Thanks to the @hsruk.bsky.social team for the invitation to reflection on how research conversations evolve through - and between - conferences!

The right staff in the right place is necessary for a functioning NHS. The workforce is its biggest asset, and biggest risk

Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. #internationalnursesday #nhs

Kicking off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with our March York event 👇 🧠We explored treatment → prevention under the NHS 10 Year Plan, covering early intervention economics & perinatal anxiety research. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/y3p2uexa #NHS #NIHR #MHAW2026

Keep Britain Kind

World Autism Acceptance Day, and we have exciting space stuff, thanks #NASA #autism #WAAD #artemis

Puppy day, as if I need an excuse to post pictures of thus gorgeous girl. She was so cute as a pup. #dogsky #nationalpuppyday Post contains two photographs of a 3 month old german shepherd puppy

Beautiful spring morning to relax and listen to the birdsong. #dogsky

The autistic spectrum isn't linear from high to low (or from neurotypical to neurodivergent - no we NOT all on the spectrum) - its a range of characteristics manifesting in different ways

An honour on #internationalwomensday to find I am on the #NHSA s list of women innovators #northinnovationwomen Northern Health Science Alliance

Why does autistic diagnosis matter?

Interested in primary care advanced practice? Please see our new project website to follow our study progress: sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...

Our brand new podcast, Folklore Matters, launches today. David Clarke, Sophie Parkes-Nield, and Diane Rodgers speak to people working with or researching folklore to find out more about their work, how they discovered folklore, and to get their thoughts on the findings of the Survey.

Snow covering my little heather this morning. #snowday #stormgoretti #winterbeauty #naturesky

I'm not a fan of getting when it is dark and 2 degrees outside but sometimes it is worth it. #sunrise #naturesky

After 6 long weeks, the cone is off. Cassie is healed and healthy in time for Christmas. Best present possible. #dogsky

www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/... Do you want to protect pets and wildlife, support veterans, improve air quality? Support the RSCPA campaign to change fireworks laws

There should be a mandatory retirement age for people in public office.

After 24 years of working in university research, I’m going out on my own as a research communications consultant. My mission: helping researchers and institutions share their work clearly, compellingly, and with impact. In case you don't know who I am, watch this short video. bit.ly/477I51S

Great to see student successes, well done to Connie Hobbs for getting her first paper on the retention of mental health crisis staff. #NHS #NHSworkforce #mentalhealth #crisisteams @healthfoundation.bsky.social #academicsky bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...

I love autumnal mornings #autumn #fall #landofmists #photosky

Good morning

I feel seen 📚

Congratulations to Chunk #fatbearweek2025

1) This is why I think we are all doomed. I started this petition demanding electricity from renewables (over 50% of all electricity now in the UK) be detached from the much more expensive cost of wholesale gas. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

Are we really doing this again? NO to ID #no2ID #IDcards petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Lovely morning at the zoo. I never get tired of these little guys #redpanda #animals #cute #ywp #yorkshirewildlifepark

I love September mornings

This is great news for UK wildlife, and human life. Stopping burning will improve our air and reduce flooding. www.gov.uk/government/n...

The fact that even needs to be 'demanded' is ridiculous. How does the UK Government think they can develop a workable workforce plan without talking to the workforce? #nursing #rcn #workforce #wesstreeting @rcn.org.uk www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...

I'm really excited about our new paper. We highlight the need to focus on organisational issues when trying to improve retention in mental health settings. #academicsky #nhs #workforceresearch #nurse #nursingresearch #mentalhealth @healthfoundation.bsky.social bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8...

Up for a scary writing challenge? Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Scary Story Challenge on October 31st! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/scary

My feed is mostly long COVID people, autism people, and Americans talking about ICE. Everyone is talking about masking but with radically different meanings. If I scroll without paying attention it is very confusing.

It’s 18 years ago today that the attack took place in Stubbylee Park, Bacup, that took Sophie’s life 13 days later. We send love to Sophie’s family and friends and all that love her. Sophie is not just a figurehead or a banner we march behind; she was a person who should be here with us today.

Severe ME Artists Project 2025 from @meactnet.bsky.social www.meaction.net/2025/07/10/s... Deadline of July 24 is coming up Image is from the AMMES July 2025 email newsletter #SevereME #MEcfs #CFS #PwME

This is a hugely significant moment and long overdue. Time for the truth about Orgreave & the actions of the South Yorkshire police before, during and after to be heard. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Caught COVID recently, it was nasty. I am now having a horrid relapse of long covid and not coping with the set back very well. As much as no one wants to hear it, COVID has not gone away and it is still destroying lives. If you are ill, stay at home, stop spreading germs.

The relationship between staffing and incidents of violence and aggression on wards is complex. Today Emily Wood @emilyfwood.bsky.social reminds us that there is an urgent need for high quality evidence to inform guidelines and practice. Another great blog edited by @sbradstreet.bsky.social 👏🏽

People often struggle to believe the experiences and symptoms disabled people have... Because they cannot believe we live with that and still keep going. The truth is that we do it because we have to and have no choice, not because they are less severe than we are saying.

Notification: alarm system activated #dogsky

Happy beating nazis day to all whose celebrate #veday #endfascism

My happy girl on our afternoon stroll. #dogsky #germanshepherd

A local rescue centre has had their animal transport van destroyed. Please help them raise money to continue their good work #adoptapaws gofund.me/0c10a5eb

Balloons don't go to heaven. They fall back to Earth and many birds and wildlife become entangled resulting in death. There are many other ways to celebrate life that aren't harmful to the environment and wildlife!

Front on the ground, mist in the valley, and beautiful sunshine, April has it all #dogsky #spring #walkies

What are the key issues affecting the retention of healthcare assistants in the UK NHS mental health services? New paper looking at this vital but often overlooked staff group. rdcu.be/egx98 #academicsky #nhs #thehealthfoundation #mentalhealth

UK: Brexit is the biggest act of economic self harm any country will ever perform USA: Hold my beer...