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Dr Grace Tidmarsh

@gracetidmarsh.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Leicester, Department of Population Health Sciences. Currently researching NHS workforce wellbeing. Ph.D Sport and Exercise Psychology with research interests including sport psychology & mental health.

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Nov 14

I have created a sport and exercise psychology starter pack to help as more of us from this field move over from other platforms. Let me know if you'd like to be added to the starter pack 🧠 go.bsky.app/Su4tmmW

#SportPsychology #ExercisePsychology #SportandExercise #AcademicSky

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Michelle S. Dwarika @midwarika.bsky.social · Mar 7

Looking forward to sharing the results of our scoping review on on 'Abuse and Harm in Dance at #ICSSR2025

with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social

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The SPRINT Project @thesprintproject.bsky.social · Feb 28

On 26th Feb, our team were recognised for their public engagement work! 🎉

Congratulations to @mkolitsida.bsky.social, @maryquinton.bsky.social, @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social, & @jenncumming.bsky.social for nominations and recognitions.

👉 Find out more www.sprintproject.org/post/success...

https://www.sprintproject.org/post/success-for-the-sprint-project-at-the-public-and-cultural-engagement-awards💡

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Dr Mary Quinton @maryquinton.bsky.social · Feb 27

Really happy to see this paper published today! We identified best practices to promote researchers' mental health in emotionally demanding research. Thank you to all involved in this project, especially the participants for their invaluable expertise!
🔗 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1080/1748...

Researchers’ mental health in emotionally demanding research warrants immediate attention: new paper outlines best practices

Introduction As the spotlight on researchers' mental health grows, especially for those immersed in emotionally demanding research (EDR), the need for robust support strategies becomes more evident. ...

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Jan 20

Things have been a little quiet for me on the posting front & will continue that way over the coming months as I take some time off work for my most special "project" yet 🤱 #academicmum

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 20

Of course, I have just added you Thierry 😊

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 18

Hi Cecilie, of course, I have added you to the starter pack.

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 13

I have loved getting stuck into something new and working alongside so many supportive, knowledgeable and wonderful colleagues (including the CI, Dr Jennifer Creese). There are lots of exciting things to come from the project and so much to learn.
#NHS #WorkforceWellbeing #ImplementationScience

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 13

🧠👀 Find out all about our project on implementation of workforce wellbeing initiatives in the NHS at the University of Leicester (funded by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands; NIHR ARC) on the ARC website: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/research/exp...

Workforce wellbeing implementation processes

Exploring implementation processes of NHS healthcare workforce wellbeing interventions in the East Midlands

arc-em.nihr.ac.uk

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

The full report is live already! Check it out and download for free here:
www.sprintproject.org/_files/ugd/f...

#YouthHomelessness #Evaluation #Report #Homelessness #YoungPeople #ServiceProvision #Implementation

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

Thank you for all your contributions and insight on the project. Looking forward to continuing working together on various things ☺️

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

Alongside all the staff & young people at St Basils, it has also been great to work alongside Prof. @jenncumming.bsky.social, Dr @maryquinton.bsky.social, @mkolitsida.bsky.social & Prof. Jessica Pykett. Thank you to the ESRC & Cooke and Wolstenholme Charitable Trust for their support & funding.

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

🔜 We look forward to sharing the full report on @thesprintproject.bsky.social website soon.

⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

🤝 Working with St Basil's to develop & implement the evaluation for this unique service that focuses on assessment & stabilisation has been key to action learning, understanding change mechanisms & providing evidence of proof of concept for a 1st of its kind youth homelessness service.

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 12

A real privilege to present the overview of a 3-year evaluation of St Basils Transition Hub service to Birmingham City Council today alongside @georgiabird.bsky.social

#youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation

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The SPRINT Project @thesprintproject.bsky.social · Dec 6

🚀Reflecting on 2024's highlights⭐

Our top 10 blog posts covered everything from mental health initiatives to marathon tips. See our latest post for personal stories, achievements, and practical advice!

Here's to more insights in 2025! 🎉

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#yearinreview

SPRINT Project Wrapped

As we near the end of 2024, we wanted to reflect on the year we've had. So, here's a look back at some of your favourite SPRINT Project blog posts from the past year!In 2024, you really enjoyed our personal stories and team updates, practical advice and tips, and new innovations and initiatives. Click the links to see the original blog post. Starting at number 1010) The why and how of intervention frameworks – a report about visiting a person-based approach workshopYou enjoyed exploring interven

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The SPRINT Project @thesprintproject.bsky.social · Dec 3

Hi everyone, we are The SPRINT project!

Our mission is to use sport psychology to enhance well-being and performance in various contexts.

Stay tuned for research insights, stories that inspire action, tools and resources!

Join us on our journey ⭐
www.sprintproject.org

The Sprint Project | Community-based sport psychology research | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

The Sprint Project is a team of applied psychology researchers at the University of Birmingham helping to define and intervene in community-based issues to improve well-being and performance.

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 3

I've just added you!

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 3

All sorted 😊

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 3

Sorry it's taken so long, but I've now added you to the starter pack 😊

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Dec 2

Are you interested in the implementation of workforce wellbeing programmes/interventions in health care & looking for a short term position? Then my maternity cover at University of Leicester could be the role for you! See below for further information jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/11...

Research Associate (Maternity Leave Cover) in Leicester | University of Leicester Recruitment Team

View details and apply for this Research Associate (Maternity Leave Cover) vacancy in Leicester. You will work collaboratively and independently as part of a research team to achieve defined milesto...

jobs.le.ac.uk

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Prof Jenn Cumming @jenncumming.bsky.social · Nov 30

📢 NEW PAPER & BLOG POST ALERT ⤵️

We're excited to share the latest insights from the SPRINT project, highlighting strengths-based mental skills training interventions for disadvantaged youth.

www.mdpi.com/2673-995X/4/...

@maryquinton.bsky.social
@gracetidmarsh.bsky.social
Dr Sally Reynard

Image of first page of journal article, including journal name (Youth), publisher name (MDPI), title of article (Mental Skills Training for Youth Experiencing Multiple Disadvantage), names of authors (Jennifer Cumming, Mary L. Quinton, Grace Tidmarsh, and Sally Reynard), author affilitiona, article asbtarct, and key words.

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Prof Jenn Cumming @jenncumming.bsky.social · Nov 24

Hello #dancepsychology folks! I am adding new contacts to the starter pack so please keep checking it out as more people join #bluesky

go.bsky.app/2GJUn6v

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Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Nov 24

Not a problem at all, I've just added you 🙂

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Nov 24

No worries at all, I have just added you.

Dr Grace Tidmarsh @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social · Nov 24

Of course, I have just added you