Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social Member of Parliament for Swansea West
Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk The UK’s leading independent think tank working to make government more effective.
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Andrew McCracken @hellomccracken.bsky.social Assistant Director, External Affairs at The King’s Fund. Visually impaired. (blurry) Views my own.
Thea Stein @theasrstein.bsky.social Chief Executive @NuffieldTrust - curious and questioning. Listening and learning. Views my own.
Florence Nightingale Foundation @fnightingalef.bsky.social Supporting and developing nurses & midwives to improve care and save lives across the world, maintaining Florence Nightingale’s legacy.
The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
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Suzie Bailey @suziebailey.bsky.social Director of Leadership & OD @TheKingsFund trustee @skillsforcare @HealthFdn Fellow (GenQ) passionate about people, teams & relationships. Views my own.
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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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsproviders.bsky.social NHS Providers is now part of The NHS Alliance, the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales & NI.
thenhsalliance.org
House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
NHS Employers @nhsemployers.bsky.social NHS Employers is the employers’ 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
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The BMA @bma.org.uk We’re the trade union and professional body for UK doctors and medical students.
General Medical Council @gmcuk.bsky.social Please note this account is currently not being monitored. If you need to contact the GMC, please contact us on Instagram or Facebook
Charles Tallack @charlestallack.bsky.social Ex-director of analysis @HealthFdn,ex-Whitehall civil servant & NHS England.
Love ideas, numbers, analysis, evidence, debate and challenge. Views my own.
Homecare Association @homecareassn.bsky.social The UK's membership body for homecare providers. Together we ensure homecare is valued, so we can all live well at home and flourish in our communities.
Mencap @mencap.org.uk Supporting people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full💜
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NHS England @england.nhs.uk 
Nina Hemmings @ninahemmings.bsky.social Policy Fellow at @healthfoundation.bsky.social, chatting about all things primary and community care. Trustee @hsruk.bsky.social
Nursing and Midwifery Council @newsnmc.bsky.social The independent regulator of 867,935 nursing and midwifery professionals.
nmc.org.uk
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman @phsombudsman.bsky.social We investigate complaints about the NHS in England, UK government departments and public bodies, including museums. Our service is free, fair and independent.
Dave West @ HSJ @davewwest.bsky.social Deputy Editor of Health Service Journal. News on the English health and care system, its policy, performance and leadership.
https://www.hsj.co.uk/dave-west/2231.contributor?page=1
NIHR @nihr.bsky.social National Institute for Health and Care Research - we fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth.
Impact, Innovation, Investment, Inclusion
Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social UK charity tackling the hidden reality of poverty in later life with advice, campaigns and grants.
Call our free Helpline on 0800 319 6789
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Guy's and St Thomas' @gstt-nhs.bsky.social Specialist and acute care at Guy’s, St Thomas’, @EvelinaLondon and @RBandH hospitals, & community healthcare in Lambeth and Southwark. Supported by @GSTTCharity.
Stroke Association @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social We're here to help survivors and their loved ones facing the catastrophic impact of stroke find strength through support. Monitored 8am-4pm.
RNIB @rnib.bsky.social We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB, with a bold pink underline.
National Voices @nationalvoices.bsky.social A coalition of over 200 charities making what matters to people matter in health and care.
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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.
Saba Salman @sabasalman.com Journalist|editor|author
📚NEW BOOK Double Discrimination 2026
📚Made Possible 2020
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✍🏽Private Eye|Guardian|Byline Times|Ed. Community Living
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🏛️FRSA @thersaorg.bsky.social
Dr Alison R. McKinlay @amckinlay.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences. Passionate about social justice, global citizenship, tackling inequalities and health psychology.
Views are my own 🏳️🌈
Prof Claudia Cooper @claudiacooper.bsky.social Queen Mary University of London, co-Director NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit Queen Mary (DeNPRU-QM), Alzheimer's Society DTC Integrated Care
Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (LSE) @cpeclse.bsky.social Leading research centre in long-term (social) care, mental health, developmental disability & other health issues to inform & influence global policy & practice.
Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK.
Northern Ireland Social Care Council @niscc.bsky.social We help build a strong, professional social work and social care workforce by setting standards of conduct and practice and supporting professional development.
Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social Research Manager, the Fabians. Interested in education, housing, Sea Wall and rural. Union rep.
Michael Ryan @michael-a-ryan.bsky.social Events at The King's Fund. Views are my own.
Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social Professor of Care of Older People at University of Nottingham. Immediate Past President of British Geriatrics Society. Clinical Academic. Interests in frailty, dementia, care homes, pre- and periop geriatrics and clinical education.
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.
The Labour Party @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Independently championing Labour Party values for a fairer society. Not affiliated with official Labour Party. Join us in amplifying voices, championing policies, and working towards a brighter future.
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social 🌹 Labour MP for Tooting
👩⚕️ A&E Doctor
🏡 Born and raised in Tooting
📧 rosena@drrosena.co.uk "Rosena" rhymes with "tenner" (she/her)
Promoted by Tooting Labour Party, at 89 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social Labour MP for Chesterfield 2010-
Chair Environmental Audit Committee
#Spireites #SUFC #BritishTennis
Andrew Pakes MP @andrewpakes.bsky.social Labour & Co-operative MP for Peterborough 
Ian Murray @ianmurraymp.bsky.social MP for Edinburgh South and Minister of State at DCMS
Contact me: https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp
Promoted by Kate Watson, Scottish General Secretary, on behalf of the Scottish Labour Party, Donald Dewar House, 139 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EA.
Jo Stevens MP @jostevenslabour.bsky.social UK Labour & Welsh Labour MP for Cardiff East. Mum, sister, daughter.
Stephen Kinnock MP @skinnock.bsky.social Proud Labour Member of Parliament for the good people of Aberafan Maesteg | Minister of State for Care covering adult social care, primary care, and community care in England.
NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
Centre for Adult Social Care Research @careresearchwales.bsky.social Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE) based at Spark|Sbarc Research Park, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. Funded by Health and Care Research Wales @researchWales
Building the evidence base to improve adult social care in Wales. 
Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk We are a trade union & professional body with over half a million nurse, midwife, HCA, AP & student members.
For membership and workplace queries: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help
Page monitored Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Des Kelly @deskellyobe.bsky.social Chair of My Home Life Charity; formerly Executive Director of NCF … interests from social care to art to jazz + rock!
Integrated Personalised Care @southwestipc.bsky.social Giving people choice and control over their care.
Dementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social Powering research to find new ways of detecting and treating #dementia. Providing infrastructure to enable research at scale and pace. Funded by #MedicalResearchCouncil. Based at Oxford University with teams at universities across the UK and in industry.
ADASS @adass.bsky.social ADASS is the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, furthering the interests of those who need social care services.
Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social We want a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. That’s why we give help to everyone living with dementia today, and hope for the future. Find us at https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social Dementia Community is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, a membership cooperative that provides learning and networking opportunities for the dementia care community. For more information please visit our website: journalofdementiacare.co.uk
Black History Month UK @blackhistorymonth.org.uk Black History Month UK is dedicated to celebrating and recognising the contributions, history, and culture of Black communities across the UK. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/
Ann-Marie Towers @a-mtowers.bsky.social Professor of Social Care Research. Deputy Director of the Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King’s College London.
Skills for care @skillsforcare.bsky.social www.skillsforcare.org.uk
We work with employers, Government and partners to ensure #AdultSocialCare has the right people, skills and support to deliver the highest quality care.
UNISON @unison.org.uk UNISON - the UK's largest union, representing 1.3 million public service workers. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857 or
http://unsn.uk/Contact
Wes Streeting @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social Labour MP for Ilford North. Former Secretary of State for Health & Social Care.
Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social Former politico, comment writer, spread betting dealer, editor, now think tanker, consultant, former baker of overly dense loaves.
Martin Walker @martinwalkersds.bsky.social Married to Ellen. Cat convert in later life.
Still working to make sure people can self-direct their care and support.
Keara O'Connor (she/her) @kearao.bsky.social Head of PMO at Think Local Act Personal #makingitreal
Often found in my campervan, baking sourdough or reading (or all 3) 👨🍳📖🚐🐕🐕
Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social Overly enthusiastic & talkative doer
Believer in citizens & community
Finding creative, quirky ways to think about care & wellbeing. Co founder When I Get Old www.WIGO.org.uk. Roles @TLAP.bsky.social @Commcats.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives.
https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social We're an independent think tank and network of councils with a mission to transform public services and unlock community power.
Find out more: https://www.newlocal.org.uk
Jessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social Always searching for good coffee.
Re:State @re-state.bsky.social Formerly Reform think tank. Re:State is an independent, cross-party public services think tank. We don’t want to tweak, we want to transform.- E Emma Geldart @emmageldart.bsky.social Programme Manager at Community Catalysts CIC @commcats.bsky.social
Nick Sinclair @nicksinclair.bsky.social Programme Director @ Community Catalysts (Local Area Coordination and Innovators Learn) Interested in asset based working, leadership, community, inclusion & good lives for all. Proud dad of daughters. Trustee of Disability North.
Vicky Forfar (Self Advocate) @selfadvocate24.bsky.social 1 of 6 unpaid directors, Zumba Instructor, Joint Lead on Self Advocacy and 2024 Joint Outstanding Northwest Leader. All views are my own
Jenny Carter @carterjenny16.bsky.social 1 of the Unpaid Director for Together All Are Able and one of the leads for self advocacy in Wirral a member of NCAG and life time member of LDE and a member of the Liverpool City Region disability Panel views are my own
British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social The official Bluesky account for the British Association of Social Workers. We are the UK's largest professional association for social work.
Stay Up Late @gigbuddies.bsky.social A small but mighty charity calling for active social lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Home of #GigBuddies, Nesta New Radical, the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, and the #NoBedtimes #OurRightToParty campaigns.
Sarah Holmes @sarahjh78.bsky.social I’m passionate about inclusion and building a society with an economy that works for all. I talk and think a lot about Co-production, Health and Social Care, Learning Disability, Neurodiversity, Community, Citizenship and Kindness. Masters student @UoB
@lizleach.bsky.social @lizleach.bsky.social 
Bryony Shannon @bryonyshannon.bsky.social Challenging and changing adult social care language and practice #RewritingSocialCare #LanguageMatters #UsNotThemAndUs
https://rewritingsocialcare.blog/
Rachael Litherland @rachaellitherland.bsky.social Co-director at Innovations in Dementia. Based in Exeter, originally from Lancashire. Developed the DEEP network, led #Dementia Enquirers. Books. Walking. Dogs. Hills. #ecfc
Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social Philosopher and social activist with interest in self-directed support, basic income, neighbourhood democracy, neighbourhood care and anything else that helps create a world where everyone matters (and chippy Northerner). https://citizen-network.org
Alf Collins @alfcollins.bsky.social Doctor, patient advocate, Trustee Patients Association, Picker Institute. Person centred, high value care, shared decision making, support for self management. Ex Health Foundation, NHS England. Rugby, family, good food. Personal views
Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social DPH Sheffield Council.
President ADPHUK.
Barely active climber and below average cyclist. Fond of - 80s thrash metal.
Blog - https://gregfellpublichealth.wordpress.com/
Nathan Jones @pixelatednathan.bsky.social Senior Policy and External Affairs Lead at the National Care Forum. ✝️. Views my own!
Karen Windle @profwindle.bsky.social Professor of Healthcare Research & Impact at the University of Ulster. Ageing, dementia, person-centred care, integrated care, health and care processes and policy. All views etc.
Sarah Scobie @sarahscobie.bsky.social Deputy Director of Research @NuffieldTrust. Interests quality of care, equity, end of life care, using data and evidence to improve health and social care. 
Debora Price @gerontologyuk.bsky.social Gerontologist: ageing and the lifecourse, wellbeing in later life, social policy for an ageing society. Especially pensions, social care, financing later life.
Also ❤️ @UKDataService.
University of Manchester @OfficialUoM.
Mary O’Toole @drawmycare.bsky.social Silo jumper, sibling #carer, Nana #LearningDisability #socialcare, #drawing as life skill for #communication #UniversalDesign, #Place-based-care #archives, #heritage, #history alt #care stories #CulturalHeritage No DMs
Julie @juliesharp86.bsky.social Triple X Syndrome, Autism, Ataxia, Asthma, Allergies, Adrenal Insufficiency, Reflux, IBS and other health conditions. I have social services support.I believe in God. I enjoy listening to audiobooks and the radio. I like watching the weather and nature.
Sarah Craggs @sarahcraggs.bsky.social Together we really are better. Work in Notts adult social care. Would always prefer to be in or on the water. All views my own
Gobby.io @gobbyio.bsky.social Qualitative surveys – discover attitudes, ideas, and lived experiences.
Experience the power of peer interaction with Gobby. Analyse overlapping experiences and ideas to uncover nuanced trends within interconnected communities.
https://gobby.io
Lesley Parkinson @re-think.bsky.social Author of 'Restorative Practice at Work'. Co-presenter 'Relational Practice' podcasts. Interests: education; behaviour; relationships; patient safety; NHS People Promise; Quality Improvement; culture; psychology.
www.restorativethinking.co.uk
Heather Bryant @hbcompass.bsky.social News and information for and with communities. Journalism person, writer, artist, photographer and maker. Co-founder of Tiny News Collective. Building carefully.org Writing at hbcompass.io Managing journalism.wtf She/her
Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social Economist working in capital markets ▪ Big on placemaking, housing, regeneration, land policy ▪ Inspired by systems thinking and servant leadership ▪ FRSA
❤️ cycling & running in the Peak District & on Zwift 🚵🏻♂️🏃
Leonora Merry @leonoramerry.bsky.social Director of Comms & External Affairs at Nuffield Trust (@nuffieldtrust.org.uk). Advisory Group, Science Media Centre. Co-founder WonkComms (https://bsky.app/profile/wonkcomms.bsky.social). Mum of 👧🧒 👦. SE Londoner. Views: mine!
Dementia CAN @dementiacan.bsky.social Open network starting with what matters to people and seeing where that takes us.
Dementia Change Action Netwok (DCAN)
Hosted within https://bsky.app/profile/tlap.bsky.social
Community Catalysts @commcats.bsky.social A social enterprise that creates opportunities for people to thrive in healthy, caring communities. Visit: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/
shibs @drshibley.bsky.social #physician #dementia #delirium #disabled
Honorary Visiting Professor, School of Law and Social Justice
NHS practitioner health disability specialist
Personal views only
Neil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social Researcher at University of Nottingham & NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands.
Interested in dementia, inequalities & digital
ORCID: 0000-0003-1368-7983
#publichealthsky #gerontology
Phil Holmes @philholmes.bsky.social DASS in Doncaster. Public services especially local government, adult social care, culture & heritage, domestic abuse, homelessness.
The odd blog at https://publicserviceblogcasting.wordpress.com/
Rob Mitchell @robmitch92.bsky.social Bradford based Social Worker. Blogger, co-author & podcaster of all things Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science.
Sometimes found hiding in Sweden. #LUFC #GAIS
Jonathan Senker @jonathansenker.bsky.social Chair of The Public Law Project, Non Exec Director at Southdown, Freelancer, cyclist, runner.