Digital, sustainability, cycling & data. Product manager at @wellcometrust but views my own. Previously @HealthFdn
London
Joined September 2011
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Exciting to hear about so many people out buying bikes!
🙏 Please please please don't fuel bike crime by buying a stolen bike. Last week mine was nicked and now it's being flogged on eBay.
🚩Here are some red flags to look out for when shopping for a secondhand bike online ⬇:
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Most ideas though, are not good. If you want good ideas, you must have many, and accept that most are wrong. #mtpcon
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A new report indicates @wellcometrust is an institutionally racist organisation--in spite of recent efforts to become antiracist.
There has been limited progress in our efforts to become antiracist as both a funder and employer
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Great opportunity to join my wonderful team!
Do you have experience of creating digital content that engages audiences and communicates clear findings from research and analysis?
We're looking for someone to support our high impact work on health and social care reform.
Find out more and apply ▶️ lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/…
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NEW LONG READ: As the NHS continues to deal with the pandemic, how could better use of data help address the challenges?
Data-driven innovation could be key to helping the NHS, but to do so will mean addressing how the NHS approaches data science.
health.org.uk/publications/l…
Lots of great resources here, thanks @BIMA!
Today on #Earthday, we're excited to share the Green Pages, created by @BIMA, to help us understand, measure & reduce the environmental impact of the digital industry. Let's make it easier for digital teams to build great tech, that's great for the planet. hubs.ly/H0LHHWf0
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A year on from #lockdown, new analysis from @HealthFdn reveals the devastating scale of loss in the pandemic, with 1.5 million potential years of life lost to #COVID19 in the UK and each life cut short by 10 years.
Read more 🔽
health.org.uk/publications/l…
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Come join us!
If you need any convincing, you can also read more about our recent comms interns' experiences 👉health.org.uk/sites/default/…
Are you interested in pursuing a career in communications?
We have an opportunity for an intern keen to experience a broad range of communications work, with a particular emphasis on digital communications and engagement.
Apply now: lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/…~
#internship
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Launching today, new @MarmotIHE report warns that the UK must build back fairer from the #COVID19 pandemic – or risk a generation of children and young people experiencing its health impacts throughout their lives.
Read more ⬇️ health.org.uk/publications/b…
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Episode 1 of our podcast looks back at the major themes of @Jeremy_Hunt’s time as the longest-serving health secretary. He's joined by @NicholasTimmins as we ask what the key lessons are for government as we enter a new phase of the pandemic.
Listen now: health.org.uk/news-and-comme…
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This feels timely.
NHS Test and Trace: the journey so far.
New publication out today with @HealthFdn colleagues, @cfraserepi and @deborah_jenk1ns
Thread 👇
health.org.uk/publications/l…
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Colors for gender #dataviz—great article from @lisacrost from a couple years ago (still relevant) with useful advice & examples. In particular, check out the UK suffrage movement inspired green/purple combo that @Telegraph uses. blog.datawrapper.de/genderco…
At least 1 in 5 people have a long-term illness, an impairment or a disability.
This guide is aimed at people working in comms but has some great insights and tips for anyone who wants their tweets to be accessible to everyone👇
Calling all digital communicators 📣 [megaphone emoji] !
Refresh your knowledge of how to plan, create and publish accessible social media campaigns with the latest guide from @UKgovcomms and us - find it here: gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guid…
#Accessibility #A11y
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Our latest analysis explores the profound impact that #COVID19 has had on people receiving social care, their families & on care workers.
Our two new reports explore:
➡️ the scale of this impact
➡️ the policy response in England so far
Read both 🔽 health.org.uk/adult-social-c…
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As we restart the economy, govt policies need to give everyone the same opportunity of a healthy future.
In our long read, @JoBibbyTHF & @caraleavey reflect on how we can build on #COVID19 interventions to create a truly inclusive recovery.
Read now: health.org.uk/publications/l…
What's the most middle-aged thing you've done in lockdown?
In a fit of boredom, I downloaded 60 individual pdfs of Guardian crosswords, and had them printed and spiral-bound.
Not sure whether to feel proud or ashamed.
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Why are black and minority ethnic groups being hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic?
@tim_esPH, @SarahDeeny & @stafford_xm review recent research evidence that these groups are at higher risk and consider why this might be.
Read more: health.org.uk/news-and-comme…
None of the above prove that a bike is stolen, nor will all ads for stolen bikes show all these signs, but trust your judgement. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.
Be careful for your own sake if nothing else: if the bike's stolen, police can seize it back from you.
Finally, a shoutout to all the great bike shops where you can buy a secondhand bike and check out @The_BikeProject!
Happy cycling 🚲