Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar The Lancet @thelancet.com · 21/08/2026On the cover this week, a new Editorial examines the deteriorating state of LGBTQ+ rights globally and its implications on health. Read this & more: spkl.io/633297Onhd 110460
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Was a pleasure to do the @rcpch.bsky.social virtual Grand Round talk on Children’s Sleep recently, link here: learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/webinar...learning.rcpch.ac.ukRCPCH Grand Round: Children’s Sleep | with Dr Mike Farquhar - RCPCH LearningIn this episode, Dr Mike Farquhar explores the science of children’s sleep and why it is a fundamental—but often overlooked—pillar of health, highlighting how sleep supports growth, learning, emotiona... 065
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 26/01/2026This interview/report from @shaunlintern.bsky.social in yesterday’s Sunday Times is sobering, and I think relevant beyond just one hospital www.thetimes.com/article/352e...thetimes.com‘I’m sorry’: hospital boss wishes he’d stopped rogue surgeon soonerMatthew Shaw, who is leaving Great Ormond Street Hospital, apologised to families as a report will show Yaser Jabbar harmed 27 per cent of children he operated on 163
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Did you catch Amy Ferguson's, our Network Manager, talk at British Sleep Society conference? Don't worry you can catch up with some of the details about our recent PSP here: www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/top-10-... #BSS2025 011
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Really sad to learn of the sudden death of Prof Malcom von Schantz. I had the fortune to work with Malcolm on a couple of projects and his warmth, knowledge, insight, generosity, kindness and humour were always a welcome addition to any group. A huge loss to sleep medicine. RIP 021
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 14/08/2025We have a 5PA locum consultant post opportunity in the sleep service at Evelina London Children's Hospital Details here: apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7...apps.trac.jobsLocum Paediatric Sleep Consultant | Job advert | Trac 100
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 17/05/2025On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with all members of the #LGBTQ+ community living with or affected by #HIV. Now more than ever, this #IDAHOBIT2025 we will fight for the dignity, health and freedom of trans people. 093
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · 17/05/2025#IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is here! An opportunity to highlight our voices and experiences. As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have the power to advocate for what's a fairer future. Join us in fighting back against all forms of hate: www.lgbt.foundation🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 1135
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia The theme this year is "the Power of Communities" to highlight the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity. Something much needed in those darkening times #idahobit 34325
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove 285
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 17/05/202517th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. The date commemorates the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases. We exist. We don’t need a cure. #IDAHOBIT 111214530
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Arthur Webber 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Last year, we were on 52%. Six points dropped in a year. And politicians are surprised they’re banned from representing their parties at pride this year. 112512
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Arthur Webber 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · 14/05/2025In 2015, the UK was the leading country on LGBTI human rights in Europe according to IGLA-Europe, with 86%. In 2025, we have dropped to 46%. 17531270
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Not surprising, but very concerning, that the UK is dropping down in the relative ranking of European countries based on their advocacy for, and protection of rights, for LGBT+ people 073
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Really pleased to see this HSSIB report published - we've come a long way in the last decade to try to emphasise how much fatigue affects healthcare delivery in the NHS, and how under-recognised this still is Hopefully this helps encourage further action (And Shaun one of the very first to help!) 1129
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Oh thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Hope all good with you! 010
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 29/03/2025As the UK gets ready for the annual "spring forward" clock change to BST tonight, a good time to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time (GMT) the whole year round ⏰ ☀️ Here's why: ↘️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.com<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online LibraryThere is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether... 251
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 21/03/2025For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Deborah Woodman and I spoke with Cathy Walker from The Futures Project podcast about neurodiversity ↘️ shows.acast.com/674afe22d67d...?shows.acast.comNeurodiversity and Celebrating Difference | The Futures Project Podcastwith Dr Deborah Woodman and Dr Michael Farquhar 132
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Thanks to @steier.bsky.social the text issue on the survey form should now be fixed! Please do share this survey looking at impact of work (and shift rotations) on sleep with resident doctors, the more data we have the better we can advocate! @rcpch.bsky.social @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social 031
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025And some additional info/resources on this topic here: bsky.app/profile/drmi... @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social @steier.bsky.social 010
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Thanks! Tagging in @steier.bsky.social as this is his baby :) 120
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025An editorial on why this matters in @anaesjournal.bsky.social here: associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... Sleep, sleep deprivation and fatigue remain as relevant as ever in the healthcare workforceassociationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.comFor nature cannot be fooled. Why we need to talk about fatigueClick on the article title to read more. 121
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025A @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team, together with @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social and World Sleep Society, are looking at sleep in medical trainees/resident doctors Please circulate to anyone why may be interested! @assocanaes.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social gsttdms.kcl.ac.uk/redcap01/sur...gsttdms.kcl.ac.ukSleep Survey for Medical Trainees, SSMT 235
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 10/03/2025USA has sprung forward for their clock change this last weekend Though UK change a few weekends away yet, as good a time as any to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time the whole year onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.com<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online LibraryThere is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether... 2154
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 18/02/2025With LGBT+ rights being challenged across the globe, this year’s theme of LGBT+ History Month of activism and social change offers an opportunity to reflect on the actions of previous generations and their lessons for today, Joe Parry writes on our website: #LGBTplusHM. nat.org.uk/views/joe... 085
