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Amazing woman - did so much for others, a trail blazer. Childline, Silverline, campaigns for back seat seatbelts and legalising assisted dying, laughing at wonky veg, dogs saying 'sausages'

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

1 / Our new paper demonstrates how Inclusive research (IR) can be operationalised within a complex translational research infrastructure - tinyurl.com/ye23w3mv in @plosone.org @richardbody.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"Equity and inclusion demand attention. Community-based research can help fill knowledge gaps in less well-researched areas, test innovations in real-world settings, and ensure that diverse populations are represented in studies and that the benefits of research are shared more widely".

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: TWO Australian Scientists, Stacey Edwards & Juliet French, Have Discovered Cancer-Fighting RNA Molecules That Could Lead to a New Generation of Breast Cancer Treatments

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A while since I posted my walk across campus at silly O'clock post-swim... Lots of building and renovation type activity spotted across @manchester.ac.uk campus today... @drdon.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"research has found that long COVID continues to affect a substantial proportion of healthcare workers, with serious consequences for their health, work and home lives, and NHS workforce overall" Read more journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @drdon.bsky.social @martievt.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"Bioethicists, clinician-scientists and people with lived experience with Long COVID argue that it is ethically imperative to conduct trials of disease-modifying treatments for Long COVID now". read more👇 @martievt.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @sheencr.bsky.social @profstevegriffin.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"Drs & MPs urge more scrutiny of deal for company behind system used by most GPs in England" “NHS patients have no say over who holds their medical records"👇 @drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @kathcheckland.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @healthwatch.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"Half of England’s popn living in 5 northern regions - the north-west, north-east, Yorkshire & the Humber, W Midlands & E Midlands - experienced little or no rise in life expectancy reflecting greater levels of deprivation" @publichealthuom.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @stevensenior.bsky.social

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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

People hugely underestimate the extent to which they are beneficiaries of state support - and older people are the worst. Very good analysis by @peterkellner.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kellnerp...

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Burnham’s biggest problem: ungrateful voters

Few of us believe we benefit from our contract with the state

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“Break this pattern of over-accommodating and instead have healthy boundaries, say no when you need to, and ask for what you want without guilt.” Aziz Gazipura Sometimes the kindest thing isn’t giving away another slice… it’s believing we deserve one too. #SelfCompassion Artwork by Heidi Pickett

Illustration titled “People Pleasing Pizza”. A large pizza sits in the centre with several slices being taken by different hands. Around the pizza are handwritten messages explaining that we can become so focused on making sure everyone else is full that we stop noticing our own hunger, we can get used to having nothing left for ourselves, healing begins when we reconnect with our own needs, limits and desires, and that we deserve a slice too. The pizza is topped with cheese, mushrooms, olives, onion and pepperoni on a white background. Artwork by Heidi Pickett (@heidipsychology)

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This long read by @stkaye.bsky.social is great (HT @oldtrotter.bsky.social) I'd add/emphasise: - institution building needs clear remit *and* org culture - 'doing things differently' demands new faces with new ideas/approaches - needs deep policy experts alongside outstanding system leaders

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Building No 10 North

A plan to ensure that this is something more than a slice of Whitehall with a Manchester postcode

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Reflecting on #IFPH2026 Thanks to Arpana Verma & the wider organising team - it was fab! @publichealthuom.bsky.social So nice to see 'old' friends @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @salient-hub.bsky.social and make many new ones, try new activities - drumming, and learn lots. See you all next year!

Prof Arpana Verma opening the 2026 International of Public Health - first Plenary session

Colleagues from Thomas Ashton Institute and Salient Hub - on stall with information

Drum Happy workshop - lunchtime in sunshine

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Really enjoyed #IFPH2026 & networking with / speaking to so many different people on stalls, presentations, at posters, while drumming, or over a refreshment break! Amazing to think we all have something to contribute to the PH debate despite our diversity. Going away hot, tired, but inspired!

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Brilliant poster session over lunchtime at #IFPH2026 such a wide variety of topics on research from many different countries. From a maturity Matrix to linking PH to Foucault, work on cancer support groups to conducting ethical research in prisons. Well done all! @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Manchester HDRC ‘putting communities at the heart of research‘ by giving power back to communities Partnership between communities, @mancitycouncil.bsky.social and @manchester.ac.uk to evidence policy and embed research to help reduce health inequalities #IFPH2026 @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"NCDs are not a disease of affluence" Nick Banatvala, Head of Secretariat, UN Inter-Agency Taskforce on Non-Communicable Diseases #IFPH2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Prof Tit Albreht says story telling is as important as the numbers. Esp when shifts are happening in societal values & priorities, complexity increasing & misinformation growing. Need to involve communities & address inequalities #IFPH2026 @publichealthuom.bsky.social @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence" Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, President of @fphuk.bsky.social. Tracy quoted the work we are doing at NIHR HDRC: "Manchester is exemplifying how we put communities at the heart of everything we do" #IFPH2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

