Alex Franklin-Cheung

Digital, sustainability, cycling & data. Product manager at @wellcometrust but views my own. Previously @HealthFdn

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

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 ⬇:

[Mind the Product @MindtheProduct]

Most ideas though, are not good. If you want good ideas, you must have many, and accept that most are wrong. #mtpcon

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

Enjoying @MrJefago's talk at #mtpcon:a reminder of some of the dangers of getting too obsessed with data-driven product decisions - and how qual research and strategy can help complete the picture

[Diego @diegobaptista]

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

https://t.co/2IAnHl4vYw 1/8

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

@ClaraMorrish @HealthFdn The stand looks beautiful, well done!🤩

[Sarah Witts @S_Witts]

Great opportunity to join my wonderful team!

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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.
https://t.co/ISBKJ68VFr

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

Lots of great resources here, thanks @BIMA!

[manifesto @manifestoLondon]

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. https://t.co/uPr5L6ti5w

[Jennifer Dixon @JenniferTHF]

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 🔽
https://t.co/SF4BUhLvUR

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[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

@littlesimon This blew my tiny mind

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

Come join us!

If you need any convincing, you can also read more about our recent comms interns' experiences 👉https://t.co/bpRelI6nht

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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: https://t.co/ICDQu94Iay~
#internship

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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 ⬇️ https://t.co/oLzJyFfKzg

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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: https://t.co/jNsj4klPUQ

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

@johnschwartzbox @ChathamHouse @designbysoapbox @numiko This looks great! 👏

[Adam Briggs @ADMBriggs]

This feels timely.

NHS Test and Trace: the journey so far.

New publication out today with @HealthFdn colleagues, @cfraserepi and @deborah_jenk1ns

Thread 👇

https://t.co/vOoD6s2lME

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

@littlesimon On the final stretch home I thought I couldn’t possibly get any wetter and then cycled through an ankle deep puddle and filled both my trainers with muddy road juice 🌊 😭

[Cole Knaflic @storywithdata]

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. https://t.co/fumcTAswfQ

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

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👇

[GDS @GDSTeam]

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: https://t.co/IXPOFvKgQt

#Accessibility #A11y

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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 🔽 https://t.co/QHIo4W66jF

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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: https://t.co/Qj2BFu3dgf

[Alex Franklin-Cheung @alexwlc]

@TimGardnerTHF @pstilwell @CreinaLilburne I’m looking for evidence of how exactly Creina is celebrating. 🔍 what's in that wine glass?