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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

After months of engaging with our stroke community to understand what mattered, we’ve developed a practical, but ambitious plan to grow research capacity, embed lived experience, and accelerate the journey from discovery to delivery. read it here: www.stroke.org.uk/research/our...

stroke.org.uk

Our 2026-2031 research strategy

Discover the Stroke Association’s bold new research strategy to accelerate progress, improve outcomes and make stroke a national health priority.

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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

📢Today, ASH launches our new 2025–2030 strategy to end the harm caused by tobacco. Our goals: ❤️No one starts 🚭Everyone stops 📉No profit in tobacco Find out more: ash.org.uk/about/who-we...

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

🚨 We’re hiring: Senior Research Advisor 🕐 12-month FTC 📍 Home-based (UK, occasional travel) 💷 £60,000 + benefits 📅 Deadline: 7 July 2025 🔗 Apply: www.stroke.org.uk/working-with... Why this is a rare opportunity 👇🧵

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Ref: CE374 | Senior Research Advisor | Home-based, UK, Nationwide However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) | This is ...

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Owen Winter @owenwntr.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We were lucky enough to have our YouGov/The Economist poll in field when the US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. You can see the partisan realignment in real time

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Maps where you’d rather not be the red country- WHO data shows the UK has high premature mortality, especially in CVD. Hanne Christensen flags that where countries spend more money on stroke care, they have better outcomes - and that advocacy for stroke is key. #ESOC2025

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Owen Winter @owenwntr.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I had a sneak peek at some data which is being published by Meta today, showing that Britain is less divided by class than you might expect: www.economist.com/britain/2025...

economist.com

New data show that the class divide in Britain may not be so wide

They make the country look better than America

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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Trying to divine the govt's overal delivery philsophy for health seems rather tough at the moment. Is it a) command and control, b) neighbourhood health, c) ICS-devo, d) 10yr plan, e) wider health mission, f) etc. Anyone actually know and how this coherntly ties together?

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Brilliant statement by @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social, starting with recognizing the human cost associated with abolishing NHSE. I know so many brilliant and dedicated NHSE staff who work tirelessly for patient safety and improved outcomes 1/

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 13/03/2025

It's a busy day for #NHS news! We've been responding. 👇 The Prime Minister announced that #NHSE is to be abolished. The government should be careful that this doesn’t lead to even more top-down micro-management of local services from Whitehall. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/nh...

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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Fantastic session from our diversity in clinical trials event. Keywords for chair Jacob Lant are co-production, authenticity, trust. They help more diverse communities take part in clinical trials. @amrc-uk.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @nras-uk.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social

Panel on the patient perspective on encouraging diversity in clinical trials, chaired by Jacob Lant of National Voices, with Rebecca West of Ipsos UK, Ailsa Bosworth of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, and Natasha Gordon-Douglas of the Sickle Cell Society

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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The populist right is damaging US science. Here's what I think we should be doing to ensure that the UK does not suffer the same fate. 🧵 1/37

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Hannah @policyhannah.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

For Wes Streeting to say “I’m trying to break the culture of the voluntary sector and the way that it lobbies government...” is a gross insult to those who work tirelessly to support people and campaign for change, against growing need and diminishing resources. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

thetimes.com

Wes Streeting hits out at health charities over NHS targets

After a backlash against his NHS priorities, the health secretary has said he wants to ‘break the culture of the voluntary sector’

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Stephanie Rossit @stephanierossit.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Do you have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or Neuroimaging & are looking for a post-doc? Do you want to join a friendly lab? Do you want to live in Norwich (UK) - gorgeous city close to the beach? You can surf, meet seals, do wonderful walks, eat gelato & enjoy gorgeous sunsets!

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

All eyes on NHSE and PM this morning - a new plan comes out to cut waiting lists. What does it mean, especially for people affected by stroke? Increased appts in community diagnostic centers, more choice through NHS app, more surgical hubs created. 1/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Government unveils plan to reduce NHS waiting list backlog

The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.

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Dave West @ HSJ @davewwest.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It'll be another single year GP contract for 2025-26, definitely no multi-year deal till after 10-year-plan and spending review, Wes Streeting has confirmed in letter to Commons H&SC committee

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Professor Martin James wins the #UKSF2024 outstanding achievement award for all that he does to knit together the stroke community around quality improvement and all he does for stroke survivors. I can’t think of anyone more deserving - not only for all he brings to the stroke…

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Dr. Michael Hill highlights just how impactful mechanical thrombectomy can be - if services can provide an MT quickly. Time and speed is the MOST IMPORTANT factor in getting great outcomes.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Great conversation and ideas from the UK stroke community today on the 10 year health plan #UKSF2024. You all have brilliant ideas so make sure you get your voice heard either on change.nhs.uk/en-GB/ AND/OR in any engagement events that happen in your area of work.

Picture of Maeva May, associate director of Systems Engagement at Stroke Association, speaking at UKSF 2024 about the England 10 year health plan

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Hints of blue sky and sunshine as I review slides ahead of #UKSF24. Nothing like a quiet morning train to focus the mind. If you’re attending the conference, come have your say on the 10 year health plan at our workshop tomorrow (11:30am) or just come say hello at the Stroke Association stand!

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Great health policy starter - so helpful!

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Ok here’s a thread of feeds that aren’t topic themed but utilitarian and do things like show you different versions of your timeline or provide services that should be official Bluesky features. 🧵

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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

And this is why #workforce planning is so important! We have a total mismatch between where older people are and where our workforce to support them is #bgsconf #gerisky

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David Buckle @davidbuckle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’ve managed to find 27 NHS Trusts on here so far. Interesting to see who the early adopters are go.bsky.app/5n8tyzu 🦋

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Check out the UK medical research charity starter pack. Thanks @mehwaesh.bsky.social !

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This is such a lovely article on ‘never words’ to ferret out of medical language. Human-centered in every way.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I've only been working with the stroke community for a little over a year - each time, i'm struck by their passion, committment, and incredible dedication to supporting stroke survivors in their recovery. I want to start there because i think it would tell only half the story to talk about... 1/

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I’m hiring the final senior role in my team: Head of Health Systems Partnerships. You’ll lead a brilliant team, working regionally, nationally, and internationally to improve stroke care by harnessing data and centering survivor experiences in quality improvement. Check it out:

stroke.org.uk

Ref: CE336 | Head of Health Systems Partnership | UK

Ref: CE336 | Head of Health Systems Partnerships | Home-based, UK, Nationwide However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Health checks boost early diagnosis for hypertension, high cholesterol & kidney disease. Govt’s plan to bring checks to workplaces is promising—now we need to increase the uptake & reduce inequalities.

theguardian.com

Less than half of eligible people received NHS ‘midlife MOT’ since 2019, says watchdog

Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Think today might be Blue Friday as the numbers here explode. Do say hi if your charity is new here and I'll add you to the pack. #BlueFriday

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

A beautiful autumnal day in London. Even with the chaos that is 3 kids starting a new school year, this is one of my favorite times of year - the change of the seasons, the promise of a new year draws me in even if my school days are long gone.

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David Brindle @brindled.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

Former Leeds city council chief exec and health/care integration achiever Tom Riordan appointed 2nd perm sec at DHSC. Some good news at last for social care.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Anyone in London smell all the smoke this morning by the Thames? My run was hazy and smoky but can’t find anything reported in the news.

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

Okay I think you are ready for this BlueSky. Let's talk cheese history. More specifically, Yorkshire Dales cheeses, and how WW2 and rationing almost wiped out cheesemaking in northern Britain. This is the story of the near-death of the world of one of the world's great cheeses: Wensleydale. /1 🧵

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a cartoon character in a suit and tie is pointing at the camera and saying cheese .

Alt: animated gif: wallace from wallace and gromit being very excited about cheese.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 30/08/2024

Good news this friday! Most people don't know that stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK and the fourth leading cause of death - helping people manage the risk factors that lead to stroke is very welcome indeed - especially by making it easier for people to attend health checks!

bbc.co.uk

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

Another excellent long read from Nuffield. The implications around widening health inequalities and setting up a two tier system of healthcare are real and concerning. The whole article is worth the read but the following paragraphs capture the worry.

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Louise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

I've accumulated enough new people/organisations to create an additional health services research starter pack. @johnmacartney.bsky.social how did I miss you first time round?? Still loads of spaces so please send me anyone you'd like to add who isn't already in starter pack 1. go.bsky.app/LrDQi2E

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

@gemabbott.bsky.social is looking to grow the charity folk starter packs - i know there's quite a few of us around. Check out the below and please, shamelessly self-nominate if you're not in the original starter pack. That's one of the many ways to make this a thriving community with great dialogue!

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Sally Warren @sallywarren.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

The Kings Find is recruting for my replacement as Director of Policy more details here and closing date end of Sept starfishsearch.com/jobs/kings-f...

starfishsearch.com

Director of Policy – Starfish Search

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Hazel Cheeseman @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

BMA have new report out today calling for further action on vapes. Strongly agree with a lot of what they say but limiting flavours requires careful thought if we’re to ensure vapes still function as quitting aids. The brilliant Dr Matt Evison on this on BBC Breakfast: x.com/bbcbreakfast...

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

The below added a lot to my understanding of how Bluesky works - it reflects my ‘few weeks old’ experience here - it’s fun, engaging, and has content I WANT to see. This is now the app I reach for bc the people I want to hear from are visible. Give it a listen to hear what makes this app different.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

We’re offering up to £150k Global Innovation Fellowships to UK based humanities and social sciences scholars on the below themes in eligible countries. You’d work with a (non academic) partner organisation of your choice - eg community organisation www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/oda-...

Applications are invited in any of the following areas:

Environment, sustainability and nature
Transformative technologies
Health and wellbeing
Cities and urbanisation
Global order, geopolitics and international affairs

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James Plunkett @jamestplunkett.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

We're hosting a big policy conference in Westminster on 12 September - Policy Live. @nestauk.bsky.social and BIT. A fab day of sessions on major policy challenges, mission driven methods, etc. Agenda and sign-up details here! www.eventsforce.net/nesta/272/ag...

eventsforce.net

Policy Live - Homepage

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

This is such a thoughtful and thought-provoking long read from @theasrstein.bsky.social on NHS productivity. I've seen incredibly outcomes from stroke teams that have the following principles woven into their ways of working, even in the face of huge system challenges.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

However bad the last few years of government, the fundamental problem remains that the UK wants low taxes and high spending, and in an ageing society which adversely affects both sides of that equation, that's no longer tenable.

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James Plunkett @jamestplunkett.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Failed to resist jumping into the debate about dashboards, nerve centres, and missions in government. Inspired by @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social and others medium.com/@jamestplunk... (I'm trying a new era of not posting this on Twitter at all, so grateful for RTs to help me hold out!)

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Dashboards or not

I’ve been mulling the question of whether or not we like dashboards, and how we should think about data in the context of missions.

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Maëva May @frusuk5.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

It's tuesday, a ton of health policy peeps are joining Bluesky and starter packs are an easy way to start finding people - here's a hopefully helpful list of health policy/research starter packs (also, this is is starting to feel very inception-y as i quote tweet my own post of others' posts).

media.tenor.com

two men in suits are talking and the words we need to go deeper are on the screen

ALT: two men in suits are talking and the words we need to go deeper are on the screen

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