Was a pleasure to do the @rcpch.bsky.social virtual Grand Round talk on Children’s Sleep recently, link here: learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/webinar...

This interview/report from @shaunlintern.bsky.social in yesterday’s Sunday Times is sobering, and I think relevant beyond just one hospital www.thetimes.com/article/352e...

Did you catch Amy Ferguson's, our Network Manager, talk at British Sleep Society conference? Don't worry you can catch up with some of the details about our recent PSP here: www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/top-10-... #BSS2025

Really sad to learn of the sudden death of Prof Malcom von Schantz. I had the fortune to work with Malcolm on a couple of projects and his warmth, knowledge, insight, generosity, kindness and humour were always a welcome addition to any group. A huge loss to sleep medicine. RIP

We have a 5PA locum consultant post opportunity in the sleep service at Evelina London Children's Hospital Details here: apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7...

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with all members of the #LGBTQ+ community living with or affected by #HIV. Now more than ever, this #IDAHOBIT2025 we will fight for the dignity, health and freedom of trans people.

#IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is here! An opportunity to highlight our voices and experiences. As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have the power to advocate for what's a fairer future. Join us in fighting back against all forms of hate: www.lgbt.foundation🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia The theme this year is "the Power of Communities" to highlight the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity. Something much needed in those darkening times #idahobit

Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove

17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. The date commemorates the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases. We exist. We don’t need a cure. #IDAHOBIT

Last year, we were on 52%. Six points dropped in a year. And politicians are surprised they’re banned from representing their parties at pride this year.

In 2015, the UK was the leading country on LGBTI human rights in Europe according to IGLA-Europe, with 86%. In 2025, we have dropped to 46%.

Not surprising, but very concerning, that the UK is dropping down in the relative ranking of European countries based on their advocacy for, and protection of rights, for LGBT+ people

Really pleased to see this HSSIB report published - we've come a long way in the last decade to try to emphasise how much fatigue affects healthcare delivery in the NHS, and how under-recognised this still is Hopefully this helps encourage further action (And Shaun one of the very first to help!)

As the UK gets ready for the annual "spring forward" clock change to BST tonight, a good time to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time (GMT) the whole year round ⏰ ☀️ Here's why: ↘️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Deborah Woodman and I spoke with Cathy Walker from The Futures Project podcast about neurodiversity ↘️ shows.acast.com/674afe22d67d...?

Thanks to @steier.bsky.social the text issue on the survey form should now be fixed! Please do share this survey looking at impact of work (and shift rotations) on sleep with resident doctors, the more data we have the better we can advocate! @rcpch.bsky.social @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social

A @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team, together with @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social and World Sleep Society, are looking at sleep in medical trainees/resident doctors Please circulate to anyone why may be interested! @assocanaes.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social gsttdms.kcl.ac.uk/redcap01/sur...

USA has sprung forward for their clock change this last weekend Though UK change a few weekends away yet, as good a time as any to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time the whole year onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

With LGBT+ rights being challenged across the globe, this year’s theme of LGBT+ History Month of activism and social change offers an opportunity to reflect on the actions of previous generations and their lessons for today, Joe Parry writes on our website: #LGBTplusHM. nat.org.uk/views/joe...

With rapid changes in USA under Trump, it was great to hear Lawrence Tallon, @gstt-nhs.bsky.social's Deputy CEO, reiterate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for patients/staff, in context of both LGBT+ history month/race equality week in Feb, at our monthly Team Briefing on Friday

Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff

February is Children's Sleep Awareness Month. We know their is an important relationship between sleep and mental health. We want to hear from young people: what questions about this are most important to them? edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @thesleepcharity.bsky.social

Was really good to attend this launch on Friday. Seeing the #NHSRainbowBadge go from an idea to a movement has been awesome to witness. Well done to @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social for the idea & @gstt-nhs.bsky.social for backing it & taking it to the next level to be more inclusive in difficult times.

Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff

As LGBT History Month begins, I’d like to thank London’s LGBTQI+ community for enriching our city. For decades, our capital has been a global beacon of hope and inclusion – and I’ll do everything in my power to ensure this continues to be the case.

It's LGBT+ History Month UK! 🏳️‍🌈#LGBTHM25 We proudly support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community within NHS Providers and the NHS. Last year, we shone a spotlight on seven LGBTQ+ trailblazers in health who have helped improve inclusivity for staff and patients. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hjsobK

A reminder that all major medical organizations oppose Trump’s plan to ban gender-affirming medical care for adolescent gender dysphoria.

“What kind of country are we living in when we take people’s rights away?” - Alan Cumming speaking truth to power on The View about the government’s continued efforts to attack the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️

Child poverty predicted to rise in most of UK except Scotland

4.3 million children are in poverty UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢 Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5

We are part of the @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social which has just launched a study on mental health and body clocks, with public-designed questions on topics you want more research on! Over 12 and in the UK? Help us find the most important ones to you🥰: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

📢 New PSP survey What questions are important to you about mental health and the body clock? Have your say: https://buff.ly/4jfqRVI @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social #JLA #PSP #MHandthebodyclock

The Scottish Government has published Guidance on LGBT Inclusive Education for schools and education settings in Scotland. It provides key information about curriculum, responding to incidents of prejudice-based bullying, and national professional learning. 📖 Read our explainer below.

Need an easy way to get caught up with what the Network has been doing? You're in luck! Check out our Winter 2024 Newsletter: www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/our-win... #mentalhealthandthebodyclock #fairdata #livedexperience #mentalhealthresearch #sleepresearch #circadianresearch #ecrs

You told us about all the questions you want research to answer, and there were a lot! Help us identify which ones are the most important to you: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MHandthebodyclock #haveyoursay #mentalhealth #sleep #bodyclock

I love old textbooks, and I found this gem in a local second-hand bookshop yesterday: "Sick Children", 1947 edition, written by Dr Donald Paterson of @greatormondst.bsky.social, a comprehensive and no-doubt benchmark general paediatric text of its time

We are here! The Circadian Mental Health Network is a network of researchers, clincians, lived experience individuals and many moredriving innovation in #mentalhealth #sleep #circadian science Find out more about the Network and what we do: circadianmentalhealth.org

It’s honestly terrifying. I know that this kind of thing has been coming for a while, but seeing it happen in real time is a whole new level of awful

Meta (Facebook/Instagram/Threads) has updated their "Hateful Conduct" policy to specifically permit "allegations of mental illness or abnormality" to be made "when based on gender or sexual orientation" The change is regressive, prejudicial, and likely to cause harm www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...

I love the early morning walk into work at this time of year :) Parliament, and Mary Seacole keeping watchful eye on them from the grounds of St Thomas'

Long winter nights often bring discussion of our twice-yearly clock changes People are often surprised but living out-of-sync with the natural clock has a health cost The British Sleep Society as a result advocates for permanent GMT/Standard Time in the UK onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Under-resourced child/adolescent mental health services lead to many secondary consequences, not least a significant impact on young people's sleep which is difficult to compensate for without adequate CAMHS assessment/support Early intervention is essential www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Great to see the updated RCPCH Statement of Support for LGBTQ+ children and young people - strongly setting out the vital role paediatricians have to play in understanding how to both support and advocate for LGBTQ+ CYP 🏳️‍🌈 www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/su...

Proud of the work the LGBT+ forum @gstt-nhs.bsky.social have done to support this, and the Trust's continued commitment to working to get this right 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #TransgenderAwarenessWeek www.linkedin.com/posts/guys-a...

Pleasure to talk this morning at the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group annual conference, on the impact of hospitalisation on sleep, why it matters, and the role the pharmacy team can play in helping to improve this

Hello BlueSky! My name's Mike Farquhar and I'm a consultant in paediatric sleep medicine at Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of @gstt-nhs.bsky.social I mainly talk about children's sleep, the impact of shiftwork and fatigue for NHS staff, and LGBT+ health Some resources in thread below: