitcombe.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Great great #patientsafety folk to follow here. go.bsky.app/Ly8qptZ
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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
PCPA Leadership Conference 2024 Tuesday 19th November How do you choose between workshops? Stellar Speakers www.pcpa.org.uk/events/PCPA-... #PCPAevents #PharmSky
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Nathan Davies @profnathandavies.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
🚨HOT OFF THE PRESS 🚨We have co-designed a self-management toolkit for people with Parkinson's - it's evidenced based, incorporates theory and was developed with people with Parkinson's and experts in the area onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Co‐Design of a Facilitated Self‐Management Toolkit for People With Parkinson's Disease
Background Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurodegenerative disease increasing globally. Self-management interventions have shown promise in improving the quality of life for people wi...
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