Jenny Scott
@jscottuob.bsky.social
Academic pharmacist, CAPC University of Bristol Medical School and independent prescriber Turning Point Connect Wiltshire. Avid harm reductionist. Mum to 4 boys. 🐶🐶🐔 🏃🏼🏴💚
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More excellent work from Michelle Farr & the Changing Futures team @capcbristol.bsky.social @arc-west.bsky.social. 🔽
See their latest paper: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social
#TraumaInformed
See their latest paper: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social
#TraumaInformed
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
More excellent work from Michelle Farr & the Changing Futures team @capcbristol.bsky.social @arc-west.bsky.social. 🔽
See their latest paper: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social
#TraumaInformed
See their latest paper: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social
#TraumaInformed
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@bristoluni.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social @jscottuob.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @rpharms.com @swpharmres.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social
A major new clinical trial aimed at reducing the use of street-sourced #benzodiazepines among people receiving treatment for #opioid dependency has been launched.
The NIHR-funded trial is led by @stir.ac.uk in collaboration with @capcbristol.bsky.social researchers + others.
tinyurl.com/anc7r8mx
The NIHR-funded trial is led by @stir.ac.uk in collaboration with @capcbristol.bsky.social researchers + others.
tinyurl.com/anc7r8mx
2025: InBoat Study launch | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Please repost @bright-group.bsky.social @kazjm.bsky.social @drlucypotter.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @clarethomasvll.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @christiec.bsky.social @jscottuob.bsky.social @jhorwood.bsky.social safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/
AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence
Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.
safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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We have a couple of MPharm final year projects to share, take a look at the posts below.
Do considering participating if you can and help support tomorrow's pharmacists in developing their #PharmacyResearch skills 💚
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Do considering participating if you can and help support tomorrow's pharmacists in developing their #PharmacyResearch skills 💚
🧵 1/4
an illustration of two men shaking hands with the words real strength has to do with helping others
Alt: an illustration of people lifting each other up with the words real strength has to do with helping others
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November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We have a couple of MPharm final year projects to share, take a look at the posts below.
Do considering participating if you can and help support tomorrow's pharmacists in developing their #PharmacyResearch skills 💚
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Do considering participating if you can and help support tomorrow's pharmacists in developing their #PharmacyResearch skills 💚
🧵 1/4
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Colleagues @bristolbrc.bsky.social are looking for patients/members of the public to join their Public Advisory Group to help shape their research. More info 🔽
📣Your voice matters in our research!
Whether you're a patient, carer, young person, community member - we're looking for new members of our Public Advisory Group. You'll help shape our research.
Register your interest:
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/PublicAdviso...
Whether you're a patient, carer, young person, community member - we're looking for new members of our Public Advisory Group. You'll help shape our research.
Register your interest:
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/PublicAdviso...
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Colleagues @bristolbrc.bsky.social are looking for patients/members of the public to join their Public Advisory Group to help shape their research. More info 🔽
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deprescribing.org, Canada's Drug Agency, & ISMP Canada, are happy to have co-developed '5 Tips to Manage Polypharmacy', a new resource for clinicians to emphasize 5 crucial tips to manage #polypharmacy.
➡️ Find Links to the Full Toolkit and Shareable Handout here:
deprescribing.org/resources/5-...
➡️ Find Links to the Full Toolkit and Shareable Handout here:
deprescribing.org/resources/5-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
deprescribing.org, Canada's Drug Agency, & ISMP Canada, are happy to have co-developed '5 Tips to Manage Polypharmacy', a new resource for clinicians to emphasize 5 crucial tips to manage #polypharmacy.
➡️ Find Links to the Full Toolkit and Shareable Handout here:
deprescribing.org/resources/5-...
➡️ Find Links to the Full Toolkit and Shareable Handout here:
deprescribing.org/resources/5-...
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You and other pharmacy professionals might find this review useful to help evidence provisions and need
doi.org/10.17034/7nb...
doi.org/10.17034/7nb...
Overdose prevention centres, safe consumption sites, and drug consumption rooms: A rapid evidence review
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
You and other pharmacy professionals might find this review useful to help evidence provisions and need
doi.org/10.17034/7nb...
doi.org/10.17034/7nb...
Would be good to see an evidence review of OPCs/DCRs in the PJ, there's plenty out there. This editorial doesn't give pharmacy professionals the health or economic arguments for provision.
In this editorial, we highlight that while the first drug-checking service has now been approved in Scotland, where the only safe drug consumption room is located, the government has reiterated that there are no plans to expand these across the UK
#ukpharmacy #addictionservices
#ukpharmacy #addictionservices
PJ view: The government's approach to illegal street drugs should focus on treatment and prevention
This month marked the approval of the first street drug-checking service in Scotland, the country with the highest number of drug deaths in Europe. It will open on the site of ‘The Thistle’, the UK’s…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Would be good to see an evidence review of OPCs/DCRs in the PJ, there's plenty out there. This editorial doesn't give pharmacy professionals the health or economic arguments for provision.
