Marsha David
@marshajdavid.bsky.social
Health policy professional / NHS England EPRR / Chair - Young & Talented / Member - Hansard Society / Fellow - Royal Society for Public Health / Ex DHSC Ex Parliament / politics, parenting, social mobility
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Marsha David
@marshajdavid.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Although seeing familiar faces, let me introduce myself:
- currently work in emergency planning, response and resilience
- health policy is my background working in finance, economic regulation, workforce and public health
- here to learn from you, can’t do so in isolation!
#medsky
- currently work in emergency planning, response and resilience
- health policy is my background working in finance, economic regulation, workforce and public health
- here to learn from you, can’t do so in isolation!
#medsky
#RandomThoughts
1. I’m writing, drafting, editing…hopeful for the future.
2. My brained is fried from work over the past 3 days.
3. Valentine’s Day, no frills, purely practical.
4. Uni open days on the horizon.
5. Hello Nice, can’t wait to be with you!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’m writing, drafting, editing…hopeful for the future.
2. My brained is fried from work over the past 3 days.
3. Valentine’s Day, no frills, purely practical.
4. Uni open days on the horizon.
5. Hello Nice, can’t wait to be with you!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. I’m writing, drafting, editing…hopeful for the future.
2. My brained is fried from work over the past 3 days.
3. Valentine’s Day, no frills, purely practical.
4. Uni open days on the horizon.
5. Hello Nice, can’t wait to be with you!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’m writing, drafting, editing…hopeful for the future.
2. My brained is fried from work over the past 3 days.
3. Valentine’s Day, no frills, purely practical.
4. Uni open days on the horizon.
5. Hello Nice, can’t wait to be with you!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. VR offers are out, reality looks very different from April
2. Making a tangible difference makes volunteering worthwhile
3. Self love today
4. Coffee and kindness is all that matters
5. Using that trampoline to get that lymph moving.
#MyLufeAsMarsha
1. VR offers are out, reality looks very different from April
2. Making a tangible difference makes volunteering worthwhile
3. Self love today
4. Coffee and kindness is all that matters
5. Using that trampoline to get that lymph moving.
#MyLufeAsMarsha
February 14, 2026 at 11:28 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. VR offers are out, reality looks very different from April
2. Making a tangible difference makes volunteering worthwhile
3. Self love today
4. Coffee and kindness is all that matters
5. Using that trampoline to get that lymph moving.
#MyLufeAsMarsha
1. VR offers are out, reality looks very different from April
2. Making a tangible difference makes volunteering worthwhile
3. Self love today
4. Coffee and kindness is all that matters
5. Using that trampoline to get that lymph moving.
#MyLufeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Practical and romantic gift received today via Amazon.
2. I’ve been cleaning all day - oven, fridge, kitchen, bathroom. What’s left?
3. Booked my second set of concert tickets.
4. Love a sharing cinnamon roll.
5. May James VDB rest in peace #DawdonsCreek
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Practical and romantic gift received today via Amazon.
2. I’ve been cleaning all day - oven, fridge, kitchen, bathroom. What’s left?
3. Booked my second set of concert tickets.
4. Love a sharing cinnamon roll.
5. May James VDB rest in peace #DawdonsCreek
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Practical and romantic gift received today via Amazon.
2. I’ve been cleaning all day - oven, fridge, kitchen, bathroom. What’s left?
3. Booked my second set of concert tickets.
4. Love a sharing cinnamon roll.
5. May James VDB rest in peace #DawdonsCreek
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Practical and romantic gift received today via Amazon.
2. I’ve been cleaning all day - oven, fridge, kitchen, bathroom. What’s left?
3. Booked my second set of concert tickets.
4. Love a sharing cinnamon roll.
5. May James VDB rest in peace #DawdonsCreek
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Writing of various kinds today
2. Hoping that coffee hits the spot
3. Self care in your 50s can become very expensive
4. Still navigating breakfast with mindful eating
5. Lots of change on the horizon, embracing it with optimism rather than be weary
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Writing of various kinds today
2. Hoping that coffee hits the spot
3. Self care in your 50s can become very expensive
4. Still navigating breakfast with mindful eating
5. Lots of change on the horizon, embracing it with optimism rather than be weary
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Writing of various kinds today
2. Hoping that coffee hits the spot
3. Self care in your 50s can become very expensive
4. Still navigating breakfast with mindful eating
5. Lots of change on the horizon, embracing it with optimism rather than be weary
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Writing of various kinds today
2. Hoping that coffee hits the spot
3. Self care in your 50s can become very expensive
4. Still navigating breakfast with mindful eating
5. Lots of change on the horizon, embracing it with optimism rather than be weary
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Reposted by Marsha David
In response to my post about the launch of the 'National Cancer Plan' on substack, someone responsed with:
"Great. But how about ending homelessness, taxing the rich nationalising water and ending the cost of living crisis?"
