Imelda McDermott

Researching health policy, primary care and workforce.
Health Policy & Politics Network (HPPN)

[Imelda McDermott @hippomanc]

In this article for the Academy of Social Science Election 24, I highlight key priorities for the next government to develop a sustainable NHS workforce https://t.co/VCUQwlGzdX @wesstreeting @CfSocialScience @UoMPolicy @HOPE_UoM @PrimaryCareMcr #workforce #socialscience

[Verity Jones @verityroseJones]

Have your say. We’d love to hear your experiences with youth engagement / co-production work in mental health services. New online survey from @IMH_UoB and @wellcometrust. Click the link to share your views: https://t.co/f1ajrLBYsm
#coproduction #youthmentalhealth

[Anna Coleman @DrAJColeman]

Its World Cancer Day!
Prevention, early detection, the best treatment FOR ALL to overcome existing health inequalities.
@ManchesterMPH @Jo_C_Elliott @mwjtweet @JackieCarter @DonnaBramwell @CarolynHanley15 @abcdiagnosis @Liz_ORiordan @clarejones26 @hippomanc @Lynsey_WG

[Campaign for Social Science @CfSocialScience]

From the archive: in this blog post ✍️ @hippomanc (@OfficialUoM) explores policy challenges across both general practice and community pharmacy and proposes key recommendations for developing a sustainable healthcare workforce.
Read now➡️ https://t.co/dScSTsqIH8

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

In our latest opinion article, @EllenSchaf argues why independent prescribers working in community pharmacy need support from education supervisors to become competent and confident prescribers

#educationalsupervision #pharmacyprescribing #prescriber

https://t.co/qXiFWypy29

[Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) @_HSMCentre]

🏥"Assessing policy transfer from the United States to the British National Health Service" - New article by Professor Martin Powell @CoSS_Birmingham @unibirmingham, Daniel Beland @danielbeland and Alex Wadden @uniofleicester

https://t.co/Bh1ARGtB7K

[Imelda McDermott @hippomanc]

HPPN 2025 Annual Event (20-21 May) @_HSMCentre - Deadline for abstract submission is 28 March 2025. https://t.co/JFfXcYVZIj

[Ellen Schafheutle 🇪🇺 @EllenSchaf]

The reasons for falling pharmacy technicians numbers are complex. They include low pay, limited career advancement, lack of recognition by employers and stressful work environments with heavy workloads, inadequate staffing, and lack of support. @hippomanc https://t.co/fzEDJxuH9t

[Ellen Schafheutle 🇪🇺 @EllenSchaf]

Paper: Insights into factors influencing pharmacy technicians leaving their employer or their profession https://t.co/CWBCyuyX1j @hippomanc @NHSE_WTE @TheGPhC

[Ellen Schafheutle 🇪🇺 @EllenSchaf]

“Workforce development in community pharmacies in England: Opportunities and tensions for a private sector provider of NHS services” our latest paper @AnneJoshua01 @PharmacyDUPP @hippomanc

https://t.co/6jhTWpNfqB

[Prof Judith Smith @DrJudithSmith]

New @bmj_latest paper here from @kieran_walshe @TaraJLamont @alisonleary1 and me about why research into the health care workforce really matters and needs investment👇🏻

[Dr Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpacheco]

One of the qualitative research methods that seems most misunderstood is the case study method.

A lot of people say "I'm doing a case study", yet they don't seem to actually be using the method.

I prepared a partial bibliography on Case Study Method:
https://t.co/4bxsVDcVLd

[Dr Rebecca Goulding @RGouldingUoM]

Fantastic thread on access to general practice, the problems and solutions from a panel discussion at #LPC24. For more information on how practices and patients can work in partnership to address issues around access and improve health equity, see: https://t.co/1cKmCCholy

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Catch up with the panel our chief executive @confedmatthew’ chaired this morning on general practice at #LPC24

[Anna Coleman @DrAJColeman]

"Idea behind introducing non-GP staff in surgeries was meant to reduce GPs’ workload - streamlining responsibilities. But often patients have many conditions they want to discuss, which can often only be met by GPs" says @hippomanc 👇
@HOPE_UoM @khcheck @DonnaBramwell @EllenSchaf

[Policy@Manchester @UoMPolicy]

🤝 The room is filling up for our next #LPC24 event: Why is getting a GP appointment so difficult, and what can we do about it?

💡 Featuring new research from Dr Imelda McDermott (@hippomanc) from The University of Manchester @OfficialUoM

Follow along below for updates 👇

[Policy@Manchester @UoMPolicy]

📅 Join us at this year's Labour party conference for our panel event

💡 The panel will discuss why getting a GP appointment is so difficult and what we can do about it

👉 Find out more: https://t.co/ImKra3XzMX

#LPC24

[Anna Coleman @DrAJColeman]

At the Labour party conference?
Go see @hippomanc @BecksFisher @ConfedMatthew et al discussing "Why is getting a GP appointment so difficult, and what can we do about it?"
Monday, 23 September 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hilton Hotel, Grace Suite 1, Liverpool L1 8LW
@UoMPolicy

[Prof Judith Smith @DrJudithSmith]

My new piece for @ConversationUK on the Darzi Review of the NHS: The NHS is in ‘serious trouble’ and needs major reform – here are the pitfalls the government must avoid https://t.co/O33cnw9VB4 via @ConversationUK

[KathCheckland @khcheck]

This is a fantastic scheme to fund PhDs for clinicians in primary care. Great opportunity for GP nurses- @TheQNI @CrystalOldman please spread the word! #GPN

[Health Services Research UK @HSRN_UK]

🚨 New Blog

During our #HSRUK24 conference activities it's also important to consider HSR UK's future and our aim to continue our advocation work in the sector - our new Chair @DrJudithSmith shares her reflections on future directions for HSR UK here ⬇️

https://t.co/K6tSBzCqVY