Today I hosted my final huddle for @AnalystX_. They will continue in the capable hands of @sophiehodges_25 and @CharlNHSE, but a brief thread on what we've done over the past 18 months...
A privilege to be join @northernprideuk with @NewcastleHosps
Aiming to match the theme of being unapologetically visible with the attire 🏳️🌈 although I’m not sure I’ll thank @Martin_Newc_COO for the beard enhancement later on!
Today, we’ve set out how millions more people will get protection against a range of diseases more easily than ever before — in the new NHS vaccination strategy.
National Director for Vaccinations and Screening @steve_r76 explains how.
https://t.co/rOAkB6B9bq
@NikkiKF@NHSEngland When I worked in think tank land, you were absolutely adored by the commentariat. I wouldn’t have guessed that a few years later I’d be sitting next to you in Wellington! Best of luck @NikkiKF - we will miss you!
Look out for announcements about some new member Trustees after our @NVTweeting AGM on November 23rd! And a big thank you too from the Trustees to the staff team at @NVTweeting who smooth the way for us - especially @MHaslehurst @EsmeHahlo Laura Reed & @jacoblant.
It's #TrusteesWeek and I have some very important people to thank - the amazing group of people who give their time as Trustees of @NVTweeting. Nearly 3 years ago @CharlotteAugst & I set out to ensure that our board was truly diverse, & we didn't do badly. https://t.co/yAMVoAklV0
.@HarryAEvans is our longest serving appointed Trustee. https://t.co/Wwu1w9Vvkr. Years of experience as a researcher means he asks REALLY good questions!
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🚨🚨 New paper alert 🚨🚨
Introducing RETFound, a foundation model for ophthalmology
We’re super excited about this and hope it will act as a #Cornerstone for global efforts to prevent blindness through #AI@UCLeye@Moorfields#OpenAccess@Nature
https://t.co/DsvKgeUH5m
What makes you stand out?
We caught up with alum @HarryAEvans, an NHS Strategy Advisor who graduated with a philosophy degree. After questioning what made him stand out in a job market, he realised that his humanities skills were his specialism 🙌
More at https://t.co/AWr4LrWlIz
Because the policy and research workforce is not very diverse, we're aiming this post specifically at people from an ethnic minority background. A few answers to common questions I've been getting below 🧵
Before vaccines, diseases such as meningitis, tetanus, measles, diphtheria and polio killed or disabled many children and young people.
Effective vaccines massively reduced these risks.
Please take up NHS recommended vaccines- they protect children, young people and families.
After a six-year redevelopment, the Hunterian Museum @RCSnews re-opens on Tuesday 16th May.
Explore the new spaces and plan your visit today on the brand-new Hunterian Museum website by @cogapp
https://t.co/IbsgiSEXVC
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New vacancy at National Voices!📢
We’re searching for a Policy Manager, who is confident working with people from a range of backgrounds and across a variety of health and care policy topics.
Could this be you?🤔
Intelligence functions are and invaluable resource for helping ICSs to make better decisions. The @Strategy_Unit, in partnership with @NuffieldTrust, have made a simple toolkit to help ICSs set up intelligence functions following @NHSEngland guidelines: https://t.co/V1srHs2jaq