Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 14/07/2025www.bgs.org.uk/fit-for-the-...bgs.org.ukFit for the Future? Reflections on the 10 Year Health Plan for England | British Geriatrics Society 010
Reposted by Claire CopelandAlasdair MacLullich @amaclullich.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Myth: Sedatives (like benzos) are mostly helpful in calming delirium. Fact: Sedatives often worsen delirium. Non-drug approaches (reorientation, hydration, mobility) are first-line treatments. 2106
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Well 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! 010
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Voting is all over the place 🤯 #eurovision 320
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Are you at #eurovision Celine?media.tenor.coma woman in a black jacket with a red heart on the sleeveALT: a woman in a black jacket with a red heart on the sleeve 010
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025My scorecard (and yes I know Belgium didn't make the final. It's a protest vote) #eurovision 💖 030
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Is Petra coming back? #madeinswitzerland #eurovision 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Another #eurovision banger but not Loreen standard.- good effort tho and def chair dancing along at mo 🙌🏻🙌🏻 (it's after 10pm and I'm tired 🤣) 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025This is bonkers in the best way #eurovision 🇲🇹 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025I liked the swiss staging on this one #eurovision 001
Reposted by Claire CopelandScott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision 6343911187
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Oooo, I quite liked this in the semis - Charliexcx vibes #eurovision 🇩🇪 320
Reposted by Claire CopelandClaire Dow @clairedow1.bsky.social · 17/05/2025I do like this song from Netherlands #Eurovision 111
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025There's a dance break.twist at the end of this operatic, ear drum piercing song #eurovision 320
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Song 9 people - cheers Terry 🥂 #eurovision 120
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Harmonies are amazing! Don't think we'll win but they're doing a fabulous job 🇬🇧 #eurovision 110
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Thoughts on Celine rumors people? #eurovision 200
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Yasss - impromptu singing and costume change #eurovision 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025I 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 🇺🇦 100
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Spain giving fabulous diva jlo vibes #eurovision 🇪🇸 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Feeling a bit of a 90s indie throwback with this one #lithunia #eurovision 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Just 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 030
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Ooo 20 votes - back in a mo while I cast my first 5... #eurovision 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The staging for 🇱🇺 #luxemborg is great - song is a little forgettable tho 😬 Mind you the silver sparkle dress is fab 🤩 #eurovision 000
Reposted by Claire CopelandEurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · 17/05/2025We'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...youtube.comEurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final - Livestream | #Eurovision2025Subscribe 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... 4115638
Reposted by Claire CopelandRaffie @rafferreira1999.bsky.social · 13/05/2025This is so real 😂 #eurovision (credit: escxlucian on Twitter/X) 7414124
Reposted by Claire CopelandEurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · 12/05/2025It's Eurovision week! ✨ Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Live Shows in Basel ✅ eurovision.tv/story/eurovi...eurovision.tvEurovision week: All you need to know about Basel 2025Get ready Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is about to begin. Here's everything you need to know ahead of show week in Basel. 77314
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Clarity 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-...kingsfund.org.ukWhat Should National Policy-Makers Do To Make Care Closer To Home A Reality? | The King's FundAs 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... 000
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 21/02/2025This 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...rcp.ac.ukMRCP(UK) exam results issue 020
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Chairing 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...workonskye.comWork On Skye - Launch EventOn 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... 020
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 14/02/2025How 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 000
Reposted by Claire CopelandJugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Brilliant 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! 073
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Chaired 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 030
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Thanks 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 000
Reposted by Claire CopelandJugdeep Dhesi @jkdhesi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Older 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 0104
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Looking 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/42hqS5pbuff.ly2025 Frailty and Urgent Care Meeting | British Geriatrics Society 020
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 28/01/2025I'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 💖 010
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Today 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💖 020
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 03/12/2024www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukScottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdogAudit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS. 000
Reposted by Claire CopelandHolly Paris @bloody--holly.bsky.social · 26/11/2024This 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 073
Claire Copeland @sparklystar55.bsky.social · 27/11/2024The 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...bbc.co.ukHuman rights 'under threat' in rural communitiesThe Scottish Human Rights Commission investigated the situation in across the north of the country. 010
Reposted by Claire CopelandUN 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 032