Queer Minds Scotland @queermindsscotland.bsky.social A network focussing on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Research in Scotland and working out how researchers, practitioners and LGBTQIA+ communities can work together to help our community.
Website: https://jfrankis.wixsite.com/queerminds
Colin Angus @victimofmaths.bsky.social Professor of Alcohol Policy in the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (@SARG-SCHARR), graph drawer, data botherer, cake eater, incompetent cyclist and intermittent birder.
Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk We are an independent health think tank aiming to improve the quality of health care in the UK by providing evidence-based research & policy analysis.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
Find out more here: linktr.ee/IPPR
David Bol @davidbol.bsky.social ✍️Journalist - Deputy Political Editor
📰The Scotsman @scotsman.com
🌍Climate & energy nerd
🔵Falkirk FC fan
📍Scotland 🏴
Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social Britain’s leading cross-party think tank, with a mission to enable markets and government to work together to benefit society.
https://www.smf.co.uk/ | Also on LinkedIn, X and TikTok
Royal Society for Public Health @rsph.bsky.social We are an independent charity working to build a healthier future in the UK and across the world.
Visit our website: rsph.org.uk
Monica Lennon @monicalennon.bsky.social Former Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland (May 2016-April 2026)
Free Period Products Act and Ecocide Bill 🏴
The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
www.health.org.uk
Aveek Bhattacharya @aveek18.bsky.social Strategy Fellow, Global Health & Wellbeing at Coefficient Giving. Views my own
Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org The Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. fraserofallander.org
Obesity Health Alliance @oha-updates.bsky.social The Obesity Health Alliance is a coalition of over 70 health organisations who have joined together to advocate for policies to improve population health and address obesity.
Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk An independent organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between science and public policies to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Website: https://www.ias.org.uk/
Newsletter & Podcast: https://instalcstud.substack.com/
Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social Generating insights and evidence and supporting new approaches to improve health and tackle inequality.
monthly e-update: gcph.co.uk/eupdate
Elena Whitham @elenawhitham.bsky.social Dual national 🏴🇨🇦 Humanist
Former MSP. Privileged to work at River Garden recovery community 💜
Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social Action on Smoking and Health. Follow for the latest tobacco and smoking news. Receive ASH Daily News at http://ash.org.uk/dailynews
Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social
The professional home of physicians. Supporting our membership community, setting standards and using our voice to improve patient care. Together we're shaping the future of medicine.
Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social Supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH) across the UK to promote and protect good health and wellbeing, prevent ill-health and reduce inequalities.
Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social Award-winning team researching tobacco’s influence on policy. Views ours, not the University of Bath. Share info in confidence http://tobaccotactics.org.
SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social Sheffield Addictions Research Group is part of the Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research (SCHARR) at the University of Sheffield.
John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social Professor of Alcohol Policy at the University of Sheffield. Co-Director of NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions. Research focuses on alcohol pricing and MUP, no/lo drinks, youth drinking, drinking guidelines and more. Occasionally rants about Everton. 
Nason Maani @spidermaani.bsky.social Senior Lecturer @ U of Ed GHPU, Dep Director @ UKPHI Local Health Global Profits, host @ MoneyPowerHealth, editor Commercial Determinants of Health (OUP), author of A Healthy Profit (OUP, 2026). Interested in commercial and social determinants of health
Dr Catherine White @catherinewh1te.bsky.social www.betterdayspsychology.co.uk
Health Psychologist | Freelance Consultant | Unboxed Psychology | Interests: public health, behaviour change, cancer screening, women’s health (not-so-sciencey things: animals, music, horror)
Dr. Andy Mohan @andymohan.bsky.social Lecturer & public health researcher at University of Dundee; alcohol researcher; race equality advocate. President of ICARA (International Confederation of Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs Research Associations)
Dr Alex Barker @abbarkerpsych.bsky.social Dr Alex Barker || Lecturer / researcher in Psychology / Public Health || AFBPsS CPsychol FHEA|| Dad || deaf 🦻
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4568-5114
Ewan Carmichael @ewancarmichael.bsky.social Policy & external relations @quarriers.bsky.social 🩵
Board member / Non-exec director @qualifications.gov.scot
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social @irissorg.bsky.social
🏴 he/him • Views are my own
Alcohol Research Group @argdotorg.bsky.social Our scientists conduct alcohol & other drug related research to look at how substance use affects our health & our lives.