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Thousands of people with undiagnosed #HIV & #hepatitis have been found through opt-out testing in emergency departments. Our research is showing how emergency care can be a gateway to earlier diagnosis & prevention
Our @hpruebs.bsky.social evaluation ⬇️
hpruebs.nihr.ac.uk/projects/eme...
🛟 #STISky
Our @hpruebs.bsky.social evaluation ⬇️
hpruebs.nihr.ac.uk/projects/eme...
🛟 #STISky
October 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Thousands of people with undiagnosed #HIV & #hepatitis have been found through opt-out testing in emergency departments. Our research is showing how emergency care can be a gateway to earlier diagnosis & prevention
Our @hpruebs.bsky.social evaluation ⬇️
hpruebs.nihr.ac.uk/projects/eme...
🛟 #STISky
Our @hpruebs.bsky.social evaluation ⬇️
hpruebs.nihr.ac.uk/projects/eme...
🛟 #STISky
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New data shows opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments is highly effective.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New data shows opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments is highly effective.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
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This learning article provides an overview of how implementing trauma-informed care and psychologically-informed environments in pharmacy settings can improve patient outcomes
#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #trauma
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#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #trauma
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How to improve pharmacy services by integrating trauma-informed care
As pharmacists continue to evolve from their traditional dispensing role into holistic healthcare providers, understanding and responding to the psychological and emotional needs of people who visit…
pharmaceutical-journal.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This learning article provides an overview of how implementing trauma-informed care and psychologically-informed environments in pharmacy settings can improve patient outcomes
#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #trauma
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#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #trauma
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We wrote an article explaining why you shouldn't put several variables into a regression model and report which are statistically significant - even as exploratory research. bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/.... How did we do?
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We wrote an article explaining why you shouldn't put several variables into a regression model and report which are statistically significant - even as exploratory research. bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/.... How did we do?
Can peer-led testing for hepatitis C be implemented in community pharmacy? YES! AND you can offer health screening alongside and people engage with it. www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13...
www.mdpi.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Can peer-led testing for hepatitis C be implemented in community pharmacy? YES! AND you can offer health screening alongside and people engage with it. www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13...
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(1/2) My MPharm4 students are doing a project on pharmacists' experiences of #AdvancedPractice credentialling. We are looking for focus group participants who have achieved recognition under @rpharms.com Core Advanced credentialling or @england.nhs.uk Centre for Advancing Practice route (or both!)
October 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
(1/2) My MPharm4 students are doing a project on pharmacists' experiences of #AdvancedPractice credentialling. We are looking for focus group participants who have achieved recognition under @rpharms.com Core Advanced credentialling or @england.nhs.uk Centre for Advancing Practice route (or both!)
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Coming up: Research in Emergency Care Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH) Annual Showcase 2025.
This event will highlight innovative approaches & current emergency care research, with a particular focus on capacity building.
📆10 Nov 2025
⏰9am-3pm
📍The Watershed, Bristol, BS1 5TX
tinyurl.com/yttckv6u
This event will highlight innovative approaches & current emergency care research, with a particular focus on capacity building.
📆10 Nov 2025
⏰9am-3pm
📍The Watershed, Bristol, BS1 5TX
tinyurl.com/yttckv6u
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Coming up: Research in Emergency Care Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH) Annual Showcase 2025.
This event will highlight innovative approaches & current emergency care research, with a particular focus on capacity building.
📆10 Nov 2025
⏰9am-3pm
📍The Watershed, Bristol, BS1 5TX
tinyurl.com/yttckv6u
This event will highlight innovative approaches & current emergency care research, with a particular focus on capacity building.
📆10 Nov 2025
⏰9am-3pm
📍The Watershed, Bristol, BS1 5TX
tinyurl.com/yttckv6u
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Coming up: Beneath the skin - an intimate look at our bodies
Prof Gene Feder & surgeon Gabriel Weston take a look at how bodies are seen in medicine.
📆30 October 2025
⏰7.30pm
📍Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF
Tickets: tinyurl.com/yrfcd4nw
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Prof Gene Feder & surgeon Gabriel Weston take a look at how bodies are seen in medicine.
📆30 October 2025
⏰7.30pm
📍Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF
Tickets: tinyurl.com/yrfcd4nw
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Altered State: Beneath the skin – an intimate look at our bodies at The Hen & Chicken
We will be taking a fresh look at how bodies are seen in medicine. From the influence of tradition and male bias to the blind spots of race and gender. Have female sexual organs had the attention they...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Coming up: Beneath the skin - an intimate look at our bodies
Prof Gene Feder & surgeon Gabriel Weston take a look at how bodies are seen in medicine.
📆30 October 2025
⏰7.30pm
📍Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF
Tickets: tinyurl.com/yrfcd4nw
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Prof Gene Feder & surgeon Gabriel Weston take a look at how bodies are seen in medicine.
