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

Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance

See our blog: tinyurl.com/bdhef5jc 👇 We explored existing support mechanisms for people with Long COVID to return to work, whether the supportive measures had worked for them and what were the main barriers to effective support. @drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @martievt.bsky.social

In honour of Mental Health Week (10-16 May): Tiny acts of rebellion! 👇 Awareness raising. #selfcarerebelchallenge tinyurl.com/233r72sw from @sugarandsloth.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @neuro-observant.bsky.social

Inequalities at end of life! 👇 Place of death varies by age, Integrated Care Board, and deprivation. @publichealthuom.bsky.social @holmepaul.bsky.social @tfarragher.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @cath-lewis.bsky.social @healthierfutures.bsky.social @ewenspeed.bsky.social

Cost of working age ill-health & disability that prevents work: Over a quarter of a trillion pounds! More 👇 Need to better understand the causes & challenges of finding solutions. @martievt.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @healthierfutures.bsky.social @profdonnahall.bsky.social

Love this “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou. @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mwjtweet.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social

@thekingsfund.bsky.social identified 15 issues & actions needed, exploring the policy levers (typology) available to any government looking to reform health & care services 👇 Tested through a series of interviews with national policy-makers & system leaders @ewenspeed.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social

Share of NHS funding spent on mental health is to fall. Govt focus on those physical health elective waiting lists? Seems odd when consider huge impact of poor mental health on work & employability @drdon.bsky.social @martievt.bsky.social @somceo.bsky.social @dr-know.bsky.social

Wow, just wow! Wonderful to see this huge poster. I wear a sunflower lanyard although I'm not sure many people know what it means. I would love people to ask me why and how they can support me. And on that note - I'm autistic! Thanks for sharing @drannac.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social

📢 #HSRUK25 Programme Now Live! 📢 We’re pleased to share the full programme for HSR UK 2025, featuring a range of sessions designed to foster discussion, share new research and explore key issues in health services research. View it here and register! hsruk2025.org

UK GP practices, who's interested in helping us pilot some training materials for improving patient safety in remote encounters (e.g. patients phoning in or sending e-requests and getting allocated to particular options such as GP callback, in-person appt etc)? Can offer free training to first five!

🚨 New paper out: autistic adults’ perspectives on growing older. Survey of 121 autistic people aged 18+ in UK. We asked what worried people about getting older and what people might look forward to. Thanks to all who took part! www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/... #AutRes #AutisticElders #Menopause

It was great to work on this project with @drdon.bsky.social @christinerowland.bsky.social and others, including invaluable support from @autismmanchester.bsky.social Glad to see it finally published 😀

”NHS transformation executive team” put together ”at speed in extraordinary circumstances” says Sir Jim Mackey (NHSE Transition CEO). Read more at: www.hsj.co.uk/integrated-c... @drdon.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social @ewenspeed.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @kathcheckland.bsky.social

Take time to be kind to others & yourself. You never know what someone else is carrying & a little kindness can make a big difference. @drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @neuro-observant.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social

Sound advice from @drannac.bsky.social a 'how are you', a smile and a chat go a long way.

Wow! What would happen if they all said no? Need more recognition & support for ALL carers. @drdon.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social @profdonnahall.bsky.social @benwealthy.bsky.social @lukemunford.bsky.social

Hey #academicsky, there's a great opportunity for a visiting fellowship for someone from the Global South in Arts and Humanities, to spend time at Cambridge. Do pass on! www.cai.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/vi...

🥁 🧪 The List QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH is up and running! This is a first stab. Some people on it may not belong (or may want to come off it). Many people who should be on it aren't (yet). Please reply with more suggestions (esp for academics of colour / Global South). bsky.app/profile/tris...