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Lynn MacDiarmid RN

@lynnmac.bsky.social
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#NurseSky | ANP Older People #GeriSky | Community Hospitals #NHS | Advanced Practice | CNO SPDMC-research | PhD Student #PhDSky | #QualitativeResearch | @Gerisoc.bsky.social #NAHP Council | ❤️ Scotland

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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Happy Saturday, dress cute and have a wonderful Saturday. @leesah.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @elfredah.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Saturday vibes, dress cute, have fun and enjoy. @leesah.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Happy Wednesday everyone and hope you all had a good day. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social
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kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Black History is 365 days a year. 🙌🏾♥️💚🤎
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Black history month ✊🏾✊🏾 @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
False Economy NHS England faces £5.7bn bill for repairing hospitals before demolishing them. Boris John's 40 new(ish) hospitals never delivered. Labour to deliver in stages by the 2040s. Meanwhile, some are falling down All part of a strategy to hand healthcare to the private sector.
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NHS faces £5.7bn bill for patching up hospitals before demolishing them
Delaying rebuilding programme in England to save money in short term requires costly repairs to keep sites safe
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Louis 〓〓 @louishenwood.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Some people on benefits are "taking the mickey" –Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall I know who is taking the piss, water and energy companies Struggling firm Thames Water to appeal to competition watchdog to hike fees by more than Ofwat-approved 35% over next five years, to 59%
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Thames Water launches appeal for permission to raise bills even higher
Struggling firm to appeal to competition watchdog to hike fees by more than Ofwat-approved 35% over next five years
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Rose Penfold @rosespenfold.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Delirium is an underrecognised risk factor for future dementia...sometimes preventable, and perhaps treatable if we prioritise research in this area @amaclullich.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/health/...
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The overlooked cause of dementia that doctors can prevent
We are advised to cut risk of dementia through exercise and eating healthy – but are never warned to try to avoid an episode of delirium while in hospital, although it is linked with a three-fold high...
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
everyone havewonderful loving Feb. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Happy Sunday everyone and have a great day. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Happy Black month. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @romanwacho.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @kevinteljeur.bsky.social
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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Refugees are welcome! We need to stop the cruel hate! Repost if you agree ✊ 🤗 💚
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Happy black history month those in the USA. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Prof. Roxanne Crosby-Nwaob speaks at today’s NIHRSPCR #nursing & #midwifery conference, highlighting the NIHR #SeniorResearchLeader programme—an excellent opportunity for those leading research implementation in their organisation. @drfinney77.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Prof. Roxanne Crosby-Nwaob speaks at today’s NIHRSPCR #nursing & #midwifery conference, highlighting the NIHR #SeniorResearchLeader programme—an excellent opportunity for those leading research implementation in their organisation.
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Happy Monday everyone and have a productive week @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @kateelizabethe8.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social @romanwacho.bsky.social
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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
July 2024: Five UK climate protesters jailed for conspiracy to block major road February 2025:
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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
We’ve been drinking Guiness since then… #SCOvIRE
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Amy @amzomac.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Lovely humans, I'm training to run a half-marathon for @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social in May! I only started running last year so this is a big challenge for me - but I know the challenge for refugees to rebuild their lives is even greater. All donations/shares would be HUGELY appreciated!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Call the midwife is speaking for a generation of healthcare professionals tonight. "I'm tired, worse than tired. What good do we do, what difference do we make?" "They keep on coming, and we keep on going, because that is the pact we made." I am apparently a nun in 1970s Poplar.
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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Many may not realise that our air ambulance services (along with hospices & RNLI) are charities and funded in the main by donations. They likely could do with more help w admin tasks to enable the doctors & paramedics to get on w saving lives!
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Happy Sunday everyone. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social (hope u r feeling better) @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @missstar.bsky.social @michaelvoncakey.bsky.social
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Pouffy Mono-Bosom @herrem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It's arrived! There's no infuser, but this seperate one I ordered fits perfectly. 1 teapot, 1 sugar pot with lid, 2 cups, + a spare lid. All in a fancy box* *that will def be kept in case it comes in use.
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Pouffy Mono-Bosom @herrem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Same here. I hope you had a great day. Xx
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Pouffy Mono-Bosom @herrem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
That is a really moving, important image. Thank you. Have a great day Queen Bee and friends xx
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Have a great day ladies. 🥰💜🫂 @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @lisamwatki.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social
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Marsha David @marshajdavid.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#RandomThoughts 1. Reacquainted with my belongings. No looking back. 2. When did a cocktail cost over £20? 3. Cheese and crackers night for me. 4. Looking forward to writing in green ink. 5. Writing my own story. #MyLfeAsMarsha
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Have wonderful Friday Eve.Thursday vibes. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.socia@thecharismacafe.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @jintygal.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
#FatBellyProject roast goose with my cabbage diet in progress. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hump day 🤗. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @cdiakite1.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Tuesday positive vibes. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @thecharismacafe.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @zibusisoe.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @lisamwatki.bsky.social @michaelvoncakey.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Have a wonderful day and drive careful, roads are foggy today. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @mistybrown.bsky.social @herrem.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @michaelvoncakey.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#Biosecurity - I was talking yesterday in #HouseofLords about the dangers of globalised trade in food. Not just food... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Colombian tree frog found by Sheffield florist highlights invasive species threat
Scientists say frog’s journey shows difficulty of spotting insects or fungi spread by global plant trade
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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Vast swathes of UK farm fields are spread with sewage sludge - a mix of human & industrial waste. We tested some, & found levels of PFAS & fire retardants that wouldn't be considered safe for use on allotments. Our article in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK farmland being contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancers, report finds
Levels of PFAS chemicals found in sludge destined for British land would not be considered safe for allotments
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Carrie Purcell @drcarriep.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
📢Launched today: The Gender Pain Gap consultation on Pain in Sexual & Reproductive Health Procedures (UK). Aim: To understand experiences, priorities & views of people with experience of painful procedures. openeducation.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Open to 31 Jan. Please share widely!
A flyer which says:  

