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Luke Charters MP @lukecharters.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

🌈Happy York Pride!🌈 ☀️What a brilliant day and the weather was (for the most part!) nice and sunny. 👏A huge thanks to the army of the volunteers who make this wonderful day happen every year.

Luke, Jo Coles and David stood together in front of a fire engine.

Luke and the Civic Party smiling together

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Sophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A big next step in the govt's Places for Growth strategy. With the right support, relocation can bring great benefits - see my write-up from visiting Sheffield policy campus here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/shef...

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More support would make the Sheffield Policy Campus success truly transformative | Institute for Government

Sheffield can be a "test and learn pioneer" at the heart of the government's plans to rewire the civil service.

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London Ambulance Service @londonambulance.nhs.uk · 14/05/2025

We are pleased to announce that Jason Killens KAM has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. Jason, who will take up his post in the summer, has nearly 30 years’ experience in the ambulance sector. He is currently Chief Executive of Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.

Graphic shows a picture of Jason Killens KAM and headline reads: 'New Chief Executive appointed to lead UK’s busiest ambulance service'. The quote reads: '“It’s a great honour to return to the place where my career began and lead an organisation full of great people all focused on delivering great care for more than nine million people.

“Against a backdrop of an ageing population and growing pressure on the urgent and emergency care sector, I want to continue driving forward improvements that ensure our service is the best it can be for our staff and volunteers and for our patients in the years ahead.”

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Screw "never meeting your heroes." What were some times you met your heroes and they were super cool?

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Warspitefella 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @warspitefella.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Amazingly Brits are not aware the British armies in WW2 (and WW1) included more than 50% strength from Indian (2.5m Indian troops alone) and African troops, along with Polish, Czech, French, Dutch, Aussie, NZ, Canadian, SA etc www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Britons largely unaware of Black and Asian contribution to WW2 effort, research shows

Most people do not know soldiers from countries like Jamaica and Kenya, and Muslims, fought alongside British troops

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Patients Association @patients-association.org.uk · 09/04/2025

🎧 You can listen to our Chief Executive, @rachel-p.bsky.social, on the latest @nhsconfed.org podcast episode about why public satisfaction in the NHS declined again in 2024, and what can be done to reverse the trend. Listen here: www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-... #HealthOnTheLine

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Royal College of Paramedics @paramedicsuk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

🔎 Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of the inspirational figures across the Paramedic profession. 👉 First up we have Harrison Young, the founder of Medical Training Solutions. (1/2)

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couchtripper @couchtripper.com · 08/03/2025

Over the years I've been saving interviews with comedians from UK radio. Here's some recentish ones, with others to be added in time. Stewart Lee, Brian Butterfield, Mark Steel, Catherine Tate, etc. biggestfans.co.uk/forums/index...

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Radio Interviews with Comedians

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Martin SFP Bryant @martinsfp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

If you want a desktop TweetDeck style experience here on Bluesky, subscribe to @deck.blue now. It’s really good and will support to the developer, who is going full-time on it 👇

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

It’s borderline criminal.

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Soumaya Keynes @soumayakeynes.ft.com · 08/03/2025

All of the major auto makers* Have a chunky share of their US sales made in Mexico or Canada *apart from Tesla From @economist.com

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Matt Edgar @mattedgar.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2025

Enjoyed hearing about plans for the old medical school in #Leeds to become a health tech innovation hub. As regular readers will know I'm a sucker for new uses of old buildings

Round, blue Leeds Civic Trust plaque on a red brick wall which reads: "LEEDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
This institution, founded in 1831, was one of the first provincial medical schools in England.
The move here from Park Street in 1894 provided the school with its second purpose-built premises.
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Architect: Erected 1891-94"

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Research for our long read found that 42% of people who’ve had a problem with #NHSAdmin said it would make them less likely to seek care. We spoke to Stella, who’s ‘largely given up engaging with NHS services’ due to her experiences as a deaf person. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

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@HSJnews @hsj.co.uk · 04/03/2025

A network representing data chiefs in the NHS has raised concerns about “programme drift” in the national federated data platform (FDP) programme. www.hsj.co.uk/technology-a...

