Sad news... RIP Dr Jane Goodall www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A summary of our recent paper is now showcased in a blog at @pickereurope.bsky.social website. picker.org/research_ins... Petros' quote is the important point: Getting the wrong information can lead to getting the wrong treatments, with implications for health and experience

A further paper from collaboration by @pickereurope.bsky.social team with medical and patient coauthors on hypothyroidism, www.frontiersin.org/journals/end... Whilst nuanced, 'incorrect' knowledge was associated with poorer experiences, suggesting need for improvements in info and conversations

Last week, our Senior Research Associate Molly Blackwell attended the @ukevaluation.bsky.social Conference at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social (21st-22nd May), sharing a poster on the 2-year independent evaluation of the @theqcommunity.bsky.social. [1/2]

@pickereurope.bsky.social have released the Impact report for financial year 2024/25. Read about the TAURUS paper, the work on cancer care experiences, the Patient Experience Network and Awards, and forward view from CEO @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social picker.org/research_ins...

A new paper on care experiences for meningitis from the team @pickereurope.bsky.social and @meningitisnow.bsky.social ... Pxjournal.org/journal/vol12/iss1/16/ UK adults reported limited support after meningitis treatment, highlighting gaps in follow up care, information, and recovery services.

Debunking “nature versus nurture”, a thread. Different people in a population carry variations in their DNA; the science of genetics makes it possible to assess if/how that correlates with individual differences in any observable trait, from medical conditions to aspects of cognition/behaviour.🧪1/9

Vellozia, one of the most diverse & abundant genus' within the Campos Rupestres, shows incredible levels of endemism. Here, past climate change was used to investigate the modern-day range of this iconic genus! A 🧵(1/3) @jeniferclopes.bsky.social

You've likely heard male frogs calling to attract females, but did you know the frequency of this call is affected by body size, habitat type & sexual selection? Well, that's the case in Cophomantini treefrogs, showing their influence on the evolution of spectral traits! 🌍🧪 academic.oup.com/bio...

Why are some birds brighter than others? Not just because of light! Using six almost-identical species of warbler, their colour brightness was compared to the light spectrum in their habitats, revealing little evidence for this! So what does..? 🌍🧪👇 academic.oup.com/bio...

They say the best gifts come in small boxes... That may be true for tarantulas, where the evolutionary marvel of miniaturization may have opened up new ecological niches to these creepy crawlies! Read the #EditorsChoice paper below! 🌍🧪 academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/a... @linneansociety.bsky.social

🗣️Rebecca Myers will be speaking at our 2025 Person Centred Care Symposium. As an experienced director, clinician, and academic, Rebecca has worked across all areas and levels of the #NHS and the voluntary sector. 🎟️Secure your place: bit.ly/Symposium2025

Should you pop into our home on Piccadilly in London, you will find images of ten remarkable women lining the walls of our library. They are our first female Fellows. Find out about their lives and achievements in our blog. #IWD2025 https://bit.ly/4iaA5S2

One day to go! Our free exhibition Naturalists' Notebooks opens tomorrow: In these notebooks, we'll explore how naturalists sketched and scribbled, shaping our understanding of the natural world from the 18th century to today. We're looking forward to welcoming you! Find out more: bit.ly/43kBXmC

Join us as we unearth hidden stories in botany... On Wednesday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:15, @gemblina.bsky.social will give a free talk exploring the overlooked contributions of women in plant science through photography, illustration and rare archives. Book your spot here: bit.ly/3QEeKEE

Our peer-reviewed paper, published in @bmj.com Open, offers a new approach to improving patient feedback inclusivity. The TAURUS (Toolkit for Assessing Underrepresentation in User Surveys) helps researchers and healthcare providers ensure that diverse voices are heard when collecting feedback. [1/3]

A new paper from colleagues and I looking at why researchers or providers don't hear all the voices they should. It is not just people not responding to surveys. And if we don't hear the voice we cannot tailor services. We provide a toolkit to assess your surveys. doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...

Pathetic! When will they realise that this is deadly serious? Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I exited the year in a post of a trio of newer papers so heres a few of the older ones... We used maps to help tailor services to local needs in a quality improvement project that boosted therapy referrals for psychology Https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds071

In September, Sir Keir Starmer delivered his first health and care speech since taking office at our Annual conference. He outlined the three ‘big shifts’ the government is working on to transform the NHS. Read our resources around those three shifts. #KFChristmasCountdown Day 8️⃣

🔵2024 has been a year of progress, growth, and collaboration at Picker. We’ve expanded, influenced policy and practice, and driven meaningful improvements in patient care. @chrisgrahamuk.bsky.social reflects on our progress and the exciting work ahead.👉 Read more: bit.ly/Picker2024.

🔵Only 36% of parents/carers felt hospital Wi-Fi met their needs, per #NHS U16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey 2023. Samantha Luk's experience highlights this issue. Watch & share 👉 bit.ly/HenrysWiFI #PickerInsights #PickerEurope #NHS #NHSEngland #PersonCentredCare

🔵We hosted the Under 16 #CancerPatientExperienceSurvey (U16 CPES) 2023 results Webinar on December 5th. The event, attended by #NHSEngland, featured an overview of the national results and guidance on navigating the reporting outputs. Watch the webinar👉 bit.ly/U16CPES23Webinar #PickerInsights

Moving to my mist recent works, a series of papers around hypothyrodism In the first, our survey found satisfaction with care depends on trust in doctors more than treatment type. doi.org/10.1089/thy....

First up is my first paper doi.org/10.1136/emer... We wanted to see what happened when the UK government lowered the target for emergency department (ED) waiting times in Englanr: reducing the goal from 98% of patients being seen within 4 hours to 95%. 1/3

What is social media without some shameless self promotion? I'll post about the various articles I have authored, and try to make them more accessible to other people. Articles have some foibles in the content and language. And publishers hold a lot of power and copyrights.

And to kick things off ... A huge thank you, and support, to Sam and Charlotte for sharing your experiences today at the webinar for the under 16s National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2023 TW www.sophieslegacy.co.uk www.nwchildrenscancerodn.nhs.uk/professional...

I've been working in health care research for a long while and will be posting here when something piques my interest. my ORCID link in bio, and you'll find me on Researchgate. Do get in touch!