We would love to hear from you.  

Are you Over 18? Living in the UK?  

Have you experienced pain during: smear test, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, IUD (coil) fitting, assisted conception or abortion?  

If so, please follow the QR code to complete an online survey which will help us to improve understanding of pain during these procedures.  

For any questions about the study please contact the lead researcher carrie.purcell@open.ac.uk.   
The Open University logo.
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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Managers between a rock and a hard place? www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/01/15/d...
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Is there a disconnect between the front line and senior management?
Do you support the government's plans to use AI to reform public services? Yes, AI has already proven to boost productivity In principle, but further research is needed to understand potential risks N...
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Binita Kane @binitakane.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
This is a blog I wrote for the Kings Fund 10 years ago. I highlight a similar theme - the void between the front line, managers and healthcare leaders. Not much has changed since then sadly! www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Why Is Medical Leadership Important In The Health Service?  | The King's Fund
Binita Kane reflects on the challenge of aligning the different perspectives of managers and frontline medical staff, and why an effective leadership strategy is important for health service providers...
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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Piloting a minimum data set for older people living in care homes in England: a developmental study academic.oup.com/ageing/artic... - one of the final papers from the DACHA, led by the indefatigable @hdemcop.bsky.social - too many colleagues involved to tag here - but all named below.
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone. @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @jintygal.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @maryoseioppong.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @cdiakite1.bsky.social @zisoregondo.bsky.social
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NubianQueenBee @nubianqueenbee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Happy Tuesday everyone. @diva007.bsky.social @leesah.bsky.social @dassasibbs.bsky.social @lynnmac.bsky.social @docsavage88.bsky.social @christeeng.bsky.social @gardennicola.bsky.social @avocadowacho.bsky.social @romanwacho.bsky.social
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Professor Calvin Moorley @calvinmoorley.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Nightfall in the highlands. Good night folks
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The PhD Place - Academic Community @thephdplace.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Thank you to the people that aggressively nod during presentations.
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Professor Calvin Moorley @calvinmoorley.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Took this one in Inverness Scotland some time ago. Good night folks
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Professor Calvin Moorley @calvinmoorley.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Thoughts are with all staff edprcially my #nurse family www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Nurse critically injured in stabbing at Greater Manchester hospital A&E
Man arrested at scene and held on suspicion of attempted murder over attack at Royal Oldham hospital
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Roger Kline @rogerkline.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
As Robert Francis said in his findings in the Public Inquiry into the Mid Staffordshire Hospitals scandal 2013 “There lurks within the system an institutional instinct which, under pressure, will prefer concealment, formulaic responses and avoidance of public criticism”
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Marsha David @marshajdavid.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Corridor care shouldn’t be normalised, but the NHS will never close its doors. More beds isn’t always the answer when there’re bed closures because of IPC issues.
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David Stafford @uroonconurse.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I've never seen advertisements for agency nurses that clearly state they will be corridor nurses. The lows keep getting lower.
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Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
The @rcn.org.uk , backed by @rcem.bsky.social and others has written to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social on corridor care urging him to force the NHS to be more transparent over the numbers being treated on corridors:
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
My marine biologist son Rob has lived on the same island for 7 years, doing painstaking work to improve biodiversity and train local people in conservation. Here’s a new video. Nothing dramatic (he’s not Attenborough and doesn’t have a film crew). Just a healthy coral reef: youtu.be/2wlk-yfYi9Q?...
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Reef Highlights 2024
YouTube video by Drawaqa Marine Conservation Trust
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