40+ years in care and health : practice , delivery , regulation , policy , education and leadership . Committed to social justice and making a difference .
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
Joined November 2018
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@annalouisedixon raises concerns about the lack of “pace and urgency” in delivering the National Care Service. She calls for national commissioning standards, a workforce strategy, and a fairer and more sustainable care market.
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A privilege to be part of this event and to hear carers like Agi and Oliver, 15, who called an ambulance for his mum when he was eight #CarersWeek2025
The 2025 Carers Voices Carers Week conference is in full swing at the Kings Centre in Eastbourne, the biggest carers event in East Sussex.
Carer Agi sums it up… “Carers want and need to be heard.”
#CarersWeek #CarersVoices #CarersSupport
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This month, Sciana Fellows from Cohorts 6 and 7 used their meetings in Salzburg to focus on their #Sciana Challenges, to network, and exchange innovations and experiences from their day-to-day work.
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ALT This photo shows Sciana Fellows from Cohorts 6 and 7 in conversation on Schloss Leopoldskron's Terrace.
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🚨 Call for Applications 🚨
Details on how to apply for the Sciana Network’s eighth cohort are now available.
The focus for Cohort 8’s Sciana Challenge will be “Systems leadership for ageing in good health”.
Learn more, and help us spread the word: sciananetwork.org/news/singl…
ALT This photo shows a Sciana Network-branded pen on top of a Sciana Network-branded notebook.
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"Even if we as individuals can only make small steps, they do make a difference."
We spoke with #Sciana Fellow Mirjam Lämmle (-Weber) about the start of her Sciana journey, leadership, and her first few months as CEO of Krebsliga Schweiz.
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ALT This photo shows Mirjam Lämmle at Cohort 6's first residential meeting in May 2024.
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#Sciana Fellow Lawrence Tallon reflects on his Sciana experience, the focus of his working group, and diversity in health research.
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ALT This photo shows Lawrence Tallon speaking into a microphone at a Sciana Network residential meeting in May 2024.
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Clearly the news yesterday regarding the abolition of @NHSEngland is huge, but some of the commentary on this has lacked empathy regarding the impact this will have on thousands of people across the country who have worked tirelessly over many years to deliver for patients🧵
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Today, we had the pleasure of hosting @ScianaNetwork – a network of international health leaders – at @UNCityCPH. It was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on the public health innovation ecosystem in our region and the road ahead.
Grateful @IlonaKickbusch for facilitating this important discussion.
I’ve emphasized that, given the immense challenges facing public health, collaboration with key networks like Scania is essential.
By joining forces, sharing expertise, and driving innovation, we can build stronger, more resilient health systems that serve all in our region and beyond.
#HealthForAll
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Updates concerning Sciana Fellows in February 2025.
This article includes Fellows from Cohorts 2-7.
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ALT Oliver Gröne in conversation at Cohort 3's second residential meeting in November 2019
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Their Majesties the King and Queen giving a new meaning to date night!
A lovely way to mark Ramadan, underscore our British values of freedom of religious belief under the law, and show support for hospital staff who’ll receive a right royal treat to break their fast.
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"The @ScianaNetwork gives you the opportunity to meet a special selection of dedicated leaders in their countries and fields."
#Sciana Fellow Urs Brügger discusses his Sciana journey so far and his working group's focus on end-of-life care.
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ALT Urs Brügger at Cohort 6's first residential meeting in May 2024
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How can we best support the social care workforce, see my questions to @oonaghsmyth at a recent @CommonsHealth select committee
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Updates concerning #Sciana Fellows in January 2025.
This includes Fellows from Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7.
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ALT Sarah Holloway at Cohort 6's second residential meeting in November 2024.
Well said @oonaghsmyth
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Excellent thread from @blimeysimon on what’s happening to social care workforce in terms of migration, and why.
Why the recent big fall in people coming to the UK to work in #socialcare? The latest Migration Advisory Committee report suggests it’s due to fundamental issues about the way care is commissioned, which in turn has profound implications for future recruitment into care.Thread ⬇️
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The even broader issue is whether it’s sensible and effective to commission #socialcare in this way. If @UKLabour ever gets round to detailing what it means by a ‘National care service’, then you’d think this might be on the agenda.
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Why the recent big fall in people coming to the UK to work in #socialcare? The latest Migration Advisory Committee report suggests it’s due to fundamental issues about the way care is commissioned, which in turn has profound implications for future recruitment into care.Thread ⬇️
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7) The day concluded with an informal library chat between @DrDominiqueAllw and Hans C. Werner, president of @CareumCH.
Fellows had the chance to learn more about Hans' leadership journey and the experiences that shaped him.
ALT This photo shows Hans Werner in conversation with Dominique Allwood in Schloss Leopoldskron's Great Hall.
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5) During the day, Fellows also received several video provocations to inspire their thinking. We welcomed contributions from @SalzburgGlobal Fellow @Melissa_Lem and Sciana Honorary Fellow @eliasen_bogi. The group also heard from Jan Booth from the Conscious Dying Collective.
ALT This photo shows people watching a prerecorded video in Schloss Leopoldskron's Gallery. The video features Bogi Eliasen.