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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 1d

So much confusion by charging guidelines for Covid and flu vaccines in UK with a massive mismatch in eligibility for who can get them 🧵

Pharmacies facing angry patients over Covid jab confusion

Up to half of patients coming to some pharmacies are being turned away because they are not eligible.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 1d

"Govt to roll out neighbourhood health services in 43 places backed by £10 million"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
"Will target working class areas with lowest life expectancy & longest waits"
@melissasurgey.bsky.social @ewenspeed.bsky.social @stevensenior.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social

Millions of people to benefit from healthcare on their doorstep

Government to roll out first neighbourhood health services in 43 places backed by £10 million.

www.gov.uk

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 23d

Great to see reports being tailored to different audiences 👇
"findings of this report will be used by the Inquiry to understand how children & young people felt about & adapted to changes that took place in the pandemic & their effects"
@letsgetvocal.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 23d

Children and the Covid-19 pandemic. UK report is out, and includes a child-friendly version.

Children & Young People's Voices Research Project - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK

covid19.public-inquiry.uk

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Andy Westwood @andywestwood.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great piece from JP (and thread/summary) explaining why GM might be doing well…

JP Spencer @jpspencer.bsky.social · Sep 4

Greater Manchester has been the fastest growing part of the country in the past decade – measured either by total growth or by productivity growth. I’ve had a look into the data to try to work out what is growing and why.

Below are some of the things I have found.

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Top 10 areas for productivity growth in England. Greater Manchester is top in recent years.

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 28d

Interesting... many watching this space.
"Going by 2023–24 student numbers, the new “super-university” would have 46,885 registered students, around same size as the manchester.ac.uk. It would employ 2,550 academic staff [...] offering 442 full time undergraduate courses". More tinyurl.com/zybfsvzt

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Sep 7

See our new article 'supporting people with long covid to return to work' in the new edition of @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social 👇 1st published by policy@manchester @manchester.ac.uk

@martievt.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @benwealthy.bsky.social

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Anna Dent @annadent.bsky.social · Aug 27

Regardless of whether it will have this big an impact, much more needs to be done to involve workers in the conversation about AI

Half of UK adults worry that AI will take or alter their job, poll finds

The TUC calls for a new approach to technology and greater input from workers on how it is deployed

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 22

2/"Those Ineligible can purchase Covid vaccinations at some pharmacies" - if can afford them / find such an outlet! #inequalities
No longer covers chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart & vascular conditions, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease & pregnant women.
@sheencr.bsky.social

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 22

1/ "NHS Autumn Covid booster campaign to start 1 /10/25. Changes to the assessment method & lower levels of Covid activity in 2024 mean that 12.9 million fewer individuals will be eligible for free Covid boosters in 2025 Autumn campaign than in the equivalent 2024 campaign" 👇

Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Excellent summary as ever from Bob Hawkins on the latest data for Covid and respiratory infections in UK. Note the fact that whilst the vaccine campaign for Covid will start in October, the eligibility criteria is dramatically narrower with 12.9million fewer eligible....

Covid Situation Report: Aug 21, 2025

Report providing the latest information on Covid activity in the UK and other countries. This post is best viewed using the browser or Substack app.

open.substack.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 19

Wonderful video - thanks for sharing.
We need to hear more voices like these... what it is like to actually go through such a process. You only know when you have been there, and everyone's path is different. Thanks
@letsgetvocal.bsky.social Julie and Farida. @shobadawson.bsky.social

Vocal @letsgetvocal.bsky.social · Aug 18

“We're ordinary people and we've come through this and we're using this creative side of us to share our experience.”

Julie and Farida both got diagnosed with cancer and had radiotherapy.

🎥 Watch this film to find out about their experience & how it led to a comedy double act.

zurl.co/0zXH1

Radiotherapy & Me - Julie and Farida

www.youtube.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 19

@chrischirp.bsky.social illustrates how collaborative, multidisciplinary environments drive more meaningful innovation than technology alone. She cautions against overreliance on AI, noting its limitations in upstream determinants of health and long-term outcomes.
@publichealthuom.bsky.social

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Aug 18

Asked about the future of public health, I talked about how the public health wins of the 20th Century were so huge that we've forgotten life without them - and now don't value these basic determinants of health nearly highly enough

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 19

Draft guidance six digital technologies to support cardiac rehab for adults with CVD in the NHS 👇 platforms delivers exercise programmes, education related to CVD & its treatment, dietary advice, medication mgt & psychological support.
@nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social

Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

NICE ‘conditionally recommends’ digital technologies to support cardiac rehabilitation for adults with cardiovascular disease in the NHS- for a three year evidence gathering period as data is collected to address uncertainties on their long term effectiveness

www.nice.org.uk/news/article...

Six digital platforms supporting at home cardiac rehab given conditional recommendations

www.nice.org.uk

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 19

Feeling more September than August already but still some lovely pops of colour around @manchester.ac.uk campus!

