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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford

@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social
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Director Centre Research Equity Oxford; Professional Advisor to Chief Pharmaceutical Officer NHS Eng; UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Hon Prof Bradford, BCU, Adjunct Prof Wilkes Uni USA. School gov #LUFC #Healthinequalities Views own

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Looking forward to chairing a session at Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2026 on Fri 8 May #cpcongress Inclusive pharmacy practice: what’s working across regions, and what still needs to shift at individual & system level. Join the conversation👇 invt.io/1txbpo9wibd #CPC2026 #InclusivePharmacyPractice
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Royal College of Pharmacy Council Election Candidate: Just some of my experiences that continue to shape my commitment to strengthening our profession for present & future generations Voting closes this Wed 5pm. www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms #pharmacy #pharmacyleadership @guildofhp.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Pharmacy Council Elections : Good leadership questions deserve thoughtful answers. Important points raised by Nicola Stockman below — which go to the heart of the transition pharmacy is navigating towards becoming a Royal College of Pharmacy. #Pharmacy #ProfessionalLeadership @guildofhp.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
ROYAL COLLEGE Of PHARMACY Council Elections: -Representation shapes priorities -Priorities shape decisions -Decisions shape professional reality -Who sits at the table matters RPS members: kindly hoping for your support 🙏🏽 Vote: mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms Closes: 11 Mar 5.00pm #RCPharm #Pharmacy
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Royal College of Pharmacy Council Elections NOW OPEN to RPS members until 11 March, 17:00. I’m standing to serve the profession with an independent, experienced, non-conflicting perspective—crucial as we shape the future of pharmacy. linkedin.com/posts/drmahend… #RCPharm #Elections
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Inaugural Elections—Royal College of Pharmacy I stand to help make our profession influential, inclusive & innovative. Pharmacy must shape policy, champion equity, and lead healthcare’s future—not follow it. Vote open Mon 23 Feb www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms Pls kindly support—to make this a success
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Barcelona EAHP Congress 2026! Collaborate with international colleagues and hear from a range of European speakers on all things hospital pharmacy, including a keynote address from the UK's very own @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social Register: eahp.eu/congress/30t...
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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Partnership with Health and Care Research Wales at Senedd Wales and launch of the Inclusive Research Action Plan: @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social shared that partnerships aren't about ticking boxes. They're about communities being valued, involved, and shaping research that matters to them.
From left: Professor Mahendra Patel, Carys Thomas (Welsh Government), Isabel Oliver (Chief Medical Officer of Wales), and Andrew Dickinson (Chief Dental Officer) at the Senedd Inclusive Research Action plan launch, Cardiff, Wales
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
CMO Wales launches Inclusivity Action Plan at the iconic govt buildings @senedd.wales 
Also announces the historic partnership between Wales Health & Care Research and @thecfre.bsky.social Oxford—embedding inclusivity at the heart of research & health improvement.
#ResearchEquity #HealthInequalities
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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social shared examples of how community involvement in research has already began to shape real progress in Wales.
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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social kicks off with a keynote lecture at the University of South Wales reflecting on the mission to inclusive research. He stressed that research shouldn't be a one-size fits all, everyone in the community must benefit from research.
Professor Mahendra Patel giving a lecture on inclusive research at the University of South Wales, Cardiff campusProfessor Mahendra Patel giving a lecture on inclusive research at the University of South Wales, Cardiff campus
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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🎉 Congratulations @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social, Director of our Centre, who was been awarded the highest honour by @rcgp.bsky.social – an Honorary Fellowship! He’s the first pharmacist in England to receive this accolade. 📰Read more here: tinyurl.com/5h6az87b
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Prof. Mahendra Patel awarded highest honour by the RCGP
On Friday 20 June, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), at its inaugural awards ceremony, proudly honoured individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the College’...
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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In this months Spotlight Podcast @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app talks to our special guest, @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social, globally recognised, multi-award-winning pharmacist and academic leader. Listen@https://www.pcpa.org.uk/resources/pcpa-spotlight-podcast-prof-mahendra-patel-obe
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Special Resolution: Elevating Education & Research—Your Vote Counts🙏🏽 What can Royal College do? 📚 Set higher standards in education/training 🔬Support pharmacy-led research in NHS reforms 🌍 Elevate UK pharmacy GLOBALLY 📢 RPS members—vote YES to shape stronger future! ✅ #RPSVote #pharmacy @rpharms.com
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Laura Angus #PharmSky 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @lauraangus.pharmsky.app · 22/03/2025
@rpharms.com @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @bopa.org.uk @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app @ukcpa.bsky.social @nicstk.bsky.social @aptuk.bsky.social @joewilliams4689.bsky.social @clairewynn.bsky.social @tase3121.bsky.social @jonathanburton.bsky.social #RoyalCollege #PharmSky
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
RPS Royal College: Whether members support or oppose, YOUR VOTE is vital for a strong mandate to help move #pharmacy forward with confidence—TOGETHER #RPSVote Robust debate/info has provided key insights—use them wisely. Make your voice heard in 3 clicks👇🏽 Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER #PHARMACY Far too long pharmacy has lacked UNITED voice at the top. @rpharms.com members: now’s our chance to change that! A Royal College of Pharmacy will be our platform for leadership, collaboration,& influence. 📢 RPS members—pls vote YES to secure change ✅ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social
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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I have voted YES to the Royal College of Pharmacy. Don’t forget to vote #voteyes @rpharms.com @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social @clairewynn.bsky.social
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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction
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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ for a collaborative, cohesive leadership body for pharmacy
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
RPS #RoyalCollegeofPharmacy proposal: From 13th March—RPS members—VOTE YES ✅ NEEDS 2/3 of votes from across nations & sectors NEEDS emphatic mandate—to restore hope & confidence. NEEDS @rpharms.com Board Members to GO out & make it happen!🙏🏽 🙏🏽 @ukppl.bsky.social pharmacy.biz/royal-college-…
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Fantastic work and justifiably recognised — critical care Pharmacist @drcathymac40.bsky.social 👏🏽⭐️👏🏽 @nihr.bsky.social #pharmacy @ox.ac.uk @thecfre.bsky.social @darknatter.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The Pharmacy profession means so much to me as it does for many—when it comes to voting for the Royal College of Pharmacy by its voting members, I’ll be challenging RPS board members hard—only to HELP ensure we get over 2/3 of votes to continue on this journey! #pharmacy #RoyalCollege @rpharms.com
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Roisin O’Hare @roisohare.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! There are too many amazing #FemaleScientists in my life to name all of them 😍 - but a shout out all the budding and #FutureFemaleScientists the #NorthernIrelandScienceFestival starts tomorrow! nisciencefestival.com @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This week is Heart Unions week! @unitetheunion.bsky.social Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Delighted to be interviewed alongside Sir Hugh Taylor, chair UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Pharmacy professionals & leaders from across sector need to work collaboratively—to establish credible & unified voice that is genuinely representative www.pharmacy.biz/features/ukp...
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Big news in world of pharmacy professional leadership — a royal College of Pharmacy beckons with @rpharms.com — what we need now is for all RPS members to come out in numbers and to vote in favour in few weeks time ⭐️👏🏽⭐️ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @bopa.org.uk @cmhpcommunity.pharmsky.app @ukcpa.bsky.social
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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
“I’m delighted to have reached this milestone of sharing the proposed changes to our Royal Charter and more clearly setting out the path to become a royal college, ahead of an all-member vote.” Explore the proposed changes in full: ow.ly/i6sr50UYwyp
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Celebrating Republic of India day today and in the process promoting the importance of organ donation at the Wakefield Hindu Society. #IndiaRepublicDay #organdonation 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Really FDA — widening health inequality? Medical Trial Guidance Scrubbed! For clinical research to be meaningful & generalisable to the wider diaspora and not just the select often privileged few — we must ensure inclusive participation at all times! @fda.gov @nihr.bsky.social @thecfre.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
This young man talks so much sense @RoyLilley @SkyNews —constant breath of common sense! Take heed as 2024 comes to close with quad-demic now circulating in UK: — GET VACCINATED — 4 major viruses on the march TOGETHER! — Mask & ventilate room — Don’t ignore learnings from #COVID
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
May the spirit of unity and compassion renew our strength to continue our care for everyone’s health. May 2025 bring new opportunities, achievements, and success to our professions, guided by our commitment to society’s well-being. Merry Xmas and happy new year folks! #Xmas 2024
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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
First of its kind! A few months ago we celebrated a partnership with key health and care organisations in Northern Ireland. This is a big step towards a healthier and more inclusive future for people in Northern Ireland and beyond. Find out what's been planned on this link ➡️ bit.ly/4eRILKC
L to R: Prof Chris Butler, Nuffield Dept of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE, Director of the CfRE, Prof Janice Baillie Assistant Director HSC Research and Development division, NI Health Minister Mike NesbItt, Prof Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, DoH NI, Prof Ian young, Chief Scientific Advisor, DoH, Right Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh, Incoming head of department NDPCHS, University of Oxford
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Rob Davies @wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app · 25/11/2024
The force that is @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social ❤️💪
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Claire Anderson @clairewynn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Great to catch @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social in full flow at Congresso NacionalFos Farmacêticos in Lisbon #Pharmsky
Mahendra Patel speaking
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GoggleDocs @goggledocs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social greetings
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Caroline Mitchell @dclovesgp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social lead for Oxford University Centre for Research Equity and international scholarship and activist for inclusive research an #healthequity and #researchequity #primarycare #GPandprimarycare #FamilyMedicine
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Nitin Shrotri @peapeaspot.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
bsky.app/profile/peap... and this was the sunrise the same morning 🥂🙌
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
This is scary folks!! Never knew passion can express as being so scary! #pharmacy #innovation #access #CNF24 #Lisbon @clairewynn.bsky.social @grahamstretch.bsky.social @aptuk.bsky.social @hpillminster.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Sunset #Cancun #Mexico relayed in from #Lisbon #Portugal @helenkiller.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
On my way to Lisbon — #purplebag continues its journey overseas — panelist at national pharmacy congress #CNF24 #portugal #Lisbon #pharmacy First outing for purple bag on @bsky.app @stevechurton.bsky.social @mikeholden42.bsky.social
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Paulb @paulb3964.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
There really is a great little #pharmacy #pharmsky crowd developing here. @hpillminster.bsky.social ‘s starter pack helped loads. Now we’ve got our little community, what are we going to do with it? The return of #WeChats or something completely new?
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
My first post — I’m trying to move over to #SkyBlue — not sure if #Twitter #X is going to be my main platform for sharing information and positive news about health and improving health inequalities.
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