Kirsten Horsburgh @kirstensdf.bsky.social CEO at Scottish Drugs Forum
Colin Shevills @cshevills.bsky.social Woke old bloke. Interested in politics and public health. Terrified of big corporations putting profit before people.
The Hepatitis C Trust @hepctrust.bsky.social On a mission to eliminate hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
Helpline: 020 7089 6221 (weekdays 10.30am to 4.30pm)
https://www.hepctrust.org.uk/
Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social We are a charity and housing association providing services for people affected by substance use.
James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social Research interests: alcohol, addiction, stigma, framing.
https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=FHUc5jkAAAAJ&hl=en
The Alcohol Problem Podcast host
https://alcoholpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Dave Whiteley @drdavewhiteley.bsky.social Nurse, senior lecturer and researcher interested in viral hep and drug/alcohol use. Not great at the socials, but will try harder.
Louise Stewart @louisestewart.bsky.social Director of Scotland and the North East @WithYou
Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social Senior research fellow in cancer epidemiology at the Cancer Elimination Collaboration, University of Sydney | 📍Sydney, AU | Astronomy, running 🔭🏃♂️ | All views my own.
https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/peter.sarich
Amy Smith @amyylsmith.bsky.social 
Sheila Gilheany @sheilagilheany.bsky.social CEO Alcohol Action Ireland
Advocate for public health, education, science, autism. Love the night sky. Views my own.
Liver UK @liveruk.bsky.social Liver UK is the new name for the British Liver Trust and Children's Liver Disease Foundation. The UK's leading liver health charity.
Balance North East @balancene.bsky.social Working to reduce the harm from alcohol: to health, to families and to society. www.reducemyrisk.tv
SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
David Barbour @gayalcoholic.bsky.social Gay alcoholic in recovery. Interested in reducing alcohol harm and LGBT health inequalities. Elton fanatic. Pound shop renaissance man. Views are my own.
Richard Purves @richardpurves.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling. 
Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social 
Peter Rice @peterrice.bsky.social Former NHS Scotland Psychiatrist
President, European Alcohol Policy Alliance (EUROCARE)
Chair, Institute of Alcohol Studies, UK
The BMA @bma.org.uk We’re the trade union and professional body for UK doctors and medical students.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social We support a global membership base of surgeons and dental surgeons throughout their careers. Rcseng.ac.uk.
Public Health Institute @publichealthinst.bsky.social The Public Health Institute (PHI) advances wellbeing and health equity with communities around the world.
www.phi.org
Jenni Minto MSP @jennimintomsp.bsky.social SNP MSP for Argyll & Bute.
For constituent enquiries email me on jenni.minto.msp@parliament.scot
Andrew McAuley @arjmcauley.bsky.social Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and Consultant at Public Health Scotland in the drugs/BBV field. Sport and Music fan. Views my own.
Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social UK Top Modern University 2026 💙🎓
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
UK's University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2026 💼
(Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
gcu.ac.uk
#HigherEducation | #University | #Glasgow
DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social Follow us for all the latest key reports and developments relating to drugs. www.drugwise.org.uk. You can also subscribe to our free daily newsletter - www.dsdaily.org.uk
Mick Urwin @alcoholharmcop.bsky.social Ret. Police Sgt (30yrs) #LivingwithPTSD Passionate advocate for Alcohol/Drug Harm reduction Trustee: @AlcoholChangeUK Vice-Chair Board of Trustees: @OnePunchUk
Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @sarnalcohol.bsky.social The Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) is a network of researchers, practitioners, third sector partners, policymakers, and those interested in alcohol research.
Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social For 60 years, we have been providing support, education and training for alcohol. We have worked to prevent harm and promote recovery through trauma informed services, such as our counselling, wellbeing, employability and harm reduction services.
Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
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