Emma Vardy
@emmavardy2.bsky.social
Physician. Honorary Professor of Geriatric Medicine. Delirium. Dementia. Quality improvement. Book lover. Northerner. Mum to daughter with PKU.
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
End the tax break that makes flying cheaper than trains | Letters
Letters: Airlines benefit from a tax system that helps them keep fares low, writes Anna Hughes
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
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It's important not to normalise spreading germs around. If someone is ill with respiratory symptoms encourage them to self-isolate and not attend in person any work or social events (if they can afford it)... or at the very least wear a mask. Haven't we learnt anything from the pandemic?
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's important not to normalise spreading germs around. If someone is ill with respiratory symptoms encourage them to self-isolate and not attend in person any work or social events (if they can afford it)... or at the very least wear a mask. Haven't we learnt anything from the pandemic?
Good.
A 39-year old man from the Guildford area has been arrested in connection with the Kidlington fly tip, following investigations by the Environment Agency and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit. EA director Anna Burns called it “the first step in delivering justice for residents”.
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Good.
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Really feeling stressed by what I’m reading about this upcoming flu season 😵💫
If you or your kids are not yet vaccinated it’s definitely not too late!! If you are an HCW remember to bring it up with all your patients!
If you or your kids are not yet vaccinated it’s definitely not too late!! If you are an HCW remember to bring it up with all your patients!
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Really feeling stressed by what I’m reading about this upcoming flu season 😵💫
If you or your kids are not yet vaccinated it’s definitely not too late!! If you are an HCW remember to bring it up with all your patients!
If you or your kids are not yet vaccinated it’s definitely not too late!! If you are an HCW remember to bring it up with all your patients!
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biblically accurate cat
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
biblically accurate cat
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Explore the elements of #writing with this six-month course with @kitdewaal.com bsky.app/profile/kitd....
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Explore the elements of #writing with this six-month course with @kitdewaal.com bsky.app/profile/kitd....
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Genomics England and the Sickle Cell Society worked with patients, carers, carriers and healthcare professionals to identify uncertainties about the relationship between sickle cell and genomics.
The Top 10 priorities for future research in this area have been announced!
➡️ buff.ly/PEzKSW4
The Top 10 priorities for future research in this area have been announced!
➡️ buff.ly/PEzKSW4
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Genomics England and the Sickle Cell Society worked with patients, carers, carriers and healthcare professionals to identify uncertainties about the relationship between sickle cell and genomics.
The Top 10 priorities for future research in this area have been announced!
➡️ buff.ly/PEzKSW4
The Top 10 priorities for future research in this area have been announced!
➡️ buff.ly/PEzKSW4
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Today I will be chatting with the amazing Catalina López Correa about #RareDiseases and #Genomics in #LatinAmerica
📅 Join us today at 6pm Mexico, 7pm Colombia!
📅 Join us today at 6pm Mexico, 7pm Colombia!
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today I will be chatting with the amazing Catalina López Correa about #RareDiseases and #Genomics in #LatinAmerica
📅 Join us today at 6pm Mexico, 7pm Colombia!
📅 Join us today at 6pm Mexico, 7pm Colombia!
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@drrachelclarke.com Covid enquiry article reminded me Story of a Heart on my must-read list @lauralaker.bsky.social @davidcox65.bsky.social 1st chapter describing what it feels like attending a horrific car collision and impact of culture accepting dangerous roads brutal & brilliant writing.
Such a joy to discuss Max, Keira & The Story of a Heart in the company of Max's mum, Emma, & his extraordinary transplant surgeon, Asif Hasan, at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital this month 💙🫀🫁 #organdonation
www.mirror.co.uk/news/tears-s...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/tears-s...
Asif Hasan cried as he read about heart donor Keira Ball
Asif Hasan spoke movingly of the op which changed history, and saw a new organ donor law in England. He has carried out hundreds of transplants in his career.
www.mirror.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
@drrachelclarke.com Covid enquiry article reminded me Story of a Heart on my must-read list @lauralaker.bsky.social @davidcox65.bsky.social 1st chapter describing what it feels like attending a horrific car collision and impact of culture accepting dangerous roads brutal & brilliant writing.
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Thank you. Saved this for my “to read one of these days” list.
Since we’re talking books, I found a wonderful novel for my next Book Club choice (read it in 2 days). It’s an older book - “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. It’s about immigrants to the U.S. and their experience in a sweatshop.
Since we’re talking books, I found a wonderful novel for my next Book Club choice (read it in 2 days). It’s an older book - “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. It’s about immigrants to the U.S. and their experience in a sweatshop.
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Thank you. Saved this for my “to read one of these days” list.
Since we’re talking books, I found a wonderful novel for my next Book Club choice (read it in 2 days). It’s an older book - “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. It’s about immigrants to the U.S. and their experience in a sweatshop.
Since we’re talking books, I found a wonderful novel for my next Book Club choice (read it in 2 days). It’s an older book - “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. It’s about immigrants to the U.S. and their experience in a sweatshop.
One of best books read in a while. About people by Juli Zeh translated from German. A story rewritten and set during the COVID pandemic in Germany. A story of our times about that which divides and connects us. Utterly brilliant. Dora, Goth and Franzi will stay with me for some time.
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
One of best books read in a while. About people by Juli Zeh translated from German. A story rewritten and set during the COVID pandemic in Germany. A story of our times about that which divides and connects us. Utterly brilliant. Dora, Goth and Franzi will stay with me for some time.
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‘Once a doctor has been employed in the same specialty by the same trust for more than two years, they should be moved to a nationally negotiated SAS contract.’
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
Rapid response to BMJ investigation: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts
ow.ly
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
‘Once a doctor has been employed in the same specialty by the same trust for more than two years, they should be moved to a nationally negotiated SAS contract.’
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
👉 Read our rapid response to a @bmj.com investigation revealing thousands of LEDs are trapped in insecure contracts: ow.ly/m9sm50XwQot
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I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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Has something happened that I am seeing lots of Twitter screenshots on Bluesky lately?
You're not supposed to use the bucket to pour water *into* the lifeboat.
You're not supposed to use the bucket to pour water *into* the lifeboat.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Has something happened that I am seeing lots of Twitter screenshots on Bluesky lately?
You're not supposed to use the bucket to pour water *into* the lifeboat.
You're not supposed to use the bucket to pour water *into* the lifeboat.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Fun when you can see your friends next to your legends
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Fun when you can see your friends next to your legends
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As @sgj.bsky.social said so many friends and idols on this list.
So cool to be among them
So cool to be among them
hey, on there with @blacktopkid.bsky.social, Grady, @natcassidy.bsky.social and—and no way can I actually list all the books/writers. but NPR can, does. anyway/also: my first time to be listed alongside Seamus Heaney? who knew that was even in the offing. want to read that Anaconda one, too:
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As @sgj.bsky.social said so many friends and idols on this list.
So cool to be among them
So cool to be among them
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Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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I’ve seen a few people on #BookSky asking for HOLIDAY BOOK recommendations. How about if we start a thread? No judgment about what you pick. It’s not like Die Hard. If you tell us it’s a holiday book in your mind, it’s legit. Helpful if you give title, author, and maybe genre. Self promo is OK. 📚💙
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November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I’ve seen a few people on #BookSky asking for HOLIDAY BOOK recommendations. How about if we start a thread? No judgment about what you pick. It’s not like Die Hard. If you tell us it’s a holiday book in your mind, it’s legit. Helpful if you give title, author, and maybe genre. Self promo is OK. 📚💙
☃️
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We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have some amazing authors leaving us at the end of the year. This is the last chance to grab some of these incredible titles and support them for the foreseeable future.
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
All books in our store are 25% with the code NORTHODOXMAS until the new year
www.northodox.co.uk/bookstore
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Another in my series of libraries
Codrington Library, Oxford
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Codrington Library, Oxford
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Another in my series of libraries
Codrington Library, Oxford
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
Codrington Library, Oxford
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky