Antony Tiernan
@antonytiernan.bsky.social
Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement at Department of Health and Social Care. Served over 20 years in the NHS. Proud NHS Charities Together trustee. Love running. Personal views etc.
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I’ve made a starter pack of folk who work in NHS communications and engagement (aka #NHScomms).
Please let me know if you’d like to be added (or taken off)!
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Please let me know if you’d like to be added (or taken off)!
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On this day in 2020, the UK made global history.
At 6:31am, NHS nurse May Parsons gave 90-year old Maggie Keenan the first approved COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in the world.
A breakthrough made possible by remarkable scientific work and the dedication of the NHS and care workforce.
At 6:31am, NHS nurse May Parsons gave 90-year old Maggie Keenan the first approved COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in the world.
A breakthrough made possible by remarkable scientific work and the dedication of the NHS and care workforce.
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
On this day in 2020, the UK made global history.
At 6:31am, NHS nurse May Parsons gave 90-year old Maggie Keenan the first approved COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in the world.
A breakthrough made possible by remarkable scientific work and the dedication of the NHS and care workforce.
At 6:31am, NHS nurse May Parsons gave 90-year old Maggie Keenan the first approved COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in the world.
A breakthrough made possible by remarkable scientific work and the dedication of the NHS and care workforce.
Just got a note from @nhsbt.bsky.social: my recent donation went to Whipps Cross Hospital.
I’ll never know who needed it, but knowing it helped someone on a tough day genuinely made my week.
Please give blood if you can - each donation can save up to three lives. 🩸
I’ll never know who needed it, but knowing it helped someone on a tough day genuinely made my week.
Please give blood if you can - each donation can save up to three lives. 🩸
December 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Just got a note from @nhsbt.bsky.social: my recent donation went to Whipps Cross Hospital.
I’ll never know who needed it, but knowing it helped someone on a tough day genuinely made my week.
Please give blood if you can - each donation can save up to three lives. 🩸
I’ll never know who needed it, but knowing it helped someone on a tough day genuinely made my week.
Please give blood if you can - each donation can save up to three lives. 🩸
Remembering Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones who died in the Fishmongers’ Hall and London Bridge terror attack on this day in 2019.
Thinking of their families and friends, those who were injured and the emergency services who responded.
Thinking of their families and friends, those who were injured and the emergency services who responded.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Remembering Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones who died in the Fishmongers’ Hall and London Bridge terror attack on this day in 2019.
Thinking of their families and friends, those who were injured and the emergency services who responded.
Thinking of their families and friends, those who were injured and the emergency services who responded.
I was proud to present the NHS Communications Initiative of the Year Award at the HSJ Awards last week.
Congratulations to @imperialnhs.bsky.social who lifted the trophy for their Call for Concern project.
It was also fab to meet the very funny Rob Brydon!
Congratulations to @imperialnhs.bsky.social who lifted the trophy for their Call for Concern project.
It was also fab to meet the very funny Rob Brydon!
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I was proud to present the NHS Communications Initiative of the Year Award at the HSJ Awards last week.
Congratulations to @imperialnhs.bsky.social who lifted the trophy for their Call for Concern project.
It was also fab to meet the very funny Rob Brydon!
Congratulations to @imperialnhs.bsky.social who lifted the trophy for their Call for Concern project.
It was also fab to meet the very funny Rob Brydon!
Gave blood today 🩸
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gave blood today 🩸
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
On this day in 1897, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan was born.
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On this day in 1897, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan was born.
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
A big thank you to all of the NHS, health and care, and emergency service staff working an extra hour on their shift this weekend.
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A big thank you to all of the NHS, health and care, and emergency service staff working an extra hour on their shift this weekend.
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
Reposted by Antony Tiernan
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet
www.gov.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children www.gov.uk/government/n...
Reposted by Antony Tiernan
Honoured to write the @nhsconfed.org blog this week about why #OrganDonation is important, #healthinequalities & how #NHS orgs can help
#OrganDonationWeek
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#OrganDonationWeek
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@felly500.bsky.social @shareyourwishes.bsky.social @antonytiernan.bsky.social @binitakane.bsky.social
We must act together to save lives
Ahead of Organ Donation Week from 22 September, Mahmud Nawaz shares his personal experience of why organ donation is so important.
www.nhsconfed.org
September 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Honoured to write the @nhsconfed.org blog this week about why #OrganDonation is important, #healthinequalities & how #NHS orgs can help
#OrganDonationWeek
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/we-...
@felly500.bsky.social @shareyourwishes.bsky.social @antonytiernan.bsky.social @binitakane.bsky.social
#OrganDonationWeek
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@felly500.bsky.social @shareyourwishes.bsky.social @antonytiernan.bsky.social @binitakane.bsky.social
Today is 999 Day – a chance to recognise the hard work of our emergency services: fire, ambulance, police and search and rescue.
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
September 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Today is 999 Day – a chance to recognise the hard work of our emergency services: fire, ambulance, police and search and rescue.
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
Best. Text. Ever.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
August 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Best. Text. Ever.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
1/ 🗞️ Some personal news!
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
August 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
1/ 🗞️ Some personal news!
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
Honoured to attend the opening of the British Transplant Games at Blenheim Palace.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
July 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Honoured to attend the opening of the British Transplant Games at Blenheim Palace.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
One year on from the Southport attack, we remember Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe & Alice Aguiar.
We hold their families in our hearts, think of those injured, and honour the bravery of the emergency services and a community that stood together. 💙
www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
We hold their families in our hearts, think of those injured, and honour the bravery of the emergency services and a community that stood together. 💙
www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
Today marks one year since the Southport attack - a tragic event that took the lives of three young children and changed many others forever. | Antony Tiernan
Today marks one year since the Southport attack - a tragic event that took the lives of three young children and changed many others forever.
We remember Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Agu...
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July 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
One year on from the Southport attack, we remember Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe & Alice Aguiar.
We hold their families in our hearts, think of those injured, and honour the bravery of the emergency services and a community that stood together. 💙
www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
We hold their families in our hearts, think of those injured, and honour the bravery of the emergency services and a community that stood together. 💙
www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
🎆 Today marks 13 years since the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. 🇬🇧
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
July 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🎆 Today marks 13 years since the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. 🇬🇧
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something in people.”
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
July 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something in people.”
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Thanks to an amazing response from donors, staff and hospitals, the national blood shortage alert will end on Monday.
Thousands of people came forward to donate, and NHS teams worked incredibly hard to manage supplies.
Read the full story here: www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
Thousands of people came forward to donate, and NHS teams worked incredibly hard to manage supplies.
Read the full story here: www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
Thanks to an amazing response from donors, staff and hospitals, the national blood shortage alert will end on Monday. | Antony Tiernan
Thanks to an amazing response from donors, staff and hospitals, the national blood shortage alert will end on Monday.
This shows the power of working together. Thousands of people came forward to don...
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July 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Thanks to an amazing response from donors, staff and hospitals, the national blood shortage alert will end on Monday.
Thousands of people came forward to donate, and NHS teams worked incredibly hard to manage supplies.
Read the full story here: www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
Thousands of people came forward to donate, and NHS teams worked incredibly hard to manage supplies.
Read the full story here: www.linkedin.com/posts/antony...
Honoured to meet the incredible Sonsare Zabadi in Parliament today.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Honoured to meet the incredible Sonsare Zabadi in Parliament today.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
This morning I joined colleagues from NHS Blood and Transplant and our partners across the emergency services to mark 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings.
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
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We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This morning I joined colleagues from NHS Blood and Transplant and our partners across the emergency services to mark 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings.
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
On this day in 1960, the founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan died.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
July 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
On this day in 1960, the founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan died.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
Happy Birthday to the NHS!
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
July 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Happy Birthday to the NHS!
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
Happy 88th birthday to 999 - the world's oldest emergency service.
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Happy 88th birthday to 999 - the world's oldest emergency service.
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
Proud to hit the red carpet with community groups, influencers & partners as we launched a new blood donation campaign with Disney 💉✨
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
June 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Proud to hit the red carpet with community groups, influencers & partners as we launched a new blood donation campaign with Disney 💉✨
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
77 years ago, the Empire Windrush arrived in Britain.
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
June 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
77 years ago, the Empire Windrush arrived in Britain.
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay