Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
Carey Oppenheim @careyoppenheim.bsky.social Working at the Nuffield Foundation on Young People, Early Childhood, former CEO, Early Intervention Foundation. Views my own.
Karl J.W. Johnston @kjwj.bsky.social I promote nursing and allied healthcareers in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Marketing Strategist, Creative Healthcare Talent Headhunter
Tech: Front End Development & Accessibility
Founding Member π Movement
Alexandra Heminsley @alexheminsley.bsky.social Secondary school teacher + author, broadcaster, journalist.
Still taking commissions where time allows π€
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Dr Rachael Major @rachaelmajor.bsky.social Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Professional Practice. Neurodiversity Coach and Researcher with lived experience. Chair RCN Education Forum. Volunteer for St John Ambulance, MStJ RN EdD SFHEA
All opinions are my own. Reposts are not an endorsement. She/her
Sharon Poll RGN @sharonpoll.bsky.social Head Of Primary Care @PrimaryCare24 Proud Nurse. @fnightingalef.bsky.social Leadership Scholar. Focus. Standards. Impact. Boat rocking woolyback. Killing with kindness π
Heather Longbottom @heblongbottom.bsky.social Divisional Director for Specialised Community Services and Deputy COO at Derbyshire Community Health Services. Mum, bookworm, beekeeper, and public health fan. Currently exploring how to define productivity of leadership.
Views my own. She/her.
Health Innovation West Midlands @healthinnovwm.bsky.social Bringing together the NHS, universities, industry, third sector & social care, our vision is to transform health and care through innovation. healthinnovationwestmidlands.org 
Amy Freeman @duffnet1970s.bsky.social Wife, Mum and Geek. Chief Digital Information Officer at UHNM.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust @worcsacutenhs.bsky.social π₯ We run the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Kidderminster Hospital, and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, caring for more than 250,000 different patients a year.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust @gehnhstrust.bsky.social This is the official Blue Sky account for George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
https://www.geh.nhs.uk/
Nottingham University Hospitals @nottmhospitals.bsky.social QMC βͺ Nottingham City Hospital βͺ Ropewalk House
Home of the award-winning #24HrsAE. Everyone is welcome here.
@sandwellcouncil.bsky.social @sandwellcouncil.bsky.social 
Birmingham City Council @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social The official account for Birmingham City Council (UK).
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/
Bhavna Patel @bhavnapatel.bsky.social SWB NHS External Comms Officer | Gamer | Movie nerd | She/her
Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.
Prof Derek Connolly @profderekconnolly.bsky.social Cardiologist in Birmingham UK
Prof Brett Mitchell @1healthau.bsky.social Professor. Researcher. Infection Control Matters podcast. Nurse. Patient safety. Infection control and Infectious Disease. Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease & Health. π¦πΊ
Hull York Medical School @hyms.ac.uk Officially Top 3 in the UK for Medicine (Guardian 2026). Passionate about exceptional medical and postgraduate education, and groundbreaking research.
Gabby Nutley RMN π @nursingasgabs.bsky.social Registered Mental Health Nurse, BOB ICB #NurseSky π©πΌββοΈ | #FNFEarlyCareers subject expert group chair | RCNNRN Lead | neurodivergent πAll views my own π«
Nikki Taylor (archer) @nikkitay2.bsky.social Nurse-counsellor - currently completing doctorate study in hospice bereavement support - mum and Aston Villa fan
Helen Bevan @helenbevan.bsky.social Change facilitator, co-designer of change interventions, speaker. Prof. of Practice in Health & Care Improvement at Warwick Business School. Advisor to NHS Horizons. Senior Fellow of Institute for Healthcare Improvement, USA. Views are my own.
Karen Bonner @karenbonner.bsky.social MBE Chief Nurse NHS London Region @KingsFund advisory council member, #FQNICN #BurdettHero @ProstateCancer Campaigner | Views are my own
Compassionate Communities UK @compassionatecomm.bsky.social We believe the healing powers of compassion and community can transform how we experience life and death.
We offer consultancy, training courses, webinars and memberships.
Wes Streeting @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social Labour MP for Ilford North. Former Secretary of State for Health & Social Care.
No Barriers Here @nobarriershere.bsky.social An equity-informed programme that works in co-production to tackle inequity in palliative and end of life care.
www.nobarriershere.org
Gemma Allen (she/her) @gemmaallen.bsky.social Hospice Director. Co-founder of No Barriers Here. Independent Consultant.
Ally π³οΈββ§οΈ π³οΈβπ
#equity #research #education #coproduction #leadership #systemchange #hapc
www.nobarriershere.org
ProfBrianCox @profbriancox.bsky.social Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester and Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science
Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social Always in the Corner
All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social Two Sunday Times Bestselling Authors and lots of boards. βοΈ
Agent π© - Millie Hoskins, United Agents
https://linktr.ee/allontheboardstuff
Prof Fliss Murtagh @flissmurtagh.bsky.social Palliative Care Professor - interested in all things research and care for people with advanced illness and their families
Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social All about the books
NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org Follow us on LinkedIn.
The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers formed the NHS Alliance on 1 April 2026. The NHS Alliance is the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
British Heart Foundation @thebhf.bsky.social We fund vital research into heart diseases, stroke and vascular dementia, and their risk factors like diabetes.
NHS Employers @nhsemployers.bsky.social NHS Employers is the employersβ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be.
Part of @nhsconfed.org
π www.nhsemployers.org
The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social A national charity that promotes high-quality nursing care for people in need. Our Queen's Nurses deliver outstanding care in homes and communities everywhere.
Laurene V π @lovereddesert.bsky.social Cat (and dog) mom who loves π» & the color glitter pink (secretly a huge fan of Taylor Swiftπ«Ά). Oncology Nurse-RadOnc. Goal - increase connections, help others. πin a Red state (Utah).
#resist
Ruth @ruth12.bsky.social All things Palliative care, bereavement and quality improvement.
Richard Nicholls @richardnicholls.net He/Him, Podcaster, Award Winner, Liberal Lefty Humanist, Husband and Dad, Dancing Animal, 75% caffeine. Best Selling Author etc.
richardnicholls.net/links
Lin Fidgin @linfscot.bsky.social MRes PH student @OfficialUoM Regsitered Nurse and Fine Art Graduate. Member of @NursingStandard Evidence and Practice Editorial board. Professor Leni Oglesby prize winner. #Autistic
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social Nursing Times is the independent voice of nursing. We educate, inform and support the nursing profession.
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Helen Meehan BEM @helencmeehan.bsky.social #hellomynameis Helen - Retired Lead Nurse Palliative & End of Life Care in the south west and now honoured to be a compassionate companion volunteer π¦
Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci @dockendenltd.bsky.social A midwife & nurse, Chair of Maternity Review, Patient safety & family voices at the β€οΈ of all I do! Proud Ambassador for Sands UK, President of Baby Lifeline, Patron of MASIC
Carol Vorderman @carolvorders.bsky.social Hello lovelies. This is my official account.. ππ
Glad to be over here from the "other place"π
It's like breathing clean air again ππΌ
Sophy Ridge @sophyridge.bsky.social Lead Politics Presenter, Sky News
Palliative Care Congress @pccongress.bsky.social The Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland (APM) host the Palliative Care Congress on an annual basis. PCC events attract over 500 delegates from around the world from a diverse multidisciplinary background.
Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Broadcaster & environmental campaigner
chrispackh.am/links
Professor Judith Smith @profjudithsmith.bsky.social Professor of Health Policy and Management @unibirmingham.bsky.social @hsmcentre.bsky.social Co-Director @BRACE-evaluation.bsky.social Chair and Trustee of @hsruk.bsky.social and Trustee https://excathedra.co.uk/
Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Founded MoneySavingExpert, @moneyandmentalhealth.org, (ish) the Martin Lewis Money Show ITV & Martin Lewis Podcast
Dr Nicola White @nicolawhite.bsky.social Principal Research Fellow in palliative care.
Deputy Head of the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, UCL.
All posts my own views.
More about me: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/31627-nicola-white
David Smith @david3012.bsky.social Trustee at Hospice UK and Chair at St Leonards Hospice, York. #Charity #MentalHealth #EOLC. Geeky collector of retro computers, old school scifi (Doctor Who, Blakes 7, Star Trek), caravanner. #IkHouVanHolland
Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm.bsky.social Channel 4 News, Unreported World, Ways to Change the World, The Fourcast, Class of 2023 on Strictly
Also Chairman of Duchenne UK
Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social Burkey with the good hair. My woke take brings all the c*n*s to the yard. Profile pic by Nancy fancy pants contact@themasonsisters.com
Bob Mortimer @bobmort.bsky.social 
Deborah Meaden @deborahmeaden.bsky.social Investor, TV Dragon, Planet Hugger and admirer of many things.
Dermot OβRiordan @dermotor.bsky.social Surgeon, Chief Medical Information Officer, Cyclist, Grandfather. Married to the more famous @LizORiordan.bsky.social and long may that continue!
#surgery #DigitalHealth
Dara O Briain @daraobriain.bsky.social Yep, that one.
Marian Keyes @mariankeyes.bsky.social Reads books. Watches telly. Wrings hands over the state of the world.
The Guardian @theguardian.com The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com
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Helen Hughes @helenh49.bsky.social Passionate about patient safety, social justice and democracy. And cats. And trains
Check out Patient Safety Learningβs free learning platform for patient safety - resources, networks and more www.pslhub.org
Kate Shaw @k8-para.bsky.social Paramedic in the Midlands. University of Wolverhampton graduate. Particular interest in Palliative and EoLC. All views are my own. (She/her) π³οΈβπ
John Sheridan RN @johnsheridanrn.bsky.social RN, Program Manager, National #Palliative & #EndOfLifeCare Team @NHSEngland @Pers_Care. Trustee @TeessideHospice @NHSLeadership Msc grad. My own views π³οΈβπ
ITV News (Official) @itvnews.bsky.social Original news from across the UK and around the world. Available on ITVX 24/7. National news: ITV1 weekdays at 1:30pm, 6:30pm and 10pm. Regional news: ITV1 weekdays at 6pm.
Website: https://www.itv.com/news
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Prof Mark Taubert @profmarktaubert.bsky.social Palliative Medicine Doctor. Bowie botherer https://youtu.be/Sj-_ZOg1XHo?si=tm6INeD88icxCCtv
Jess Phillips @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social MP for Birmingham Yardley
Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social Just to let you know, there are many, many recipes waiting for you on www.nigella.com
@andyburnham.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social Mayor of Greater Manchester
Professor Calvin Moorley @calvinmoorley.bsky.social Nursing Professor Diversity, Social Justice. Culture gender, health, later intensive care nursing, stroke. Social media learning. All views are my own πΉπΉ https://researchportal.lsbu.ac.uk/en/persons/calvin-moorley
Dr Neil Pender BM MSc FRCP π³οΈβπ @drneilpender.bsky.social Medical Director of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Childrenβs Hospice, Blackpool, UK.
Consultant in Palliative Medicine.
#HAPC #HPM
Sharon Hudson she/her/they @sharonhudson.bsky.social Head of Palliative Care for Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust. Hoping and acting for equity in life and work π³οΈβπ
Masters in Research/ Breathlessness
Mum of boys and π, reader, gardener, traveller π΄
UK
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust @swbhnhs.bsky.social The account for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Providing care at the Midland Met University Hospital, City & Sandwell Health Campuses & Rowley Regis Hospital: www.swbh.nhs.uk
Adam Kay @amateuradam.bsky.social BAFTA for best writer lol.
Shaun Thein @shaunthein.bsky.social Consultant Respiratory Physician at SWBH NHS Trust
Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social β’Hon University Fellow- Fac Health
β’Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
β’Patient Safety
β’Hoping for a Social Media Platform where everyone can live together peacefully
#Oliverscampaign
Hermione Crump @hermionecrump.bsky.social Comms @SWBH
Jane Holmesπ @janeholmes-nhs.bsky.social Proud to be Deputy Chief Nurse at UHNM
FNF Alumni & Proud advocate for LD&A & all vulnerabilities π
SuzieMRees@nhswales @suzannemrees1.bsky.social Lead Nurse Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. FNF leadership Scholar 25/26 FNF Fellow 23/24
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-rees-ma-bsc-hons-rn-rm-57704a158/
https://linktr.ee/suziereesnhswales
Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social Senior reporter on GPonline.com part of Haymarket Media. Contributor to the Talking General Practice podcast: podfollow.com/talking-gp Got a story? DM or email kimberley.hackett@haymarket.com.
Formerly Nursing Standard and the Watford Observer.
Joe Tyler @joetyler.bsky.social Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine. Likes running, cycling, whisky, poetry and live music. Own views.
Patient Experience Library @patientlibrary.bsky.social Open access evidence base for patient experience, lived experience, patient/public involvement. www.patientlibrary.net 
The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social We are a membership community collaboratively accelerating the improvement of care in the UK and Ireland. Q is hosted by the NHS Confederation and supported by the Health Foundation and partners across the UK and Ireland.
https://q.thenhsalliance.org/
Lesley Goodburn @lgoodbu.bsky.social Sharing Seth's Story - A film, a play and educational resource to improve end of life care, raise awareness of pancreatic cancer signs and symptoms - views are my own #sethslegacy
David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social NHS Acute Hosp Dr 37 y. GER/GIM. Ex DH Nat Clin Dir. Lapsed Academic. Policy Think Tanker. Ex BGS/RCP Pres/VP
Med Journalism. Byline: @BMJ_latest. Columns: health press newspapers. @mjauk
Manc-in-South. MCFC. Craic, Schlock, Sharing, Learning, Friends
Rochelle Gold @rochellegold.bsky.social Head of User Research @NHSEngland
(formerly @NHSDigital) and Head of UCD for Digital Primary Care. Cancer and genetics awareness advocate and patient representative..
Views my own.
She/her.
Claire Marshall @clairemarshall3.bsky.social Improving experience of care using data & insight, working with people & communities on what really matters to them.
Experience of Care Lead NHS England.
Unpaid carer. Physio. Lover of sunshine, crisps & Take That
#expofcare #QI #physio #Hopenetwork
Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org Patient Safety Learning is a charity and independent voice for improving patient safety.
πOur website: https://www.patientsafetylearning.org/
πthe hub, our platform to share learning for patient safety: https://www.pslhub.org/
Zan Smith @dr-zan-smith.bsky.social Founder and CEO | Innovative HealthCare Strategies Consulting LLC | DNP | Strategic Partner
RCN Lothian and Borders @rcnlandb.bsky.social Royal College of Nursing Lothian and Borders Branch Committee - Information and Communication for all RCN Members throughout our local area #NurseSky π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ#BestOfNursing β€οΈ
Manjit Darby MBE @manjitdarby.bsky.social Non Executive Director, Retired Director of Nursing
TobyENP @tobyenp.bsky.social Emergency Nurse, Trauma ENP, RCN L&B Branch Cttee, #RCNTeamTUC π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ #NurseSky
Denise K βοΈπππ©πΌβπβπ» @dkell999.bsky.social Registered Nurse, Trade Unionist and Nursing Activist. RCN Steward & Health and Safety Rep.
Chair of RCN Trade Union Committee.
Vice Chair of RCN NI Board.
Committed to making & improving peopleβs lives via fair pay, terms & conditions #NurseSky #O4P
Kanthan Theivendran @ktheivendran.bsky.social Husband| Father| Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeonπ¦΄| Hon Prof
@AstonEPSπ|HealthITπ±|Researchπ§|Views my own
#digitalhealth #AI #Orthopaedics #PROMs #PROs #MedSky #OrthoSky
https://kanthan.mystrikingly.com/
Paul Roberts @paulrobertsnhs.bsky.social Until 2024, a long-serving NHS Trust CEO. Still active in and around the NHS. Interested in healthcare, equality, news, politics, Ukraine, cricket (Somerset), rugby (Exeter), football (Bristol City) and life.
Lyse_e @lyse-e.bsky.social Mum of twins and #NHS manager. #Proud2bOps member, Nye Bevan Graduate. User and sharer of #liberatingstructures. Personal account.
Kate Frazer @katef224.bsky.social βCrossed rubiconβDublin via Belfast. Nurse. Curious.UCD.QUB.PhD,MPH. https://people.ucd.ie/kathleen.frazer Tobacco Control.Human Rights.Assoc Ed.Health Promotion International. #SDoH #PPI #systems #IFIC. #Fulbright Ireland HRB Impact Scholar 2024/25 #UCSF
Baraitalo RN @baraitalorn.bsky.social ANP, partner in GP
#LHalumni #UCLalumni #LSHTMalumni #KCLalumni #LSBUalumni
#LoveVaccines #ProtectTheNHS #TeamGP
Jane Callaghan @janeemcallaghan.bsky.social Violence, gender, mental health, #domesticabuse #IPV #childhood. Psychologist. Associate Dean for Research #ADR. Dogs. Cats. Hiking. Crafts. Professor. Mother. Adoptive Scot (never leaving). Trustee FV Rape Crisis. Personal social media. Bi. She/they.