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Claire Copeland

@sparklystar55.bsky.social
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Geriatrician Deputy Medical Director NHS Highlands VP Workforce British Geriatrics Society Advocate for older people, aging well and the workforce to support. Delirium, Interface, Sparkly Things 🌟

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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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Fit for the Future? Reflections on the 10 Year Health Plan for England | British Geriatrics Society
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Alasdair MacLullich @amaclullich.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Myth: Sedatives (like benzos) are mostly helpful in calming delirium. Fact: Sedatives often worsen delirium. Non-drug approaches (reorientation, hydration, mobility) are first-line treatments.
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Well I had Austria as forth but clearly I've no idea about any of the rest 🤷🏻 I feel I'm off my #eurovision game but then loads of others were too! Right, signing up for next year and a trip to Austria 🤞🏻 Night everyone!
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Voting is all over the place 🤯 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
So no Celine then? 😤
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
I'm loving this 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Are you at #eurovision Celine?
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
My scorecard (and yes I know Belgium didn't make the final. It's a protest vote) #eurovision 💖
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Is Petra coming back? #madeinswitzerland #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Another #eurovision banger but not Loreen standard.- good effort tho and def chair dancing along at mo 🙌🏻🙌🏻 (it's after 10pm and I'm tired 🤣)
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
This is bonkers in the best way #eurovision 🇲🇹
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
I liked the swiss staging on this one #eurovision
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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Oooo, I quite liked this in the semis - Charliexcx vibes #eurovision 🇩🇪
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
That's quite the outfit! 🇵🇱 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Ich Komme 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 🇫🇮 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Here we go - Finland #winner #eurovision
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Claire Dow @clairedow1.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
I do like this song from Netherlands #Eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
There's a dance break.twist at the end of this operatic, ear drum piercing song #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Song 9 people - cheers Terry 🥂 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Harmonies are amazing! Don't think we'll win but they're doing a fabulous job 🇬🇧 #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Thoughts on Celine rumors people? #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Yasss - impromptu singing and costume change #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
I can't decide if I like this or not. I like the warbling bit, presumably representing the bird, rest bit meh. Excellent hair, props to the hairspray #eurovision 🇺🇦
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Spain giving fabulous diva jlo vibes #eurovision 🇪🇸
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Feeling a bit of a 90s indie throwback with this one #lithunia #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Just wondering if that sparkly staircase will be available to buy after the show? 😁 Song is a bit meh irrespective of politics but I do like the chandelier thing #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Ooo 20 votes - back in a mo while I cast my first 5... #eurovision
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The staging for 🇱🇺 #luxemborg is great - song is a little forgettable tho 😬 Mind you the silver sparkle dress is fab 🤩 #eurovision
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Eurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · 17/05/2025
We're live in St. Jakobshalle 🫶🏻 Join us in Basel as we find a brand-new Eurovision winner 🏆 The Grand Final of the 69th Contest is underway 🥳 www.youtube.com/live/xPSn888...
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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final - Livestream | #Eurovision2025
Subscribe and 🔔 to Eurovision 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision?sub_confirmation=1 ​ Join us for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, live from Basel, Switzerland on Saturday 17 Ma...
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Raffie @rafferreira1999.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
This is so real 😂 #eurovision (credit: escxlucian on Twitter/X)
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Eurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · 12/05/2025
It's Eurovision week! ✨ Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Live Shows in Basel ✅ eurovision.tv/story/eurovi...
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Eurovision week: All you need to know about Basel 2025
Get ready Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is about to begin. Here's everything you need to know ahead of show week in Basel.
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Clarity of vision, reliable data and finance/infrastructure incl workforce is needed for this shift to be fully realised. Accountability for the quality of services is a must Critically prioritise this area of health & social care and not as an after thought! www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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What Should National Policy-Makers Do To Make Care Closer To Home A Reality? | The King's Fund
As part of its 10 Year Health Plan, the government plans to shift care from hospital to community and integrate neighbourhood health services. This long read examines the policy levers available to ma...
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
This is devastating news for our doctors who've worked so hard! It's important for non medics to remember that these are still qualified, experienced doctors who have the support/supervision of other senior clinicians. This needs resolved asap! #mrcp #workforce www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
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MRCP(UK) exam results issue
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Chairing the Skye Recruitment Group meeting this morning and hearing all about how the @workonskye event went. I was originally meant to be there supporting so was fantastic to hear how well it went! Evaluation to come 🌟 #workforce #remoteandrural www.workonskye.com/post/work-on...
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Work On Skye - Launch Event
On January 15th, the Work on Skye team along with the recruitment group were thrilled to host the Work On Skye Launch Event at Portree Community Centre. It was a fantastic day, bringing together local...
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
How cute are these? 😍 It may be Valentine's but tbh every day is a chance to tell the important people in your life how much you love them 💖 #ValentinesDay    #lovecats #love
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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Brilliant work underway @gerisoc.bsky.social workforce committee led by @sparklystar55.bsky.social #choosegeriatrics because if we get healthcare right for older people, we can get it right for everyone! New revamped @gerisoc.bsky.social website coming next week - look there for info & resources!
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Chaired my first @gerisoc.bsky.social Workforce Committee meeting today. Fantastic to see everyone 😊 Priority - use every opportunity to advocate for a sustainable workforce to meet the needs of older people. Importantly meet that need where there are
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Thanks to @rcgpscotland.bsky.social facilitating our in person Primary/Secondary Care interface session yesterday. Collaborating to build on existing work to make this the can do/get stuff done group 💪🏻 Thanks to everyone for making it such a good session 🌟 #interface #relationships
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Jugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Older people make up the majority of those dying each year. @gerisoc.bsky.social concerned about the lack of representation from older people’s healthcare specialists and older people themselves on the witness list for the Assisted Dying Bill - have a look at our website for updates
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Looking forward to this - timely given recent Scot Gov announcements. Huge piece of work for us in NHSH esp how we resource sustainable plans in our remote & rural areas. Incl investment to maximise the expertise of our GPs, community teams & Geriatricians buff.ly/42hqS5p
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2025 Frailty and Urgent Care Meeting | British Geriatrics Society
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I'm back at work. Slowly & tentatively checking out what the 'real world' has been up to. My grief is like living in parallel worlds - observing the pace and harshness of one versus the soft brokeness of the other. Time will heal 💖
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Today as the sun shone, my family came together to say our goodbyes to my Mum. A beautiful day filled with tears and laughter. Navigating this grief is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Am so grateful for the kindness and compassion shown by so many💖
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.
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Holly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
This is the @gerisoc.bsky.social Trustee Board. Show us unity! @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social @richardbiram.bsky.social @lyndseydunn7.bsky.social @sparklystar55.bsky.social @debgompertz.bsky.social @lizlawn.bsky.social @estherclift.bsky.social
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Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
The challenge of #workforce planning for remote and rural highlighted here. It's not all about getting the staff but the infrastructure of roads, childcare etc www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Human rights 'under threat' in rural communities
The Scottish Human Rights Commission investigated the situation in across the north of the country.
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UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) @undecadeageing.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
⚡️ Our latest newsletter issue is out! Take a look for the latest updates on our global collaboration to transform the world to be a better place to grow older. ⬇️ bit.ly/decade-update-nov24 ✍️ Haven't subscribed yet? eepurl.com/hkE9xX #AddingLifeToYears
A social media tile summarising the contents of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing's newsletter for November 2024. 

- Policy developments from around the world 
- A new UNECE policy database 
- Resources from ILO on older people in the world of work
- ... and more
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