Dr Matt
@drmatt.bsky.social
Public health specialist. He/him. Geeky for medical stuff, science and board games. Mostly here for dog gifs. Posting in a personal capacity.
Only when I’m back in the UK
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Only when I’m back in the UK
Every time I travel by rail in the UK.
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Every time I travel by rail in the UK.
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Our keynote speaker Lord Filkin has addressed #ADPHConf25 telling Directors of Public Health that they are "the change leaders" for population health.
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our keynote speaker Lord Filkin has addressed #ADPHConf25 telling Directors of Public Health that they are "the change leaders" for population health.
Yeah - probably fine - I’ll ping you a message
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yeah - probably fine - I’ll ping you a message
100% the storytelling in wrestling is (usually) so unequivocal, and communicated so effectively both verbally and in the ring - it’s a model for how to effectively influence (compared to the usual charts and graphs - got to do the narrative setup before those become meaningful).
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
100% the storytelling in wrestling is (usually) so unequivocal, and communicated so effectively both verbally and in the ring - it’s a model for how to effectively influence (compared to the usual charts and graphs - got to do the narrative setup before those become meaningful).
Doubly so when you add in the different dynamics of professionals, politicians, volunteers, the public etc.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Doubly so when you add in the different dynamics of professionals, politicians, volunteers, the public etc.
Might necessitate a longer conversation than is feasible on here:
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Might necessitate a longer conversation than is feasible on here:
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
I got to go on a work field trip this week to learn about the thing in the picture (amongst other things), drove over one of the most difficult roads in Britain by accident, and am now in London for the @adphuk.bsky.social conference. I love working in Public Health.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I got to go on a work field trip this week to learn about the thing in the picture (amongst other things), drove over one of the most difficult roads in Britain by accident, and am now in London for the @adphuk.bsky.social conference. I love working in Public Health.
Frankly:
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Frankly:
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
It is *so* useful - and I take so much from the roleplaying/improv/wrestling space into how I do work as well
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It is *so* useful - and I take so much from the roleplaying/improv/wrestling space into how I do work as well
It arrived today! It’s been exactly what I needed to distract me from an injured and painful foot.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
October 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It arrived today! It’s been exactly what I needed to distract me from an injured and painful foot.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Delighted to see coverage of our approach - especially the emphasis on prevention and tackling the social determinants of health.
Public health plan to 'reduce avoidable illness' on Isle of Man
A new five-year strategy outlines plans to
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Delighted to see coverage of our approach - especially the emphasis on prevention and tackling the social determinants of health.
Sounds like a perfect scenario for a game of Goblin Quest!
September 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sounds like a perfect scenario for a game of Goblin Quest!
Watching the Snake Race heats at the 54th Annual World Tin Bath Championships
September 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Watching the Snake Race heats at the 54th Annual World Tin Bath Championships
Seriously tho. Give me the hoops.
September 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Seriously tho. Give me the hoops.
[whining noises from shin height]
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
[whining noises from shin height]
You want all of those buddy?
September 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
You want all of those buddy?
Some work days afford an amazing view
August 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Some work days afford an amazing view
No, no - he’s just the tailor, plain and simple Garak, nothing to see here…
July 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No, no - he’s just the tailor, plain and simple Garak, nothing to see here…
‘How I Left The Ministry’ but the car crash is metaphorical?
July 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
‘How I Left The Ministry’ but the car crash is metaphorical?
Amazing! She must be delighted!
July 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Amazing! She must be delighted!
Telford really shining in the press today!
July 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Telford really shining in the press today!