📆30 October 2025
⏰7.30pm
📍Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF
Tickets: tinyurl.com/yrfcd4nw
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
We co-developed a resource with people with living experience of using pharmacies for substance use services, to support pharmacy teams to better understand what it feels like & reduce stigma. Free, just need to download. Please do share:
express-licences.bristol.ac.uk/product/voic...
express-licences.bristol.ac.uk/product/voic...
Voice of the Voiceless - Bristol
express-licences.bristol.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We co-developed a resource with people with living experience of using pharmacies for substance use services, to support pharmacy teams to better understand what it feels like & reduce stigma. Free, just need to download. Please do share:
express-licences.bristol.ac.uk/product/voic...
express-licences.bristol.ac.uk/product/voic...
A very useful resource to support medicines safety in sensory - vision/hearing impaired people. Link in 2nd message below.
Sensory Support 4 Medicines – created to help support people with vision/hearing impairment navigate their medicines safely.
Developed by Univ. of Strathclyde & backed by the Vivensa Foundation.
If you’re in pharmacy, older-people care or sensory-support charity work: check it out and share.
Developed by Univ. of Strathclyde & backed by the Vivensa Foundation.
If you’re in pharmacy, older-people care or sensory-support charity work: check it out and share.
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A very useful resource to support medicines safety in sensory - vision/hearing impaired people. Link in 2nd message below.
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#NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, finds new @exeter.ac.uk @capcbristol.bsky.social research.
The IMPPP Trial found that a structured, patient-centred medication review did not reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing.
tinyurl.com/mr2bh9aj
The IMPPP Trial found that a structured, patient-centred medication review did not reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing.
tinyurl.com/mr2bh9aj
October 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, finds new @exeter.ac.uk @capcbristol.bsky.social research.
The IMPPP Trial found that a structured, patient-centred medication review did not reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing.
tinyurl.com/mr2bh9aj
The IMPPP Trial found that a structured, patient-centred medication review did not reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing.
tinyurl.com/mr2bh9aj
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When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your name: 38d.gs/72vc?utm_cam...
Save Britain’s hedgehogs: make hedgehog highways law!
When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your n...
38d.gs
October 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your name: 38d.gs/72vc?utm_cam...
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Coming soon: Webinar: Evaluating impact in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE).
Join us for this FREE 90-minute session on the different approaches to evaluating PPIE in health research, led by #PPIE experts.
📆Tues 21 Oct 2025, 1-2.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/5xvmpdmw
Join us for this FREE 90-minute session on the different approaches to evaluating PPIE in health research, led by #PPIE experts.
📆Tues 21 Oct 2025, 1-2.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/5xvmpdmw
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Coming soon: Webinar: Evaluating impact in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE).
Join us for this FREE 90-minute session on the different approaches to evaluating PPIE in health research, led by #PPIE experts.
📆Tues 21 Oct 2025, 1-2.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/5xvmpdmw
Join us for this FREE 90-minute session on the different approaches to evaluating PPIE in health research, led by #PPIE experts.
📆Tues 21 Oct 2025, 1-2.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/5xvmpdmw
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Do you work in medicines optimisation?
Are there specific resources you would like PrescQIPP to produce for you?
Take part in the first section of our work plan consultation for 2026 to 2028 and submit your ideas using the link below before 20th October 2025
https://ow.ly/HoKS50XaCUk
Are there specific resources you would like PrescQIPP to produce for you?
Take part in the first section of our work plan consultation for 2026 to 2028 and submit your ideas using the link below before 20th October 2025
https://ow.ly/HoKS50XaCUk
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October 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Do you work in medicines optimisation?
Are there specific resources you would like PrescQIPP to produce for you?
Take part in the first section of our work plan consultation for 2026 to 2028 and submit your ideas using the link below before 20th October 2025
https://ow.ly/HoKS50XaCUk
Are there specific resources you would like PrescQIPP to produce for you?
Take part in the first section of our work plan consultation for 2026 to 2028 and submit your ideas using the link below before 20th October 2025
https://ow.ly/HoKS50XaCUk
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We're delighted to congratulate Professor Cathy McKenzie, RPS Science and Research Committee member, on her appointment as the UK's first Professor of Intensive Care Pharmacy at the University of Southampton.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hf00sb
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hf00sb
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We're delighted to congratulate Professor Cathy McKenzie, RPS Science and Research Committee member, on her appointment as the UK's first Professor of Intensive Care Pharmacy at the University of Southampton.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hf00sb
Read more: https://bit.ly/4hf00sb
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💊Community pharmacists in Scotland - please consider participating in an interview with my #PhD student.💊
No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you.
#CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression
See QR code ⬇️
No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you.
#CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression
See QR code ⬇️
October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
💊Community pharmacists in Scotland - please consider participating in an interview with my #PhD student.💊
No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you.
#CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression
See QR code ⬇️
No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you.
#CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression
See QR code ⬇️