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Directors accuse NHSE of ‘imposing solutions’ on systems and trusts

A network representing data chiefs in the NHS has raised concerns about "programme drift" in the national federated data platform (FDP) programme.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

With the NHS under pressure, there is a focus on tech to potentially free up time. Our new analysis explores when health technologies have had no or negative impact on staff time and looks at why ⬇️ buff.ly/4kivGOy

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Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

This analysis investigates the challenges of using tech to free up time and provides recommendations to better realise the benefits of health care technologies.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/02/2025

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

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Marc Thomas @marcthomasyas.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Interesting and challenging couple of days with a YAS Board meeting to progress our plans for next year yesterday, and out on a Rapid Response Vehicle in South Yorkshire today. It was an honour to meet some professional and empathetic crews responding to some very poorly people.

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David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

this is the kind of thing that people obsessed with ending "woke diversity and inclusion policies" want to enable, encourage and ignore

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@HSJnews @hsj.co.uk · 21/02/2025

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are recruiting for a Director of Strategy and Partnership. Learn more here: www.hsjjobs.com/job/2615210/...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

64% of people have experienced a problem with NHS admin in the past 12 months. And these problems affect people from ethnic minority backgrounds, with long-term conditions or those struggling financially more. Find out more about the impact of poor #NHSAdmin www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

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Matt Edgar @mattedgar.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 16/02/2025

Another opportunity to be my boss's boss as interim Chief Information Officer for NHS England. Now more than ever our organisation needs an inclusive leader who will empower teams like mine and instil modern digital ways of working at the highest level. If that sounds like you, please apply by […]

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Because this platform is moderated. This is not Twitter. There is no Elon Musk dominating an algorithm that drags down the platform Bluesky is unique. We need it to grow.

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Days Out Yorkshire @yorkshiredays.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The annual Viking Invasion of York is back! From 17 to 23 Feb the Jorvik Viking Festival will bring five days of Norse fun, living history, hands-on combat & culminates in a parade of over 200 Vikings through the historic streets of York www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/yea...

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Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

NIH doesn’t just support infectious disease research—it drives breakthroughs in cancer, childhood diseases, heart disease, diabetes & more. Thanks to NIH, we have: 💉 Cancer immunotherapy ❤️ Cholesterol-lowering statins 🩸 Insulin for diabetes Investing in NIH = investing in life-saving discoveries.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The English health and care system can be confusing and complex. From data nutshells to podcasts, our explainer content can help you to understand the system, how it works, and how it's changing 💡 buff.ly/4gs09Xg

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Insight And Analysis | Our Work | The King's Fund

Our archive of independent research on health and social care. From reports and long reads to blogs and podcasts, Read, listen and watch our latest insight and analysis today.

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@HSJnews @hsj.co.uk · 05/02/2025

The decline of NHS England’s power and influence has been a gradual affair. The direction of travel has been clear to most for at least 3 years, but HSJ contends the shift in the leadership of the service has, over the last few months, reached a tipping point. www.hsj.co.uk/comment/nhs-...

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NHS England reaches a tipping point

The decline of NHS England's power and influence has been a gradual, not sudden, affair. The direction of travel has been clear to most for at least three years, but HSJ contends the shift in the lead...

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Royal College of Paramedics @paramedicsuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

👉 Are you passionate about problem-solving, decision making, and helping others? If so, a career as a Paramedic might be for you! Join us for this Paramedics Insight Event where you'll get an in-depth look at this diverse profession. To find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4hL222o

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

NEW PODCAST: We’ve seen no shortage of NHS plans over the years – what needs to be different when it comes to the 10-year plan? Our Chief Executive Jennifer Dixon discusses with Nigel Edwards and Hugh Alderwick. Listen now 🎧 buff.ly/4aHIvgV

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What should the NHS 10-year plan look like? – with Nigel Edwards and Hugh Alderwick

There’s been no shortage of NHS plans over the years – what needs to be different this time?

