Jo Sopala
@josopala.bsky.social
Passionate about the NHS, politics, leadership, heavy metal and running. CEO of British Society of Echocardiography.
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Need more points for December reaccreditation? See:
💚Emergency echo: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
💚AI: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚FIRST: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚BSEcho 2025: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚eLearning: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Presentations + webinars: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Emergency echo: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
💚AI: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚FIRST: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚BSEcho 2025: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚eLearning: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Presentations + webinars: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
August 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Need more points for December reaccreditation? See:
💚Emergency echo: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
💚AI: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚FIRST: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚BSEcho 2025: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚eLearning: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Presentations + webinars: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Emergency echo: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
💚AI: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚FIRST: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚BSEcho 2025: bsecho.org/iCore/Eve...
💚eLearning: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
💚Presentations + webinars: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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Haven't attended a BSE conference before? A little nervous? BSEcho 2025 will offer a warm welcome!
First time attendee Ms Karthika Bindhu, Chief Cardiac Physiologist at Harefield Hospital, shares the invaluable experience she gained from attending #BSEcho2024 in our blog: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
First time attendee Ms Karthika Bindhu, Chief Cardiac Physiologist at Harefield Hospital, shares the invaluable experience she gained from attending #BSEcho2024 in our blog: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
June 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Haven't attended a BSE conference before? A little nervous? BSEcho 2025 will offer a warm welcome!
First time attendee Ms Karthika Bindhu, Chief Cardiac Physiologist at Harefield Hospital, shares the invaluable experience she gained from attending #BSEcho2024 in our blog: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
First time attendee Ms Karthika Bindhu, Chief Cardiac Physiologist at Harefield Hospital, shares the invaluable experience she gained from attending #BSEcho2024 in our blog: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
We really want to hear every echocardiographer's perspectives on this important topic! if you haven't already, please complete the survey. You genuinely have the opportunity to influence what happens next 💚
Have you completed our AI survey yet? Our President, Professor Dan Augustine, shares why this is such a high priority for echocardiographers 👇
Complete the survey here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
Complete the survey here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
April 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We really want to hear every echocardiographer's perspectives on this important topic! if you haven't already, please complete the survey. You genuinely have the opportunity to influence what happens next 💚
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Having a moment over what must be the most watched Barkley clip of all time. What strikes me, beyond the outstanding courage & elite performance from Jasmin, is the wonderful support & joy we see from Konrad, who urges her to the end & then retreats for her to have her moment 🌟
#BM100 #Teamwork
#BM100 #Teamwork
March 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Today marks the start of #HealthcareScienceWeek and we're kicking off our coverage with an update from the National School of Healthcare Science - read on to find out more from Ms Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
March 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today marks the start of #HealthcareScienceWeek and we're kicking off our coverage with an update from the National School of Healthcare Science - read on to find out more from Ms Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street:
"As you heard from the cheers in the street outside, you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you the the people of Ukraine" 👏
"As you heard from the cheers in the street outside, you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you the the people of Ukraine" 👏
March 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street:
"As you heard from the cheers in the street outside, you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you the the people of Ukraine" 👏
"As you heard from the cheers in the street outside, you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you the the people of Ukraine" 👏
A lovely morning in Belfast. We're delighted to be here again for #BSEICE2025
March 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A lovely morning in Belfast. We're delighted to be here again for #BSEICE2025
Early morning commute accompanied by 50th birthday playlist. A mix of my beloved goth/metal, 90's dance music, and a few bangers that have meant something over the years. You can't beat a playlist that moves from New Model Army (Thunder and Consolation) to Faithless (Insomnia) to get you energised!
February 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Early morning commute accompanied by 50th birthday playlist. A mix of my beloved goth/metal, 90's dance music, and a few bangers that have meant something over the years. You can't beat a playlist that moves from New Model Army (Thunder and Consolation) to Faithless (Insomnia) to get you energised!
We are featuring blogs by 4 inspiring scientists this #IDWGS You can read them all on our website. Please share them far and wide to inspire the next generation of female scientists
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we've been catching up with some of our members to hear about their journeys. First up is Ms Emily King, Clinical Scientist and Cardiac Physiology Lead for Education and Training at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
February 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We are featuring blogs by 4 inspiring scientists this #IDWGS You can read them all on our website. Please share them far and wide to inspire the next generation of female scientists
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My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread
Heading to Leeds now for our 62nd practical. Thank you to all of our assessors and good luck to our candidates 💚
We recognise that some candidates are concerned about whether the storm will prevent the practical exam in Leeds from going ahead this weekend. We would like to reassure you that the exam will go ahead as planned.
January 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Heading to Leeds now for our 62nd practical. Thank you to all of our assessors and good luck to our candidates 💚
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The way out of this mess is actually quite simple, but will take time.
It's in books.
It's in education.
