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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hi @graysphysio Paul. I'm at vicky.johnston4@nhs.net. Yikes... found on a Google search 🫣!

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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/iGNaM8v

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I've been away from Bluesky for a while, been on LinkedIn instead. I think Bluesky is better 🤔

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Wow! What a beauty. They are such a gorgeous native piny, and an endangered breed too. Live the dream!!!

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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Have you had the opportunity to see our Core20PLUS5 framework? This framework is based on similar ones from NHS England. It aims to help identify older people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. Click to view: buff.ly/TiIT0lU

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

That really did make me LOL on a Monday morning!

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

On the twelfth day of Christmas, #ChooseGeriatrics gave to me: Twelve CGAs: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people. #gerisky #gerisoc www.bgs.org.uk/12DaysofChri...

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BGS publishes #ChooseGeriatrics-themed 12 Days of Christmas | British Geriatrics Society

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Celebrate New Year with a dip at St Bees, raising money for our terrific #RNLI. All welcome to dip or clap! #StBees #Lakedistrict #lifeboats

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Snow on the tops today. Some calmness after the storm #lakedistrict #cumberland

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Just 88 full time equivalent (FTE) GPs have been recruited* Using ARRS to fund & recruit some of the 3000+ (FTE) available to work is too restrictive & not working To ‘Bring back the Family Doctor’ @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social need to fund GP Practices not PCNs digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

SQUIRRELS! Pesky grey tree snacks on our walk this morning kept taunting Frank and Fern! Lugs on major alert! #retiredgreyhoundsofbluesky #greyhounds

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

38 MILLION APPOINTMENTS The number of appts in General Practice in October This is 6million more than October 2022 (20%⬆️) Just for comparison A&E was 2.356m attendances also a record high 200k more than 2022 (10%⬆️) GPs are not to blame for A&E attendances @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Dull weather, but Nannycatch is such a lovely, quiet walk.

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hi we are new here ! Our mission is to protect the mental health of healthcare workers and prevent suicide. Behind every nhs worker is a human who deserves care and support. doctors-in-distress.org.uk Follow us to learn about our work and how you can help. #MentalHealth #nhs #doctorsindistress

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Katie Sheehan @katiejsheehan.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🌟🌟JOB ALERT 🌟🌟 Predoctoral Clinical Academic Fellow in Hand Therapy 40% research 60% clinical Work with field leader Dr Lisa Newington to develop and lead your own projects, & access our clinical academic training programme! come join us!! apply 👇 qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...

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Predoctoral Clinical Academic Fellow in Hand Therapy - QMUL Jobs

ID: 4490. Title: Predoctoral Clinical Academic Fellow in Hand Therapy . Application Deadline:

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/11/2024

NHS short staffing associated with at least 4,000 extra deaths annually. High staff turnover & reliance on agency workers lead to severe consequences, esp. in A&Es. Stable, well-staffed workforce needed for patient safety & quality care #ResuscitateEmergencyCare 🔗 mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

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Stark warning as NHS short staffing found to 'cause 4,000 extra deaths a year'

A review has revealed the 'life-or-death implications for patients' when nurses and doctors are quitting in huge numbers as NHS struggles with 150,000 staffing shortfall

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🚨URGENT - PLEASE SHARE Amilah is 9 & needs a stem cell transplant, but there are no matches worldwide. Her family are calling for as many people as possible aged 16-30 to sign up and become a potential donor. It’s simple to join the register using this link🙏 www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-...

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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Chris Whitty highlights that geriatricians can’t prevent frailty. A systematic, concerted public health and policy effort is required #bgsconf

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE - COLLAPSE UK population⬆️7%-2012-24 ❌GPs ⬇️7% ❌District nurses⬇️42% ❌Health Visitors⬇️30% ❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23% ❌School Nurses⬇️25% ❌Nursing home beds⬇️ 12% ❌Residential Care home beds⬇️16% ❌Social care cuts Need to increase funding not increase costs eg NI employers/staff

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Suicide prevention: expanding the narrative to preventing the crisis, not just treating the crisis buff.ly/4fUo8hV #SuicidePrevention superblog by Kirsten Lawson, looking at addressing the risk factors & determinants of suicide, public health interventions, & the transmissibility of suicide

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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I have the conversation a lot in my day job! Trying to invest in prevention (ideally in community) while responding to crisis (and subsequent government targets/metrics) #bgsconf #gerisky #choosegeriatrics #frustrating

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

1 GP per 2300 patients in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 an ⬆️ of 500 patients in 10yrs The failure to invest in GPs, with a cut in funding of 20% Led to unemployment & under employment of GPs, practices closing & GPs leaving The new Govt said it would bring 1000 GPs via ARRS JUST 75 have been employed FUND #GeneralPractice

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A little sprinkling of snow on Great Gable today #lakedistrict

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Thanks @emmavardy2.bsky.social . I'm just working out how Bluesky works cf Twitter & X. Your starter pack is v helpful!

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Sam @physiosam.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

#BlueskyPhysio #Community #Physiotherapy Can you help? 👇👇👇

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The best runs are always the ones where you use EVERY ounce of willpower to get out of the door and lace up the running shoes

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Timely report into current planning & coordination of end of life care: National Confidedential Enq into Pt Outcomes & Death shows gaps in services, breaching 2019 NICE guidance for commissioning & providing adequate, timely planning & delivery of #EoL care & access to palliative care teams. 🧵 1/

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Friday frolics ##retiredgreyhoundsofbluesky

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Zoomies! ##retiredgreyhoundsofbluesky

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

If I gave my dogs cucumber to keep them quiet, they would leave home! Maybe we need a pets of the BGS Bluesky feed? Just off to check the liver cake baking in the oven - Fern's birthday treat!

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Newcastle University are looking for a Research Assistant to be involved in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Closing date: 21st November. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

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Research Assistant: Parkinson’s Disease Biomarkers

Newcastle University are looking for a Research Assistant to be involved in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Introducing my 2 cuddle monsters: Fern and Frankie. Currently having mac 'n' cheese for breakfast - they do appreciate my cooking disasters! New # for all you other greyhound servants! #retiredgreyhoundsofbluesky

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 14/11/2024

If you continue to see "Invalid Handle" for a while and you've recently updated your username to use your website, you may need to reverify it. In the meantime, give it a moment to resolve on its own 🙏

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Vicky Johnston @greyhoundvicky.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I'm new to Bluesky, but here's a cow sitting enjoying the ☀️. Who knew cows sit? 🤔

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

We've just published our latest report: COLLATERAL DAMAGE, highlighting the widespread poisoning of birds of prey in England by the misuse & abuse of rodenticides. Govt scheme to reduce exposure has failed. Read the report: wildjustice.org.uk/general/coll...

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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

NICE consultation on prevention/assessment falls guideline. Open until 28th Nov. Please consider a response if UK based expert/organisation/interested member of public. #medsky #gerisky www.nice.org.uk/news/article...

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Consultation on updated guideline to assess and prevent falls in older people

NICE launches consultation on updated guideline to assess and prevent falls in older people.

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