First plenary at #IFPH2026 @manchester.ac.uk Health inequalities are widening… wider determinants important Need to see the causes behind the causes and this who are being missed! @publichealthuom.bsky.social @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @cath-lewis.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Looking forward to #IFPH2026 today @manchester.ac.uk Venue looking good as I passed earlier and a jam packed agenda - www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2026/ and stalls / activities @mwjtweet.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @rathfelder.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The full programme is now available on our website www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2026/. Sessions will be taking place across the Schuster (left) and Roscoe buildings #IFPH2026

Photo of Schuster Building, University of Manchester

Photo of Roscoe Building, University of Manchester

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tomorrow #IFPH2026 @manchester.ac.uk Manchester Health Determinants Research Collaboration are there (Stall & parallel session) We are working with communities to better use evidence to inform decisions that can help people to live healthier lives. @mancitycouncil.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Pen showing partner logos - NIHR, Manchester City Council and the University of Manchester and strap line 'putting communities at the heart of policy'

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Its on Tuesday (13th July) the 2026 International Festival of Public Health! #IFPH2026 There will be plenary sessions, parallel talks and workshops, posters and stalls to visit. Look forward to seeing you if you are there @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#Inequalities NHSE says “corridor care disproportionately affects patients from the most deprived areas. In May 2026 40% of all inappropriate settings care were linked to patients living in the most deprived postcodes”. Another 24% is next most deprived quintile @richardbody.bsky.social

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 08/07/2026

"Data held on UK servers may still fall under US legal jurisdiction if controlled by a US company." The potential for foreign access to NHS data reminds us why sovereignty must underpin the federated data platform, writes David Strain www.bmj.com/content/394/...

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"Research evaluation systems should not treat researcher wellbeing as a secondary concern. If systems reward scientific impact while undermining work-life balance, motivation or creativity, they may weaken the very research capacity they are meant to support" 👇

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Could Andy Burnham deploy R&D ‘Manchesterism’ across the UK? Analysis, originally published last week, still trending on our site today. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...

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Could Andy Burnham deploy R&D ‘Manchesterism’ across the UK? - Research Professional News

Starmer resignation spotlights ministers’ futures and potential for R&D funding devolution under a Burnham premiership

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"Policymakers need to show “bravery” on tackling growing pressures across the research system by moving away from project-based research grants in favour of more institution-level funding, according to the co-author of a major report".

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Very early(so quiet) wandering around @manchester.ac.uk campus before the heat! Some lovely colours and interesting paces where flowers choose to grow! @manclibrarian.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Listening to young people (YP) isn’t optional - it’s essential. Our project flips the script putting YPs voices first, capturing how they understand mental health, where they find support, and what’s missing. Project aims to shape more inclusive, responsive research - tinyurl.com/5498tfz5

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Listening First: Youth-Led Insights to Shape Mental Health Research in Manchester | Anna Coleman, Joanne Elliott and Eliza Varga

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Stand Up To Cancer @su2c.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy #CancerSurvivorsMonth! 💪🧡 All month long, #StandUpToCancer is celebrating the courage and strength of cancer patients and survivors everywhere. Share with us a memory or milestone that has been made possible since you’ve survived cancer – We want to celebrate you! #BecauseISurvivedCancer

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Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“This cannot be treated simply as a labour market issue – it is also a health equity issue” Academic Co-Director @lukemunford.bsky.social comments on the new Young people and work report, which shows that nearly 1 million young people in the UK are NEET. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/hen-academic...

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Looking forward to attending the Inclusive Research Showcase @manchester.ac.uk today with many people from @nihr.bsky.social funded programmes from Manchester and beyond. @publichealthuom.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @mft-edi.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Eleven types of cancer are on the rise in England’s under 50s "Perhaps the most important message for younger adults is not one of fear, but of awareness. Cancer is still uncommon at a young age, but it’s no longer as rare as it once was" 👇

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

@healthfoundation.bsky.social new 5 year Strategy (2030) to help tackle "Major health challenges facing the UK: stalling health & widening health inequalities, widespread pressures in the health & social care system, & the need to harness innovation and new technology to maximise public benefit".

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

UK Biobank suspends access after massive data breach Flagship research resource promises to “severely” restrict downloads after data found for sale in China www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...

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UK Biobank suspends access after massive data breach - Research Professional News

Flagship research resource promises to “severely” restrict downloads after data found for sale in China

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

"Research suggests that, broadly speaking, public trust in science and scientists remains relatively high.. but people increasingly trust information from other sources too - redistribution of trust?" more 👇 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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