So I responsed with this...
1/9
"Great. But how about ending homelessness, taxing the rich nationalising water and ending the cost of living crisis?"
So I responsed with this...
1/9
February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
In response to my post about the launch of the 'National Cancer Plan' on substack, someone responsed with:
"Great. But how about ending homelessness, taxing the rich nationalising water and ending the cost of living crisis?"
So I responsed with this...
1/9
"Great. But how about ending homelessness, taxing the rich nationalising water and ending the cost of living crisis?"
So I responsed with this...
1/9
#RandomThoughts
1. Bad Bunny, the response…priceless
2. Reform can’t even organise themselves, yet a strong contender for winning the next general election
3. We need more than mission statements
4. Yes, I’m political today
5. Watched the Kingsman, too much violence 🫣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Bad Bunny, the response…priceless
2. Reform can’t even organise themselves, yet a strong contender for winning the next general election
3. We need more than mission statements
4. Yes, I’m political today
5. Watched the Kingsman, too much violence 🫣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Bad Bunny, the response…priceless
2. Reform can’t even organise themselves, yet a strong contender for winning the next general election
3. We need more than mission statements
4. Yes, I’m political today
5. Watched the Kingsman, too much violence 🫣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Bad Bunny, the response…priceless
2. Reform can’t even organise themselves, yet a strong contender for winning the next general election
3. We need more than mission statements
4. Yes, I’m political today
5. Watched the Kingsman, too much violence 🫣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Reposted by Marsha David
Bad Bunny delivered the most viewed halftime show ever! And gave a huge 🖕 to MAGA snowflakes.
MAGA is seething.
Good Bunny.
MAGA is seething.
Good Bunny.
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Bad Bunny delivered the most viewed halftime show ever! And gave a huge 🖕 to MAGA snowflakes.
MAGA is seething.
Good Bunny.
MAGA is seething.
Good Bunny.
#RandomThoughts
1. Menopause…can’t wait to finish this phase in my life, and I’ve only just started.
2. Reading Zadie Smith’s Dead and Alive.
3. Slept 8 hrs!
4. I’ve got the headspace to do work reading and redrafting.
5. Open uni days on the horizon.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Menopause…can’t wait to finish this phase in my life, and I’ve only just started.
2. Reading Zadie Smith’s Dead and Alive.
3. Slept 8 hrs!
4. I’ve got the headspace to do work reading and redrafting.
5. Open uni days on the horizon.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 8, 2026 at 12:40 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Menopause…can’t wait to finish this phase in my life, and I’ve only just started.
2. Reading Zadie Smith’s Dead and Alive.
3. Slept 8 hrs!
4. I’ve got the headspace to do work reading and redrafting.
5. Open uni days on the horizon.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Menopause…can’t wait to finish this phase in my life, and I’ve only just started.
2. Reading Zadie Smith’s Dead and Alive.
3. Slept 8 hrs!
4. I’ve got the headspace to do work reading and redrafting.
5. Open uni days on the horizon.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Doing passive exercise hasn’t been easy on the knees and ankles.
2. Jazz music can be so calming.
3. I’m done with writing over the next couple of days.
4. Can the rain please stop?
5. Cupid’s bow has been misfired.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Doing passive exercise hasn’t been easy on the knees and ankles.
2. Jazz music can be so calming.
3. I’m done with writing over the next couple of days.
4. Can the rain please stop?
5. Cupid’s bow has been misfired.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Doing passive exercise hasn’t been easy on the knees and ankles.
2. Jazz music can be so calming.
3. I’m done with writing over the next couple of days.
4. Can the rain please stop?
5. Cupid’s bow has been misfired.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Doing passive exercise hasn’t been easy on the knees and ankles.
2. Jazz music can be so calming.
3. I’m done with writing over the next couple of days.
4. Can the rain please stop?
5. Cupid’s bow has been misfired.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. The sun is making a guest appearance today.
2. Pottering is the new self care.
3. Changes are coming on less than two months. What will the future look like?
4. Greek yoghurt cheese is a con.
5. A meeting on my day off! 😣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. The sun is making a guest appearance today.
2. Pottering is the new self care.
3. Changes are coming on less than two months. What will the future look like?
4. Greek yoghurt cheese is a con.
5. A meeting on my day off! 😣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. The sun is making a guest appearance today.
2. Pottering is the new self care.
3. Changes are coming on less than two months. What will the future look like?
4. Greek yoghurt cheese is a con.
5. A meeting on my day off! 😣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. The sun is making a guest appearance today.