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Try this :) evelinalondon.nhs.uk/TeenSleepevelinalondon.nhs.uk How to sleep well for teenagers | Evelina London 100
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 10/02/2025With rapid changes in USA under Trump, it was great to hear Lawrence Tallon, @gstt-nhs.bsky.social's Deputy CEO, reiterate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for patients/staff, in context of both LGBT+ history month/race equality week in Feb, at our monthly Team Briefing on Friday 063
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff 49521
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 03/02/2025February is Children's Sleep Awareness Month. We know their is an important relationship between sleep and mental health. We want to hear from young people: what questions about this are most important to them? edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @thesleepcharity.bsky.social 022
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Watch this space :) bsky.app/profile/drmi... 010
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Nick Ferran @nickferran.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Was really good to attend this launch on Friday. Seeing the #NHSRainbowBadge go from an idea to a movement has been awesome to witness. Well done to @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social for the idea & @gstt-nhs.bsky.social for backing it & taking it to the next level to be more inclusive in difficult times. 062
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Yes we're all absolutely delighted :) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 010
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025PS: I think I might be the only person who has a copy of each of the various versions of the Rainbow NHS Badge ... each new iteration tells a part of the story of how this project went from a casual chat among friends, to a social media idea, to what it has become today 🥰🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 1140
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025All the work for the new badge has been spearheaded and led by our awesome LGBT+ Forum team, led by Maya Asir, our Forum Chair (and also an Evelina London clinician!), supported by our Comms and Exec teams 1100
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025I continue to be hugely proud of what the Rainbow NHS Badge project has become, and am grateful for the clear, enthusiastic support and commitment for it from Ian Abbs, Gubby Ayida, and the whole GSTT/Evelina London team 130
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025The new design is for GSTT staff only at present, but keep your eyes peeled for future developments! And happy LGBT+ History Month! I thinks it's more important than ever that those of us who can continue to advocate for those who need it the most 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📣 #LGBTHM25 140
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025That's why work like this at GSTT, or @rcpch.bsky.social's statement of support for LGBTQ+ young people, are so important www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/su...rcpch.ac.ukSupporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statementThe purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Outline our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people... 120
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025New data last week confirms that 10% of UK young adults are LGB, emphasising why it's so important that we get teaching/education about LGBT+ identities and health in both schools and paediatric services, and make young LGBT+ people in particular feel confident to talk about who they are 110
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025I'm so proud that, as Trump is proving just how fragile hard-won rights and protections for LGBT+ people can be, GSTT has chosen to clearly restate how vital it is to continue to advocate for those who may be more vulnerable Symbols matter for what they represent, and this wee badge packs a punch! 150
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025We were delighted to welcome Dr Michael Brady, NHS England LGBT+ Advisor, to our launch event! The Rainbow NHS Badge project was developed into a national quality improvement programme for LGBT+ care under Michael's leadership, and we're excited to hear his plans for Phase 3 later in the year! 120
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025London, Lambeth and Southwark in particular, has a higher proportion of LGBT+ people than many other places, so it's important that we get this right @gstt-nhs.bsky.social That's especially true for trans and gender-diverse people, and we also launch our new Transgender Equality Policy later in Feb 130
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025The Rainbow NHS Badge project began at Evelina London in 2018, emphasising the importance of inclusive care and giving LGBT+ people confidence they will be seen, heard and supported blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2019/02/...blogs.bmj.comMichael Farquhar: NHS staff are in a perfect position to be advocates for LGBT+ people when they most need it - The BMJThe power of a simple symbol to send a message of acceptance and inclusivity should not be under-estimated “LGBTQ folks—what’s one activity you dread that straight people don’t stress about? [...]More... 140
Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff 49521
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/02/2025As LGBT History Month begins, I’d like to thank London’s LGBTQI+ community for enriching our city. For decades, our capital has been a global beacon of hope and inclusion – and I’ll do everything in my power to ensure this continues to be the case. 730445
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsproviders.bsky.social · 01/02/2025It's LGBT+ History Month UK! 🏳️🌈#LGBTHM25 We proudly support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community within NHS Providers and the NHS. Last year, we shone a spotlight on seven LGBTQ+ trailblazers in health who have helped improve inclusivity for staff and patients. Learn more: buff.ly/4hjsobK 0123
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 30/01/2025A reminder that all major medical organizations oppose Trump’s plan to ban gender-affirming medical care for adolescent gender dysphoria. 211739
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Queerty @queerty.com · 30/01/2025“What kind of country are we living in when we take people’s rights away?” - Alan Cumming speaking truth to power on The View about the government’s continued efforts to attack the trans community. 🏳️⚧️ 1516
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar The Guardian @theguardian.com · 29/01/2025Child poverty predicted to rise in most of UK except Scotlandtheguardian.comChild poverty predicted to rise in most of UK except ScotlandJoseph Rowntree Foundation calls for changes to benefits system amid pressure on Labour to scrap two-child limit Child poverty is on course to increase in most of the UK by the end of this parliament, with only Scotland bucking the trend, according to… 1217976
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 29/01/20254.3 million children are in poverty UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢 Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5 4237224
Reposted by Dr Michael Farquhar Generation Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2025We are part of the @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social which has just launched a study on mental health and body clocks, with public-designed questions on topics you want more research on! Over 12 and in the UK? Help us find the most important ones to you🥰: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 013