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Shibley
@drshibley.bsky.social
hon vis prof Uni Liv in law and social justice; hon res fellow UCL
Primrose Hill
Physician
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Overhearing a conversation at the weekend between some American investors made me think deeply about how I would design a coffee shop here in Primrose Hill. I am simply ‘flying kites’ in this discussion, as I genuinely adore my local coffee shops.
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If I were to design a coffee shop in Primrose Hill, I wouldn't necessarily start from here?
Or in 2026 - should I start my own business and put my money where my mouth is?
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November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Interesting to hear James Bethell on the radio this morning using flattening the hierarchy as a main reason to rubbish the doctors’ claim for a paid job, better pay and better basic employment conditions.
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Yes, true 👇🏻
I get asked to see 'anxious patients' on the wards. When you listen, it usually makes complete sense that the person is anxious. For patients it's a relief to make sense of whats going on, & for us carers it's important we see how the CONTEXT drives anxiety- it's not an intrinsic part of the person.
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny

Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@brianmchugh.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I am an academic and a clinician.
Writing about my lived experience as a son for my mum with dementia was very different to organising and producing academic outputs.
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When academia was simply not enough: what writing about my mother's dementia taught me
Writing account of my mum's dementia, "Invisibility", over two years forced me to think through issues about what dementia can mean in real life for a son.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Delighted to share details of @nihr.bsky.social James Lind Alliance research priority setting survey for delirium. For completion by UK health/social professionals and those with personal experience of delirium.
Complete the survey and have your say. More details 👇
www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
A Delirium (UK) James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership - Wolfson Institute of Population Health
www.qmul.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I found this magical: how someone intensely talented describes the creative experience.
#BillieEilish
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Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Story of My Song)
YouTube video by Billie Eilish
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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We need to talk about "post-human" dementia care?
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We need to talk about "post-human" dementia care?
The roots in the ethics of telling the truth in dementia care are to be found elsewhere.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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It's a thought - have a lovely rest of weekend x
November 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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At the Tesla dealership in Tottenham

Even his fellow 11 and 12-digits-of-wealth peers donate much more to health and social causes than he does...
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
An interesting report on the various mishaps occurring in the MRCP(UK) examination in diets past. www.thefederation.uk/sites/defaul...
www.thefederation.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Do something like Chris Packham. Call it The Really wildly socialist show. @matthew-wright.bsky.social Great show as ever. X
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Love Sam. We're some amazing talent in the UK.
November 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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This is beautifully written and thought provoking. I often wish I had stuffed animals for my patients to hold in the ICU.
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Blogpost: A poetics of ageing: intersection between literature, phenomenology, and care, shibley.substack.com/p/a-poetics-...
A poetics of ageing: intersection between literature, phenomenology, and care
Discussion about the 'meaning of care' in wider English society, influenced by art and literature, and history, is needed to understand people affected by dementia.
shibley.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The perfect #CelebrityTraitors final. All the pieces fell into place.
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
OMG - the #CelebrityTraitors final is AMAZING so far.
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An interesting statement by the Chancellor. It seems to me that she has laid the groundwork to mitigate against fast increasing debt by ballooning government borrowing, not cutting spending drastically, and increasing taxes.
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Quite irritated about the number of Hallowe’en songs which have popped up in this week’s single chart due to the artefact of streaming: for example Michael Jackson’s Thriller is currently number 2, ahead of Taylor Swift’s Fate of Ophelia. Hopefully this will correct itself.
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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"NHS trusts with their own products have consistently pushed back on adopting the FDP and despite 150 trusts having onboarded, only 77 were live and actively reporting benefits in September 2025, according to NHSE figures"

#NHS
#HealthIT

www.digitalhealth.net/2025/10/nhse...
NHSE planning guidance on FDP 'at odds' with existing policy
NHS England's latest mandate that all providers adopt the FDP has been criticised for being “at odds” with existing policy.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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I get why you've sent this BTW. My brain is still processing the links with your mother. I love thinking about these over time and letting it all come together. My brain is a very busy place with lots of things processing simultaneously!
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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My daughter is currently teaching herself to play this on the piano 😁
November 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM