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Lena Samuels

@lenasamuels.bsky.social
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Chair of HIOW ICB & of the SE Regional People Board, Chair of North London Mental Health Partnership, Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire & President of Lymington Town Band.

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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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History books have overlooked the fact that Barack Obama, during the most pressure-saturated nights of his presidency, would retreat alone to the Treaty Room on the second floor of the White House res...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Insightful contributors at the in conversation session on #crisiscomms courtesy of The Media Society & The Conduit hosted by news anchor Simon McCoy Key takeaway - authenticity
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
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Easter Sunday around the world – in pictures
From Tehran to Cameroon, people take part in Easter celebrations
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Struck by poignancy and hope in Hellen Keller's words: “Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.”
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
A real treat to kick off #2026 in a #coaching conversation with #CarolineBeardall @TheHEADgardener talking about the approaches we could adopt to navigate the year ahead. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2MHh...
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Leadership Learning with Lena Samuels
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The Pixel Project @thepixelproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
16 FOR 16 2025: For our 3rd 16 For 16 2025 article in tandem with the 3rd day of the 16 Days of Activism, The Pixel Project presents our list of 16 exceptional women in politics and government who are leading efforts to end violence against women. For the full list: tinyurl.com/16For16Women...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Great breakfast panel discussion @nhsconfed.org hosted by @iqvia.bsky.social exploring what it means to be a strategic commissioner.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
In a fractured world it was so good to come together and explore how we could work across a plurality of beliefs and organisations to power up communities by working together.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Hearing about the benefits of the use of #ambientvoicetechnology at a truly valuable session on #AI thanks to @nhsproviders.bsky.social #NHSP25
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Taking inspiration from the conversations @nhsproviders.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/nhspro...
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#nhs #nhsp25 | NHS Providers
✨The first morning of our Annual Conference and Exhibition set the tone for two days of challenge, learning, and inspiration. From our opening address to lively debates on leadership, innovation, and...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Honoured to be taking part as DL in #RemembranceSunday in #Romsey #LestWeForget
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Well done #NorthLondonFoundationTrust #DigitalLiteracy www.linkedin.com/posts/north-...
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Our Digital, Data and AI Academy has been crowned the winner of the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025! | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Our Digital, Data and AI Academy has been crowned the winner of the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025! This award recognises the Trust's commitment...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
@arsenalfc.bsky.social and North London NHS Foundation Trust are teaming up this season to pilot a match day mental health drop-in service #TogetherAgainstSuicide www.arsenal.com/news/togethe...
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Together Against Suicide
Arsenal and North London NHS Foundation Trust are teaming up this season to pilot a match day mental health drop-in service
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
What a legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social spotted at #Glastonbury and such a treat for us to have you presenting awards for our staff at #NorthLondonNHSFT sharing your story and graciously giving staff the opportunity to be in the spotlight and be very loud! Thank you 👍
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Well done #NorthLondonFoundationTrust #DigitalLiteracy www.linkedin.com/posts/north-...
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Our Digital, Data and AI Academy has been crowned the winner of the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025! | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Our Digital, Data and AI Academy has been crowned the winner of the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025! This award recognises the Trust's commitment...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
This will no doubt be a huge marker in the sand in illustrating the role of boards in oversight, being compassionate & #goodgovernance I recall the early days of this being reported & the impact with lives lost to suicide due to the humiliation caused - so tragic www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Police identify seven as main suspects in Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry
More than 45 individuals being investigated in relation to widespread miscarriage of justice
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Outstanding performances all round from the cast of #Rattingan "In Praise of Love" @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social difficult not to be moved by this study of love in all its forms: youtu.be/VZF6760heCo?...
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IN PRAISE OF LOVE | Production Trailer
YouTube video by Orange Tree Theatre
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Rousing speech from Lord Adebowale @nhsconfed.org who says we need to get to a place where we truly value people, working together and not occupying our little tents #NHSConfedExpo
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Man's inhumanity to man....
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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
63 studies: women who assert their ideas, make direct requests, and advocate for themselves are liked less. They're also less likely to get hired—and it hasn't improved over time. When will we stop punishing women for violating outdated gender stereotypes?
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Wessex Health Partners @whpartners.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Here’s why Christine McGrath, Managing Director, Wessex Health Partners thinks data holds the key to improving the NHS. Discover how your NHS data can transform patient care. Learn more & have your say today www.WessexSDE.nhs.uk – led by @uhsft.bsky.social #datasaveslives #healthdata #WessexSDE
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Such amazing contributions from our panel on #WomensHealth for #IWD25 #AccelerateAction
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Wessex Health Partners @whpartners.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Polypharmcy in the elderly is a big issue in our region - read how we are bringing genomics experts from @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social together to tackle this issue in a novel way shorturl.at/t1CXx
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“We’ve brought together the right people with the right skills to address one of our biggest local issues – older people taking multiple medicines” | Wessex Health Partners
“In Wessex we have an older population. Often the elderly have multiple long term conditions, and end up being prescribed several different medicati
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 08/03/2025
Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.' Women’s rights must be fought for and protected. Our responsibility is clear. To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all. Not just today, but every single day. #InternationalWomensDay
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy International Women’s Day 💜✊🏼 #IWD2025 #IWD25 #iwd
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Janine is such an inspiration #HolocaustMemorialDay www.linkedin.com/posts/lena-s...
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Lena Samuels on LinkedIn: #holocaustmemorialday
So humbling listening to Janine on #HolocaustMemorialDay at the University of Southampton It was so hard listening to the cruelty she experienced and…
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Outstanding achievement by Neil Davies, Governor at North London NHS Foundation Trust who invests heavily in supporting veterans with their #mentalhealth and #PTSD and now a published author, see: "Falling Soldiers & the Spice Girls" youtu.be/YEtQW-BOv3g?...
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Falling Soldiers & the Spice Girls.
YouTube video by On Parade UK
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/01/2025
“In London, everyone is different. But that means anyone can fit in.” Beautifully put. Thank you, Paddington. ❤️
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The Pixel Project @thepixelproject.bsky.social · 26/07/2023
Hello, everyone! The Pixel Project is finally on BlueSky! Follow us for news about violence against women worldwide and resources for stopping this violence. It's time to stop violence against women. Together.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
What a treat listening to the dulcet tones of the choir of North London NHS Foundation Trust doing a Christmas 🎄 turn and all to promote and support positive #mentalhealth well done to everyone who supports throughout the year!
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Dr Masood Ahmed @doctor-masood.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
TL:DR • Researchers ditching X for Bluesky. • Feels like old Twitter, but safer. • Better moderation, no spam, open data. • Science feed is thriving. • Growth risks bringing X/Twitter’s problems.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
#WeAreNLFT youtube.com/shorts/PW3Dc...
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#WeAreNLFT
YouTube video by North London NHS Foundation Trust
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 02/11/2024
Great to see governors attending and participating in our #AGM The staff put on an amazing display of the #mentalhealth services now provided by the newly formed North London NHS Foundation Trust #NLFT
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 21/09/2024
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,125,774!
A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #6,125,774, Lena Samuels ‪@lenasamuels.bsky.social‬, joined on Aug 10, 2024"
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Special moment thanking staff at the #NorthLondonMentalHealthPartnership for their service and dedication over the years as we move towards the merger of Camden & Islington NHS FT and Barnet, Enfield & Haringey NHS mental health trusts.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 15/09/2024
Brilliantly dramatised 🤣
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 13/09/2024
Huge shout out to #NorthLondonMentalHealthPartnership for winning Trust of the Year in the #APNA category for promoting #EDI Well deserved!
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
Keyboard warrior #CarolVoderman rated @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social apparently as one of his two political heroes last year and what really drives her: www.thetimes.com/article/f74e...
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Carol Vorderman: ‘I have the devil in me’
She’s seen off the Tories, now the Countdown genius turned political firebrand is determined not to give Keir Starmer an easy ride. She tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about Botox, abuse and being sacked ...
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
With the arrest of Telegram's CEO, are the wild west days of social media where anything goes, coming to an end? "With the power those in charge of global platforms wield, it’s no bad thing for them to have a nagging fear in the back of their minds" See: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Arresting Telegram’s Pavel Durov could be a smart move. Tech bosses care more about themselves than you | Chris Stokel-Walker
He has been praised for refusing to share data with the Kremlin. But if targeting CEOs worries Musk, Zuckerberg et al, so be it, says tech writer Chris Stokel-Walker
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Just read @mmasnick.bsky.social excellent provocation on what a future shared online social space could look like where the user regains control of their data and is the moderator. The tech may have moved forward and well worth debating: bit.ly/protocolnotp...
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Protocols, Not Platforms: A Technological Approach to Free Speech
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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Three great events at Edinburgh Book Festival … first primary school kids, then secondary and then adults. Same again in Glasgow tomorrow. Spreading the message that we have to get more interested in, engaged in, involved in politics.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Agree - excellent post and helps people navigate away from X and not by association, legitimise content that is both dangerous and inhumane.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
Really glad to hear this and pleased to be here, as ever the customer is king and vote with their feet! #RIPx
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mr-v56.bsky.social @mr-v56.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
@lenasamuels.bsky.social well done you - trend setting as always!
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 14/08/2024
Oh hello Britain 😳 That blue line is activity in the UK spiking past all of the other countries on Bluesky right now. Welcome, and invite a friend to join us! bsky.app/download
A chart showing activity from various countries on Bluesky. The UK, in blue, is experiencing a huge spike.
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
You have and great to find you here I have deactivated X as considered if there are no listeners who will the far right speak to and debate with other than ultimately creating their own echo chamber of toxicity 😂
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Lena Samuels @lenasamuels.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
Really need conversations at an early age about #violenceagainstwomen to prevent the 31 assualts reported daily on public transport to violence within the home, otherwise there are no safe spaces for women and girls www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...
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Killed women count: 50 women allegedly killed by men in UK so far in 2024
Throughout the year the Guardian aims to report on every woman whose death has led to a man being charged
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SANTA CLAUS @santaclausalaska.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
In a world where you can be anything be kind :-)}
A multi-colored flag: the U.S. stars and stripes with a circle superimposed displaying two forearms and hands clasped within, creating a peace symbol, the outer edge displays the words: In a world there you can be anything, be kind. The flag hangs on a pole on the front-facing wall of the portico entrance to a small home with flower-beds out front.
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steampunkgent.bsky.social @steampunkgent.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
This looks good www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tube map redesigned by University of Essex lecturer goes viral
The new version of the Underground map created by Maxwell Roberts has proved to be a hit.
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