@drpmanc110.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 13

"Middle-age not an explicit focus of attention in geographical research on ageing"
Many experiences [in middle age e.g. menopause, caring] are either rendered invisible, reduced to stereotypes or treated as the assumed norm against which other ages are understood" says @amycbarron.bsky.social 👇

The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Aug 13

Middle-age is often overlooked in research, but it’s where much of life unfolds.

Dr @amycbarron.bsky.social explores how people in Greater Manchester experience this phase, challenging assumptions about ageing.

🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#UoMResearch #SocialGeography #Ageing

Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · Aug 12

Here's what it means to be middle-aged👇

Dr Amy Barron (@amycbarron.bsky.social) has focused on what it means in their recent research. Although people's experiences of middle age vary widely, these experiences are often simplified into stereotypes.

🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 12

“Brain fog” This umbrella term refers to difficulties with memory, concentration and mental clarity.
Can be supported with lifestyle medicine:
It focuses on 6 pillars: sleep, physical activity, nutrition, stress management, social connection & avoidance of harmful substances.

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 12

The six pillars of lifestyle medicine can support your brain during menopause – and beyond.

Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference

The six pillars of lifestyle medicine can support your brain during menopause – and beyond.

tcnv.link

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 12

"Social cohesion is mutual trust, sense of belonging & collective will that allow people to live together[...] as inequality rises[...] social hierarchies harden. People increasingly view one another not as a source of cooperation & assistance but as threats & rivals"👇
@healthierfutures.bsky.social

LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · Aug 12

“Ever greater disparities between the rich and the poor lead to a dangerous weakening of the fabric that holds communities together” – Aini Gauhar of @equalitytrust.bsky.social in out latest blog post. What needs to be done? #LSEInequalitiesBlog

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The psychological impact of inequality – and how it destroys our communities

Inequality has a profound impact on opportunities, health and the environment. But ultimately it weakens the very social fabric that holds communities together

blogs.lse.ac.uk

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 12

Calm before the heat later & 'A' Level results on Thursday @manchester.ac.uk

Mindful walking / observing nature after swim @manclibrarian.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 11

Looks odd but does you good - Japanese interval walking
Scientists in Japan studied it in middle-aged & older adults. Suggests high-intensity interval walking may reduce blood pressure & increase the strength of the knee joint.
tinyurl.com/np6j9sw5
@drdon.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social

Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step

Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise

tinyurl.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 11

“Digital triage’ aims to streamline patient access to improve efficiency in GP practices, but concerns that it could widen health inequalities by adding barriers to accessing care.” tinyurl.com/unpp3taa
@kathcheckland.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @lukemunford.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social

Digital Triage In GP: Enhancing Access To Care Or Increasing Inequalities? | The King's Fund

GP trainee Ellie Watkins takes a look at two different approaches to GP access. What can be learnt from these approaches and how can we ensure equitable access?

tinyurl.com

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Anna Dent @annadent.bsky.social · Aug 11

Women's health being downplayed you say? Well I never.

AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds

Exclusive: LSE research finds risk of gender bias in care decisions made based on AI summaries of case notes

www.theguardian.com

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Aug 8

'Put simply, we have a really strange system in higher education, where nobody admits how much things actually cost, nobody admits who’s paying for what, research is kept alive on the toil and goodwill of underpaid academics....'

Tuition fees are rising again and nobody is happy – it’s time to actually fix our broken university sector | Zoe Williams

The figures simply don’t add up for higher education in England and Wales. Yet delusional politicians from all parties seem intent on avoiding the issue, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Most fractures [...] due to minor falls, in the presence of osteoporosis [...] There’s a silent & increasing epidemic of osteoporotic fractures" says @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social
"need to focus on being patient centred [...] & prevent osteoporotic fractures"
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Scarlett McNally: Let’s reverse silent osteoporosis and prevent broken bones

In my 30 years as an orthopaedic surgeon, the types of broken bones we see in hospitals have changed remarkably. We used to see multiple trauma from road traffic collisions, wards filled by young men ...

www.bmj.com

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 6

Those eye lashes! You've got to love a wet owl being brushed with a toothbrush ❤️
@colinlorne.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social

I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Aug 6

Daily smile for today... ☺️ #bluesky

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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · Aug 5

“We found that countries with higher levels of income inequality are associated with higher rates of obesity, diabetes, mental illness, asthma, drug use and infant mortality” – Kate Pickett in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog @equalitytrust

🔗 buff.ly/PKusA3m

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Communicating effectively about research is crucial to make it more accessible to everyone".
Guidance co-produced abt how to communicate effectively with the public abt research & research involvement tinyurl.com/eyskh92r
@letsgetvocal.bsky.social @holmepaul.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social

Inclusive communication about research

Communicating effectively about research is crucial to make it more accessible to everyone.

tinyurl.com

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