Reposted by Jenny ScottBritish Oncology Pharmacy Association @bopa.org.uk · 2h💊✨ Calling all pharmacists on the Consultant Pharmacist pathway! ✨💊 Join this relaxed forum to: 📂 Talk through your portfolio submission 📊 Discuss evidence for outcomes 🤝 Network with colleagues 🔗 More information: www.bopa.org.uk/credentialing-support-series/ 011
Reposted by Jenny ScottDr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · 11/10/2026SAPC Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Special Interest Group Online seminar MS Teams Thursday 22nd October 12:30 to 2pm Student presentations: Street sex workers Contraception for trans masc people + one more TBC All welcome. Please register using link forms.office.com/e/KHeefvXXdf 034
Reposted by Jenny ScottWiltshire @wiltshireuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Charity seeking volunteers to help run social groups for older people #Wiltshire #Salisburysalisburyjournal.co.ukCharity seeking volunteers to help run social groups for older people Volunteers do not need experience as full training and support are provided. 032
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Lots needs done to support pharmacies to provide needle & syringe programmes in line with guidance and best practice. Lots for commissioners to consider: www.hepctrust.org.uk/publication/...hepctrust.org.ukOUT OF REACH: Declining Access to Needle and Syringe Programmes and the Threat to Public Health - The Hepatitis C Trust 021
Reposted by Jenny ScottPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 05/10/2026www.npr.org/2026/10/05/n...npr.orgRepublicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managersRepublicans and Democrats, both patients and politicians, seem united in their disdain for the healthcare companies known as pharmacy benefit managers. Tennessee and Arkansas are regulating them now. 0318
Reposted by Jenny ScottThe Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 04/10/2026Did you know that every drug-related death in the UK is carefully investigated? Dr. Caroline Copeland reveals how mortality data helps improve medicine safety and informs policy. It's eye-opening stuff! #medicinesafety #drugpolicy #publichealth #drugdeaths #pharmacology #healthstats #UKhealth 054
Reposted by Jenny ScottMatilda Martin @matildamartin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I've spent the last couple of months looking into how Green-run councils are exploring safer drug consumption facilities/rooms and other harm reduction spaces Campaigners and experts argue they could be introduced without a change in the law if arrangements were made with local police forces👇politicshome.comGreen Councils Fight For Drug Consumption RoomsThe Green Party’s success in English local elections has put fresh impetus behind efforts to follow Scotland in providing safer drug consumption fa... 186
Reposted by Jenny ScottCara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I’m hosting a screening on 4th November at the Rose and Crown pub on Two mile Hill, Bristol at 7pm. Sign up for a free spot using the QR code below. 034
Reposted by Jenny ScottThe Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #CatrionaMatheson, professor in substance use at the University of Stirling, on Scotland’s first drug-checking service opening in Glasgow #ukpharmacy #substanceabuse #addiction buff.ly/yxspXOmbuff.lyScotland’s first drug-checking service to open as drug deaths rise by more than 10%Scotland’s first local drug-checking service will open in Glasgow in October 2026, allowing people to submit drugs for rapid analysis and receive harm-reduction advice alongside the results. The… 074
Reposted by Jenny ScottKen Seigle @kenseigle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A little history lesson in 8343154
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Thank you for your talk. Deeply personal, hugely inspiring and complete common sense. 011
Reposted by Jenny ScottThe Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026*Everything you need to know about PrEP provision in community pharmacy* Provision of #PrEP is increasing, but why has there been so little progress on the expansion to provide the drugs via community pharmacy? #communitypharmacy #ukhealthcare #HIV buff.ly/uBCq4Gmpharmaceutical-journal.comEverything you need to know about PrEP provision in community pharmacyPre-exposure prophylaxis, or ‘PrEP’, for HIV has been shown to be highly effective in several real-world studies. Results from the ‘PrEP Impact Trial’ — one of the world’s largest PrEP studies,… 032
Reposted by Jenny ScottKit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I'm talking at the Royal Institution a week today. There are still some tickets left. Come and find out what you're missing.rigb.orgYou don't know what you're m ss ng: The hidden data shaping our behaviour | Royal InstitutionMathematician and author Kit Yates returns to the Ri to explore how our understanding of reality is shaped b 23617
Reposted by Jenny ScottNIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026📣 Applications are now open for the SPCR 3is Enablement Fund! Open to SPCR members, funding is available to support activities that enable: 🔹inclusion in primary care research careers 🔹early career researchers to undertake PPIE 🔹community partnerships More: spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/involve... 023
Reposted by Jenny ScottCentre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Prof Gene Feder will be speaking at Policy Live 2026 on 10 September 2026 in Westminster. He will be joining a panel to discuss: 'The evidence gap: What it will take to halve violence against women and girls' (15.30-16.15) Register your interest to attend: www.nesta.org.uk/feature/poli... #VAWGnesta.org.ukPolicy Live 2026Exploring policy solutions to some of the biggest challenges faced by the UK 134
Reposted by Jenny Scottdeprescribing.org @deprescribing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day! Benzodiazepines and opioids are among the most common medications involved in medication overdoses worldwide. 🌎 #Deprescribing can help reduce the risk of drug overdose. Learn more about Drug Overdose and spread the word: buff.ly/sSwLnVO 122
Reposted by Jenny ScottExeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The annual SAPC conference brought together primary care researchers to explore future challenges, innovations and opportunities in a changing healthcare landscape. Read our blog by Dr Mary Carter: tinyurl.com/3kscxp6r #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #AcademicPrimaryCare #NIHR @nihrspcr.bsky.socialtinyurl.comPRIMARY CARE DELIVERY THEME - Society for Academic Primary Care conference, by Dr Mary CarterThe theme of this year’s national Society for Academic Primary Care conference was “Leading the future of primary care” and it took place at the University of St Andrews from 24th to 26th June. St 021
Reposted by Jenny ScottDr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Just #Sheffield to go!!! @tht.org.uk @ukcab.bsky.social @nat.org.uk 022
Reposted by Jenny ScottCentre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Colleague @jscottuob.bsky.social highlights the risks of coming off #benzodiazepines too quickly in this @channel4news.bsky.social feature on Gen Z use of anti-anxiety drugs from the dark web. 👀 Watch: www.channel4.com/news/why-gen...channel4.comWhy Gen Z are getting anti-anxiety drugs from the dark webIncreasing numbers of young people are turning to the dark web to get hold of anti-anxiety medication - and many of them are unknowingly buying pills laced with a highly potent synthetic opioid called... 021
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Homelessness is a good example. Thank you as ever for putting it into words that make sense. 120
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 06/08/2026That could really make a difference if they do front load them that way. I hope.... 010
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Will be interesting to see if they are going to accept people who use drugs & alcohol services or if the primary care crack they often fall into just widens. 121
Reposted by Jenny ScottTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Looking forward to going to Australia soon to deliver the Ian Webster Oration at UNSW on why we need a new philosophy of inquiry for researching health systems. Come in person if you're Sydney-based. Watch online if you're not! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-icfhs...eventbrite.com.auUNSW ICFHS Ian Webster Oration 2026UNSW International Centre for Future Health Systems Ian Webster Oration 711231
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I love what you're doing Barry, looks fantastic. Did you make the museum of medicine in Copenhagen? It's really interesting. 110
Reposted by Jenny ScottThe Ferret @theferret.scot · 02/08/2026“If we stick to business as usual and an economy of extraction then we will look back in 20 years filled with regrets” theferret.scotScotland’s wind industry is booming. China and Wall Street are cashing inAn investment vehicle managed by JP Morgan and state-backed firms from France, Norway and China own Scottish wind farms which have paid tens of millions in dividends this decade. 01110
Reposted by Jenny Scottdeprescribing.org @deprescribing.bsky.social · 24/07/2026🌿 A recent editorial explores the concept of an "Ecoprescription": "Prescribing a medication that has a lower environmental impact while ensuring similar quality and security for the patient." Learn about the environmental benefits for reducing inappropriate #polypharmacy: buff.ly/C3S59jd 123
Reposted by Jenny ScottAndrew Mann @amann.bsky.social · 21/07/2026As a graduation present, I give my PhD students posters based on their research. I have a few examples shown here (Dr. Pa Chia Thao and Dr. Reilly Milburn). These are done by PhD student and artist Isabel Lopez Murillo: analopezmurillo.github.io 🧪🔭⭐🎨 5569
Reposted by Jenny ScottTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Chris Salisbury interviewed me for a podcast. medicsvoices.com/trish-greenh...medicsvoices.comTrish Greenhalgh | Champion of Social Science and Medicine - Medics Voices“… it doesn’t matter who we’re working with, we’ve all got to recognise and… 23612
Reposted by Jenny ScottMarie Vibbert @reasie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026No science fiction could have prepared us for just how stupid the end of the world can be. "The environment was on the brink of collapse, and so, rather than deal with that, we burned what fuel we had left getting computers to scam each other for money." 299127293823
Reposted by Jenny ScottCouncil for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's lecture at CBRL Amman, titled What Can Jordan’s Bedouin Teach the World About Social Media? delivered by Dr Geoffrey Hughes. We appreciate your presence and engagement, which contributed to an insightful and enriching discussion throughout the evening. 184
Reposted by Jenny ScottProf. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I cycled to work the longer way today. At 5.5 miles, that's further than most UK car trips - yet it took me just 22 minutes We urgently need to unblock and enable the millions of short active trips that are being blocked every day because of our collective car dependency. Our health depends on it 1538384
Reposted by Jenny ScottCentre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 03/07/2026How can pharmacy services better support people receiving opioid substitution therapy? @jscottuob.bsky.social & @vic-carlisle.bsky.social discuss in this recent @cppeengland.bsky.social Pharmacy Conversations podcast. 👉 tinyurl.com/4knkezzf #PharmSky #PrimaryCare #Opioids @swpharmres.bsky.socialtinyurl.comVoice of the voiceless w/ Vicky Carlisle and Jenny ScottPodcast Episode · CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations · June 18 · 1h 2m 123
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 01/07/2026My colleague Vicky and I did a podcast with CPPE about stigma in pharmacies towards people who use drugs and how we can get rid of it. Interviewed by a former student of mine! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...podcasts.apple.comVoice of the voiceless w/ Vicky Carlisle and Jenny ScottPodcast Episode · CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations · June 18 · 1h 2m 051
Reposted by Jenny ScottMental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Calling all #mentalhealth researchers - the UK GOV are holding a call for evidence to inform the mental health strategy for England. If you're a researcher, consider submitting your findings. 📅 July 10 2026, 11.59pm buff.ly/wNRvkw1 011
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Climbed Arthur's Seat for the first time today. Gorgeous views of the beautiful city of Edinburgh and beyond. 071
Reposted by Jenny ScottInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We're offering a fully-funded PhD studentship as part of the ORCHID project to investigate and address the critical gap in understanding how digital experiences affect #MentalHealth and development during childhood. Learn more and apply before 10 July: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/fundin...kcl.ac.ukThree year-PhD (Full-time) opportunity with the Online Risk and Resilience in Children’s Daily Lives (ORCHID) project | King's College LondonWe are looking for a PhD candidate to investigate children’s digital activities, associated psychological reactions, and links to mental health as part of ORCHID. 043
Reposted by Jenny ScottMental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Are you a #mentalhealth #researcher keen to improve your methodological skills? The next webinar in the Big Methods Exchange series by @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social focuses on netnography. 🗓️ 15 June 2026 🕰️ 1pm - 2pm 📍 Online Sign up to this webinar now! buff.ly/wjJg7lD 011
Reposted by Jenny ScottGuy Felicella @guyfelicella.bsky.social · 08/06/2026A friend of mine, a single mom of two boys, is facing the possibility of losing her home if she can't pay her rent by tomorrow. If you're able to help, please reach out. Every little bit helps. If you can't donate, a share would be greatly appreciated. ❤️ gofund.me/f8a5eb20agofund.meDonate to Last Minute, organized by Taija McLuckieMy name is Taija, and I’m a single mom of two boys living in the Comox Valley. I work with the BC Centre on… Taija McLuckie needs your support for Last Minute 158
Reposted by Jenny ScottCADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · 03/06/2026💊 The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology created a task force of experts in clinical psychopharmacology to develop the 1st international recommendations for deRXing stimulants in adults with ADHD, filling a significant gap in scientific literature on the topic: tinyurl.com/579basy6 033
Reposted by Jenny ScottMental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Finished your fellowship but haven't had the chance to finish writing up your mental health and/or addiction research paper? Our fully-funded retreat is for you! Focus on your paper and meet other researchers. Learn more below 👇 buff.ly/ZWozQwt 001
Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Some of the artwork seen today on #Upfest2026 trail in Bedminster, Bristol. 0111
Reposted by Jenny ScottDan Lewer @danlewer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026We looked at data on social media and mental health among 12-15-year-olds using data from Born In Bradford. I wrote a blog reflecting on the correlation between social media use and mental health, and our plans for The IRL Trial later this year. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-o...linkedin.comFrom observation to intervention: why the social media causality debate is distracting us from more policy-focused researchBorn in Bradford participants spend hours each day on social media - just like teenagers everywhere - and the heaviest users tend to be less happy. Scientists have focused on the debate about correlat... 011
Reposted by Jenny ScottMinna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Pharmacy’s role in the climate change: Advancing sustainable practice and access to medicines us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 054
Reposted by Jenny ScottTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...slate.comDrowning Doesn’t Look Like DrowningDrowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect. 253133969735
Reposted by Jenny ScottSociety for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 08/05/2026Dr Amy Peacock and Dr Monica Barratt discuss the availability of nitazenes via cryptomarkets and surface web shops: shows.acast.com/addiction-au... @addictionjournal.bsky.social 012