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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, has admitted that there is no set date planned for the NHS to become paperless. Full story 👉 ow.ly/9svk50UPvNq

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No set date for the NHS to be paperless, says Amanda Pritchard

Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, has admitted that there is no set date at which the NHS will become paperless.

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Marc Thomas @marcthomasyas.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Fascinating demo of MS Copilot yesterday from NHS England. The Internet seems sceptical, but the opportunities look huge.

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Class Professional @classprofessional.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice is the first #guide written for #paramedics to support their understanding of different #mentalhealth conditions. "This is a difficult subject and it's nice to finally have a text written by paramedics, for paramedics" - Ash Hanson, Lecturer

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Is your team struggling to find its collective purpose and work effectively towards shared goals? TeamDynamics online coaching programme is designed to help teams develop the skills they need to address the complex challenges facing the health and care system. www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...

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Royal College of Paramedics @paramedicsuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🚨 There is a limited number of tickets left for our International Critical Care Symposium taking place on the 30th of January 2025! For more info and to sign up click here ➡️ bit.ly/3YJen0g #ParamedicsUK

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

York Hospital's Emergency Department has two new X-ray machines! 🩻🩻 The machines use the latest digital technology for faster imaging and improved patient flow. The department also has new windows and walls, and has had a lick of paint, creating a more comfortable environment for patients 💙

Hospital and partner staff alongside one of the new X-ray machines.

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Jez of York @jezofyork.uk · 25/01/2025

A scrummy semla for Saturday: cardamom, almonds, cream. From Flori, neighbourhood bakery on Scarcroft Road, York. #york #yorkuk #photography #photo

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Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 23/01/2025

Who did this?

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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Richard Mitchell, chief executive at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, is the latest speaker to be announced for Digital Health Rewired 2025. Full story 👉 ow.ly/SGpO50UHFYk

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NHS trust chief exec Richard Mitchell confirmed for Rewired 2025

Richard Mitchell, chief executive at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, is the latest speaker announced for Rewired 2025.

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Our emergency departments are extremely busy at this time of year and patients face long wait times. Please help us see critically unwell patients by seeking alternative care for less severe illnesses. To find the most suitable care for you, visit 111.nhs.uk.

York Hospital emergency department main entrance.

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House of York @houseofyork.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The York Residents Festival tickets have gone on sale today. To see our pick of the best deals visit bit.ly/4a9O4Vd

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 08/01/2025

Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋

Ed Davey bungee jumping. His arms are spread out wide and his mouth is open.

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Friends of Rowntree Park @rowntreepark.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

New Year and new membership to support an awesome small charity perhaps? Help fund the work our volunteers do in maintaining and improving Rowntree Park. We garden, help biodiversity, run events and projects and much more! Just £10 a year (83p a month!) www.rowntreepark.org.uk/membership

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Royal College of Paramedics @paramedicsuk.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

📻 On Saturday the 4th of January, Tracy Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive of the College of Paramedics, appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to discuss the immense pressures facing paramedics on the frontline. To find out more click here ➡️ bit.ly/40iGNiu

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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

No single theme dominated the most popular opinion pieces of 2024, but several of the best-read columns reflected on the risks of digital. Discover the topics and writers who made our 2024 top 10 opinion pieces below. Read here 👉 ow.ly/oycY50UyEP2

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Digital Health’s 2024 Review: Top 10 most read opinion pieces

Although no single theme dominates, several of the best-read opinion pieces reflected on the risks of digital, writes Thelma Agnew.

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Irvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Big love and hugs to all for 2025. Let’s try and find the very best and most inspirational sides of us, and offer them to those around us. X

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