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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · 17d

Brilliant evening at the Derbyshire County Council colleague awards. Amazing people doing amazing things for Derbyshire residents day in day out. Great to celebrate with the nominees and winners.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · 28d

Really pleased to be at the launch of the #batonofhope event in Derbyshire today. Sadly too many of our residents lose their lives to suicide each year. The Baton is a powerful symbol of hope. Everyone can play a part in prevention. Raise awareness, talk openly, listen without judgement.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Henry Marsh operated twice on a friend, giving her precious time. An extraordinary piece of television about an extraordinary man. This documentary is a powerful example of the value and importance of reflection, being humble and learning from our mistakes www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Two - Confessions of a Brain Surgeon

Brain surgeon Henry Marsh reveals the truth about this high-risk job.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · May 9

Spent the day visiting a residential rehab facility in Derbyshire today. A privilege to hear people's stories, see their courage and share their hopes for the future. Thank you @phoenixfutures.bsky.social

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Apr 18

Back to a previous job for the weekend, and what a joy it is 🐑

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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · Apr 11

We have a new paper out today in Lancet Public Health looking at increases in alcohol-specific deaths in England.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Mar 7

Spent yesterday afternoon meeting residents of Gamesley, High Peak, launching their Community Needs Assessment, alongside Derbyshire's public health team. An amazing community living with stark inequalities. Looking forward to next steps: working together on actions to support community priorities.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Feb 21

What an amazing transformation this is, unrecognisable compared to what it was originally! A brilliant new space for young people and the wider community in North Sheffield. Well done to SOAR and Chilypep and thanks YIF! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sheffield charity's new youth hub opens after renovation grant

Sheffield's Chilypep has transformed the space using £1.4m from the Youth Investment Fund.

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Chris Ham @chrisham.bsky.social · Feb 13

the NHS 10 year health plan must create the conditions for a shift from providers to patients, people and communities www.bmj.com/content/388/...

The NHS in England needs a fourth shift to transform care and outcomes

Active partnerships with patients, people, and communities should be at the heart of the 10-year NHS plan Wes Streeting has argued that three shifts are required to make the NHS fit for the future: f...

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Feb 12

A privilege to spend the day with young people from across Derbyshire at our #HopeHack event, hearing about what matters to them to improve their lives. Great poetry, music and rap artists, and lifesaving advice from the #streetdoctors #livesnotknives

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Feb 8

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #LivesNotKnives

Harvey Willgoose: Hundreds march for stabbed schoolboy - BBC News

Some people wore red and white, while others carried balloons in the same colours or held banners.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Jan 28

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Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options, analysis says

Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns.

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · Jan 27

Off to London to discuss some preliminary findings from our evaluation of police-led drug diversion schemes. #PDD healthandjusticejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.....

Evaluating police drug diversion in England: protocol for a realist evaluation - Health & Justice

There is increasing international interest in the use of police drug diversion schemes that offer people suspected of minor drug-related offences an educative or therapeutic intervention as an alterna...

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West @arc-west.bsky.social · Jan 24

Stark figures today from a @plos.org Medicine analysis of @ncmd.bsky.social data: childhood mortality has risen since the pandemic.

The study showed child deaths reduced during lockdowns, but by 2022−23 there were 258 more deaths than expected.

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Child mortality has risen since pandemic, new study shows - ARC West

While child deaths in England fell temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have now risen to new heights, a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol and based on unique National ...

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Jan 23

One area of hospital discharge that desperately needs sorting is pharmacy. The waits for medications to be dispensed before discharge are hours long. Half the ward my son is on are waiting for meds so they can go home. We've been told, after 4 hours of waiting, it will still be hours yet....

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jan 21

President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. nyti.ms/4hilymo

Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization

Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Jan 9

www.local.gov.uk/publications... Useful report for those who haven't seen it providing SROI evidence for prevention in adult social care

Earlier action and support: The case for prevention in adult social care and beyond

Prevention is a central feature of the new Government’s mission-led approach to national renewal. Our joint publication makes the case for a shift towards taking action and offering support earlier, s...

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Jamie Hartmann-Boyce @jhb19.bsky.social · Jan 8

New Cochrane review on interventions for quitting vaping - out today! www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Interventions for quitting vaping - Butler, AR - 2025 | Cochrane Library

Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Dec 30

UK ministers warned housing crisis puts plans for NHS and economy at risk www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

UK ministers warned housing crisis puts plans for NHS and economy at risk

Damning report reveals million in England are living in poor-quality housing that threatens their health

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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · Dec 23

V handy quick guide to #health and the English #devolution #whitepaper from Carnall Farrar www.carnallfarrar.com/devolution-a...

Devolution and health: An overview of the 2024 English Devolution White Paper - CF

On December 16 2024, the government released its long-anticipated English Devolution White Paper, setting out plans to accelerate and standardise the transfer of powers, funding, and responsibilities ...

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Dec 19

I've posted this numerous times over the years but given today's news it seems appropriate to share it again. @thamesvalleypolice.bsky.social excellent explanation of consent youtu.be/pZwvrxVavnQ?...

Tea and Consent

YouTube video by Thames Valley Police

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Dec 19

One of the most staggeringly grim articles I've ever read. The excuses are 🤯 Absolute solidarity with this brave woman. www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...

Gisele Pelicot's 51 attackers in full and twisted excuses for abusing brave mum

Warning: Distressing details. More than 50 men have been charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault on Gisèle Pélicot, 72, in her own home between 2011 and 2020

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Matthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · Dec 10

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector www.bbc.com/news/article...

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

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EllieH @elliehoulz.bsky.social · Dec 10

For those of us working to reduce violence in our communities I recommend listening to this year's excellent Reith Lecture series on @bbcradio4.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures - BBC Reith Lectures 2024 – Four Questions About Violence

Forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead announced as BBC Radio 4’s Reith Lecturer for 2024.

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Shaun Lintern @shaunlintern.bsky.social · Dec 8

The WHO says there have been 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease in the DRC with 31 deaths.
Details: www.who.int/emergencies/...

Undiagnosed disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Between 24 October and 5 December 2024, Panzi health zone in Kwango Province of Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease with symptoms of fever, headache, cough, r...

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