Heather Longbottom

Divisional Director for Specialised Community Services and Deputy COO @DCHSTrust. Big Public Health fan.
Full time mum, occasional poet. Views my own. She/her.

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Moving to Bluesky. Find me at [email protected]

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

My brother will be very cool (literally).

[Graham Ross @mrgrahamross]

Some news…! I’m thrilled to be appointed @FoSPRI Musician in Residence 2025, travelling to Antarctica in Jan-Feb for a composition residency like no other. I’m very grateful to the Friends of @scottpolar, the @RoyalNavy, and @hmsprotector for this incredible opportunity. [1/2]

[Dave West @Davewwest]

No mention in #AutumnBudget of public health - let alone the public health grant - despite the professed shift from 'treatment to prevention'

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

@goldstone_tony Hi, I'm not a doctor but still impacted by AA charge for 22/23. Can I still sign up for the free help? (Form asks me what type of doctor I am...)

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

The role and skills of leaders needs to change, in line with profound changes in the workplace. In a new article in @HarvardBiz, a group of experts has identified 6 essential skills to thrive as a leader in the new environment:
1) emotional aperture - the ability to understand and tune into the emotional dynamics of others
2) adaptive communication - knowing how and when to adjust our behaviour & leadership style, connecting to the emotional energy of others
3) flexible thinking - able to flex with competing priorities & hold opposing ideas in our heads
4) perspective seeking, taking & coordinating - actively seek different perspectives & integrate new information into our approach
5) strategic disruption skills - questioning long-standing practices & pushing for continuous learning and improvement
6) resilient self-awareness - recognising our own boundaries/limitations & setting a healthy example for others.
There are links to lots of useful resources for developing these skills: https://t.co/J5lWxXQdQw. By @knightrm.
I would add a 7th essential skill: network & connection skills – ability to operate with both formal & informal influence and build sustainable relationships.

[Caitlin’s Coterie @CaitORyanFans]

More than a million views! This emotionally honest performance by @_CaitlinORyan getting this recognition is so well deserved. 🫶Thanks to #spitnights for letting everyone know what I've always known - how incredibly intelligent and talented Caitlin is. 🙌

[Children's Commissioner for England @ChildrensComm]

An estimated 400,000 children in England are seeking health services support for suspected neurodevelopmental conditions, with thousands waiting more than 2 years for first appointments. Find out more in my latest report sharing previously unpublished data https://t.co/iHmFqi4nXg

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

#CelebratingCommunityServices

[Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT @DCHStrust]

Thank you Jamie and Duncan for visiting us in Derbyshire! #TeamDCHS

[Prof Jamie Waterall RN @JamieWaterall]

A huge thank you to colleagues @DCHStrust for hosting @Duncan_CNO & myself this morning. The impact of the 0-19 #PublicHealthNursing profession is clearly making a huge difference to so many lives. The partnership working with @CitizensAdvice is truly inspiring #teamCNO

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

@HayleySGrice @DCHStrust @DCHSCET @mpftnhs All the very best Hayley. The job sounds perfect for you! We'll miss you. Thanks for all your support over the years.

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Wow, these graphs are so important. Look at how many more NHS workers are carers compared to the general population.

The work-life juggle is so very real and I really want our people to feel able to bring their whole selves to work, so we need to really acknowledge this.

[Nuffield Trust @NuffieldTrust]

📊 CHART OF THE WEEK: Being a #carer can have a significant impact on someone’s ability to work, so what did the most recent #NHS Staff Survey reveal about how many NHS staff are also carers?

Rachel Hutchings explores the findings. 👇

https://t.co/wYZY6TQIoF

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

@BethFleming1 I'll pass your compliments on!

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

@BethFleming1 Aww! We will try. We have a ridiculous abundance of eggs now. Cake?

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Life is better when you rescue some hens. #FreshStartForHens

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Proper courage. Bravo.

[Le Parisien @le_Parisien]

La sprinteuse afghane Kimia Yousofi prend position contre les talibans.

À l'issue de sa série du 100m, la porte-drapeau de la délégation afghane a dénoncé les conditions des femmes dans son pays aux mains de talibans.

💬 «N’abandonnez pas» ➡️ https://t.co/rpMw94J3Xa

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

It's the end of our primary school journey today. Not a day for make up 😭. Kahlil Gibran says it much better than I could.

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

Tomorrow at 12pm is our free online event: Developing a safe and supportive environment where staff can deliver high quality patient care.
It's not too late to book your place, sign up here ⬇️
https://t.co/lmZHnXqqgl #KFOnline

[Health and Care Women Leaders Network @hcwomenleaders]

Our fireside chat is well underway! 🚀

@BolaOwolabi8 says:

"Health inequalities are the fuel driving the fires in the NHS. If we don’t tackle the fuel, we have signed up to firefight forever."

Couldn't join us? A recording of the chat will be available on our event page soon.

[Nuffield Trust @NuffieldTrust]

Where does the #NHS money go? We looked at how funding has been shared across different NHS services since 2016.

🏥 Community care funding has grown much more slowly than for acute care.

📉 Dentistry/ public health/ prescribing have seen real-terms cuts.
https://t.co/7X6SD4HRJB

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

@JennStothard @NHSLeadership Well that's a very kind thing to say, thank you! Back at ya xx

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Graduation day. Super proud of this one. What a phenomenal journey it was. #BevanProg @NHSLeadership