It's in giving our children and young people the tools, the knowledge and the space they need to build a better world.
We can help & guide them, but that world is theirs to create, not ours.
It's in books.
It's in education.
It's in giving our children and young people the tools, the knowledge and the space they need to build a better world.
We can help & guide them, but that world is theirs to create, not ours.
January 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The way out of this mess is actually quite simple, but will take time.
It's in books.
It's in education.
It's in giving our children and young people the tools, the knowledge and the space they need to build a better world.
We can help & guide them, but that world is theirs to create, not ours.
It's in books.
It's in education.
It's in giving our children and young people the tools, the knowledge and the space they need to build a better world.
We can help & guide them, but that world is theirs to create, not ours.
Tut, tut! Women of a certain age causing trouble again ...
January 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Tut, tut! Women of a certain age causing trouble again ...
I love the view coming in to Blackfriars Station. Great way to start a week.
January 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I love the view coming in to Blackfriars Station. Great way to start a week.
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We think our #BSEResourceHub is great but don't just take it from us - listen to our members too!
Check out the Hub here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
Check out the Hub here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
January 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We think our #BSEResourceHub is great but don't just take it from us - listen to our members too!
Check out the Hub here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
Check out the Hub here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
For 5 years, we had fabulous engagement with our members and the echo community on Twitter. For many reasons, that has diminished. We're hoping to engage with our echo and cardio community here now, too. #echo
Happy new year from the British Society of Echocardiography
January 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
For 5 years, we had fabulous engagement with our members and the echo community on Twitter. For many reasons, that has diminished. We're hoping to engage with our echo and cardio community here now, too. #echo
This is well worth the time to sit and listen to, especially whilst polishing off those last few mince pies 😉
Ways to Change The World | Podcast, talking to Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
@channel4news.bsky.social
youtu.be/H9wRL8QLmO4
@channel4news.bsky.social
youtu.be/H9wRL8QLmO4
Tim Minchin on his viral speech, quitting social media and being kind
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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December 28, 2024 at 11:52 AM
This is well worth the time to sit and listen to, especially whilst polishing off those last few mince pies 😉
Grateful for Luna's help this morning in tracking down an elusive reference from NHSE.
November 24, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Grateful for Luna's help this morning in tracking down an elusive reference from NHSE.
Hosting a Desert Island Discs dinner party tonight. Building the menu around produce from the allotment seemed like such a good idea until I had to dig it out in the frost 🥶🥶🥶
November 23, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Hosting a Desert Island Discs dinner party tonight. Building the menu around produce from the allotment seemed like such a good idea until I had to dig it out in the frost 🥶🥶🥶
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"Lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions."
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
November 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM
"Lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions."
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
The question for me is why we have to keep spelling this out.
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
#ProofOfCat Willow, in the penthouse suite,Trump Towers. What else could you call the most ostentatious cat bed available 😉!
November 16, 2024 at 8:52 PM
#ProofOfCat Willow, in the penthouse suite,Trump Towers. What else could you call the most ostentatious cat bed available 😉!
A lovely run to get the weekend started! Should have been doing Conwy Half this weekend, but a dodgy hamstring has put paid to that! So a gentle 5k around Letchworth will have to do. The last km to Halo (Soil) and Bodies (Drowning Pool) were a little less gentle and a lot of fun!
a group of people are sitting in a car laughing and making funny faces .
Alt: Headbanging scene from Wayne's World.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:13 AM
A lovely run to get the weekend started! Should have been doing Conwy Half this weekend, but a dodgy hamstring has put paid to that! So a gentle 5k around Letchworth will have to do. The last km to Halo (Soil) and Bodies (Drowning Pool) were a little less gentle and a lot of fun!
Congratulations to @alisonleary1.bsky.social for being elected Deputy President of the RCN. One of the most respected and thought-provoking people I know, she is the ultimate advocate for people who work in healthcare systems and patient safety. A superb appointment.
November 14, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations to @alisonleary1.bsky.social for being elected Deputy President of the RCN. One of the most respected and thought-provoking people I know, she is the ultimate advocate for people who work in healthcare systems and patient safety. A superb appointment.
At the Labour Party Conference attempting to influence policymakers to recognise and value the vital role of echocardiographers. I'm very grateful to Wes Streeting for visiting the stand and listening to our points. Feeling hopeful!
September 22, 2024 at 8:44 PM
At the Labour Party Conference attempting to influence policymakers to recognise and value the vital role of echocardiographers. I'm very grateful to Wes Streeting for visiting the stand and listening to our points. Feeling hopeful!
I had missed that the currency on here was #ProofOfCat! Here's Willow assisting with the planning for the following weeks.
August 11, 2024 at 7:27 AM
I had missed that the currency on here was #ProofOfCat! Here's Willow assisting with the planning for the following weeks.