2. Pottering is the new self care.
3. Changes are coming on less than two months. What will the future look like?
4. Greek yoghurt cheese is a con.
5. A meeting on my day off! 😣
#MyLifeAsMarsha
I think I’m better at developing health policy than making Greek yoghurt cheesecake. Back to the drawing board. #Baking #MyLifeAsMarsha
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I think I’m better at developing health policy than making Greek yoghurt cheesecake. Back to the drawing board. #Baking #MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Hello February!
2. Reading up on NAD+. A hype?
3. More writing today.
4. Sardines are the in, just wished they didn’t smell so much.
5. Trying my hand at this Greek yoghurt cheesecake.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Hello February!
2. Reading up on NAD+. A hype?
3. More writing today.
4. Sardines are the in, just wished they didn’t smell so much.
5. Trying my hand at this Greek yoghurt cheesecake.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
February 1, 2026 at 12:26 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Hello February!
2. Reading up on NAD+. A hype?
3. More writing today.
4. Sardines are the in, just wished they didn’t smell so much.
5. Trying my hand at this Greek yoghurt cheesecake.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Hello February!
2. Reading up on NAD+. A hype?
3. More writing today.
4. Sardines are the in, just wished they didn’t smell so much.
5. Trying my hand at this Greek yoghurt cheesecake.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. End of January is almost here
2. All Staff Briefing that didn’t really say anything
3. Being on the receiving end of adolescence is like a gut punch
4. Refine, redraft, review feels like constant churn
5. Staff morale has hit the floor, lifting others up isn’t easy
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. End of January is almost here
2. All Staff Briefing that didn’t really say anything
3. Being on the receiving end of adolescence is like a gut punch
4. Refine, redraft, review feels like constant churn
5. Staff morale has hit the floor, lifting others up isn’t easy
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 30, 2026 at 9:59 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. End of January is almost here
2. All Staff Briefing that didn’t really say anything
3. Being on the receiving end of adolescence is like a gut punch
4. Refine, redraft, review feels like constant churn
5. Staff morale has hit the floor, lifting others up isn’t easy
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. End of January is almost here
2. All Staff Briefing that didn’t really say anything
3. Being on the receiving end of adolescence is like a gut punch
4. Refine, redraft, review feels like constant churn
5. Staff morale has hit the floor, lifting others up isn’t easy
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Reposted by Marsha David
Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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January 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
#RandomThoughts
1. I’m like glue trying to piece together a fragmented system.
2. Flu meds are doing the trick.
3. Pragmatic versus romantic? Take your pick.
4. Refine, redesign, reframe…what’s the intention?
5. Trainers are the new 👠
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’m like glue trying to piece together a fragmented system.
2. Flu meds are doing the trick.
3. Pragmatic versus romantic? Take your pick.
4. Refine, redesign, reframe…what’s the intention?
5. Trainers are the new 👠
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. I’m like glue trying to piece together a fragmented system.
2. Flu meds are doing the trick.
3. Pragmatic versus romantic? Take your pick.
4. Refine, redesign, reframe…what’s the intention?
5. Trainers are the new 👠
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’m like glue trying to piece together a fragmented system.
2. Flu meds are doing the trick.
3. Pragmatic versus romantic? Take your pick.
4. Refine, redesign, reframe…what’s the intention?
5. Trainers are the new 👠
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Words came so easily but I struggle now when my heart is no longer in it.
2. Parenting in your 50s calls for resilience.
3. Minor changes to my lifestyle this year to achieve my equilibrium.
4. There’s such a thing as “too much bread”.
5. Saxmundham calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Words came so easily but I struggle now when my heart is no longer in it.
2. Parenting in your 50s calls for resilience.
3. Minor changes to my lifestyle this year to achieve my equilibrium.
4. There’s such a thing as “too much bread”.
5. Saxmundham calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 18, 2026 at 9:58 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Words came so easily but I struggle now when my heart is no longer in it.
2. Parenting in your 50s calls for resilience.
3. Minor changes to my lifestyle this year to achieve my equilibrium.
4. There’s such a thing as “too much bread”.
5. Saxmundham calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Words came so easily but I struggle now when my heart is no longer in it.
2. Parenting in your 50s calls for resilience.
3. Minor changes to my lifestyle this year to achieve my equilibrium.
4. There’s such a thing as “too much bread”.
5. Saxmundham calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Morning lovely people. Milder temperatures in London, but it’s very wet, so be careful if you’re running or cycling today. Just received that brown envelope from the HMRC. The gift that keeps on giving. Wishing you a great day and start your week. ☕️💕😊
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 12, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Morning lovely people. Milder temperatures in London, but it’s very wet, so be careful if you’re running or cycling today. Just received that brown envelope from the HMRC. The gift that keeps on giving. Wishing you a great day and start your week. ☕️💕😊
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Passive movement is where I’m at.
2. Less is more where make us concerned.
3. Working in operations leaves very little headspace to be strategic.
4. Will my career pivot this year or remain at a standstill?
5. Not another strike please.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Passive movement is where I’m at.
2. Less is more where make us concerned.
3. Working in operations leaves very little headspace to be strategic.
4. Will my career pivot this year or remain at a standstill?
5. Not another strike please.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Passive movement is where I’m at.
2. Less is more where make us concerned.
3. Working in operations leaves very little headspace to be strategic.
4. Will my career pivot this year or remain at a standstill?
5. Not another strike please.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Passive movement is where I’m at.
2. Less is more where make us concerned.
3. Working in operations leaves very little headspace to be strategic.
4. Will my career pivot this year or remain at a standstill?
5. Not another strike please.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
What will 2026 bring?
1. More focus as a Trustee for King George’s and Queen’s Hospital Charity.
2. Rethinking future plans for Young and Talented.
3. Redesign role and function of the National Operations Centre.
4. Produce a play by summer.
5. Make memories with M and S.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. More focus as a Trustee for King George’s and Queen’s Hospital Charity.
2. Rethinking future plans for Young and Talented.
3. Redesign role and function of the National Operations Centre.
4. Produce a play by summer.
5. Make memories with M and S.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
January 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
What will 2026 bring?
1. More focus as a Trustee for King George’s and Queen’s Hospital Charity.
2. Rethinking future plans for Young and Talented.
3. Redesign role and function of the National Operations Centre.
4. Produce a play by summer.
5. Make memories with M and S.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. More focus as a Trustee for King George’s and Queen’s Hospital Charity.
2. Rethinking future plans for Young and Talented.
3. Redesign role and function of the National Operations Centre.
4. Produce a play by summer.
5. Make memories with M and S.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#2025Recap
13. Went on Bumble again, after 800 likes, 10 connections, 3 conversations, went on one date, still going strong.
14. Surprise trip to 🇹🇹
15. GCSE success and new school for A’levels.
16. A trip to Germany with views from the Rhine.
17. Took up running.
28. More strikes…
#MyLifeAsMarsha
13. Went on Bumble again, after 800 likes, 10 connections, 3 conversations, went on one date, still going strong.
14. Surprise trip to 🇹🇹
15. GCSE success and new school for A’levels.
16. A trip to Germany with views from the Rhine.
17. Took up running.
28. More strikes…
#MyLifeAsMarsha
December 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
#2025Recap
13. Went on Bumble again, after 800 likes, 10 connections, 3 conversations, went on one date, still going strong.
14. Surprise trip to 🇹🇹
15. GCSE success and new school for A’levels.
16. A trip to Germany with views from the Rhine.
17. Took up running.
28. More strikes…
#MyLifeAsMarsha
13. Went on Bumble again, after 800 likes, 10 connections, 3 conversations, went on one date, still going strong.
14. Surprise trip to 🇹🇹
15. GCSE success and new school for A’levels.
16. A trip to Germany with views from the Rhine.
17. Took up running.
28. More strikes…
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Final Monday of the year, also my last day working a 4 day stint and then I’m off for the rest of the back early Jan. Need the time away to reset and reflect thinking about the year ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#MyLifeAsMarsha
December 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Final Monday of the year, also my last day working a 4 day stint and then I’m off for the rest of the back early Jan. Need the time away to reset and reflect thinking about the year ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#2025Recap
8. Did a surprise trip to Trinidad
9. Olivia Rodrigo at Hyde Park was a blast
10. Animal Farm and Punch were the best plays for the year.
11. Discovered Vinted, made £1k selling dresses.
12. Celebrated losing almost 90 pounds from size 16-18 to a size 10.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
8. Did a surprise trip to Trinidad
9. Olivia Rodrigo at Hyde Park was a blast
10. Animal Farm and Punch were the best plays for the year.
11. Discovered Vinted, made £1k selling dresses.
12. Celebrated losing almost 90 pounds from size 16-18 to a size 10.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
December 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#2025Recap
8. Did a surprise trip to Trinidad
9. Olivia Rodrigo at Hyde Park was a blast
10. Animal Farm and Punch were the best plays for the year.
11. Discovered Vinted, made £1k selling dresses.
12. Celebrated losing almost 90 pounds from size 16-18 to a size 10.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
8. Did a surprise trip to Trinidad
9. Olivia Rodrigo at Hyde Park was a blast
10. Animal Farm and Punch were the best plays for the year.
11. Discovered Vinted, made £1k selling dresses.
12. Celebrated losing almost 90 pounds from size 16-18 to a size 10.
#MyLifeAsMarsha